What would the legendary Bratstyle builder, Go Takamine, do with an Indian Chief? We’ve got the answer, along with a Zero SR/F with hand-shaped bodywork, a BMW R18 from South Africa, and the incredible story of Tye Smith and his ‘Dreamboat’ Harley Panhead.
Indian Chief by Go Takamine If you want to customize a V-twin, we can’t think of anyone better qualified than Go Takamine. The Okinawa-born, US-based flat track racer singlehandedly kicked off the ‘Bratstyle’ look that’s been copied the world over.
So it’s no surprise that his take on Indian’s new Chief is a masterclass in style and proportion, that pushes its looks back to the golden years of Indian motorcycles.
The rear suspension has been made rigid, via a set of struts that replace the original shocks.…