Download or read book Indian Motorcycle Company Timeline 1901 1953 written by Rick Conner and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-05 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to impress friends with your knowledge of the original American-made Indian motorcycles? Do you wonder what year George M. Hendee changed the bicycle name "Silver King" to "Indian"? Curious when the first Indian motorcycle was built? Wonder what year Carl Oscar Hedstrom patented a Chain Adjusting Device for Motor Vehicles? Maybe you've asked what city was the original Indian motorcycle factory located? When did Indian Motorcycles go out of business? Well look no further, the Indian Motorcycle Company Timeline 1901-1953 is your one-stop year-by-year data book information source for the Hendee Manufacturing Company and Indian Motocycle Company including facets of business, general activities, toys and trivia. Not only will your questions be answered but you'll read historic timeIines accurately detailing the company history including factory sponsored racers and racing, along with examples of period advertising.This publication is one of several Data Books designed to provide accurate details and authoritative information regarding the subject matter covered. Other data books by the author include:* Harley-Davidson Data Book Revised 1903-1939* Harley-Davidson Data Book Revised 1940-1979* Harley-Davidson Data Book Revised 1980-2006* Harley-Davidson Company Minutes Data Book 1903-2006* Harley-Davidson Aermacchi Data Book 1961-1978* Harley-Davidson Accessory Data Book 1950-1984* Harley-Davidson Racing Data Book 1904-1921
Download or read book The Classic Indian Motorcycle written by John Carroll and published by Random House Value Publishing. This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete story of the men and the machines that created a legend.
Download or read book The Indian 1901 1978 written by Tod Rafferty and published by Chartwell Books. This book was released on 2016-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Check out this in depth history and guide to one of Americas oldest and most popular motorcycle manufactuer! As the dominant manufacturer for the first two decades of this century, the Indian Motorcycle Company is a staple in the history of American motorcycling. Because of this, Springfield, Massachusetts was at the hub of the international motorcycle scene. Between 1900 and 1917, when the United States entered World War I, about 150 domestic motorcycle companies came and went. Little more than a dozen remained in business following the war, and after the great depression of the 1930s only two American manufacturers had survived Indian and Harley-Davidson. This definitive chronicle of America's first motorcycle is an essential for any cycle aficionado. It features concise hardware histories of every model produced by the Indian Motorcycle Company from 1901 to the mid-1950s, when the company ceased production. Also included, is a unique color directory of the great motorcycles built by the celebrated Indian Motorcycle Company. Arranged chronologically, this superb reference work features special commissioned color photographs of all the landmark models that you won't want to miss!
Download or read book Indian Motorcycle written by Darwin Holmstrom and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2020-11-17 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This officially licensed 120th anniversary edition of Indian Motorcycle tells the complete story of Indian Motorcycle, America's first mass-produced motorcycle maker, from its start as a bicycle manufacturer to the purchase of the brand by Polaris Industries in 2011 and the subsequent new Indian motorcycles—updated to include new photography, the story of the latest models, including the FTR1200, Chieftain, Challenger, and Roadmaster, and Indian Motorcycle's return to racing. In the early years of the 20th century, Indian Motorcycle dominated the world's racetracks and showrooms, earning the brand a worldwide reputation for quality, performance, reliability, and technical innovation with such classic machines as the Chief, Scout and Four. But the once-mighty company fell on hard times and in 1953 was forced to file bankruptcy. The Indian Motorcycle brand never quite died, however, thanks in large part to fanatically devoted enthusiasts, who tried to resurrect it for over half a century. Finally, Polaris, maker of the highly regarded Victory brand of motorcycles, purchased the brand and released the Chief and Scout, models that once again restored Indian Motorcycle to its rightful place in the motorcycle pantheon. Indian Motorcycle is the most complete and up-to-date history of this classic American motorcycle.
Download or read book Indian Chief Motorcycles 1922 1953 written by Motorbooks and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2000-05-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The colorful history of the Indian Chief, one of today's most collectible and coveted vintage motorcycles. Hatfield's fascinating account of this legendary motorcycle is accompanied by previously unpublished historical photographs and new color photography. Model evolution, technical data, behind-the-scenes factory information, and racing history are all covered.
Download or read book The Indian written by Tod Rafferty and published by Salamander Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's magic in the name Indian, proclaimed the ads, and thousands of motorcycling enthusiasts around the world agreed. Given the dominance today of Harley Davidson, few realize that in the early years of this century Indian was the pre-eminent American motorcycle manufacturer, while Harley was struggling to make inroads into the market. Indians had always had an aura and visual style of their own, but by the 50s the company had gone out of business, leaving the field to Harley. The new Millennium, however, sees the successful re-birth of the marque, after several false starts. A new Indian Chief (the 2000) is being built (the machine is based on a Harley), and a new Scout is under development. This superb book is the definitive colour chronicle of the legend that is Indian. First published in 1998, it is now fully updated to include details and unique photography of both the new Chief and the Scout. With superb studio photography of all the significant models from 1901 to the new 2000 Chief and Scout, this is the only fully comprehensive, totally up-to-date hardware history of the company available.
