Indian Motorcycle Fresno

CLEVELAND CYCLEWERKS "THA HEIST" BOBBER

2011-07-12T17:46:00.000-07:00

An Old School Bobber at an Old School price?
Say it ain't so. Cleveland CycleWerks of Ohio
has produced the working man's Bobber at a
price anyone can afford. A good quality bike
designed in the USA by Scott Colosimo whose
passion for riding and design comes through
with "THA HEIST BOBBER 250"
Simplicity at its best makes this Bobber the
logical choice for any rider who wants a great
price, dependability, the right look and great gas
mileage. A full size frame and attention to detail sets
this bike apart from other Bobbers being offered by
the so called box pusher crowd.

MSRP $3195

Cleveland CycleWerks - "Tha Heist"

2011-07-12T17:38:00.000-07:00

Cleveland CycleWerks

"Tha Heist" Bobber

MSRP $3195

Get Yours Today at Indian Motorcycle Fresno!

OUR LAST 2010 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE DEMO FOR SALE

2011-06-16T10:21:00.001-07:00

SAVE THOUSANDS ON OUR LAST 2010 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE DEMO! CALL MATT AT 559.320.0730 TO FIND OUT HOW MUCH YOU CAN SAVE!

JUNE PROMOTIONS

2011-06-16T09:54:00.000-07:00

10% OFF REMAINING 2010 INDIAN CHIEF MOTORCYCLES IN STOCK PLUS REBATES UP TO $2500 ON SELECT MODELS.

REBATES AND 10% PROMOTIONS GOOD THROUGH 6/30/11

Tech Tips By Luvern Blaszak - Our Resident Master Mechanic

2011-06-01T10:22:00.000-07:00

It’s time to get the dust off the bike and take it for a ride. When prepping my bike, I like to start from the ground up. Check the tires first. Check your air pressure and look for any signs of cracking or other weather-wear. I can’t tell you how many bikes come into the shop with under-inflated tires. If you have spoke wheels, inspect them for any loose or broken spokes. Look at your belt or chain tension. If your bike has been sitting all winter long, you’ll want to change the oil and take a look at the gas. Pop the seat and check the battery and ground cable, looking for any corrosion or loose connections. It’s not a bad idea to put a battery tender on the night before. Make sure all of your lights (headlamp, turn signals, brake light) and horn are working properly. After taking your hand and checking brake and clutch cable connections, sit on the bike and roll-test the front and back brakes. It’s better to find out you need new brake pads in the garage than out in the streets. At this point, go ahead and fire up the bike, but don’t rev it up too high at first. Let it idle for a couple of minutes to let the oil circulate through the engine. Take it for a spin around the block to make sure all is well, and you’re ready to roll!

With 11 years of dealership service experience, Luvern Blaszak is one of only a few certified Indian and Harley-Davidson/V-Twin Master Technicians in the San Joaquin Valley. He is the Lead Technician at Indian Motorcycle Fresno.

In Store Memorial Day Sale!

2011-05-26T10:50:00.000-07:00

In Store Memorial Day Sale - now through Saturday 5/28/11.

Save 20% off all Parts, Apparel and Accessories in stock*! -

Have a great Memorial Day!

*Discount valid in store only if you mention this ad. Does not apply to motorcycles.

2011 Open House Review

2011-05-26T10:48:00.000-07:00

We had a great turn out for our 2nd Annual Open House - thank you for all of you that we able to attend. The food was tasty - especially those hot links, and the Executive Rockers rocked the house, but most important it was great to see all you fellow members of the Tribe! Here are some pictures for those who couldn't make it

2011 Open House - Saturday May 7th, 2011

2011-05-03T10:49:00.000-07:00

2011 Open House - I hope to see all of you this Saturday May 7th, 2011 at our Open House. Hours are from 11am-4pm - there will be live music, food, Vintage Indian Motorcycles, family atmoshpere - it will be a great time to be had by all!

Polaris Industries Acquires Indian Motorcycle!

2011-05-03T10:18:00.000-07:00

For those who haven't heard -

America's First Motorcycle & The New American Motorcycle join forces.

Polaris brings world-class engineering, manufacturing and distribution to Indian’s rich American heritage and historic brand.

