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[[Image:1904-Indian-Single.jpg|right|thumb|1904 Indian Single]] | [[Image:1904-Indian-Single.jpg|right|thumb|1904 Indian Single. The 264cc single-cylinder engine replaced the seat tube, forming a [[stressed member]] of the frame. The humped rear fender held gas and oil.]] | ||
[[Image:1905 Indian camelback.jpg|right|thumb|This 1905 model was called a camelback, due to the shape and location of the gas tank. These [[motorcycles]] were extremely well constructed and often over engineered. Colors available in '05 were Indian red, blue, black, and green. These early [[Indians]] were really the first motorcycles to be mass produced in large numbers.]] | |||
[[Image:1907-Indian-Twin.jpg|right|thumb|1907 Indian Twin]] | [[Image:1907-Indian-Twin.jpg|right|thumb|1907 Indian Twin]] | ||
[[Image:1908-Indian-Racer.jpg|right|thumb|1908 Indian Racer]] | [[Image:1908-Indian-Racer.jpg|right|thumb|1908 Indian Racer]] | ||
[[Image:1909-Indian-Light-Twin.jpg|right|thumb|1909 Indian Light Twin]] | |||
[[Image:1914-Indian-V-Twin.jpg|right|thumb|1914 Indian V Twin]] | |||
[[Image:1915-Indian-Big-Twin.jpg|right|thumb|1915 Indian Big Twin]] | |||
[[Image:1919-Indian.jpg|right|thumb|1919 Indian]] | |||
[[Image:1920-Indian-Boardracer.jpg|right|thumb|1920 Indian Boardracer]] | |||
[[Image:1923-Indian-Big-Chief.jpg|right|thumb|1923 Indian Big Chief]] | |||
[[Image:1925-Indian-Prince.jpg|right|thumb|1925 Indian Prince]] | |||
'''Indian''' was a leader in early [[motorcycle]] design, registering many patents on components still used today. | |||
== VIN List == | == VIN List == | ||
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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 '''Indian Chief''' and '''Indian Scout'''), many | 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. Noted for the '''Indian Chief''' and '''Indian Scout''' | The ''original'' Indian first appeared in 1901, predating [[Harley|Harley-Davidson]] by two years. 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 Big Chief]] | |||
* [[Indian Scout]] | * [[Indian Scout]] | ||
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* [[Newman Indian Identification Guide]] | * [[Newman Indian Identification Guide]] | ||
* [[Newman Indian Mx Frame Assembly Manual]] (covers most of the ME, ML, MT, MX, and MS dirt bikes) | |||
* [[Newman Indian ME125]] Enduro | * [[Newman Indian ME125]] Enduro | ||
* [[Newman Indian SE74]] Super Enduro | |||
* [[Newman Indian P4]] | * [[Newman Indian P4]] | ||