1940 Indian Chief in Austin, TX

1940 Indian Chief w/1947 engine. Export model w/ metric speedometer from British Columbia. 3 year restoration with 37 break in miles. . . .t it is really fun to ride. and a real eye catcher especially with the non Indian paint color and finishing fit.37 miles on the restoration. Bike needs to be ridden in correctly.Frame was sand blasted and a bad arc weld repair to the clutch casting was found. Arc weld repair on a brass brazed frame is prohibited. Frame was sent to Jeff Grigsby @ Indian Motor Works, the best Indian frame man there is. Frame was jig straightened and another clutch casting from a 1940 frame was brass brazed in. Frame was powdered coated and all new bushings pressed in. All other parts were powdered coated and exhaust was ceramic coated.Engine was overhauled by Mike Thomas of Kiwi Indian. Built to stock specs including new flywheels. Old flywheels would not balance to his specs. This motor needs to be broken in correctly for 500 miles. All internals were replaced and the final parts list is 4 pages long with a cost of $11,200. Paperwork goes to the new owner. Motor was broken in by Kiwi on his engine stand.New 450 x 18 tires and tubes. Wheels and drums powder coated and spokes cad plated.Original shift knob, chummy seat, crash bars and luggage rack. Also, aftermarket mirror, light switch, fender light, tools, manuals, receipts.