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American Legends of the Old West
American Legends
Joseph N. Hayden
University of Phoenix
Celestine Candida Com155
Outline
I. Introduction
II. Wide Variety of Factory Styles
a. Factory Standards
i. Indian front to back
ii. Harley, more than just saddle bags
b. Other factory options and specifications
i. Fenders
ii. Tanks
iii. Accessories
III. Handling The Road
a. Smooth Ride
i. Suspension
ii. Brakes
b. Gripping the Road
i. Wheelbase
ii. Tires
IV. Rumbling Engines
a. Size is Everything
i. Types of Engines
ii. Engine Specifications
b. Performance is Perfection
i. Transmission
ii. Horsepower
V. Conclusion
American Legends of the Old West
Throughout the Nineteenth Century, and on so after World War II, the public’s fascination with American made motorcycles has continued to grow. During the 1940s the bikes that stood out in the crowd were the 1947 Harley-Davidson “Knucklehead” and the 1947 Indian Chief “Road Master”. Although these two bikes are American legends, there is little known about the differences between them, but truth is, there are many things that vary, including style, handling, and power.
The Indian Motorcycle Company opened in 1901 and soon gained recognition in 1904, when they won a gold medal for Mechanical Excellence. By 1912, Indian Motorcycles were the largest manufacturers of motorcycles in the world. After introducing an Indian Chief, called the “Road Master”, that could reach top speeds of 97 miles per hour in 1923, Indian’s company became an icon of the American public. With new style changes developing throughout the 1930s such as: two-toned paint jobs and pin-striping, the Indian Chief was a bike of style by 1947....