MINNEAPOLIS (April 19, 2011) — Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced the acquisition of Indian Motorcycle. The business was acquired from Indian Motorcycle Limited (“IML”), a company advised by Stellican Limited and Novator Partners LLP, U.K. Private Equity firms. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
“We are excited to be part of the revitalization of a quintessentially American brand,” said Scott Wine, CEO of Polaris Industries Inc. “Indian built America’s first motorcycle. With our technology and vision, we are confident we will deliver the classic Indian motorcycle, enhanced by the quality and performance for which Polaris and Victory are known.”
With this acquisition, Polaris adds one of motorcycling’s legendary brands to its strong stable of Victory cruiser and touring bikes. Indian will operate as an autonomous business unit, building upon the potent combination of Polaris’ engineering acumen and innovative technology with Indian’s premium brand, iconic design and rich American heritage.
“We are delighted to have reached an agreement with Polaris. Polaris will utilize its well-known strengths in engineering, manufacturing, and distribution to complete the mission we undertook upon re-launching the brand in 2006: harness the enormous potential of the Indian brand,” said Stephen Julius, chairman of Indian and managing director of Stellican. “Polaris is the most logical owner of Indian Motorcycle. Indian’s heritage brand will allow Polaris to aggressively compete across an expanded spectrum of the motorcycle market.”
Novator Partners LLP is a London based alternative investment firm founded and led by the investor Mr. Thor Bjorgolfsson. An avid motorcycle enthusiast, Mr. Bjorgolfsson said “After a troubled past, our goal was to bring the legendary Indian bikes back on the roads. The initial phase of that project is done and now our great partners at Polaris will carry on the work to realize the full potential of this classic American brand.”

About Polaris
With annual 2010 sales of $1.991 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets off-road vehicles (ORVs), including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and the Polaris RANGER® Side X Side vehicles, snowmobiles and Victory motorcycles for recreational and utility use and has recently introduced a new on-road electric powered neighborhood vehicle.Polaris is a recognized leader in the snowmobile industry; and one of the largest manufacturers of ORVs in the world. Victory motorcycles, established in 1998 and representing the first all-new American-made motorcycle from a major company in nearly 60 years, are making in-roads into the cruiser and touring motorcycle marketplace. Polaris also enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Pure Polaris apparel, accessories and parts, available at Polaris dealerships.Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PII”, and the Company is included in the S&P MidCap 400 stock price index.Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories are available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime from the Polaris homepage at www.polarisindustries.com.

About Indian Motorcycle
Founded in 1901, Indian was America’s first motorcycle company, producing some of the industry’s most iconic models and becoming the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer. In recent years, Indian has continued to produce these legendary motorcycles on a smaller scale. The company’s instantly recognizable badge is still associated with premium products and strong American heritage by casual consumers and motorcycle enthusiasts alike. For more information on Indian, visit www.Indianmotorcycle.com

FREE DEMO RIDES TODAY! 11AM-4PM

2011-04-02T09:52:00.000-07:00

FREE DEMO RIDES TODAY! 11AM-4PM

IF YOU HAVE BEEN WANTING TO TAKE AN INDIAN CHIEF FOR A DEMO RIDE - TODAY'S THE DAY! DROP BY 11AM-4PM TO RIDE THE CHIEF VINTAGE AND/OR THE ALL NEW CHIEF BLACKHAWK!
NOT ALL WILL QUALIFY TO TAKE A DEMO RIDE - INQUIRE FOR DETAILS

Spring is Here!

2011-04-01T23:20:00.000-07:00

Spring is here and our staff at Indian Motorcycle Fresno want to invite you to our store to see for yourself what these beautiful machines are all about. We are offering the lowest prices of the year on remaining 2010 Indian Chiefs! Prices are too low to publish here so you will have to drop by our store or give us a call to find out for yourself how affordable your new Chief can be!

If you haven't had the opportunity to throw your leg over one of these works are art and take one for a test ride - call us today at 559.320.0730 to schedule an appointment for a demo ride!

Save the Date - Join us for the our Open House on May 7th, 2011 for a great day of Live Music, Food, Vintage Indian Motorcycles and much more - We hope to see you there!

January 2010 - The First Three Chiefs to Arrive in California!

2010-01-27T19:27:00.000-08:00

The day started as any other Christmas Eve, folks were hurrying around finishing up any last minute shopping in anticipation for Christmas Day. The guys at Indian Motorcycle Fresno found themselves with only one thing on their minds this Christmas Eve and it was to hurry into work with the anticipation for the first three California legal 2010 Indian Chiefs to arrive.

The Chiefs were supposed to arrive two days earlier, but because of weather delays across the county the arrival was delayed. The arrival time was set the day before for 8 am sharp, so I arrived a little after 7 am to make sure everything was ready to go. As I was tidying up the shop in anticipation we received a call from the transportation company saying they were running about an hour late. We’ve been waiting two days so what was another hour, right?

Well the hour of waiting patiently came and went and all of us were starting to get antsy. Close to another hour went by and I see a big white enclosed transport truck heading towards our store. He appeared to be lost because he flew right by our store and then the phone rang to confirm our suspicions. It was understandable why he couldn’t find our store because we hadn’t received our signage for the front of our building, it still read Herwaldt Subaru.

