INDIAN CHIEF

01-11-1947 This Indian Chief was originally built in 1947, with its original 1200cc twin motor that's design features we still see in todays bikes! A 3 speed gearbox with foot clutch and ''suicide'' shifter, and can only be started kick start. (there is an electric start conversion available in the USA, if desired but keeping the bike original was the goal of the restoration) With only 625 miles from the time of full restoration, this bike makes a great investment, it is in full running order and requires nothing to be used. MOT & Tax exempt! UK V5 Registered with only 1 former UK keeper since it arrived in the UK in 2003.Originally built in the USA and then exported to Germany after the War possibly by a serviceman, where it remained until its import to the UK in 2003.In 2013 the Chief was fully stripped down for a full ''nut and bolt'' restoration. The whole bike went through rigorous and meticulous checks to ensure frame and forks alignment were all period correct by moto liner in Essex. Frame and forks were shot blasted and stove enamelled.Wheels were stripped, re-chromed rims, rebuilt using stainless steel spokes, new bearings and seals in the hubs, new rim flaps, inner tubes, and white wall Coker tyres.Front springer forks and headstock were rebuilt, replacing parts as necessary.Engine and transmission was stripped, cases wet vapour blasted, cylinders were re-bored and sleeved back to standard bore, new pistons, rings, all new internals bearings seals, gaskets as required and a new cloth wiring harness was fitted.Tanks, fenders, and any other tinware was carefully shot blasted, prepped ,zinc rich primed and professionally resprayed in 2 PK paint, and refitted.Then all remaining correct parts were refurbished, repaired, rebuilt and refitted or sourced as necessary to complete the project.All bright work was stripped and triple chromed.All hardware was normally replaced with with the correct threaded nuts bolts and washers in stainless steel.NOS parts were used where possible, any aftermarket parts used were from Starlite or Jerry Greers, this project was carried out over approx 2 year period, various images of the restoration can be supplied and a file of receipts!A true piece of motorcycling history! And a wonderful bike that can be enjoyed for many years to come! A great investment that would look fantastic in any motorcycle collection! FINANCE SPECIALISTS / PART EXCHANGE WELCOME / WARRANTY AVAILABLE / CREDIT AND DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED / DELIVERY POSSIBLE.Please phone our showroom on 01189 780089 to discuss your needs further. Rideworx specialise in motorcycle sales, Clothing and accessories. Great finance offers available on all our products. We also offer full workshop, MOT and diagnostic facilities for all your service needs.

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