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INDIAN PRO HILLCLIMB TEAM
PLEASE BEAR WITH US
"GAS IS FOR WASHIN' PARTS, ALCOHOL'S FOR DRINKIN' AND NITRO'S FOR RACIN'!"
HOLD ON! WE GOT PICTURES COMIN!
Yes! we are taking the year off, but we will be back. Thanks to all those who have supported us. If by any chance you have vintage hillclimb pictures and access to a scanner, please
E-MAIL THEM TO US!
Indian had a very rich history in hillclimbing. We would really like to share that with you and would really appreciate anything you could share with us!
"THE FUEL INJECTED, ELECTRONIC IGNITION, STROKER SCOUT"
Yeh, I know the picture is crappy, its just a tease, I'll put better ones up!
Hillclimbing goes back to the start of the 20th century. The thrill of twisting the throttle wide open and flying up the side of a hill was great fun for rider and spectator alike. The excitment of seeing man and machine hurl themselfs upward drawed plenty a crowd. The spectical of seeing the motorcycle throw its rider would send shrills through them. Every hillclimb poster was headed with "THRILLS AND CHILLS"
Sometimes the "thrill" was seeing the dog bite the man! Short wheelbases, steep hills and tirechains led to alot of upsets!
Even in the seventies, Hillclimb posters still herald the Indian Motocycle with sayings like "OLD INDIANS WILL BE AROUND WHEN ALL THE REST HAVE GONE"
The big two dominated the sport right up till the Sixties, Always the Indian and Harley Davidson battle.
High gear only, big rear sprokets and chained tires gave were the key to success, but flips, crashes, and spills took their toll on the bikes.
Indian touted "with reserve power that carries you at any pace over any road. Through deep mud and sand and up steep rough hills"
Yes! We have a lot more pictures! Just got to give me a chance to dust them of and put them up!
Here is another little tease photo. Yes, its fuel injected!
LOOK AT OTHER CRAP I PUT UP
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