Buzz Kanter Hand Starting 1930 Indian Four Classic Motorcycle Video Discuss Buzz Kanter Hand Starting 1930 Indian Four in the GOOD STUFF FOR CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE forums; Here is a quick look of my latest accomplishment (yes, I know, but it was a thrill to me). For all the detail, visit the on-line magazine blog on this ...

[Buzz_Kanter]

Here is a quick look of my latest accomplishment (yes, I know, but it was a thrill to me).

[Bigincher]

Atta boy, Buzz! For a minute there, I was worried for your arm, but when that thing decided to fire, Man she was running! Sweet sounding machine, too!

[Drmalacarne]

Great job, Buzz!
Are those BMW K-Model coils?
Guilherme.

[Chris Haynes]

Buzz,
You had better learn to hold the starter crank all the way down till the engine stops moving. It can kick back and break an ankle, or in your case, wrist.

[nuklhd]

neet vid buzz. i can see you doing that down at the pub. some young pup rider would be telling his buddies" hey, theres an old guy laying down in the parking lot winding up his indian".

[Buzz_Kanter]

Originally Posted by Drmalacarne

Great job, Buzz!
Are those BMW K-Model coils?
Guilherme.

What? German coils on an American Indian motorycle? No way! The ignition is a home made affair a previous owner (and friend of mine) built out of GM and Jaguar car parts. He is literally a rocket scientist (ex-NASA).

[Drmalacarne]

Must work super!
The original setup was a Bosch Magneto? Like the one used in the old Ford Model T?
Guilherme.

[dmf1]

On our short ride after Buzz's hand crank (I was on my 58 pan) we got lots comments at the gas station and the coffee shop. Can't remember that many people stopping, looking and asking. It was a entertaining to say the least. Here's what I remember.....

1) Not one but 2 different guys dilligently pointed out the electric starter on Buzz's Indian!! They couldnt locate it on my '58
2) One guy said with a smile, "I love the way they smell" (I liked him) Buzz quickly pointed out that it must be coming from my '58, since Indian's don't smell.
3) Another guy came right up and said, "how much is that thing worth?" To which Buzz replied in a very serious way, "I got offered $300 once". Then he asked again, to which Buzz replied "No idea, its not for sale". Then he tried to open up and shared a story (and I think the value - this guy was all about price!) of his vintage muscle car, and asked a third time. Buzz finally broke down and gave him a ballpark range. The guy seemed unmoved and left.
4) I think there were at least 3 or 4 "What year are those?". I told one guy that the modern bike was a 1958 Harley -- he looked confused.
5) One or two folks were fascinated with the suspension springs under the seat of the Indian 4. Of all the incredible parts on the Indian 4, I loved how the seat springs were getting all the attention -- that and the electric starter of course.

Tank of Gas......$5, Cup of coffee........$1.50, Comments like the ones above.......priceless!

[nuklhd]

dean, i watched the video again and you gotta admit they are very nice springs. i have to look again for the lectric start tho.

[Buzz_Kanter]

Hunh? What electric start on the Indian Four? I've owned the motorcycle for a few years and never noticed it. Still can't find it no matter how hard I look