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Offline RedChieftain

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Re: First 1901 Indians from Polaris
« Reply #60 on: November 23, 2013, 11:50:35 am »
Springfield, Ma. would not be a good place if you want to attract Indian riders from all over the country.  It would be like the Laconia Rally, 95% from within 500 miles, and most closer than that.  I've ridden there twice and it's all NH, MA., RI, NY, VT, and Ontario.  Sturgis, which is much more central, plates are from everywhere.  Iowa would be good, for example.   
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    Re: First 1901 Indians from Polaris
    « Reply #61 on: November 23, 2013, 03:57:32 pm »

    Wow - so interesting to see so much interest and planning going on for a club that does not yet exist.  This must be a weird bunch - I like it!  Add me to the list:  Chief Classic, #1317, Blue, Honolulu, Hawaii, and I can be contacted through this forum.

    Patches?  With badge number and color-coded threading?  I like it!

    An anniversary ride?  I like it!  Personally, I vote (is this a democratically-run not-yet-formed club?) for organizing the ride to correspond to the date and location of next year's Sturgis event.  I am being totally selfish on this.  I am already planning on attending Sturgis next year as my final stop after first traveling from California up to the Arctic Circle through Canada.  It is not as stupid as it sounds and has been done before by other riders, although it is not for the timid.  It might be interesting to be the first to do it on a 1901, then glide into Sturgis on my way back to California.

    Really, if this club gets off the ground, I can see Indian picking us up for full sponsorship (in similar fashion as Harley does for the HOG).  Is that good or bad?

    Do we have a club handshake yet?

    Richard
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    Re: First 1901 Indians from Polaris
    « Reply #62 on: November 23, 2013, 06:21:18 pm »
    Hi all,
     
    I have a Springfield Blue Chieftain #372. Purchased at Mom's in Foxboro, MA.
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    Re: First 1901 Indians from Polaris
    « Reply #63 on: November 23, 2013, 06:28:52 pm »
    I took Jacks suggestion for a patch company and had these two ideas designed, I've also asked for the round patch to have the lettering and numbers around the radius. The number and color of your bike will be in the middle. Thoughts?
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    Re: First 1901 Indians from Polaris
    « Reply #64 on: November 23, 2013, 06:36:49 pm »
    Just another brain fart, how about having the Thunderstroke engine behind the bike number in the center?
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    Offline Jack Ahearn

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    Re: First 1901 Indians from Polaris
    « Reply #65 on: November 23, 2013, 06:54:32 pm »

    Quote from: drifterdon on November 23, 2013, 06:21:18 pm
    Hi all,
     
    I have a Springfield Blue Chieftain #372. Purchased at Mom's in Foxboro, MA.


    I see you have the Sharktail exhaust.Addicting sound,isn't it!!
    Congratulations on your new toy.
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    Re: First 1901 Indians from Polaris
    « Reply #66 on: November 23, 2013, 07:07:47 pm »
    Thank you, Jack. So glad I got the exhaust. My dealer played a trick on me and told me I would have to wait for the exhaust to come in and get it installed at a later date. Was pleasantly surprised when he drove it into the showroom for pick up with it already installed. Absolutely love the very deep but not overly loud rumble, truly enjoyable.
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    Re: First 1901 Indians from Polaris
    « Reply #67 on: November 24, 2013, 07:08:22 am »
    Quote from: mototwin on November 23, 2013, 06:36:49 pm
    Just another brain fart, how about having the Thunderstroke engine behind the bike number in the center?

    I thought about something like this as well but you may run into copyright issues unless you have Polaris permission which is possible I guess.  How about an arrowhead shape?
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    Re: First 1901 Indians from Polaris
    « Reply #68 on: November 24, 2013, 08:04:21 am »
    Quote from: IndianEdT on November 24, 2013, 07:08:22 am
    Quote from: mototwin on November 23, 2013, 06:36:49 pm
    Just another brain fart, how about having the Thunderstroke engine behind the bike number in the center?

    I thought about something like this as well but you may run into copyright issues unless you have Polaris permission which is possible I guess.  How about an arrowhead shape?

    The arrow head is a good idea too, I'm just throwing it out there for input from everyone. I'll post the design with the motor as soon as I get it.
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    Re: First 1901 Indians from Polaris
    « Reply #69 on: November 24, 2013, 04:34:21 pm »
    Red Chieftain, #581, Belle Fourche, SD, contact me here


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    Re: First 1901 Indians from Polaris
    « Reply #70 on: November 24, 2013, 08:02:32 pm »
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    Re: First 1901 Indians from Polaris
    « Reply #71 on: November 25, 2013, 01:07:52 am »
    So, for a little fun, here is another idea for a badge.  I liked the other riders' ideas that the badge should be color-coded and contain the issue number of that owner's bike, and that it should be similar to Indian's other logos (although that would require permission from Polaris).  So, here are a couple of examples, with subtle issue numbers included.  Bill, I do not know the color of your bike, but you can get the idea... 

    Should the badge also indicate the model (Classic, Vintage, Chieftain)?

    Richard
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    Re: First 1901 Indians from Polaris
    « Reply #72 on: November 25, 2013, 01:37:34 am »
    #717 Black Vintage Chief. Sacramento CA
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    Re: First 1901 Indians from Polaris
    « Reply #73 on: November 25, 2013, 06:07:41 am »
    I like what you guys are coming up with.In a perfect world I would like the number and model of the bike I purchased incorporated in a patch.
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    Re: First 1901 Indians from Polaris
    « Reply #74 on: November 25, 2013, 08:50:48 am »
    Now we're getting some good Ideas from everyone, keep them coming. Here are the latest versions that the patch co. designed. The 1st one has 1901 over the engine with the bike number & color on the lower end, it's 3" in diameter. The 2nd version with the bike number & color on the motor but is 4" in diameter. Thoughts everyone? 
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