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As mentioned in the Motorcycles thread, the time has come for me to part with my Indian.

 

1946 Indian Chief - $33,000

 

Complete restoration with engine rebuild in 1998 by Indian Engineering in Stanton California.

 

Strong running 80 Cubic Inch motor.

 

Starts with one kick after priming procedure.

 

Extras include:

  • Chumee (two passenger) seat with bracket and springs.
  • Numerous Indian Motocycle books.
  • 6V Battery Tender
  • Miscellaneous Parts

 

Please pass this onto any friends or relatives that you feel may be interested in owning a piece of American history.

 

Located in Prescott, AZ.

 

(Does this mean I will have to change my alias? :unsure:)

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Back when motorcycles were motorcycles. Good luck with the sale!

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Good luck with your sale Injun, that's a beautiful motorcycle! Sure wish I could afford it!

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Right around the spring of 1956 when I was about 8 years old, my older sister's boyfriend showed up on our front lawn to pick her up. My sister of course was Not yet Ready. So I went out to say Hi…. 

And he was on his New (to him) motorcycle…… 

 

To this day I still have that image burned into my memory…….

It was Identical to Yours! 

Same color, same Indian Chief on the front fender, everything….

He saw me drooling and said "Hop On" 

He scooted back in the seat and I jumped on in front straddling the seat and tank and we took off before my Mom could get out of the door to stop us.…

 

And OMG I was in Heaven! 

 

I fell instantly In Love with Motorcycles! 

And still am almost 70 years later……….

 

Wish I had an extra $33 Grand laying around…. Thanks for Posting!!!!!!

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Wish Harleys held their value like the late 90s! Got 28K into mine and it's only worth about 6-7K now.:( 

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Well, that's unexpected. So now what? SUV Ryder? Pickup Ryder? Next up will be all those S&W revolvers!

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52 minutes ago, Abilene, SASS # 27489 said:

Trade for Trailboss??

 

:lol:

5 lb jug aught to cover it. LOL

 

TM

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Beautiful bike! my father raced flat track locally on an Indian. He just always loved them over the Harley. It had a 1947 Chief that he displayed at auto shows locally . Very classic bike. I am sure you hate to part with it.

all the best 

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70 year old brother just bought a 50 Harley he helped rebuild with over $30,000 in receipts, shifter on the tank, and kick start.  It now has 300 miles on it.

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56 minutes ago, Pee Wee #15785 said:

70 year old brother just bought a 50 Harley he helped rebuild with over $30,000 in receipts, shifter on the tank, and kick start.  It now has 300 miles on it.

Had a '49 Panhead chopper when I was 20.  Those were the days.  These days I'd be more likely to want an Indian like above.  Dang, that thing is gorgeous!

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Beautiful Lady  !

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12 hours ago, Abilene, SASS # 27489 said:

Had a '49 Panhead chopper when I was 20.  Those were the days.  These days I'd be more likely to want an Indian like above.  Dang, that thing is gorgeous!

Abilene, you need to buy it and then put a little trailer behind to haul all your guns to the matches. 

 

TM

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Out of my price range, but it'd be fun to ride something like my Grandfather (pictured) rode back in the day!

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I ride a new Roadmaster but there is NOTHING like a classic.   Our Indian rider group meets up with a Vintage Indian group every year and does a ride in the hills and I can't help but wish I had the skills to own one.  You have an amazing bike. 

 

If you have a more public link I can pass on to the group I'd be happy to do so.   

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1 hour ago, Dred Bob said:

I ride a new Roadmaster but there is NOTHING like a classic.   Our Indian rider group meets up with a Vintage Indian group every year and does a ride in the hills and I can't help but wish I had the skills to own one.  You have an amazing bike. 

 

If you have a more public link I can pass on to the group I'd be happy to do so.   

 

Bob - Sent PM with a link.

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On 3/4/2024 at 1:33 PM, Texas Maverick said:

5 lb jug aught to cover it. LOL

 

TM

 

On 3/4/2024 at 12:40 PM, Abilene, SASS # 27489 said:

Trade for Trailboss??

 

:lol:

I Could offer 10LBs of Trail Boss for it.

 

Nice Motorcycle

 

My dad talk about riding on the gas tank and my grandmother riding on the back of his stepfather's motorcycle.

I believe it was an Indian. I will show him the pictures. 

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