So after some quick directions he made a trip around the block and I was waiting on the street giving arm directions to make sure he turned into the right driveway this time. He must have been an airline pilot in a previous life because he understood my hand signals and navigated the big transport truck that carried our much anticipated Indian Chief’s into the correct driveway. As the driver made his way to the back lot behind the shop and stepped out of the truck he was welcomed by an excited group of guys. For goodness sakes, we have been waiting patiently for two days, two hours, fifteen minutes and 35 seconds for this shipment to arrive!

As the driver lowered the lift gate and started to wheel out the first bike, we were greeted by Indian’s hot rod of their stable, the Chief Dark Horse dressed in a Thunder Black Smoke matte paint. This blacked out beauty couldn’t wait to get out of the dark recesses of the back of the transport truck, and as it came into the December sunlight we were able to see the muscular front end. Staring at us was the glass chief L.E.D. fender light adorning the blacked out full bodied valanced front fender, and as the driver turned the Dark Horse broadside we saw the large multicolored head dress tank design that gave the bike it’s only color shining like a diamond through it’s blacked out persona. The driver lowered the lift gate and as this beast touched the ground we were able to see the black and polished Power Plus 105ci engine mated to the Baker six speed transmission in all its glory. We instantly gathered around the Dark Horse like a pack of wolves that hadn’t eaten in weeks. Who was going to be the first to sit on the Chief?

The thought was going through all of our heads. After some posturing, I decided to go for it and I threw a leg over the black premium leather saddle with fringe hanging from it like a commanding mane of hair. As I sat in the saddle of this Dark Horse I felt as though this machine was custom made for me alone. The seat was firm and extremely comfortable and the reach of the handlebars perfect for my 6’0 frame. I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face nor did I want to. The hungry wolves around me were getting restless so I decided to let the rest of the pack have their turn and every time another graced the saddle on this Dark Horse the result was the same - an infectious smile gleaming from ear to ear.

Gorgeous didn’t come close to describe what we saw next, an Indian Red Chief Vintage ripped our eyes from the Dark Horse as they were drawn towards this work of art that gleamed as it was being lowered from the truck. History told the story of an American Legend that refused to die, and we saw first hand the story continued with this machine. From the tip of this Chief’s deep valanced front fender to the ergonomically designed genuine leather saddle, every detail of this motorcycle stroke a perfect balance between the legendary heritage of Indian and the comfort, style and performance that is demanded in a current machine. The deep Indian Red paint gleamed in the winter sunlight like a brilliant ruby and the tan leather seat and saddlebags wore its hanging fringe like a badge of honor.

As if there wasn’t enough to look at and salivate over, we were in store for another treat, a Willow Green and Cream Chief Vintage with distressed tan leather, the crown jewel of them all. The combination of this paint and leather brings back visions of old classic vintage Indian Motorcycles, I guess that’s why they named the model the Vintage. This was the brother to the Indian Red Vintage only differentiating itself with two tone paint and distressed leather. No vinyl or imitation leather here, only top quality leather and materials are used in creating these leather masterpieces, and the paint is so deep it was like looking in a mirror.

These beauties consist of the best fit and finish I have ever come across on a motorcycle. Three craftsmen painstakingly hand build these machines one at a time and it is very apparent at first glance. Only the best of the best goes into the production of Indian Motorcycles, such as Baker Transmision, Brembo Brakes, Magneti Marelli Fuel Injection system, Verlecchi frames, Metzler tires and much more.

I hope you got a glimpse of what we saw and experienced on this very special Christmas Eve. We invite you to drop by and see for yourself what these Chief’s are really all about. We promise to deliver a personal touch with ultimate service delivered by our knowledgeable staff. Weather you are attending an event or buying the Chief of your dreams, you can expect to be treated like a member of the tribe.

Here is a excerpt from Indian Motorcycle Company’s website that epitomizes what the passion and pride of the Indian Motorcycle is all about:

The Proud Bunch

“We're engineers and designers, stylists and assemblers, pattern makers and test riders, metal fabricators and painters, marketers and accountants. Many of us have been riding since we were kids packing behind our dads, some are newbies. Most are touring riders, a few get their thrills at the track. A couple have been known to pack everything except a cell phone into saddlebags and go AWOL for a week or two. One thing we all are is
proud, proud of where Indian has been ... even more proud of where it's going. You can't
claim pride as a "standard accessory" or put it on an engine spec sheet. Doesn't matter. Pride -- our pride -- will be a key component of every Indian we build. Something you'll feel every time you mount up.”