Difference between revisions of "Newman Indian ME125"
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== Parts Interchange == | |||
=== Engine === | |||
The Fantic Chopper 125 - ''possibly also the Fantic RC125'' | The Fantic Chopper 125 - ''possibly also the Fantic RC125'' | ||
used the same 125/5 engine as the Indian ME125. | used the same 125/5 engine as the Indian ME125. | ||
=== Turn Signals === | |||
Any single-wire turn signal (chassis ground, hot wire) | Any single-wire turn signal (chassis ground, hot wire) | ||
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the bill. | the bill. | ||
=== Fuel Petcock === | |||
The zinc fuel petcock tends to crumble into dust after 25 years or so, | The zinc fuel petcock tends to crumble into dust after 25 years or so, | ||
Revision as of 15:24, 18 December 2006
The Indian 1973-1974 ME125 was an Enduro class dirt bike, designed to be street legal and worthy of the dirt track.
- 123CC Two-Stroke single-cyclinder Motori Minarelli Engine
- Distinctive "sunburst" top-end fin design
- Bore and stroke: 55m x 52mm
- Compression ratio: 9.3:1
- 25mm DellOrto carburetor
- Kick start (don't let the lights-only battery fool you!)
- Five-speed
- Solo seat with folding footpegs
- NOTE: Make sure to fold them away before you kickstart!
- Headlight, high beam, front and rear blinkers, brake light
- 50" wheel base
- 187 lb. dry weight
- Top speed 75 MPH
- Original Price: $729
Identification
| Paint Color | Model Year |
|---|---|
| Blue | 1973 |
| Silver | 1974 |
Known Part Numbers
| OEM | Part No. | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| DellOrto | ?? | Carburator | |
| Koito | 11013701 | Headlight Bucket | |
| Indian | 11104020 | Clutch cable | |
| Indian | 11104023 | Front brake cable | |
| Indian | 11104051(?) | Front fender (plastic) | |
| Indian | 11104064 | Rear fender Front Bracket | |
| Indian | 11104105 | Seat | |
| Indian | 11104119 | Exhaust pipe end cover | |
| Indian | 11104130 | Rear fender (metal) | |
| Indian | 11104131 | Rear fender rubber bushings | |
| Koito | 11105065 | Headlight Bucket | |
| Indian | 11304051(?) | Front fender (plastic) | |
| Indian | 13004006 | Left fork | |
| Indian | 13004007 | Right fork | |
| Indian | 13004028 | Throttle cable | |
| Indian | 13005017 | Headlight Bucket | |
| Motori Minarelli | 23001097 | Engine Base Gasket | |
| Motori Minarelli | 23001095 | Left side (chain side) engine cover | |
| Indian | 23001124 | Kicker arm |
Parts Interchange
Engine
The Fantic Chopper 125 - possibly also the Fantic RC125 used the same 125/5 engine as the Indian ME125.
Turn Signals
Any single-wire turn signal (chassis ground, hot wire) with a male M8x1.25 metric threaded connector should fit the bill.
Fuel Petcock
The zinc fuel petcock tends to crumble into dust after 25 years or so, and will need to be replaced.
You can replace it with a metric M16x1 female thread petcock, available from many Italian and German dirt bike suppliers. Unfortunately, most of them will not ship to the USA. As of this writing, http://www.trebes-motoparts.de carries several compatible Bing M16x1 petcocks, and will ship to the US and Canada.
Use Trebes-Motoports part number 000.009.437 for a Bing M16x1 petcock with a built in fuel filter.
Ignition Switch Settings
From the 7 oclock position, onwards:
- 7 oclock - Off
- 8 oclock - On (no lights)
- 9 oclock - On (lights)
- 10 oclock - Park