Historic Photo

[the Ferret]

They had up to 26" wheels as options popgun, but in 25 they actually went smaller and wider. Remember they didn't have great roads, or compliant suspensions back then and the bigger wheels rolled over potholes and stuff easier, just like today street bikes have smaller diameter wheels than dual sports or motocrossers.

[Lord Popgun]

Thank you Ferret! I learn something new about bikes everyday on here.

[KennyB_imp]

Kenny I can't find anything in my reference books with regards to the solid wheel. Perplexing. It's possible that it was an aftermarket acc and your grandfather was an early farkler lol. My father rode Indians until 53 and Harleys after that and there always catalogs laying around with all kinds of weird stuff for them. Fun reading for a kid like me lol.

If you are really interested, I would drop a line to Dale Walksler at Wheels Thru Time Museum in Maggie Valley NC at info@wheelsthroughtime.com I bet Dale would know.

and if you find out come back and let me know for future reference

Thanks Ferret, Dale confirmed the wheels were an available accessory.

[the Ferret]

Good deal, mystery solved then. Neat to find motorcycling history in your family isn't it?