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New York circa 1920. "State Trooper on Indian motorcycle." The motto on his badge: "Excelsior." 7x5 nitrate negative, photographer unknown. View full size.
That is not a Scout. It is a 74 cubic inch "Big Chief".
BTW, "Hogs" are Harley Davidsons. Indians were never referred to as such.
600cc's of power and no front brake. It would have been a comfortable ride with those big springs on the seat.
There would be no way to stop this bike in a hurry. Jamming on the rear brake would be tantamount to throwing out an anchor!
New York State's motto.
But "Excelsior You Fat Head" that's something else.
Apart from his boots. A far cry from today's motorcycle cops.
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