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So, That's an Indian!
By Dave Tharp, Virtual Museum Curator

In modern America, it's hard to believe that there was ever any other brand that could compete with Harley-Davidson. In fact, at one time there were more than 20 US motorcycle manufacturers, and the biggest and best was the Indian Motorcycle Company of Springfield, Mass.

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King's Mountain Report
Article and photos by Eric Genet

New look for the Indian Motorcycle logo.Being a fan of Americana, I am forever diving into our history with a penchant for the personal effects rather than the simple facts and numbers. Growing up grappling at my brother's shirt tail (he was 13 years my senior), my interest in vintage cars and bikes was born. He was forever up to his elbows in auto engines or straddling any motorcycle he might find around at the time. When he stuck me on his trail bike at the age of 12, the die was cast and I was set free. My childhood considered, one can understand why Indian motorcycles hold a special place in my heart. I now own two Indian motorcycles (a '46 Chief and an '03 Chief) and hope to add many more to the “collection.”

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Beppo, His Twin and Friends, ca. 1918
It isn't often we get to look into the eyes of people who went before us, but every so often a gem shows up that does just that. Such is the case we have here, thanks to Dennis Stella's photo, and a little information about an Indian lover from times past, about 89 years ago, actually.
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'Reno' Rob Buczynski's Chief Bobber
By Rob Buczynski

Custom IndainYou are looking at my custom cut down Redskin. Engine is 1946, 74" Indian Chief B. Frame is original, uncut 1947. Original '46 tanks. Forks are nicely chromed '47 girder. Wheels are 1960s, 18" Borrani with chrome hubs and stainless spokes. Headlight is NAPA 788; seat by BAR. Shotgun pipes are made from scratch by myself.

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Introducing Mike “Kiwi” Tomas

Respected builder comes onboard as contributing editor

Mike “Kiwi” Tomas with just a few of his awards.When I first began looking for an Indian specialist to contribute to this magazine, Mike Tomas’ name popped up like a lucky prize at the state fair. After some chasing around, I finally had a chance to tie down this busy man long enough to speak to him about Indians, the magazine, and his interest in the brand.

It was like talking to an old friend.

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Century of Indian

Century of Indian

This book is a catalog for an exhibition of 100 years of Indian motorcycles that is being held at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum until December 2002. Beautiful photographs depict the exhibition bikes at the museum. Read about the history of this sought-after cycle, from the founding of the company up to the present day trademark battles.




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