Chances are, nine times out of 10 when you ask a motorcycle enthusiast about his/her earliest memories on gas powered two wheelers they’ll tell you they cut their teeth on a beat up Cushman scooter, or some kind of homemade contraption powered by mom’s old washing machine engine. Dig even further and you’ll find other similarities like stories of ripping up the dirt at the local vacant lot around the corner and building “death defying” jumps out of a piece of plywood and some blocks of wood. For some of the less fortunate-or “daredevils” if you will- that story of cutting teeth may even lead to another story about broken teeth and a mouth full of dirt. But basically the sentiment is the same; it was all about having fun, pushing your limits and getting dirty on two wheels.

Photo Gallery: Getting Dirty | Softail Dirt Action – Hot Bike Magazine

Photo Gallery: Getting Dirty | Softail Dirt Action – Hot Bike Magazine

Chances are, nine times out of 10 when you ask a motorcycle enthusiast about his/her earliest memories on gas powered two wheelers they’ll tell you they cut their teeth on a beat up Cushman scooter, or some kind of homemade contraption powered by mom’s old washing machine engine. Dig even further and you’ll find other similarities like stories of ripping up the dirt at the local vacant lot around the corner and building “death defying” jumps out of a piece of plywood and some blocks of wood. For some of the less fortunate-or “daredevils” if you will- that story of cutting teeth may even lead to another story about broken teeth and a mouth full of dirt. But basically the sentiment is the same; it was all about having fun, pushing your limits and getting dirty on two wheels.inline_mediumwraptextrightGetting Dirty with RSD bikes26771432/features/1004_hbkp_roland_sands_hd_softail_dirt_action1004_hbkp_01_z+softail_dirt_action+dirt_riding.jpgTrue

Photo Gallery: Getting Dirty | Softail Dirt Action – Hot Bike Magazine

Photo Gallery: Getting Dirty | Softail Dirt Action – Hot Bike Magazine

Chances are, nine times out of 10 when you ask a motorcycle enthusiast about his/her earliest memories on gas powered two wheelers they’ll tell you they cut their teeth on a beat up Cushman scooter, or some kind of homemade contraption powered by mom’s old washing machine engine. Dig even further and you’ll find other similarities like stories of ripping up the dirt at the local vacant lot around the corner and building “death defying” jumps out of a piece of plywood and some blocks of wood. For some of the less fortunate-or “daredevils” if you will- that story of cutting teeth may even lead to another story about broken teeth and a mouth full of dirt. But basically the sentiment is the same; it was all about having fun, pushing your limits and getting dirty on two wheels.inline_mediumwraptextrightGetting Dirty with RSD bikes26771432/features/1004_hbkp_roland_sands_hd_softail_dirt_action1004_hbkp_01_z+softail_dirt_action+dirt_riding.jpgTrue

Photo Gallery: Getting Dirty | Softail Dirt Action – Hot Bike Magazine

Photo Gallery: Getting Dirty | Softail Dirt Action – Hot Bike Magazine

It’s no secret that the Indian Motorcycle Company has had some struggles in its nearly 110 years of history. But for as much turmoil and reincarnations the company has gone through, there are many highlights shining through its storied past. Probably the most notable of which is the Chief. Since its inception in 1922 the Indian Chief evolved and flourished into an iconic motorcycle model with its classic full figured and swept body style. With its elegant stance and fine details the Chief can easily be appreciated as much by a die-hard motorcycle lover as it can by a non-motorcycle enthusiast who may just catch a glance of one sitting in the local grocery store parking lot. This pristine Indian Chief you see here might not have had a chance to wow on-lookers and still putt the streets if it wasn’t for Paul Doucher.

Photo Gallery: Sidecar Elegance | 1948 Indian Chief – Hot Bike Magazine

Photo Gallery: Sidecar Elegance | 1948 Indian Chief – Hot Bike Magazine

It’s no secret that the Indian Motorcycle Company has had some struggles in its nearly 110 years of history. But for as much turmoil and reincarnations the company has gone through, there are many highlights shining through its storied past. Probably the most notable of which is the Chief. Since its inception in 1922 the Indian Chief evolved and flourished into an iconic motorcycle model with its classic full figured and swept body style. With its elegant stance and fine details the Chief can easily be appreciated as much by a die-hard motorcycle lover as it can by a non-motorcycle enthusiast who may just catch a glance of one sitting in the local grocery store parking lot. This pristine Indian Chief you see here might not have had a chance to wow on-lookers and still putt the streets if it wasn’t for Paul Doucher.inline_mediumwraptextright1948 Indian Chief32187393/features/1004_hbkp_1948_indian_chief_sidecar1004_hbkp_01_z+1948_indian_chief+side_front_view.jpgTrue

Photo Gallery: Sidecar Elegance | 1948 Indian Chief – Hot Bike Magazine

Photo Gallery: Sidecar Elegance | 1948 Indian Chief – Hot Bike Magazine

It’s no secret that the Indian Motorcycle Company has had some struggles in its nearly 110 years of history. But for as much turmoil and reincarnations the company has gone through, there are many highlights shining through its storied past. Probably the most notable of which is the Chief. Since its inception in 1922 the Indian Chief evolved and flourished into an iconic motorcycle model with its classic full figured and swept body style. With its elegant stance and fine details the Chief can easily be appreciated as much by a die-hard motorcycle lover as it can by a non-motorcycle enthusiast who may just catch a glance of one sitting in the local grocery store parking lot. This pristine Indian Chief you see here might not have had a chance to wow on-lookers and still putt the streets if it wasn’t for Paul Doucher.inline_mediumwraptextright1948 Indian Chief32187393/features/1004_hbkp_1948_indian_chief_sidecar1004_hbkp_01_z+1948_indian_chief+side_front_view.jpgTrue

Photo Gallery: Sidecar Elegance | 1948 Indian Chief – Hot Bike Magazine

Photo Gallery: Sidecar Elegance | 1948 Indian Chief – Hot Bike Magazine