The 1927 Indian Prince continued the streamlined look with several notable updates:
• New wider drop‑side fenders with raised center
• Automatic oiler (same for 1925–1927, changed in 1928)
• New style exhaust
• Generator changes with leather belt
• Generator relocated for improved appearance
• New brake system
• Optional foot brake control
• New intake valve material
• Longer rear axle nuts
• Larger cam bearing and camshaft
• Larger foot brake lever
Tires:
• Front: 25 × 3.30, 36 spokes, 25" diameter
• Rear: 24 × 3" CC rims (painted black)
Wheelbase: 54"
Footboards: Folding type with rubber mats
Footrests: Optional
Battery: Wico 6‑volt, 12 ampere‑hour
Oil capacity: 3 quarts
Bore: 2¾"
Stroke: 3 37/64"
Piston displacement: 21.25 cu. in.
Valve diameter: 1⅝", lift 9/32"
Piston: Cast iron, two ⅛" top rings
Piston pin: ⅝"
Connecting rod: Lower end roller bearings
Horsepower: 2½ H.P. (8 H.P. dynamometer test)
Used from 1925–1927 and early 1928.
• Single‑cylinder, high‑tension, armature‑type magneto
• One chromium steel magnet, 2¾" high
• Armature tapered shaft, 5/16‑8 thread, shaft height 1.771"
MODEL GH‑1
Splitdorf spec no. 9208
Rotation: L.H.
Impulse Starter: STA
Cam Lobes: 1
Indian version without ground stud.
Motor sprocket — 15 tooth
Clutch sprocket — 38 tooth
Countershaft sprocket — 18 tooth
Rear wheel sprocket — 43 tooth
High gear ratio: 6.05 to 1
Intermediate: 10.89 to 1
Low: 19.61 to 1
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