The 1928 Indian Prince had over thirty outstanding improvements this model year:
• New head lamp
• New battery box
• Front and rear wheels same as 1927 (25 × 3.30 tire)
• Carburetor body V802Y
• Noticeable muffler and exhaust tube
• Automatic oiler changed in 1928
• Seat change — still Mesinger, now model V7000Y
• Magneto same as 1925–1927 early in the year
• Later 1928 models used the Splitdorf JK‑1 magneto
• Many more refinements introduced in 1928
The 1928 Indian Prince used both the Splitdorf GH‑1 and JK‑1 magnetos.
GH‑1 was used early in 1928; JK‑1 was used later in the year.
JK‑1 Specifications:
• Single‑cylinder, high‑tension magneto
• “H” armature / shuttle type — replaces GH‑1
• Splitdorf spec no. 7107
• Rotation: L.H.
• Motorcycle taper for the Indian Prince
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This information was listed in the Daily News Paper Wednesday February 22, 1928.
Over 40 distinct new features will render smoother performance, greater comfort and finer appearance.
Each model bears a multitude of important refinements.
The Indian Prince for 1928 is a charming new Streamline Prince, built low, with grace and beauty in every line.
A new frame, a new streamline fuel tank, new handlebars and numerous other appointments have made the
Indian Prince a striking example of all that is fine in lightweight motorcycle design.
A finely finished instrument panel with ammeter, panel light and lighting switch adorns the handlebars,
while a neat casing conceals and protects the electric wiring wherever possible.
The new low frame allows an exceptionally low saddle position — only 26½ inches from the ground —
greatly increasing comfort and ease of handling.
The 1928 Prince is by far the most beautiful Prince ever.
Further features include:
Longer footboards, new style grips, new grip control mechanism, new horn button, softer saddle springs,
new lubrication system, new mechanical oil pump, new crankcase venting,
high‑turbulence cylinder head, new silencer, new valve lifts, improved chain guard clearance,
new Wico 5HC battery, new generator belt, improved oil lines, shut‑off in hand oil pump line,
improved generator cut‑out, improved crankcase chain guard stud,
improved gear shift lever, revised transmission ratios for snappier pick‑up,
better alloys in transmission parts, improved rear stand requiring minimal effort.