Download or read book The Harley Davidson and Indian Wars written by Allan Girdler and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2002-05 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Allan Girdler. This colorful reprint examines the dueling marques right up through Indian's dissolution in the 1950s.
Download or read book Franklin s Indians written by Harry V. Sucher and published by Panther Publications. This book was released on 2011-07-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Indian Scout and Chief are two of the best known and best loved of all classic American motorcycles. The man who designed them, Charles Franklin, was responsible for many advanced design concepts including remarkable improvements in side-valve combustion chamber design that pre-dated the work of Ricardo. He championed an holistic approach to design that popularised new features such as the semi unit-construction 'powerplant', helical-gear primary drive, double-loop full-cradle frames and a host of other improvements to the early motorcycles. This book not only chronicles his life but also sheds much new light on the often turbulent history of the Indian Motorcycle Company itself. Franklin was born and raised in Ireland where he quickly became involved in motorcycle racing during the pioneer years. He rapidly established himself as Ireland's first big star of racing and was the first to represent Ireland in international motorcycle competition. In the Isle of Man TT he consistently finished in the top eight, and in 1911 claimed second place, a remarkable achievement in itself. But it was when he moved to Indian in the USA, where he became the Chief Design Engineer, that his genius really flowed. His designs catapulted Indian back into the forefront of motorcycle design in the 1920s and '30s and his racing engines and motorcycles won much glory for Indian against stiff opposition. The Indian has been the iconic image for American big V-Twins down the years, due in no small measure to the motorcycles designed by Charles B Franklin. This is a much needed book for all Indian fans and all who love the history of the classic American V-Twins. An enthusiast's dream of a book!"--Publisher description.
Download or read book The Complete Book of Ducati Motorcycles written by Ian Falloon and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2016-07 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the single-cylinder bikes of the 1950s to the high-performance sportbikes of today, The Complete Book of Ducati Motorcyclesshowcases the entire spectrum of Ducati. Legendary Ducati motorcycles have something of a rags-to-riches story. This Italian motorcycle manufacturer began by selling motorized bicycles to impoverished residents of post-World War II Italy. Today, Ducati is the world's premier manufacturer of street motorcycles whose sales continue to rise year after year. Its svelte, hyper-accelerating motorcycles are two-wheeled wonders that are fluent in the language of speed. The Complete Book of Ducati Motorcycles traces the stunning chronology of the motorcycles dreamed up by Ducati, from the 1950s to present day. Laid out for the first time in encyclopedia form with gorgeous photography and insights from Ducati expert Ian Falloon, this book offers motorcycle enthusiasts a closer look at the craftsmanship, power, and beauty of these extraordinary motorcycles. The book features all of the motorcycles from Ducati's storied history, including the groundbreaking Desmodromic 750 Super Sport, the Mike Hailwood Replica, the Superbike-dominating 916, and the epic Panigale. From the street bikes that gave birth to the very notion of the modern superbike to the racing motorcycles that dominated tracks in Great Britain, Europe, and North America since the latter part of the twentieth century, The Complete Book of Ducati Motorcycles runs the full gamut of sportbikes. It's a collection that demands shelf space in the library of any true motorcycle collector or fan.
Download or read book Indian Motorcycle Advertising written by Rick Conner and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-12-31 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you like antique Indian motorcycles? Want to impress friends with your knowledge of those early Hendee Indian motorcycles? Curious what Indian motorcycle advertisements looked like in 1904 or 1912? Ever wonder what the Hendee Manufacturing Company advertising was promoting in 1916? Well look no further, Indian Motorcycle Advertising Volume 1: 1901-1917 is your year-by-year source providing a unique look at Indian motorcycle history through national advertising for these motorcycles made in America over 100 years ago.The collection of over 455 historic B&W company ads displays unique art work, the latest in engineering specifications and technological advancements, real period photographs, listings of racer names with results, and important historical information. This volume of single and two-page ads is now being published in an effort to help preserve and keep the original American Indian motorcycle history alive. These little known and seldom seen classic advertisements are found in the rare collections of digitalized issues of the very first motorcycle magazines published in the USA. These magazines include Bicycle World and Motor Cycle Review, Motorcycle Illustrated, Cycle and Automobile Trade Journal, and Motor.
Download or read book The Iron Redskin written by Harry V. Sucher and published by Haynes Publishing UK. This book was released on 2010-04-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indian is a magic name in motorcycling. Its mention brings to mind machines with flamboyant bold striping, lithe of appearance and, seemingly even at rest, poised for flight. There were over two dozen makes of motorcycle on the market during the heyday of motorcycling in the United States. Yet in the minds of many enthusiasts, none of these quite approached the verve, style, artistic functionality of design or handling abilities of the Indian. The Iron Redskin is the story of the most loved of American motorcycles. It is a vast work that has taken many thousands of hours to compile, yet it is one of the most readable and interesting motorcycle histories ever to be published.
