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Polaris, who now owns Indian Motorcycles (and Victory, too) has been busy building new bikes. The latest is the very rare (only 35 are available) 2013 Indian Chief Vintage Limited Edition. Capitalizing on its classic heritage, it exudes Indian style and tradition. With its Two-tone Pearl White & Thunder Black Paint scheme, chrome highway pegs, arrow-style shift rods, quick-detach passenger backrest and luggage rack - it’s a bike that turns heads, whether it’s parked or cruising down Main Street.





The press release:
Indian Motorcycle is proud to debut for 2013 the elegant and powerful Chief Vintage Limited Edition. Featuring a pearl white and thunder black two-tone paint scheme, this bike is sure to turn heads on the open road. The LE also features stylish chrome accents, including chrome highway pegs and a chrome arrow-style shift rod that add a custom touch to this already striking motorcycle.



The Limited Edition offers more than just great looks. The quick detach passenger backrest and luggage rack allows you to go from cruising around with your crew to riding your favorite scenic route with someone special in no time.



This iconic motorcycle harkens back to Indian’s roots, but features a paint scheme that will never go out of style. Indian Motorcycle will produce only 35 LE Units, priced at $37,899 U.S. and $39,899 CAD.





Along with the limited edition, Indian will continue to produce the Chief Vintage in Indian Red, Indian Red and Ivory Cream, and Willow Green and Ivory Cream. The Classic will reappear in Solid Thunder Black and Solid Indian Red; and the Dark Horse will be available in Thunder Black Smoke. The bikes are already available and began shipping in August of this year.



FEATURES
• Chromed spoke wheels (standard)
• Chrome Highway Pegs(optional addition)
• Distressed Leather Saddlebags (standard)
• Quick detach Passenger Backrest and Luggage Rack (optional addition)
• PowerPlus 105ci Engine (standard)
• Chrome Arrow Style Shift Rod (optional addition)
• Tanks Mounted Speedometer and Controls (standard)
• Two-tone Pearl White & Thunder Black Paint scheme

ENGINE SPECS
• Engine Type: Power Plus, Air-Cooled
• Displacement: 105 Cubic Inches
• Bore x Stroke: 3.966" x 4.25"
• Compression Ratio: 9 to 1
• Fuel System: Closed Loop Sequential Port Fuel Injection

STARTING AT $37,899 US MSRP

For more information on Indian Motorcycle or to find a dealer, visit www.indianmotorcycle.com.

Roger Goldammer is a Canadian motorcycle builder most known for winning the World championship of bike building three times. The custom cycles he builds are one a kind. These are not production bikes, but bikes commissioned for individual clients and projects. You can order bikes that are similar to the one-off bikes shown in this post.



More often than not he builds the frame, hand shapes tanks, machines and fabricates the bulk of the components and seamlessly pulls everything together to achieve a certain aesthetic or performance goal.




He and his team build bikes to suit a wide array of price ranges and requirements. A basic full custom bike starts around $50,000. The cost of a motorcycle that will be a contender at international shows can cost anywhere from $70,000 and up.

Goldmember:



Experimental:



Nortorious (yes, that's the correct spelling):




Lowtech:




Trouble:






BTR3:





Lowtek:




In addition to creating custom cycles, Goldammer creates custom parts and performs specialty repairs.



"I build all these high end bikes but I’m also the guy sweeping the floor at the end of the day and the guy answering the phone."-- Roger Goldammer


About Roger Goldammer (from his site)


Roger's passion for performance in both form and function can be seen in all of his work. From an old shovelhead that he's getting back on the road to a custom build destined for the Bonneville Salt Flats, Roger's love of metal and engines is expressed in every detail.


above: Roger wins the World championship of bike building for the third time

Roger gained his foundation with training and an apprenticeship in machining and engine building from BCIT, then relocated to Phoenix to study at the Harley-Davidson motorcycle mechanics training facility MMI. As soon as he was able to focus on his passion for motorcycle building he quickly gained recognition in the bike community and stacked up an impressive list of awards and accolades.

Surrounded by a collection of performance motorcycles, Roger still grabs his dirt bike on the weekend to rip it up on the local hills with his boys. He's even been caught chasing his dogs around the yard on a mini-bike.. yes.. a mini bike. A simple passion for riding and creating clean lines keeps the Goldammer shop turning out solid work.



Roger's range of projects is pretty diverse. Manufacturing parts, bike performance work, custom builds and even prototyping. Early on the Goldammer Shop's main focus was anything motorcycles. The bikes he builds have always shared technology but his ability to think outside of the box and experiment has created opportunities to work on unique projects outside of the motorcycle industry.


Goldammer Custom Cycle Works

Oh yes they did.
UD Replicas has created a replica of the Dark Knight's suit which features Kevlar inserts and adjustable sections making it a true motorcycle suit. Make no mistake, this is not a costume.



Without utility belt:



While paying tribute to all the on-screen design elements, the suit is engineered for the serious motorcycle rider (unless you don the gold utility belt, in which case you are a ridiculous motorcycle rider), offering a level of protection and flare the likes of which the Dark Knight himself would approve.


TOTAL SUIT AS A SET: $1564.00

Sold as separates or the whole shebang, the form-molded leather with functional Kevlar details perfectly replicates the look of the on-screen armor (codpiece included) while being fully functional and everyday wearable riding gear. Limited to 350 suits (Thank God).

Jacket: $798.00:


Pants: $449.00:

Gloves: $98.00:

Boots: $219.00:

Available as a full suit combination or individual Jacket, Pant, Glove, Boot and Utility Pouch options.

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES™ BATMAN™ Includes:
•Strong edge seaming for all visible and hidden stitch work.
•Form molded hard and soft shell visible Kevlar details.
•Form Molded Leather detailing like never before.
•Jacket Sleeves feature Adjustable Leather Gauntlets.
•Breathable motorcycle grade Mesh Cordura base.
•Anti Skid Kevlar in glove palms.
•Removable CE Approved Body Armor in forearms/elbow, shoulder and back spine protector.
•Highly detailed, removable lightweight interior lining.
•Made from Grade A Cow Hide.
•Quality high-end accessories.

Sales Close: Aug 31st 2012 Delivery: 4th Quarter 2012 (Oct-Nov-Dec)

EDITION SIZE: 350 SETS

images, prices and info courtesy of UD Replicas

Buy it here