1947 Indian Motorcycle Art by Electric Art
Size: 24"x34"Indian motorcycle riders are a breed by themselves. Here is a profile view of the classic American made 1947 Indian Chief motorcycle first introduced in 1922. Tap or move mouse over picture to see LED lighting effects. Yellow, Red & Green L.E.D. lights throughout image.The Indian Chief is an American Classic motorcycle first introduced in 1922. Having a distinctive design for the Chief has always been the hallmark of the Indian brand. Charles Franklin, a designer and engineer at Indian, is credited for coming up with the name "Chief" as a larger version of the highly successful "Scout". The Chief eventually became Indian’s best selling motorcycle. The Chief was also made with a distinct color and is further distinguished by its fringed dual seat, spotlights and a fork with chrome plating. A set of streamlined and skirted fenders were added in 1940 along with a unique plunger rear suspension. Early models of the Chief originally displaced 61 cubic inches. In 1923 they w