"Indian Army Captures Odd Record"

Stunts like this was big , up to the late 50ies. Mostly police units.
Then, for some reason, it mostly went away...

https://www.coasttocoastam.com/artic...es-odd-record/

My first scoot was a 1948 HD, with tank-shift, and throttle on the left.
Left hand throttle meant ex-cop-cycle. And, it weighted in at 1,100 lbs.
That was a big-boys-toy... And, no, it didn't have reverse, so no side
hack...