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= Tools = | |||
== VIN List == | == VIN List == | ||
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identify the make and model of their Indian - it will cover all models, all manufacturers. | identify the make and model of their Indian - it will cover all models, all manufacturers. | ||
= Manufacturers = | |||
The "Indian" brand has been held by no less than ''eight'' companies since 1901. Although | The "Indian" brand has been held by no less than ''eight'' companies since 1901. Although | ||
most people think of the Springfield Indian motorcycles built between 1901 and 1953 when | most people think of the Springfield Indian motorcycles built between 1901 and 1953 when | ||
someone says "Indian" (namely, the ''' | someone says "Indian" (namely, the '''Indian Chief''' and '''Indian Scout'''), many | ||
forms of vehicle have been placed under the "Indian" brand - including Go-Karts, mopeds, | forms of vehicle have been placed under the "Indian" brand - including Go-Karts, mopeds, | ||
and dirt bikes! | and dirt bikes! | ||
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== 1901-1953: The Indian Motorcycle Manufacturing Company of Springfield, Massachusetts == | == 1901-1953: The Indian Motorcycle Manufacturing Company of Springfield, Massachusetts == | ||
The ''original'' Indian | The ''original'' Indian. Noted for the '''Indian Chief''' and '''Indian Scout''' | ||
motorcycles, powered by the distinctive Indian V-Twin engine. | motorcycles, powered by the distinctive Indian V-Twin engine. | ||
* [[Indian Chief]] | * [[Indian Chief]] | ||
* [[Indian Scout]] | * [[Indian Scout]] | ||
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== 1960s: Pierce Reconstructed Indians == | == 1960s: Pierce Reconstructed Indians == | ||
1960s Sammy Pierce custom assembled "Indians" using factory Indian | |||
components but with custom frames. Only about 50 were | components but with custom frames. Only about 50 were every made, and most | ||
of | of those have been re-cannibalized for restoration work on pre 1953 Indians. | ||
* | * American Indian | ||
* | * Super Scouts | ||
== 1968-1970: The Clymer Indians == | == 1968-1970: The Clymer Indians == | ||
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* [[Newman Indian Identification Guide]] | * [[Newman Indian Identification Guide]] | ||
* [[Newman Indian ME125]] Enduro | * [[Newman Indian ME125]] Enduro | ||
* [[Newman Indian P4]] | * [[Newman Indian P4]] | ||
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== 1982-1984: DeLeone/Derbi GoKarts == | == 1982-1984: DeLeone/Derbi GoKarts == | ||
DeLeone/Derbi bought the moped line and name, sold off | DeLeone/Derbi bought the moped line and name, sold off moped | ||
supply | supply and relabeled Manco go-carts as new 4-stroke Indians. | ||
== 1982-1999: The Non-Existant Revival == | == 1982-1999: The Non-Existant Revival == | ||
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1980s thru 1990s Indian branded jackets,shirts and other wearables | 1980s thru 1990s Indian branded jackets,shirts and other wearables | ||
supposedly would help finance a new Indian cycle. | supposedly would help finance a new Indian cycle. | ||
{{motorcycle-stub}} | {{motorcycle-stub}} | ||
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[[Category:Indian motorcycles| ]] | [[Category:Indian motorcycles| ]] | ||
[[Category:Motorcycle manufacturers|Indian]] | [[Category:Motorcycle manufacturers|Indian]] | ||
[[Category:Motorcycle manufacturers|Newell Indian]] |