1st August 1995, I'm heading to Fort William (From West Lothian) on my brand new bike. I stop at Crianlarich for a bite to eat. Loads and loads of Indians pass by. A few months later I see this program on tv about an Indian rally in Scotland. I've always wanted to see it again. Now I have, brilliant.
The first Indian was released in 1901 and If you're ever run an antique machine from the really early period, you know that the engine speed was easiest regulated with the ignition timing, because changing the carburetor setting was with separate gas and air knobs and levers, you had to manually adjust the carb for best mixture at the speed you chose to have the engine running at. First Indians had the speed regulating ignition lever on the right handlebar and a tiller for the throttle on the central tube close to the carburettor. One of the most successful invention that Oscar Hedstrom made, and one that made the Indian at one time the world's largest vehicle factory, was that he improved the carburettor so that it mixed air and gas more automaticly, and the engine speed could quickly and more easily be regulated with the throttle. Subsequently regulating the throttle was moved up to the handlebar for more conveniance. Still Indian Factory had as standard the ignition adjustment on the right handlebar from the very first until the very last bike.
One thing about bikers around the world. They accept anyone and everyone to ride with them. Don't matter the color of their skin or what sexual preference they desire. We are all one. If everyone rode a motorcycle together, the world would be a better place. A husband and wife had a rocky marriage. Went to a counselor for help with no avail. He rode a bike and she did not. Finally got her to ride her first time and now they are inseparable. You know the old question. Have you ever seen a motorcycle at the psychiatrist office?
Ice always love very the look of the old chief and scout. The scout just looks like it can go anywhere and the chief...those fenders. It's one of the most iconic american designs that has ever existed. I think of the wings on a 57 chevy and how iconic they are. While I'll never probably own an original Indian Chief I just picked up an 800 Drifter. I know it's not an Indian old or new...but that look is just unbeatable IMO. Great doc.
Great video . I have a 1947 Indian Chief project going now . I'm in Michigan/USA
1st August 1995, I'm heading to Fort William (From West Lothian) on my brand new bike. I stop at Crianlarich for a bite to eat. Loads and loads of Indians pass by. A few months later I see this program on tv about an Indian rally in Scotland. I've always wanted to see it again. Now I have, brilliant.
Absolutely love this video! Thank you for sharing this! I'm buying my first Indian very soon! Can't wait!
Loved every minute..thanks for posting this!
Old indians are best motorcycles of usa but the best motorcycles of world were cws sokół series
I am a Swede, but I say Dutch people are great, no else non-ENGs speak such good and lovely English, I rest my case!
They don't even ever ever pass/fade away. - An ex owner and rider of a 1947 Indian Chief
awesome video. looks like a great time.
How did I find this great video just now? Thank for sharing!
Indians have a distinctive exhaust sound, kind of a "dry" machine gun chatter.
The first Indian was released in 1901 and If you're ever run an antique machine from the really early period, you know that the engine speed was easiest regulated with the ignition timing, because changing the carburetor setting was with separate gas and air knobs and levers, you had to manually adjust the carb for best mixture at the speed you chose to have the engine running at. First Indians had the speed regulating ignition lever on the right handlebar and a tiller for the throttle on the central tube close to the carburettor. One of the most successful invention that Oscar Hedstrom made, and one that made the Indian at one time the world's largest vehicle factory, was that he improved the carburettor so that it mixed air and gas more automaticly, and the engine speed could quickly and more easily be regulated with the throttle. Subsequently regulating the throttle was moved up to the handlebar for more conveniance. Still Indian Factory had as standard the ignition adjustment on the right handlebar from the very first until the very last bike.
Saw Mr Forbes at Krazy Horse in Suffolk many years ago-Legend!
They dont even pass away. - An ex very proud owner and rider of a 1947 Indian Chief
One thing about bikers around the world. They accept anyone and everyone to ride with them. Don't matter the color of their skin or what sexual preference they desire. We are all one. If everyone rode a motorcycle together, the world would be a better place. A husband and wife had a rocky marriage. Went to a counselor for help with no avail. He rode a bike and she did not. Finally got her to ride her first time and now they are inseparable. You know the old question. Have you ever seen a motorcycle at the psychiatrist office?
My grandpa was a combat engineer in ww2, we have a picture of him on an army issue indian scout taken in 1943 in North Africa.
VERY cool video. Looks like a fantastic time.
Ice always love very the look of the old chief and scout. The scout just looks like it can go anywhere and the chief...those fenders. It's one of the most iconic american designs that has ever existed. I think of the wings on a 57 chevy and how iconic they are. While I'll never probably own an original Indian Chief I just picked up an 800 Drifter. I know it's not an Indian old or new...but that look is just unbeatable IMO. Great doc.
Love it,,,,...
Pretty safe assumption that checkerboard shirt has Never fired a 6 shooter..
Let alone getting knocked off his bike from recoil.
Fantastic movie 👍👍👍
Great!!!
Brilliant movie! Where do these meets happen in Scotland and when?
Indian four super!👍
The Police throttle theory is correct
You should get a trail of tears ring, then you could really know what its like to be one.
what a fab vid. i too would have an INDIAN than a h.d.
is it time to run another one (Please)
Indians never die - they just sound that way!
To bad Polaris turned something unique like a indain motorcycle into a HD clone they should of kept victory alive it was unique in look and tech.