• Baujahr 
    1946
  • Motorradtyp 
    Street
  • Motornummer 
    CDF 4774
  • Losnummer 
    17051
  • Zustand 
    Gebraucht
  • Farbe 
    Sonstige
  • Standort
    Vereinigtes Königreich
  • Leistung 
    80 PS / 59 kW / 79 BHP

Beschreibung

  • With its 'skirted fenders' a Chief is one of most recognizable motorcycles on the road
  • The 1946 models used an adaptation of the 841 Indian’s girder fork with a hydraulic damper and four inches more travel and was extremely comfortable to ride
  • This is one of only 6,500 Chiefs built during 1946. Now UK registered with a current V5C
  • Imported from California dealer Starklite Indian Motorcycles over 20 years ago
  • Restored over the years using mostly original NOS parts where possible 
  • 74ci (1200cc) engine rebuilt but not used since. Turns over with good compression
  • Correct numbers machine retaining its original seat. Tank clear of any corrosion
  • Correct Auto Lite distributor and electrics. Correct M344 carburettor
  • Dry stored since restoration and will require a little recommissioning before use
  • Considered by many to be one of the icons of American Motorcycles and rare in the UK