1925 The first Prince released. No electrics (available as an option) wedge shaped tank, Splitdorf GH1 Magneto. It was of course very basic. It is interesting to note that many countries imported this bike with no electrics at all. This was done to save import duty and taxes and it is not unusual to see locally made alternatives such as Bosch, Magneti Marelli & probably even Joseph Lucas headlamps, horns, magnetos, generators and tail lamps were mounted. There were no chassis numbers with Indian until 1931 so to date your machine look at the engine number on the raised boss found on the left side of the motor under the cylinder fins.
in 1925 the serial number started out as 30Y-001and once it passed 30Y-999 the number went to 31Y-001 thereafter 32Y001 changing every thousand machines. Look for 3?Y if you see this yours is a 1925.
Specifications:
The tank was nick named “Wedge Tank”.
Foot pegs ( no running boards ).
Head lamp, Round Fenders, Small Battery Box one year only, cut short chain guard.
The Indian Prince is a 3 speed transmission. automatic oiler was the same for 1925,
1926 and 1927 changed in 1928.
Advertised to travel from 90 to 100 miles per gallon, speed of 50
to 55 miles per hour and can learn to ride in 5 minutes.
Model L Indian Prince sold for: $185.00
Model LE electric sold for: $225.00
Frame was used one year. factory no. 25E4X part no. V1750X
Front fork was used one year. factory no. 25E13X part no. V1550X
The prince differed greatly between usa models and export models
Splitdorf Magneto model GH-1, Single cylinder, high tension, armature type magneto-one chromium steel magnet-2″3/4″ high. Armature has tapered shaft with 5/16-8 standard thread-shaft height,1.771″.
MODEL GH-1, Splitdorf spec no. 9208, Rotation: L.H, Cam Lobes: 1
Oil capacity: 3 quarts.
Motor: Bore: 2″3/4,Stroke 3 37-64″,
Piston displacement: 21.25 cu.in.
Valve: Diameter 1″5/8″. Lift 9-32″
Piston: Cast Iron, 2 x 1/8″rings.
Piston Pin: 5/8″.
Connecting Rod: lower end roller bearings.
Horse Power, 2 1/2 H.P.
Wheels: 26″ clincher.
Rims: (black finish).
Gear Ratios
The standard sprocket equipment Motor-15 tooth, Clutch-38 tooth, Countershaft-19 tooth
Rear Wheel-43 tooth
Gear ratio of 5.73 to 1 in high; 10.32 to 1 in intermediate; 18 .57 to 1 in low.
