A Tennessee Love Affair Meets the Road
By Bandit with photos by Jack McIntyre

I remembered the bike, the wild stretched monster. It spoke of choppers from the past, long sleek sexy beasts. I didn’t recognize aspects of this bike until I spoke to Tim Dixon and he started to tell me about his past and how he started a chop shop 18 years ago on the family’s dairy farm, purchased in 1944.

I checked my notes from my conversation with Tim, who I suspect is a very solid builder, and started to write his story. It’s a good one, full of romance and intrigue. Tim and his older brother, Mike, grew up on the family dairy farm. Their dad passed when Tim was in second grade and they were forced to step up and learn the ropes. While in his teens, a friend and drag racing enthusiast contacted Tim and they built a 650 Class 1971 Vega in 1988.

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Indian Motorcycle will be showing its 2014 models at the International Motorcycle Shows in Long Beach, Calif. and New York, NY which run respectively from Friday, December 6 through Sunday, December 8 at the Long Beach Convention Center and Friday, December 13 through Sunday, December 15 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. The shows mark the debut of the new Indian Motorcycle exhibit which offers attendees multiple ways to interact with and experience the volume and awesome power of the Indian Motorcycle brand and its new 2014 lineup.

Long Beach & New York: Experience Indian Motorcycles – Past and Present

Stop by the all-new exhibit to check out the entire line of 2014 Indian Chief models including the Indian Chief Classic, the Indian Chief Vintage and the Indian Chieftain. Indian Motorcycle will feature a host of historically significant motorcycles including the ‘Spirit of Munro’ Streamliner, a one-of-a-kind custom vehicle built by Indian to pay homage to Burt Munro who famously rode into the history books on an Indian in 1962 at the Bonneville Salt Flats. Attendees will also enjoy “Springfield Row,” a line of fully restored pre-1953 era Indian bikes including a 1935 Indian Chief originally featured on HISTORY® Channel’s ‘American Pickers’ series, a 1948 Vintage Indian Chief, and more. In Long Beach, heritage vehicles will be on loan from the personal collection of Paul Greenstein, an Indian Motorcycle collector and LA’s top neon artist and restoration specialist. In New York, heritage bikes including a 1926 Scout are on loan through Michael Baer of Easthampton, MA in conjunction with the Wood Museum of Springfield History in Springfield, MA, which houses an extensive Indian Motorcycle collection.

Long Beach & New York: Hear the Roar of the Thunder Stroke 111 Engine

Throughout the event, Indian Motorcycle will highlight the inspiring design and power of the new Thunder Stroke 111 engine, the heartbeat of the 2014 Indian Chiefs. The exhibit will feature a cut-away version of the new engine to demonstrate the engineering prowess behind the new power plant, and attendees will hear the roar of the new engine through the accessory Stage 1 exhaust available for all 2014 Indian Chiefs.

Long Beach & New York: Explore the 2014 Lineup of Indian Motorcycle Apparel and Accessories

Selections from the new 2014 Indian Motorcycle apparel line will be available for purchase, including casual wear, hats and holiday gifts. Fully accessorized bikes will also be on display highlighting the array of accessories for the 2014 Chiefs.

Long Beach Only: Unveiling the ‘Jack Daniel’s Operation Ride Home’ Custom Bike to Benefit the U.S. Military

On Friday, December 6 Indian Motorcycle will reveal a one-of-a-kind custom bike it has created to benefit U.S. Armed Forces personnel and their families. In support of Jack Daniel’s ‘Operation Ride Home’ program, the company pulled the ‘No. 7’ serial number Indian Chief Vintage out of the first 1901 numbered motorcycles from its assembly line and partnered with the talented artists at Klock Werks in Mitchell, SD to create a special motorcycle. The bike will be on-hand throughout the Long Beach and New York City shows before it heads to the Scottsdale, AZ Barrett-Jackson auction in January in support of Operation Ride Home and U.S. military families. The low ‘No. 7’ serial number will be a desirable collector’s motorcycle, which Indian expects will benefit the Operation Ride Home project with a strong donation. At the Long Beach and New York IMS shows, attendees who wish to contribute to Operation Ride Home may donate in a special Jack Daniel’s whiskey barrel inside the Indian Motorcycle display.

Long Beach Only: Get up Close and Personal:  Take a Demo Ride on the all-new 2014 Indian Chiefs

Licensed motorcyclists at Long Beach are invited to experience motorcycling’s most exciting new bikes with a demo ride on an all-new 2014 Indian Chief. Demos are offered Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Riders must be 18 years of age and must provide proof of endorsement along with a helmet and appropriate riding attire.

New York Only: See the Brand-New Custom Indian Chief Classic

Attendees at the New York IMS show will be treated to a special new bike: A custom 2014 Chief Classic designed by the Indian Motorcycle Industrial Design team led by Greg Brew. Incorporating a number of accessories currently available for the Chiefs as well as a custom paint scheme and several unique features, this bike is sure to inspire the custom builder in everyone. The bike will be unveiled before the press on Friday, December 13 at the Javits Center, and will be on display for the balance of the IMS tour.

New York Only: Stars & Stripes Saturday sponsored by Indian Motorcycle, Saturday, December 14

In recognition of the dedicated men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, Indian Motorcycle is offering free admission to the New York IMS show for any individual with a valid military ID on Saturday, December 14. Military personnel simply show their ID at the Javits Center box office for complimentary admission courtesy of Indian Motorcycle. In addition, trumpet player Dr. Jesse McGuire will play rousing renditions of patriotic-inspired music throughout the day in the Indian Motorcycle display.

