338 manufacturer’s in USA went broke!
I saw this today, beside the British, 30 Australian MotorCycle’s have gone and 338 American manufacturers, imagine if this variety of makes and models were still about today.
Entries by Phil Pilgrim
Without George, we wouldn’t have Indians
George Hendee’s anniversary is very important to all Indian owners, he’s the same as Walter Harley, or William Davidson is to Harley enthusiasts, George was the a founder of Indian […]
A Indian Hero.
This story is fairly graphic from a period magazine but Jake De Rosier was a factory works rider and in his time unbeatable. It makes me happy that medicine has […]
Who’s thirsty, no rain at the Rain in the face
Apparently the Rain in the Face Rally this weekend was a great success at Walwa run by the estimable Gary Hogg, two years ago it was held on the following […]
Sport Scout, we need a new one today
The amazing thing about Polaris Indian was bringing out the new 1160cc Scout in 2015 and then the 1000cc model 16 months later, quickly followed by the sister companies Victory […]
In 5 minutes, no
Recently my son (and IIRA member Heath) got his Learners Permit and it may be a surprise to you but beside some riding on a Honda Z50 when he was […]
Being caught with your pants down
Back when the IIRA started 2010 we used to struggle to get enough people to come to meetings, rides, or rallies and people grew complacent by booking for events virtually […]
Sunday ride review
Association ride to Moto-Bean Cafe, brilliant day and over 15 people out, well done IIRA Ride 6 May 18 to Moto-Bean Cafe
Sidecars on Indians
Funny how people think Indian’s have an Indian sidecar fitted, as a matter of fact hardly any except the 750 Army Chiefs that came here did. The reasoning was Indian […]