1946 INDIAN CHIEF MAG MODEL

The 1940 model year was significant in the history of Indian motorcycles. with the addition of skirted front and rear fenders on all of its models. a feature that remains emblematic of the Indian line to the present day. Mechanically. the Chief and Four models also received a new frame with an innovative dual plunger-type rear suspension. as opposed to the unsprung rear wheel and large. low-pressure tires relied upon by Harley-Davidson. Based on a remarkably solid large-tube frame. the new models continued to build on the marquee’s well-deserved reputation for smoothness and excellent handling. While Indian was ultimately unsuccessful in its bid to become the major supplier of motorcycles to the U. S. Army. Indian did supply many military-specification motorcycles to other Allied armies and domestic police departments during World War II. Following the end of hostilities. the Indian model line consisted solely of the V-twin Chief. in order to meet the pent-up demand for new motorcycles. as well as to conserve funds for the development of a new model line. In 1945. a change of ownership occurred. with a group led by Ralph Rogers purchasing the company from DuPont and in 1948. the historic Springfield. Massachusetts factory. affectionately known as the “Wigwam”. was closed in favor of a new facility. The 1946 Indian Chief presented here is a matching-numbers Roadmaster. the top Indian model available. and today it shows a complete partial restoration that were completed years ago focusing on additional paint work and the overhaul of the driveline. The beautiful two-tone finish purportedly is comprised of the original paint base coat which was later complemented by the addition of the off white two tone scheme.    the Chief includes a pair of chrome plated driving lights. an Indian head front marker lamp. a distinctive fringed saddle and a locking tool box. period saddle bags. as well as an abundance of bright trim and a pair of period-style whitewall tires. The original Corbin speedometer showing only 11068 miles. nbsp;is complemented by an ammeter. a feature of Indian motorcycles since the introduction of electric starting in the days of World War I. Of the most importance is this particular bike is a factory magneto model with only limited production. The bike runs and drives as it should and is ready to be enjoyed either in static capacity or on the road.    DOWNLOAD PHOTO BUCKET LINK FOR OVER 20 PICTURES   https://www. flickr. com/gp/113611455@N07/19o7sw/   Questions? please feel free to email at your convenience!

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