2014 International Motorcycle Shows

Indian Motorcycle will take part in the remaining 2014 International Motorcycle Shows, including Novi, MI (January 3-5), Washington, D.C. (January 10-12), Minneapolis, MN (January 17-19), Phoenix, AZ (demo only – January 24-26), Cleveland, OH (January 31-February 2), Chicago, IL (February 7-9) and Seattle, WA (February 14-16). All shows will feature the Indian Motorcycle display, with the exception of Phoenix where attendees may take advantage of free demo rides. For more information please visit www.motorcycleshows.com.

For more information please visit www.indianmotorcycle.com, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/indianmotocycle, and Like Us at www.facebook.com/indianmotorcycle. For more information on the Operation Ride Home program, log on to www.jdoperationridehome.com.

For over 3 decades, The Sturgis Buffalo Chip has been a staple institution of the Sturgis Rally. Year after year, over 500,000 motorcycle enthusiasts come to the small town in South Dakota for 10 full days of riding and attending world-class events at “The Chip” including a music festival headlined by some of the biggest names in music.

Continuing its commitment to provide premium entertainment, The Sturgis Buffalo Chip has added a brand new event to its calendar starting in 2014. TORC: The Off-Road Championship and ‘The Chip’ have entered a multi-year agreement to bring the high-energy action of TORC Racing to the grounds in Sturgis. To prepare for this, a new race track for the Series will be built within The Buffalo Chip Powersports Complex for the purpose of showcasing the true capabilities of 900 horsepower race trucks, known to jump over 200 feet in the air, racing side-by-side at speeds of over 100mph.

“Thanks to Rod, Daymon and the team at The Chip, this announcement elevates the TORC Series to an entirely new level and is a game changer for our sport, sponsors, teams and drivers,“ said BJ Birtwell, President of the TORC Series. “Considering the hundreds of thousands of Sturgis attendees who love the open road and horsepower, adding The Chip to our schedule exponentially increases TORC’s attendance footprint providing a much broader reach for our Series and a greater return on investment for all those involved in TORC.”

“TORC’s vision and approach to the sport of off road racing is of the highest caliber,” says Rod Woodruff, President at Sturgis Buffalo Chip. “For over 30 years, the Sturgis Buffalo Chip has been committed to providing our fans with the best entertainment, and we are thrilled to add TORC Racing into our schedule of events.”

The Powersports Complex sits on a hillside that provides incredible spectator viewing as well as elevation changes which will make for an exciting and unique track design certain to entertain fans and challenge racers.

Official 2014 Race dates at The Chip will be announced shortly and can be anticipated for early August.

For the latest news and information on the TORC Series, visit www.torcseries.com or join TORC on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/torc and on Twitter using @torcoffroad.

Mikuni American’s popular HSR42, HSR45 and HSR48mm Smoothbore Carburetor Kits are known world-wide as the best performing carburetors for American V-Twins. The popular Mikuni HSR42 Carb Kit is already an industry performance standard for Sportsers, Buells and stock Big Twins by offering a 25% increase in power and torque when used with an aftermarket exhaust system.

More mildly modified Big Twin engines with aftermarket cams and big bore kits can benefit from the extra induction flow provided by the large bore Mikuni HSR45 Carburetor Kit.

The all-out racing carburetor for American Big Twin monster motors is Mikuni’s HSR48 Easy Carburetor Kit. This huge 48mm smoothbore carburetor offers the highest air flow possible while providing highly accurate fuel metering, more power, and Mikuni’s renowned precision throttle response. A new extended main jet and larger fuel valve assure ample fuel supply for very powerful engines.

All Mikuni HSR 42/45/48 smoothbore carburetor offers the highest air flow possible while providing highly accurate fuel metering, more power, and Mikuni’s renowned precision throttle response. Carburetors are designed with an 8-roller bearing flat throttle slide assembly that allows an unobstructed venturi at full throttle to flow more air, while it mixes more precisely at all throttle settings. Mikuni’s roller bearing throttle slide offers smoother throttle control and allows the use of a lighter throttle return spring for reduced throttle effort. And the Mikuni adjustable accelerator pump provides instant throttle response in any riding or performance application. While a high capacity float bowl prevents fuel starvation even under full throttle applications.

Mikuni Replacement and Aftermarket Performance Carburetors, Fuels Pumps, Genuine Rebuild Kits, and all their Parts and Accessories are available from Mikuni American Distributors or through your favorite dealer. You can look up all the available Kits, Carburetors and Parts, along with Mikuni Distributors on the www.MikuniPower.com website.

Don’t have space to mount a GPS, phone or other device on your handlebar or brake/clutch reservoir? Ever want to mount it up higher, or closer to eye level, so you can see/read it more easily? The new Leader Windshield bracket does just that – and it couldn’t be simpler.

The Leader Windshield bracket works with almost any windshield, but is ideal for those with a brace or strut. Simply remove one of the studs on the brace and thread the bracket onto your windshield. Our patented U-shaped slot-and-lug design accommodates a variety of devices, including: GPS, Phone, iPod, Satellite Radio, Camera, Clock, Drink Holder

The Leader Windshield bracket is made of machined aluminum, then show-chrome plated – all here in the USA!

Hit the banner below to visit the Leader website.

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The Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show is rolling into SOCAL this weekend.

We will award $7,000 in cash and $1,000+ in prizes.

The bikes are positioned on the SILVER CARPET at each of the Progressive International Motorcycle Show.

Enter your bike at CustomBikeShows.com.

Jeff Najar, Biker Pros

Cell: 919-450-5060

Jeff@bikerpros.com

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