| Dave Hanson |
1939 Indian Chief Bonneville Salt Lake Record
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| “When you are at Bonneville you don't have
time to be nice to your equipment or worry about its functionality. We abused the four speed overdrive transmission for over ten
runs at top speed and it performed flawlessly.” |
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| Thaine Morris |
1950 Indian Chief Regular rider |
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| "I have done many things to
'improve' the bike in the 30 years I have owned it, but nothing has had
such a positive effect on the rideability." |
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| Carl Sorenson |
1948 Indian Chief Regular Rider |
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| “I have ridden my 1948 Chief with a Chief Overdrive Transmission
for almost a year now. It is the simplest solution to the lack of speed,
over-revving of the engine and limited performance of any Indian Chiefs on
the road today. I am currently building a 1937 Chief and plan on
installing a Chief Overdrive Transmission in it. At this point I have
ridden in excess of 8000 miles on my 1948 Chief (as of May 2001) with the
overdrive transmission. I have had no problems and maintenance is a breeze. I
cannot imagine building a daily rider Chief without a Chief Overdrive
Transmission in it. Don’t just ride, Overdrive.” |
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| Martin Scheufler |
1943 Indian Chief w/ Side Car
(under construction for Tour of the Alps) |
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| Martin e-mailed us that he
completed a 6000 km (3600 miles) tour through the Swiss Alps with his
Chief & Sidecar, an excellent test for the transmission. |
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| Jeff Pearson |
1948 Indian Chief |
| "All I can say
is WOW !!! The difference between the stock crash box and your
transmission is incredible. Anyone REALLY serious about riding their Chief
is fooling themselves by NOT employing this unit.
I was facing rebuild of my stock box (for the SECOND time in less than
2000 miles !!!) Several teeth literally shattered on 1st and 2nd gear.
Both the cluster and shifter gear were junk. The cost of having this unit
re-rebuilt ( by someone who REALLY knows how ) was breath-taking.
Unfortunately, when done, it would still be the same old "the gear I
need ain't there" crash box with the same trash re-pro gears in it.
When I started considering your 4-speed unit, my first reaction was
"Oh Jeez, more money !!!" Then I thought about how stupid it
would be to dump another load of cash into another "overhaul"
for what I would net. Suddenly, your transmission started looking to be
the better investment.
Once I rode my bike with your trans. installed, all the anguish over
cost evaporated !!! It made such an unbelievable difference in the
functionality of the bike that you virtually have to try it and see for
yourself. Riding through hills and winding roads is enjoyable and highway
cruising is far better. Even purists can't complain ( too much ) since the
box looks so much like a stock unit.
I'm really looking forward to putting some serious miles on the Chief
this summer. It'll be nice to know I won't be having to flush chipped gear
pieces out every 250 miles!! Thanks
! Jeff Pearson |
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| Marty Megregian |
1947 Springer Chief |
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| I LOVE the overdrive. It did
several things for the bike. One, no more gear grinding regardless of the
clutch you use. Two, it allowed me to use a smaller drive sprocket for
greatly enhanced acceleration. Three, it gave a higher top end even with
the smaller sprocket that lets the motor turn the same rpm at 70 that it
did at 55 before. The bottom line is it gives much more flexibility to
operate in today’s traffic and keep up on the highway without having the
top end wear chiefs are famous for if run at sustained high speeds.
You’ll never go back. Now if we could only do this for Sport Scouts and
Fours! |
