I put my number up on the Vog too.  Black Vintage #700. 

Quote from: LabRat on November 16, 2013, 06:43:12 am

After seeing the BobbyG "review" of the chieftain on the vognet channel, I do think I could take it seriously and I don't really need another forum to watch.

Yes his review was pretty bad, especially since he didn't even test ride one.

BobbyG does a few " travelogs " on the VOG that are really entertaining, he rides his motorcycles, I've ridden with him and he is a down to earth guy who doesn't hold back his feelings that's for sure.

Sorry, almost forgot Black Vintage #718

I'm still on a couple of Vic sites due to the fact that I rode a Vic for 5 years but I do spend more time now on the Indian sites.
I'm really looking forward to riding with other Indian owners soon.

Too funny Spider...I already have you from thevog.net website...thanks again for putting your name in the club....Chieftan1400 (Bill)

I put my number up on the Vog too.  Black Vintage #700.

Got you covered.  I'm the same guy.  Just reaching out to try and find ALL 1901 owners.  This site was recommended by another Vog member.  Thanks...Chieftan1400 (Bill)

Now, to respond to MotoRace and Groovechampion....MotoRace poses a good question...is 1901 a Club or a Registry and, if it's a club, what are the benefits of being a member, if any.  After only one week of effort trying to gauge an interest in the idea of a 1901 Club, I'm not sure I can give a complete or even satisfactory answer to that question...yet...because most of the answer depends on the degree of interest among the new Indian Riders.  So far, I've had about 50 "1901" owners give me their names.  But, a list of names is far from being a "Club."  While I will attempt to consolidate and help guide the effort, where it goes from here is largely up to the new members.  Chieftan1400, in and of myself, doesn't make a CLUB, although I am willing to do the initial legwork to get things going.
So, let me just say this:  When I asked the question about a 1901 Club, first on thevog.net, and then on this website, I had a RIDERS club in mind, not an organization of "pen pals."  If that is the level of interest, I probably won't pursue the idea much further.  However, if I can gather a bunch of riders that are willing to invest themselves into forming the newest motorcycle club with the oldest history, I'd like to be part of that great effort.  Will there be benefits, yes.  Can I tell you what they will be today, no.  After only one week, it's fair to say that this is a work in progress.  BUT, I would like to see the 1901 Club be as prevalent as HOG or any of a number of other nationally recognized motorcycle riding clubs in America.  As far as I'm concerned, INDIAN deserves it and as a new Indian owner and an old-time rider, I'd like to try to make it happen.
Another consideration is, as asked by another member, how about the Indian "community."  That's tougher to answer because it is a MUCH larger effort to address the needs of the entire Indian community, although it could be much easier in some ways because of an existing and seasoned Indian population.  While I don't want to exclude any Indian rider, old or new, I was simply trying to focus my efforts only on those 1901 (excluding dealer numbers) that took a "leap of faith" with Polaris on the new Indian.  However, I'd certainly be interested in your views on this particular issue.
Regarding Groovechampion's comment about feeling like this website is his home, the 1901 Club IS NOT in competition with the chiefmotorcycleforum, but rather, in partnership.  In fact, I've been in communication with one of the "forum" administrators about partnering the 1901 Club with the chiefmotorcycleforum.com, so as not to duplicate effort and to consolidate information of interest to Indian riders.  We have been discussing how to make that happens even as I type this post.
I've been riding since the '60's, but really have limited "club" experience.  But I'm sure there are l lot of you old "salts" out there now riding Indians that may have a wealth of "club" experience.  Your recommendations and participation would be invaluable....please make yourselves known.
So, Groovechampion, or any other rider reading this post, if you'd like to be part of the effort, I welcome you.  If not, ride safe and ride long and we'll meet someday where the road meets the sunset....Chieftan1400

Chieftain, have you considered using FaceBook to help promote the 1901 Club?

There are people who make things happen, there are people who watch things happen, and there are people who wonder what happened.

Chieftain1400
You seem to me as a person who makes things happen

Spot on Jack, both on the types of people and on 1400.  Kudos 1400.  I like your vision and willingness to make it happen.  Very cool.

Chieftain1400 I am satisfied with your response.  Well done  sir.  I will gladly participate mainly because your mustache is the mightiest I have ever seen.

Black Chieftain #486

I have no stake in the outcome of this discussion, but IMHO if you're going to make a 1901 club it should relate to the 1,901 of us that were the first 2014 Indian buyers.

My dealer may have 50 or so riders in that category which is certainly enough for a local club even if less than half choose to participate.

I also think that if the IIRA becomes more active in recruiting and retaining members they have a pretty good interest in making their organization work.

It will also be interesting to see if Indian corporate plans to do anything with a club for the 1,901 original owners, or for all Indian riders in general.