1948 Indian Chief
1,000 Miles | 1.2L 74ci V-Twin | 3-Speed Manual Transmission | Fuel Type: Gasoline | Drive Type: Chain-Driven Rear Wheel
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This 1948 Indian Chief, finished in black, is powered by a 1.2L (74ci) V-twin engine paired with a three-speed sliding-gear transmission, featuring a hand-shifter and foot-clutch. Refurbished in the 1990s by Jerry Greer and John Bevins at Indian Engineering in Deadwood, South Dakota, it was reportedly acquired by the editor of Cycle World magazine,…
1948 Indian Chief
1,000 Miles | 1.2L 74ci V-Twin | 3-Speed Manual Transmission | Fuel Type: Gasoline | Drive Type: Chain-Driven Rear Wheel
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This 1948 Indian Chief, finished in black, is powered by a 1.2L (74ci) V-twin engine paired with a three-speed sliding-gear transmission, featuring a hand-shifter and foot-clutch. Refurbished in the 1990s by Jerry Greer and John Bevins at Indian Engineering in Deadwood, South Dakota, it was reportedly acquired by the editor of Cycle World magazine, featured in a 1997 article, and later purchased by the seller in 2015 from the previous owner’s estate. The bike is now offered with a Cycle World article and a clean title.
The motorcycle’s exterior showcases a black finish on the fuel tanks and skirted fenders, with brightwork including a front-fender headdress light, fender-skirt trim, front and rear chrome protection bars, a rear-fender guard, and a chrome headlight bucket. It features footboards, a side stand, a locking toolbox on the left-rear fender skirt, and an embossed natural leather sprung saddle. Chrome 16″ rims, laced to drum brake hubs, are fitted with period-style Armstrong tires showing age cracks. Suspension comprises a hydraulically damped girder-and-coil fork and frame-mounted plunger shocks. The bike was professionally detailed in 2024, highlighting its refurbished condition, though it has not been ridden since 2015.
The chrome handlebar includes a left-side spark-advance control and a right-side twist-grip throttle, with a friction-plate steering damper adjustment knob below. A chrome tank-top dash panel, positioned between chrome fuel and oil fill caps, houses a 120-mph speedometer, a keyed ignition switch, and a battery-warning light, with the five-digit odometer showing 1,000 miles; true mileage is unknown. The 74ci V-twin, equipped with an M344 Linkert carburetor, a chrome air-filter cover, and a chrome two-into-one exhaust system, uses fiber oil pump washers instead of stock lead washers for improved sealing. Power is transferred to the rear wheel via a drive chain.
This Indian Chief is an extremely nice, meticulously refurbished classic motorcycle, featuring a sleek black finish, a comfortable sprung saddle, and a reliable V-twin engine, with a notable history tied to Cycle World and expert restoration, making it an ideal choice for collectors or vintage enthusiasts seeking a show-quality bike with historical significance and timeless style.
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