Custom Built 2010 Indian

[coopv2]

Well guys and galls, here for your viewing pleasure, is a selection of shots depicting the build progress of a 2010 INDIAN CHIEF. Hope you enjoy. Coop.

 

[coopv2]

here is the girder fork build.

here is the frame cover under the sprung seat

Here is the new brake mount, old one was too wide for the setup I wanted
first shot is water blasted plate from my CAD drawing.

Here is after machining and cleanup, before its off to chrome

 

[coopv2]

here is the lay out of the bars planning. and final shots on the bike. then off to powder coating.

 

[coopv2]

Now I am at the assembly stage, Last weekend the painter dropped off the frame and under seat fuel cell.

 

[Norvel]

Incredible....love the Spokes.

 

[Nick Morey]

Good stuff there! Really cool.

 

[musicswapshoppe]

Very talented mate. looks amazing.

 

[rodburner]

Awesome Coop.

 

[T-boy]

Wow...a talented fellow you are!

 

[sweatmachine]

jumpin jaysus you're an artisan. Very nice craftsmanship. Keep 'em comin'!

 

[rodburner]

Nope,still an awesome bike. The only thing I personally don't care for,and this is just me,is that wide ass primary setup.,A 1-1/2" belt or a nice fat chain drive,maybe.
The "ROOKE" style backbone,is my favorite bit though. I love that .

 

[D9]

I'm knocked out coop... dazzling work!.. didn't realize you built 'em from the
ground up... awesome in all aspects!

 

[coopv2]

thanks Guys, About the primary drive, Customer wanted a 2" belt set up to minimize the width, and as he loves to save himself money he shopped for his own and dropped me round a setup that was still as wide as a 3" drive with a 2" belt, DUH. so stuck with that
GOT to go to work now, post todays progress tonight,

 

[ssjones]

Wow, that's a fantastic custom build. How did you get an '10 Indian motor so early?

 

[rodburner]

Al,he's from down under.They use that metric calender and clock down there,you know,10 hour days/10 month years.Its 2011 already.

 

[coopv2]

Al,he's from down under.They use that metric calender and clock down there,you know,10 hour days/10 month years.Its 2011 already.

Not only that, i only work 20 hours in a week, and get paid for 50 hours. but its the 3 day weekends that shit me, just cant wait to get back to do another 20 hour week.:lol2:

Wow, that's a fantastic custom build. How did you get an '10 Indian motor so early?

I should have given you more info, the engine is 1 of 3 that came from INDIANS production line stock in 2004, purchased from JP CYCLES, Got the last 3 unassembled kits available and have hand built them here in OZ with larger cams, compression increase, ported heads, retarded ignition rotor , and thunder heart single fire ignitions. as its getting completion now in 2010, it will be promoted as a 2010 custom build.

 

[otherwise]

Very nice work indeed. How much time has passed from the first shot of the donk sitting on two rails until today?

 

[ssjones]

Al,he's from down under.They use that metric calender and clock down there,you know,10 hour days/10 month years.Its 2011 already.

Live moves too fast here, that's way over the limit! I've yet to see one of these new Indians, much less the motor in something custom!

 

[coopv2]

Very nice work indeed. How much time has passed from the first shot of the donk sitting on two rails until today?

more than a year, did custom work to about 20 other bikes, services, drinking beer, slacking off, repaired a damaged BMW 328ci, more beer, and I had the occasional mental block. and then I bought a Trumpy. did I mention I was lazy too. Ah well home stretch now.
Oh, and this year if its quiet enough, I intend to attempt installation of a LS1 350 chev with 6 speed T56, into the BMW 328ci, That will be a hoot.

 

[newbonnierider]

Absolutely amazing work coop! LOVE the front end and the spokes, and the paint job fits the style perfectly! Cant wait to see it finished.

Now, as for this LS1 Bimmer.... :worthy: