To build a racer from a cruiser takes ingenuity, creativity, and a little bit of crazy. When all three come together, you end up with something like the RT-3/4 custom Indian Chief which debuted at the Barber Vintage Motorcycle Festival. Designed by Noise Cycles of Nashville, Tennessee, and built by Zach Hindes of Charlotte, North Carolina, the RT-3/4 custom Indian Chief is one of a kind, a marriage of form and function. Find the build list and specs below, and click here to watch Scott Toepfer’s video series on the build.
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Custom Indian Chief Build List and Specs:
- Build & Fabrication – Zach Hindes
- Engine – Stock 111ci
- Transmission – Stock 6 speed
- Exhaust – Custom Stainless Steel by Zach Hindes
- Muffler – Racefit
- Frame – Modified rear section from twin shocks to mono shock & modified swing arm by Zach Hindes
- Front Forks – Modified from single disc to to dual disc by Zach Hindes
- Wheels – Custom by Roland Sands Design – 17 inch rear / 19 inch front
- Tires – Dunlop
- Brakes – Beringer
- Gas Tank – Custom by Zach Hindes
- Footpeg mounts – Custom by Roland Sands Design
- Racing Fairing – Vintage 1970’s modified by Zach Hindes
- Seat Pan – Vintage 1970’s modified by Zach Hindes
