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This Chief is yellow with a black seat. The Chief from 1940 on is probably Indian's most widely known design, famous for the streamlined skirted fenders and fuel and oil tanks. This styling has become a very lasting design that has always epitomized the Indian brand. It's a true American classic. The seller tells us that this bike underwent some refurbishing in 2017. The details of what was and wasn't done...

BACKGROUND: The Indian Chief is a motorcycle that was built by the Hendee Manufacturing Company and the subsequent Indian Motocycle Company from 1922 to the end of the company's production in 1953. The Chief was Indian's 'big twin', a larger, more powerful motorcycle than the more agile Scout used in competition and sport riding. When Indian resumed civilian production after World War II, they revived only the Chief line. Production of Indian motorcycles ended with the last Chief made in 1953. (Source: Wikipedia).

This 1946 Indian Chief Motorcycle was painted red with crash bars and extra running lights. Complete mechanical and cosmetic restoration completed in 2009 and has had less than five running miles since then. It has been converted to a 12-volt electronic alternator and a left-hand shifter. All the original parts are available to take the bike back to kick start and right hand shift. All sheet metal is original, red telltale speedometer,...

BACKGROUND: The Indian Chief is a motorcycle that was built by the Hendee Manufacturing Company and the subsequent Indian Motocycle Company from 1922 to the end of the company's production in 1953. The Chief was Indian's 'big twin', a larger, more powerful motorcycle than the more agile Scout used in competition and sport riding. When Indian resumed civilian production after World War II, they revived only the Chief line. Production of Indian motorcycles ended with the last Chief made in 1953. (Source: Wikipedia).

This 1946 Indian Chief Motorcycle enjoyed a complete mechanical and cosmetic restoration, which was finished in 2009, and has had under five miles of drive time since then. It has been painted Dupont black with crash bars and fringe seats. It has been converted to a 12-volt electronic alternator...