Newman Indian ME125
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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.
Ignition Switch Settings
From the 7 oclock position, onwards:
- 7 oclock - Off
- 8 oclock - On (no lights)
- 9 oclock - On (lights)
- 10 oclock - Park