Indian: a new program to support

The company Indian, simultaneously with the presentation of models of Chief in 2014, introduced a new support program for owners of motorcycles of this brand.

The program includes a 5-way.

Five-year warranty: one year limited warranty and extended service contract with a deductible of 50 U.S. dollars. Unlimited mileage.

Fly & Ride: This program allows a potential buyer to fly to the nearest dealer Indian, buy a new Chief and leave it at home, while still getting credit for the purchase. Trade-in: buying a new Indian Chief, you can return it to the trade-in. After 2 years, you will be refunded 70 percent of the value in 3 years - 60%.

Lending: Dealers Indian Motorcycle (in the U.S.) will be able to sell the motorcycle loan. The following rates - 4% for three years, or 7% - for six years.

Roadside assistance program: customers will receive a free one-year support in the event of a breakdown or other incident. This includes towing services (100 miles), the delivery of oil and other liquids, and even help in starting the motorcycle in the event of low battery.

For buyers of Indian hotline is also available where you can get around the clock advice on any matters of interest.

The program will run throughout the United States. Apparently, Indian Motorcycles wants to thus attract additional buyers, selecting a piece of cake with its main rival - Harley-Davidson. Recall that the full line of Indian Chief - Indian Chief Classic, Indian Chief Vintage, and Indian Chieftain - is now available for pre-order, and in September will be in dealer showrooms of the brand together with equipment, spare parts and accessories.

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Fork of the "birdcage"

Norman Hossak, who developed the drive to the front wheel of his own design, as well as the two-stroke engine with a rectangular piston does not stop there.

This time the object of his improvement has front suspension Ducati 800. Norman decided that the frame of the "birdcage" perfectly complement the front fork of a similar design. No sooner said than done. The advantage of the plug from the front Hossaka classic telescopic fork - the gain in weight, it is easier to design for 3 pounds. And just after the re-bike "lost" for 12 pounds.

The principle of the suspension - the lever. The arms are made of steel tube of 25 mm diameter and connected to the frame by a hinge. As used monoshock damping element. The total weight of the system - about 3 pounds, but calculations show that the plug can be facilitated Hossaka another 600 grams without sacrificing strength. The angle increased from 26 to 30 degrees, and the steering wheel was raised at 4 centimeters, but that's a personal preference of the inventor - he rides on the bike to work every day. Great job!

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