thanks for posting this videos. It answered alot of questions i had. and of couse beautiful motorcycle. I hope i will be able to own one myself someday.
I love old indian bikes, I'm working on trying to buy a chief right now, don't know the year yet, long story on who owns it and the slight details I was told but I'm very excited to work out this purchase and hopefully be making my own Indian video soon!
If there was one motorcycle I wish I could have... Too bad I'm a poor college student! I don't suppose anybody would let me ride one without buying it, first, either. This gear head will be buying an Indian as soon as possible (yeah, it may be a while). :)
Actually when you fire the bike up, and retard the timing to help it go into first you can then roll on the advance and leave it full advance until you shut it down. No reason to retard it when downshifting or taking off in 1st.
When I find an old Indian bike it will be my next restoration. I have a 1963 Lincoln Continental which was my first. Congrats great looking bike. Thanks for sharing. These are rare.
He made operating it look a little difficult, it becomes easier and "automatic" with a few hours in the saddle. Optional Right hand shift and left hand throttle setup, as on Harleys, is easier IMHO. I always used the front brake in stop and go, with passenger, when I had to put my right foot down, left foot holding clutch disengaged. U turns ,on an incline, require practice.
I really enjoyed your video. I never realized the procedure for riding the old bikes was that complicated. But like anything else you get used to it after practicing. I too have an "Indian", the Polaris Indian. Non-riders always ask if it's an old bike. I salute all the old school riders for giving us such a rich history to draw from. Thanks and Ride Safe.
Thanks for talking time to show your bike. My Grandpa had the same one. color and all..he had fringes on the seat though. lol He let me ride it when I was 18 after a short tutorial. Around the block and stayed in 1 gear .. I was a little nervous because it was his pride and joy. Now my uncle has it but he's too old to ride it. maybe he'll give it to me.. wishful thinking.
Got my 37 Chief for $15.My 47 Chief for $100 and my 54 Harley Army Surplus I traded a $20 socket set for it. Never got to ride any of them. Pretty sad when your name is Harley Davidson. No B.S. True story.
My dad had a 47 chief. I remember the day he brought it home in 1971, I was seven in the 2nd grade. He would put a towel on the rear fender and off we would go. I still love everything about those old Indians, all the sounds, the valves tapping, the return of the kick start peddle, I remember one day my dad was kicking and kicking and kicking she wouldn't start, my grandpa had a Harley with a push button start, he said to me, wanna start my Harley? Just push this button, I did and it started right up..my dad went inside for a while...it was funny.. I had an old chief myself for a while, had to sell her when my twins came along... Maybe one day I'll own another one.☺ great video, enjoy..
"Pet-a-cock" @ 5:30? That's a weird pronunciation for petcock. Which in today's world of loose English, that's a description that can be played with. Let's just call it a fuel flow valve.
I had one decades ago which I foolishly sold. the routine to start it may seem complicated at first but after a couple times it becomes second nature like anything else mechanical. Also using a foot clutch takes a little getting used to but it's not that big a deal either. It's just a routine like everything else. However I had mine set up for right hand throttle with the shifter on the left.
Great video, thanks for sharing the how to ride with the foot clutch. It's a lot of work particularly in a hilly area! Bike looks great. It's twin is located in Ft. Lauderdale, a gent rides one to Cafe 27 on many Sunday's for the bike show.
Very goog ... since this year i have a indian chief 1946, and i have to learn how to drive. It is not very easy, but when it runs, its a very good feeling ... thank's for your lessons - spiise / switzerland
My Dad had one when first dating my Mom in the late '50's.
Sweet;) I look this up once an a while an get a big grin, nice to see these ridden, not hidden in some museum..
That was all over too damn quick!! I was in the saddle with you bro!!
Thanks for sharing.
thanks for posting this videos. It answered alot of questions i had. and of couse beautiful motorcycle. I hope i will be able to own one myself someday.
I am nowhere near coordinated enough much the less QUALIFIED to ride a bike of that nature... Props to you!
Very cool and informative video! Bike looks amazing too! Great job!
Fanatstic - lookin to buy a Chief myself...valuable info here thanx for sharin' mate !!
Thank you for sharing that with us.
Excellent video very well explained
Thanks. Very well put together.
I love old indian bikes, I'm working on trying to buy a chief right now, don't know the year yet, long story on who owns it and the slight details I was told but I'm very excited to work out this purchase and hopefully be making my own Indian video soon!
If there was one motorcycle I wish I could have... Too bad I'm a poor college student! I don't suppose anybody would let me ride one without buying it, first, either. This gear head will be buying an Indian as soon as possible (yeah, it may be a while). :)
very entertaining...
mmmmm....complicated start up procedure....mine is couple twists on the throttle two primers full choke .then choke off key on and voiala running
Twist the throttle all u want it doesn't do anything until it is running
that is worth a bit
“The throttle advance lever”?
Fanatstic - lookin to buy a Chief myself...valuable info here thanx for sharin' mate !!
100% oldtimer passion ! Thank you
Are you getting the new Polaris vintage looks the same.
