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Floyd Clymer played a big roll in the History of the Indian Motorcycle – Here is a brief history of the Man: Here at the Library, it’s hard to scan the shelves without coming across the name of Floyd Clymer. …   Read more»

Hi, I am attempting to write a register of Wall of Death and Motordome riders around the world, I am collating their bikes, walls and any other info I can find and would appreciate any help from your members. My…   Read more»

Hi I wonder if there is an ‘official’ club backed way of getting an age validation.  May not be a problem in the US, but, in the UK the registration authorities are a little ‘suspicious’. I am importing a 46…   Read more»

Indian Motorcycles through the Years Many people ask us, how do we insure our Vintage Motorcycles. There are several companies that specialize in Vintage Insurance. When you insure with one of these companies you pay liability on a sliding scale….   Read more»

I am looking to change my stock exhaust to true duals extended with fish tails (one on each side), any product recommendations, I have seen this conversion but am having trouble identifying a set that has proper fitment for my…   Read more»

If your Visiting South Bend Indiana anytime soon, here’s a museum that will be showcasing Indian Motorcycles for the next few months! Get your motor runnin’ for a wind-in-your-hair parallel ride alongside this country’s history of the automobile By JEFF…   Read more»

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/33273882_1947-indian-chief-original-red

They also have a 23 henderson excelsior with a sidecar up for auction to Leominster MA live auction great old gas pumps too! Check it out

Three motorcycles owned by actor Steve McQueen will go under the hammer on January 8, once more threatening auction records. This article chronicles the history of cars and bikes formerly owned by… Unlike many screen heroes whose world-beating antics were…   Read more»

hi, looking to buy and nearly there, can’t wait, 1946 Chief.  But… The bike I am interested in has title docs with the engine number used as the vin, not the frame number.  This year has engine number cdf xxxx,…   Read more»

My son and I recently bought a 1951 Chief which we are currently restoring. Ours has round type toe and heal clutch pedals as well as a round brake pedal? All the era Chiefs we have seen have square or rectangle shaped pedals….   Read more»

What can anyone tell me about the 48 warrior, Fuel tank has chrome tear drops with round badges. What would it be worth.

Hi there, my name is Diane and I picked up a 50cc bike a few weeks back.  The owner said he was pretty sure it was an Indian.  Needed work and he never got around to it, so now I…   Read more»

I have a 1918 Powerplus which I am trying to get rideable. It’s in pretty good shape, but I am in need of some technical information related to magneto timing and control linkages. Can anyone give me a lead on…   Read more»

   Where do I find the relay switch that runs between the starter button and starter solenoid.I have a broken wire some where.bike can be jumped from starter button to solenoid.Wires from starter button and solenoid are different size so…   Read more»

I am going to have both my front and rear rims laced with new spokes and need to know the offsets. This is a 1946 Indian Chief. Any help would be appreciated.

I just purchased a ’49 Indian Arrow. I need an operating manual.
Where can I purchase a copy or a photocopy.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

I was wondering what the average cost will be to get a 1930’s – 40’s Indian that is running but needs some TLC? I am just curious what I can expect to pay per the average member’s experience. I am open…   Read more»

Hey, I’m trying to restore a 1949 249 scout and I needs some ideas on were to get parts.  Right now the needs lists is the upper fork pipe, and a complete exhast system.  If you have any ideas let…   Read more»

I grew up on dirt bikes in Arizona and have been riding a friends extra bike for a while now. I’d like to get a bike but don’t have a lot of money to throw around.   I would like to get…   Read more»

Hello,  I’m a new guy here and have some questions about a bike I inherited from my Dad when he passed earlier this year. The bike is a 1941 Indian Chief that he had another guy build for him. It…   Read more»