I reckon the guy on the left has forgotton his Ape Hangers although the Harley clone rider seems to be ok, and the policeman is suffering what all Harley riders have, his workmate is having a chopper rider comparing notes and lastly its a good safety message remember the Harvest-Glide models are out there
Recently I have noticed the amount of “tradies” driving in their huge 4WD carrying an equally large enclosed trailer full of equipment, showing my age again I remember electricians going to work with a large leather bag in the tram with a small amount of tools side cutters & pliers a couple of screwdrivers and an analogue multi-meter what happened? Well for a starter electricians all work for themselves and not for a contractor who supplied all the needs to do the job, back in the good old days this little Indian would have been a great asset you would have room for your lunch as well, but these days I can’t see a market for this model which is sad.
Guido looking pleased with himself
We only present one award annually in the IIRA it is the Clubman of the Year Award, to earn it takes dedication to the Association and to the members without any gain or benefit to yourself, so it is not easy to achieve. This year it was won by our highly respected & esteemed editor Guy Allen who slaves away on Smoke Signals Magazine, Smouldering Embers E magazine, and quite a number of behind the scenes activities and he rides both a Springfield & Gilroy Chief, a most deserving winner, congratulations Guido
Alternative Fuels in the olden days both were quickly forgotten and with no regrets
Sam Vella likes a challenge,when his worn Scout motor needed an overhaul he decided that this was the time to develop a rear suspension conversion that would use all existing parts and it would be able to be returned to standard with no permanent damage to his machine. The parameters were that it should also look period so no box section frame here, also it needed to be mechanically damped, the lugs were cast then machined by Sam all were then brazed together and jigged so they were in line. I reckon he has achieved it and it’s due to go to the Teepee Rally in November with its fresh engine it should be a nice riding machine
A review on the Crazy Horse 2015 is in the Victoria Secton news thanks to Ken Hager but if you need more a large selection of extra photos is also in the Members Only Area
Another great week-end away with plenty of new & heritage Indian’s on hand this encompassed Springfield & Gilroy versions as well as the current Spirit Lake models we also had Guido Allan on a new 2014 Chieftan donated for the weekend by Indian Australia thanks for that chaps. The weekend weather was 21C so just perfect, this weekend is getting bigger every year so seeing this year the Mountain View was completely booked out, next year will be for those who hav”nt already retained their booking already will be the Bottom Pub Hotel book now for next year.
Crazy Horse Rally Photo’s ( click on link)
Sounds like a movie but in this case its the green in “green backs” as they were called or the cost of frugal & more budget minded members in our Association. The Great Race when I last went over two years ago with my then 14-year-old daughter cost me pretty close to $500 was it worth it for 2 days riding with fellow individuals and enthusiasts with meals provided but no accommodation, well YES. I went to the pictures (Talkies, Flick’s) a couple of weeks ago $18.00 for under 90 minutes with a small Coke and popcorn & a “Choc top” this was well over $32.00 not counting the wife who cost a similar price. So whats all this adding up to, well rally expenses The Crazy Horse Rally on the week-end after this which some people expect to be free in our Association the reality is “no hope in hell”. So beside the Rally Insurance, the blow-out free morning tea, the free entry to the Historic machinery Club Showground Event, the gold coin donation to the BBQ on the Friday night, the back-up vehicle, and the miniscule amount asked for the raffle ticket not counting the cut in the accommodation rate at the Mountain View I reckon $30.00 is not much, as a matter of fact I reckon it should be at least double or triple. Stop whingeing as my haircut costs $25 and I have less hair than I had when I was 25 & they only cost $10.00 then!
The Crazy Horse is almost booked out in accommodation but you can still enter, there will be some fantastic raffle prizes donated from our sponsors Indian Motorcycles also Garry Hogg is donating a helicopter ride for three lucky people again another raffle, thanks Garry & Indian. The bad news is all Harley I’m afraid there is a group of lawyers Keller and Keller handing more class actions for the “Harley Death wobbles” this effects some models & yes they can kill you, I have listed the lawyers below for help on class actions and a video of a machine trying to dump a policeman! I have also listed below yesterday the class action on the “Wet Head ” models, seems it never rains it pours for the “Chug a Lug” Factory. I like this Nordian
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I am proud to see the W.Aust Indian Club embracing the new Indians, we also based the IIRA on this standard it encompasses the logic of the continuing history and ensures unlike the dinosaurs of the past that there will be a healthy future, this has also become a standard of the Indian Club of Prague and many others, there were those that were fearful we would be overrun by new machines, seriously it’s not happening and the new owners love the old Springfield versions some have even bought them! I have watched the Vintage Club, Velocette Owners Club, Vincent Owners Club, as the years pass diminish in membership, others such as the BSA Owners are growing (mainly Triumph Owners) and of course the Classic Club of Victoria, why is this happening easy it’s called tolerance, the Classic Club (nearly 500 members) accepts all machines but their core membership is + 25-year-old machines, the BSA Owners accept all British machines including Hinkley Triumphs and their annual All British Rally can get 10,000 over 3 days, plus people visiting including 1200 + people entering the rally event. I believe this is a great basis for our future and we will always be proud this rule in our constitution” a Indian is a Indian end of story”
Harley woes click on link
