Indian Chief Motorcycle Classic Vintage 1940/1947 newly new restored

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1940 Indian Chief with a 1947 Engine

Time to SELL Listed with NO RESERVE!!! Price REDUCED :)

1940 Indian Chief with a 1947 engine. Export model w/ metric speedometer from British Columbia.

This motorcycle has been completely restored. It is beautiful and runs great. PURISTS NEED NOT OPINE. This is not an AMCA standard bike nor a factory original bike. It is dealer original frame and engine change-out. Paint scheme and accessories by a real rider/builder.

3 year restoration with 37 break in miles....Purchased in WA State in 2004. Possibly a PD bike in prior history because of holes in sheet metal discovered during restoration and the history of the dealership. Motor was in the bike when purchased and it ran but was a real leaker.

Complete history is unknown. Engine has brass emblem from "Otto Dragers Motorcycles Seattle WA." Otto opened his first dealership in 1935 and his grandson is still in business. He was a racer and specialized in police contracts in the northwest. He had a buyback program and rebuild and sell old bikes. His rebuilds had brass emblems on the engines. He founded the Jolly Rodgers MC club which sponsored races and the club is active today.

The cost of restoration far exceeds what this bike will sell for. Too many knee operations have made it hard for the owner to kick over this bike. But it is really fun to ride! Time for a new owner/curator!

Mileage: 37 miles on the restoration. Bike needs to be ridden in correctly.

Paint: All sheet metal rebuilt by expert body man w/ 45 years experience. Tanks and fenders are original. They have been stripped of multiple layers of paint by sandblasting. They were then refit and then correctly finished. Gun metal paint finish is not a factory color but a splendid look on this fine machine.

Sheet metal:

Frame was sand blasted and a bad arc weld repair to the clutch casting was found. Arc weld repair on a brass brazed frame is prohibited. Frame was sent to Jeff Grigsby @ Indian Motor Works the best Indian frame man there is. Frame was jig straightened and another clutch casting from a 1940 frame was brass brazed in. Frame was powdered coated and all new bushings pressed in. All other parts were powdered coated and exhaust was ceramic coated.

Chrome: All bright work has been nickel plated.

Tires and Rims:

New 450 x 18 tires and tubes. Wheels and drums powder coated and spokes cad plated

Mechanical:

Engine was overhauled by Mike Thomas of Kiwi Indian. Built to stock specs including new flywheels. Old flywheels would not balance to his specs. This engine has all new internals in the original cases. This engine needs to be broken in correctly for 500 miles.

TITLE: Clean & clear.

Engine # CDG7829

Frame # 3401624

NADA: Nada would rate this bike as a low 2 because of the color and motor differences. It is priced according to a 1 because of quality and newness of the build. $22350 - $41215

Accessories: NOTE Accessories listed will be available individually after the sale of the bike with the new owner getting first opportunity at retail prices. Paperwork and invoices pertinent to this motorcycle go with this bike to the new owner.

Restored 1940 CA. plate original shift knob chummy seat crash bars and luggage rack. Also aftermarket mirror light switch fender light tools manuals receipts and photos of the build before and after.

This motorcycle is advertised for sale locally and I reserve the right to end auction early!

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