Download or read book Indian Motorcycle Data written by Rick Conner and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-07-07 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to amaze friends with all your knowledge of Indian motorcycles built from 1940 to 1953? Are you restoring a 1941, 1948 or 1952 model and need to know everything new for that year? Ever wonder what other motorcycle parts were used to build the model 648 Daytona Scout? What have you remembered of the military models 340-CAV, 148 M-1, 149-M, 340-B, 344-B, 640-B, 741-B, 841-B, or U.S. Navy Fire Wagon? Maybe you're more curious about models CZ125, Papoose, Police Scout Prototype, Maxim Emergency Defense Pumper, A45, Bandit Chaser or the futuristic StyleMaster Motor Scooter? Do you remember what years the lightweight models Brave, Arrow, Silver Arrow, Gold Arrow, Scout, Sport Scout, Super Scout, Sportsman Warrior or Warrior TT were first sold? Well look no further, the Indian Motorcycle Data Book 1940-1953 is your one-stop information source for all the models that rolled off the lines, featuring Year-by-Year data listings including New Features, Production Totals, Specialty Models, Paint Colors, Retail Prices, Technical Specifications, Model Notes including Catalog, Articles and Historic.
Download or read book Indian Motorcycles written by Jerry Hatfield and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2007-05-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What began as a motorized bicycle dreamed up between a young machinist named George Hedstrom and a champion cyclist named George Hendee, became one of the most popular motorcycles in the world: the Indian. Out of production for half a century, Indian retains the loyalty and admiration of motorcycle riders and enthusiasts everywhere. This book recounts the marque’s story from its earliest single-cylinder “motocycles” of 1901 through the bitter day in 1953 when the company shuttered Wigwam, its Springfield, Massachusetts, plant—with a nod to the trademark disputes that continue to this day. Text by noted Indian historian Jerry Hatfield, and more than 125 specially commissioned photographs and 25 black and white historical pictures, capture the seductive power and grace of the great models—the Scout, Chief, and Four, —and recreate the thrill the Indian generates to this day.
Download or read book Maneuver and Firepower written by John B. Wilson and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Indian written by Darvin Holmstrom and published by . This book was released on 2017-10 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Harley davidson Data Book Revised 1903 1939 written by Rick Conner and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-02-14 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to amaze friends with your Harley-Davidson knowledge? Do you need to know how much oil the tank held in 1906? Are you restoring a JD and have to know what colors were offered in 1929? Maybe you're curious what year the Pyrene Fire Cycle was sold, or when the Japanese government purchased military models? Wondering what year the first 120-mph speedometer was fitted on a Knucklehead? Well look no further, the 394 page Harley-Davidson Data Book Revised 1903-1939 is your one-stop information source for all models that rolled off the manufacturing lines during that period. Now greatly expanded with additional information and specifications, this updated edition still features easy to read Year-by-Year data listings as applicable for all known models including Production Totals, Specialty Models, Paint Colors, Retail Prices, Technical Specifications, First-Year and Only-Year Features, Model Notes, and Military Model Notes. This new revised edition also includes chapters on Model Quick Facts 1903-1939, Seat Models 1925-1939 and Saddlebag Models 1936 - 1939.This publication is one of a series of Data Books designed to provide accurate details and authoritative information regarding the subject matter covered. Other books in the series include:* Harley-Davidson Data Book Revised 1940-1979* Harley-Davidson Data Book Revised 1980-2006* Harley-Davidson Company Minutes Data Book 1903-2006* Harley-Davidson Aermacchi Data Book 1961-1978* Harley-Davidson Accessory Data Book 1950-1984* Harley-Davidson Racing Data Book 1904-1921* Indian Motorcycle Company Timeline 1901-1953
Download or read book Motorcycle written by Steven E. Alford and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2008-01-03 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy Rider. Motocross Grand Prix. James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause. The motorcycle is a global icon of untamed freedom, symbolizing a daring and reckless lifestyle of adventure. Yet there are few books that chronicle how and when this legendary vehicle roared down the open road. Motorcycle explores the roots of the rebel’s ultimate ride. After early incarnations as a nineteenth-century steam-powered bicycle and multi-wheeled vehicles, the modern motorcycle came into its own as a cheap, mobile military asset during World War I. From there, it rapidly spread through modern culture as a symbol of rebellion and subversive power, and Motorcycle tracks the symbolic role that the bike has played in literature, art, and film. The authors also investigate the international subcultures that revolve around the motorcycle and scooter. They chart the emergence of American biker culture in the 1950s, when decommissioned fighter pilots sought new ways to satiate their desire for thrill and danger, and explore how the motorcycle came to represent the untamed nonconformity of the American West. In contrast, smaller scooters such as the Vespa and moped became the utilitarian vehicle of choice in space-starved metropolises across Europe and Asia. Ultimately, the authors argue, the motorbike is the exemplary Modernist object, dependent on the perfect balance of man and machine. An unprecedented and wholly engrossing account, Motorcycle is an essential reading for the Harley-Davidson roadhog, bike collector, or anyone who’s felt the power of the unmistakable king of the road.
