In spite of the slowness of the economy the Indian Motorcycle is planning to expand. As the first traditional American motorcycle brand it went out of circulation since’53, but it is coming back with a strong resolution to make 50 new Indian motorcycles by 2011….
Ironically Indian Motorcycle Company opened its first International dealership in France in 2009. Throughout World War II it had sold a consignment of 5000 Chiefs with side cars to French government. In’20s and 30s it was the typical motorcycle everyone used.
Though the Indian motorcycle brand has been owned by three different manufacturers over the past century, the loyal following of these bikes has remained unchanged throughout. Currently, the company manufactures motorcycles in Kings Mountain, North Carolina.
The first new Indian dealership opened in Lowell, NC in 2008, and since that time numerous other dealerships have opened around the country. And it’s not been a moment too soon, because demand for the new 2009 Indian Chief is strong. People who buy Indian motorcycles feel like they are buying a great bike and a unique part of American history.
The first dealership which opened in Lowell in October 2008 has attractive architectural designs and it is a predecessor of the later major dealerships that deal with promotion of Indian motorcycle. Outside the faade of the Lowell structure you will see a 50 foot high Indian “front fender” made of stainless steel above which an Indian head is fixed with lights at the top.
The view is no less impressive from inside the dealership: a rotating turntable proudly displays the new Indian Chief. Video screens throughout run videos of the history of this remarkable brand.
For those old fashioned group who still admire the Indian brand of motorcycle a dealership in Charlotte has number of parts from the “Gilroy era” (1999-2003). You can visit this dealership Indian Motorcycle when you are in Charlotte and procure some of these parts as they will get it for you.
The first Indian Motorcycle dealership came up in Lowell in October 2008 with branches coming up in all parts of the country like Detroit, Paducah, Witchita, Phoenix, Minneapolis, Scranton, Boston, Omaha, Pittsburgh, Dallas, Las Vegas, and North Jersey.
There are plans for the company to spread out as it is preparing to team up with true motorcycle enthusiasts who are businessmen and open more dealership so you can look forward to more dealerships in future. With a history which goes back to the beginning of 20th century, 2010s can be taken as the finest period of the company in the recent times.
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