Did they ever stand a chance?

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The ongoing heritage of the Indian, what they havent mentioned is V-Twin engine 1908, Twistgrip & electric start 1915, or aluminium chaincases in 1920, or rear suspension 1915, except for the V-Twin engine and the twistgrip the Milwaukee Tractor Co didn’t get any of this till the mid 1950’s. It’s the same in 2015 new Chief has standard not optional, ABS, cruise control, decent braking system, L.E.D lights, modern  unit construction powerplant with balancer shafts, geared primary drive did they ever really think they were competitive, history proves even if the product is good, management is critical this wont be a problem in this phase of Indian history

New model 2015 Harleys released

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The long awaited FatBoy model with stereo headset will be a sought after version, as much as the re-introduced sidecar versions in traditional thirties color scheme and a even a outboard motor attachment, what more could the Harley owner want, the plough attachment is still optional on all these late models.

I was just going out to Hug my Indian when….

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Hmmm I hug my Indian about once a week, yesterday was an occasion when riding to Zorro’s Show & Shine, which by the way was a raging success 600 through the gate and I believe many more motorcycles that were parked up and down White Street. Mark Barthelmie the proprietor & Sandy his wife were flat out, Russell one of our members won Best Vintage motorcycle. The amount of Harley-Fergusons were embarassing they were like bums, everyone had one, I can see why the new Indian’s are selling, just to be different you would have to buy one. Tony Crimmins from Bendigo was riding his Chief Vintage and it was one of the most looked at machine there, in all around 12 Indians arrived 1 Ariel, 2 Triumphs, 20 odd Jap bikes and the rest H-D’s, I’m looking forward to next years Show & Shine

Bikes by the Bay pictorial

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Club member Guy Allen has posted a pictorial online from last weekend’s Bikes by the Bay event, hosted by the Williamstown MCC . See it here.

Are you man enough?

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The Prez Daryl Colt looking annoyed by the fact that his 13 year old daughter can start his 1947 Chief & he can’t, click the link below

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A Discount from our friends at Zorro’s

IRON INDIAN DISCOUNT VOUCHER

Mark from Zorro’s has graciously offered  all Iron Indian Riders the above discount, I personally & I know all financial members will be very pleased with this kind offer, Zorro’s is the word in clothing and accessories not counting the full range of Springfield Indian parts they have in stock including the 4 Speed overdrive gearboxes and DutchTony Leenes electric starter

IRON INDIAN DISCOUNT VOUCHER

 

Ever Wonder what racing at Lake Gairdner racing on the salt is like?

 

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Dick Grills our NT member went to Lake Gairdner Speed Week with his 1938 Indian Sports Scout the following Ytube link is amazing this will make another member Sammy Vella happy to see. Chris Horner’s Bobber pictured above is at long last is ready to freight from Kiwi Indian in the States, & yes he has a  C344 engine ready to fit

Indian Scout at Lake Gairdner

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Big roll-up for Bikes by the Bay

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There was a big roll-up of Indians for today’s Bikes by the Bay event, run by the Williamstown MCC. We counted 22 in total, with more than two-thirds owned by club members, adding to what turned out to be a fascinating and big display. Here are a few pics to give you a bit of a taste…

Taiwan & Italian Indian’s

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Not so many years ago I was offered an Indian Four AM150 (4 Stroke) for $400 foolishly I refused it I wish that it was now in my garage, one day an Indian Mini-Mini might, then I can dump the Honda 1979 Z50 that resides there instead.  One thing about reincarnation that I like is, you can come back for a second chance in life I hope it works

California Dreamers or are they?

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Californians are the most prolific viewers of our site out of all the states in USA, well over 2,200 hits and twice as many as anybody else in America, the West Coast shares lots with us in Aussie besides Indian’s and the weather, but the advert they are running on TV here must make them feel funny. Meanwhile thanks for the support guys

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