Entries by Phil Pilgrim

How do I ride a Indian?

This was a question asked by a old mate & new member Dave Kimpton,I get alot of people saying they can’t ride a right hand gearchange Triumph (pre-1976) this seems […]

Restore or Leave?

Two photos for the “Don’t touch & leave it as found brigade”, because the “patina” cant be reproduced so they say, well here are a couple of Indians that may […]

Indian Cars!

Hmm, makes you think about this firm Indian that made Bicycles,  pocket watches, cigar cutters, outboard motors, oil, children’s pedal cars & toys, Snow sleds, Street sweepers, Fire trucks, suspension […]

Your Smoke Signals is emailed

As you know your new mag is out & congratulations to Guido for another excellent read, he tells me that the hard copy will be posted after Easter. This made […]

Burt’s Birthday & 200,000 Hits

Burt Munro’s birthday is today, he was born in Edenvale New Zealand in 1899, since he died in 1977 the legend has outgrown the man. It is nice to see […]

Sitting Bull Rally Round-Up

The Sitting Bull Rally was on over the week-end with 17 bikes (9 Indians) and 21 people it was enjoyed by all, although the Motel was average in Albury with […]

That’s not a real Indian or Morgan ( Sorry Clive it is)

We have all heard those chant’s just add in the brand name:Indian,,Crocker,Henderson,Norton, Triumph,Ariel,Royal Enfield,BSA,Matchless,AJS,Velocette,Vincent,& the cars Mini,VW Beetle,Maybach,Bugatti,Morgan, Ford (when not made in USA) so if they are not real build […]

Another Stuff-Up by VicRoads

CPS (Club Permit Scheme)Renewals  The IIRA has been advised that the AOMC (Association Of Motoring Clubs) has received many reports from member clubs of CPS holders NOT receiving their renewal […]