Нихуя не понял,но очень интересно.
Nice enjoy
Yeee.....Haaaaa.
Seriously I got dizzy with that camera movement, but enjoyed it
Nice job!! But plz reply to comments
Actually when you fire the bike up, and retard the timing to help it go into first you can then roll on the advance and leave it full advance until you shut it down. No reason to retard it when downshifting or taking off in 1st.
Thanks for the education never had the chance to ride foot clutch scooter
intriguing...very cool, allot of work! awesome
When I find an old Indian bike it will be my next restoration. I have a 1963 Lincoln Continental which was my first. Congrats great looking bike. Thanks for sharing. These are rare.
Oh, dude, this is F... (ING) AWESOME!
You can set them up for either side to shift and throttle
He made operating it look a little difficult, it becomes easier and "automatic" with a few hours in the saddle. Optional Right hand shift and left hand throttle setup, as on Harleys, is easier IMHO. I always used the front brake in stop and go, with passenger, when I had to put my right foot down, left foot holding clutch disengaged. U turns ,on an incline, require practice.
How fast would they run?
I once had my Chief up to 90mph keeping pace with a hot rod 40's Merc .
I'd like to drink 7 or 8 beers then take it for a ride.
What is bike name
I really enjoyed your video. I never realized the procedure for riding the old bikes was that complicated. But like anything else you get used to it after practicing. I too have an "Indian", the Polaris Indian. Non-riders always ask if it's an old bike.
I salute all the old school riders for giving us such a rich history to draw from.
Thanks and Ride Safe.
That bike is a total pain in the ass to ride.
You could set them up either way, rt hand or left handed shift or throttle !!!
Awesome
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Thanks for talking time to show your bike. My Grandpa had the same one. color and all..he had fringes on the seat though. lol He let me ride it when I was 18 after a short tutorial. Around the block and stayed in 1 gear .. I was a little nervous because it was his pride and joy. Now my uncle has it but he's too old to ride it. maybe he'll give it to me.. wishful thinking.
That was a cool video, thank you sir. Beautiful bike by the way
more riding,less yapping
Got my 37 Chief for $15.My 47 Chief for $100 and my 54 Harley Army Surplus I traded a $20 socket set for it. Never got to ride any of them. Pretty sad when your name is Harley Davidson. No B.S. True story.
Beautiful bike, didnit get a clue how it works, camera went everywhere
Hey bro you got ultimate beast 🍻
Starting itself sounds complicated
God I wanna own one.
My dad had a 47 chief. I remember the day he brought it home in 1971, I was seven in the 2nd grade. He would put a towel on the rear fender and off we would go. I still love everything about those old Indians, all the sounds, the valves tapping, the return of the kick start peddle, I remember one day my dad was kicking and kicking and kicking she wouldn't start, my grandpa had a Harley with a push button start, he said to me, wanna start my Harley? Just push this button, I did and it started right up..my dad went inside for a while...it was funny.. I had an old chief myself for a while, had to sell her when my twins came along... Maybe one day I'll own another one.☺ great video, enjoy..
Note that the clutch is not spring assisted. The pedal stays wherever you leave it.
T Schrade97 really? Good to know.
"Pet-a-cock" @ 5:30? That's a weird pronunciation for petcock. Which in today's world of loose English, that's a description that can be played with. Let's just call it a fuel flow valve.
I had one decades ago which I foolishly sold. the routine to start it may seem complicated at first but after a couple times it becomes second nature like anything else mechanical. Also using a foot clutch takes a little getting used to but it's not that big a deal either. It's just a routine like everything else. However I had mine set up for right hand throttle with the shifter on the left.
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We got your name! We got that everyone asks you what the parts are! We got that everyone wants to know how you start it! Over and over and over..
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My first bike was a 48 Indian... a birthday present to myself when I turned 16. Spent my entire life savings to buy it ... $150.00
Indian Big Chief 1928 to Indian 2015
Nice going Indian!
I think this video explains why Indian went out of business the first time.
40' s Indians and Harleys both had similar hand shift and foot clutch and starting procedures . There were fanatical fan-boys for both brands.
Nice video.... nicer scoot.... Thanks for the ride!... flick just needed to be longer.... we never got gas!... "wha happened?....
I want to just look at that beautiful bike. Too much work to ride it. 😀
Great video, thanks for sharing the how to ride with the foot clutch. It's a lot of work particularly in a hilly area! Bike looks great. It's twin is located in Ft. Lauderdale, a gent rides one to Cafe 27 on many Sunday's for the bike show.
I just uncovered a pristine 1950 Indian in my father in laws garage who passed away.
It only has 1400 miles on it.
Looks pretty busy to ride.
Rich Mountains you have a Gold mind in that Garage... seek out a historians advice before you even think about selling it.
Very goog ... since this year i have a indian chief 1946, and i have to learn how to drive. It is not very easy, but when it runs, its a very good feeling ... thank's for your lessons - spiise / switzerland
boogian . I like that ;)
Fanatstic - lookin to buy a Chief myself...valuable info here thanx for sharin' mate !!..