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KIWI INDIAN ORIGINS

 

        Long ago, far away, in a mountain country near Antarctica, winds whipped by the foaming surf whirled around tops of volcanoes. Deep mud puddles bubbled and popped with sulphureous gases. In the bowels of the earth, a warrior people tinkered, fixing machines. Machines that were valuable to them, junk to anyone else. Kiwi Mike was one of these: still a young 'un, shouted and ordered about, he lived in terror of black-clad ogres of the forge. Out, they'd shout, and he'd go to work outside, ramming pink, scarred fingers into freezing cold iron jugs, grinding and filing for all he was worth. Which wasn't much, in Kiwi land. Machines they valued more than people, especially sprogs who'd yet to prove themselves. Outside the shelter, in the freezing darkness, Kiwi Mike eavesdropped on tales of the awesome, the all-conquering Indian. He knew, to gain the respect of his elders, he had to find and tame this beast. One day, lying in a heap in a farmer's barn, he found just such an Indian, an old and decrepit model 741.

        Mike took all the skills he'd learned in his time around the forge and beat, hammered and wrenched the sad old wreck back into shape. Soon, his Indian would run so fast and so far that it would beat even the Hardleedee Milwaukee machines the elders lusted after. Swearing Mike to secrecy, an elder passed on the talisman of the Kiwi tribe, saying "Armed with this device, you will detect the false and untrue, and identify the right parts for Indian motorcycles". From beneath his tattered coveralls he brought a shining object, a Rockwell Hardness Tester, and gave it to Kiwi Mike. Mike knew his time was done there, and he would have to cross the Pacific Ocean to find more Indian challenges.

        Armed with his knowledge and his Rockwell Hardness Tester, Mike arrived in America, and discovered many of his idols of Indian restoration were false. The cheap parts - even many expensive ones - were weak as putty, and would quickly fail. With the help of his fair wife Carolyn, Mike started to make parts that were strong and long-lasting. Together, they built Kiwi Indian Parts from tiny beginnings into the modern business it is today, dedicated to keeping Indians alive.

        Kiwi Mike and Carolyn settled in their warm riverside home, determined to raise a family who would never know the terrors of volcanoes and freezing mountains. Indian owners became satisfied customers. Maybe there is such a thing as a happy ending?

 

Kiwi Indian Motorcycle

4183 Fairgrounds St.

Riverside, CA 92501

951-788-0048

 

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    • This is a progression video of an oil painting that my wife (Stefanie Aziere-Sattler) had finished earlier this month.  The man in the middle is Dan Reeder, who is the great great grandfather of a buddy of mine.  If interested, you can check out more of her artwork at www.chromedimpressions.com  Hope you enjoy, and let us know what you think.  Thanks, Donnie
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    • Kelly knows how to wear her Kiwi's!!
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    • Youngest Indian rider on the Salts of Utah! To read more about Kiwi at Bonneville visit www.kiwiindian.com
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    • Buffalo Chip to attempt World Record Burnout! Led by this 1937 Indian sidecar Kiwi Indian Motorcycles are making the final adjustments for the event! see more at www.kiwiindian.com
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    • This beaut built for one lucky customer! To see more visit our site  www.kiwiindian.com
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  • I have spent a lot of time with Mike and Carolyn & the rest of the Kiwi team. They are great people who really know their product. They get our highest praise. If you are looking for a Modern Indian with a vintage look, or need help restoring your vintage Indian, give them a call.
    TimKuglin, 10 months ago| Flag
  • Kiwi is a class act. Check out the January 2009 issue of V-Twin News if you are in the industry, or just go to Kiwi's website for the straight scoop!
    Robin_Hartfiel, 1 year ago| Flag

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