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1948 Indian Motorcycle on 2040-motos

US $18,600.00
YearYear:1948 MileageMileage:52000 ColorColor: Burgundy and black
Location:

New Orleans, Louisiana, US

New Orleans, Louisiana, US
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Indian Chief tech info

Engine Size (cc)Engine Size (cc):1200 WarrantyWarranty:Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty For Sale ByFor Sale By:Private Seller VINVIN:CDH6127

Indian Chief description

     This is a 1948 Indian Chief.  I added electronic ignition, 12 volt conversion, modern cv carb, Timmerman electric starter (  the only electric starter that retain the kick start) This makes it a great and reliable rider. All the original parts (Linkert carb 6 volt generater, Chumme seat) are included in the sale. The tank,fenders speedometer etc. are original.


On Aug-25-13 at 16:59:18 PDT, seller added the following information:

This is a 1948 Indian Chief. It is a matching number bike.  I added electronic ignition, 12 volt conversion, modern cv carb, Timmerman electric starter ( the only one that retains the kick start option).  It is a good reliable rider. I have all of the original parts (linkert carb 6 volt generater Chumme seat etc.) and they go with the bike. The tank fenders speedo etc are all original

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