Yama Mama Posted September 21, 2007 #1 Posted September 21, 2007 Has anyone heard that the Indian Motorcycle Company is back in business.You can reserve a 2009 Indian Chief for $1000.00. Go to see the information at www.indianmotorcycle.com I just was looking on the internet and found it.
Acadieman Posted September 21, 2007 #2 Posted September 21, 2007 Only a !000 dollars down on a credit card none the less.Like buying a Pig in a Poke is it not ?
Guest Nubby Posted September 21, 2007 #3 Posted September 21, 2007 Not realy is looks like it is still made from aftermarket Harley parts, same as the old one . :rotf:
Bvinson Posted September 21, 2007 #4 Posted September 21, 2007 Hi Peggy, Check this out. The attachments below are a copy of my Uncles warranty papers from 1951. He still had the Indian and had just finished restoring it before he passed away last year.
Yama Mama Posted September 21, 2007 Author #5 Posted September 21, 2007 I do not suppose the bike is still around? I just always love those Indians. I have a thing for nostalgia I guess. Those are nice. Peggy
SNOW700R Posted September 21, 2007 #6 Posted September 21, 2007 Wow, you could hang the jacket next to you Excelsior-Henderson jacket on the hook!!.
Freebird Posted September 21, 2007 #7 Posted September 21, 2007 They had just come out with their new engine shortly before going under the last time. It actually looked very nice, don't know how it performed though. From looking at the FAQ page, it appears that the new one will have some version of that same "Power Plus" engine. They had started with S&S engines but did eventually build their own. I honestly can't see paying a thousand dollar deposit on a bike that you can't see and that the price has not been announced. The FAQ only says that the retail price has not been determined but it is a premium bike and that will be reflected in the price. In other words...MUCH MONEY. That being said, I wish them the best. I wouldn't mind owning one if money were no object.
juggler Posted September 21, 2007 #8 Posted September 21, 2007 The same people that revived Chris Craft boats bought the rights to and are bringing back Indian Motorcycles. These people know how to run a business. The total lack of business sense and knowledge of motorcycles has been the failing of Indian ever since the original founders left the company. I've always wanted an Indian Chief.
pegscraper Posted September 22, 2007 #10 Posted September 22, 2007 I really like the look of the Indians. It's too bad they have to be so doggone expensive. Yamaha cruisers lend themselves nicely to imitating the look of the Indian. Putting the Indian front fender on a Yamaha bike isn't all that difficult. I have several pictures of bikes done like this. Here are a couple pics of Royal Stars, same model as mine, with an Indian looking fenders. I'd like to do a front fender like this myself eventually.
Bvinson Posted September 22, 2007 #11 Posted September 22, 2007 A few pics I shot and posted to another thread but this is about Indians.. http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c66/CNONT/IndianMC.jpg http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c66/CNONT/IndianMC2.jpg http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c66/CNONT/IndianFender2.jpg http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c66/CNONT/Indian4MC.jpg http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c66/CNONT/Indianfender.jpg
BurgyMon Posted September 22, 2007 #12 Posted September 22, 2007 I really like the look of the Indians. It's too bad they have to be so doggone expensive. Yamaha cruisers lend themselves nicely to imitating the look of the Indian. Putting the Indian front fender on a Yamaha bike isn't all that difficult. I have several pictures of bikes done like this. Here are a couple pics of Royal Stars, same model as mine, with an Indian looking fenders. I'd like to do a front fender like this myself eventually. What would you call it? A Indyhaw or Yamadian!!
pegscraper Posted September 22, 2007 #13 Posted September 22, 2007 They're called a Star Chief. There's even a forum about them.
Yama Mama Posted September 22, 2007 Author #14 Posted September 22, 2007 I really liked those photos guys. Don't forget the Kawasaki Drifter too.
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