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Indian scout 741 B 1941 500cc side valve V-twin frame#74112628 engine# GDA 12872




This model of the famous Indian make was designed in 1939 to be used in the US army and the armies of its allies.
The configuration is much like that of its bigger brother the 750 cc Military Scout ( model 640 B), but the 500 is built lighter as regards to both frame and engine.
There are also many differences in detail.
The production ran for about 6 years till 1944.
In that period no significant changes were made in the 741’s specification; about 35,000 machines were made.
Engine performance is about 15 HP at 4,800 rpm.
Ignition is by battery and coil, ( the B in the model designation points to battery /coil ignition) weight is 450 lb, top speed 65 mph. Transmission 3 speed hand shift, tyres 3.50 x 18.
In the December 2001 issue of the magazine of the Dutch Veteran Motorcycle Club you can find an excellent article (in Dutch ! ) by Lex van Essen on this interesting model. (info@vmcmotor.com)

This 741 is a well sorted restoration and a perfect runner.

Source: Yesterdays.

we had to drive this road for 12km
it was in bad condition because a lot of cars used it
that's why our tire gave up a few km later
but in the evening, around 9.30pm the view was really nice
and we decided to stop and make a small photoshoot

and they're saying it's going to rain the whole day today
then why am i seeing blue skies and sun?