The fitting of the front wheel brake was fortuitous, as the exposed band on the rear wheel became totally useless, when even slightly damp. This situation was not improved until the last models produced in 1931 were fitted with an internal expanding mechanism that was more effectively protected from the elements.
The Scout's minor faults, however, were accepted as a matter of course by the riders of those days who could readily appreciate its generally outstanding qualities.
Franklin added further laurels to his name with the 101. Its continuing popularity through the next decade did much to enhance Indian's reputation for soundness of design.
Even in a time of declining interest in motorcycling in the United States, the Scout attracted many new converts to the sport, and a number of new dealers, both new to the game and deserters from other makes, sought franchises on the strength of the Scout's reputation.
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