I've had 4 real (flathead) Indians. 2 Chiefs (1930s, pre fender skirt era) and 2 Scouts. Good bikes if you can remember that they are ancient.

The "bottle cap" Indian motor (cylinder head edge looks like a beer bottle cap) is a joke.

The S&S powered "Indians"were Harley Davidson Evolution knock-offs with goofy looking fenders. Trust me, the valances were wrong.

Closest thing to a production level Chief since 1953? Ever heard of the Kawasaki VN1500 Drifter? The exposed dual shocks look like crap, but the bike is otherwise flawless (even if it is fuel infested, liquid cooled and shaft driven). Want a Scout? Find a clean used VN800 Drifter. Chain driven with a hidden monoshock, and comfortable.

Want a "modern" Chief that looks like a fossilized one? Kiwi makes them from modern alloys, with a flathead, as a kit.

As ugly a the Victory line has become I dread seeing what they do with THE American motorcycle.