I'm really diggin' your blog. Loved all the period performance references. I'm building a 1957 Indian Apache 700 dirt oriented bike. This bike had been untouched since 1969. All I'm doing is getting it back on the road as is and doing a couple of correctly weathered and period correct mods for the dirt. The last piece I need is some kind of dirt friendly after market airbox/intake to complete the bike. Got anything interesting? The more beat and rusty the better."
Cheers,
Claude
Cool bike, I'm still looking for a aftermarket air box myself, but I'm more picky. I don't really want anything beat up. If you can help us out with anything like what is picture here, let me know.


You indeed have an Apache. I see tach drive and Lucas magneto which is correct for an Apache. Apaches also came with Amal "TT" carb, hi-comp pistons, hot cams and sodium-filled valves. I know it ain't period correct, but if you must do it in the dirt just rig up a K&N large filter. First thing we did in the olden days was remove the restrictive air filters (they would NOT run!), put a stack on it and a #400 main jet. Good luck and have fun!
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