American Motorcycle Dealer AMD 181 August 2014 | Page 19

Indian release first
2015 range details
INDIAN Motorcycles has begun
to release details of its 2015
year model range with the
announcement that it will be
offering two-tone paint
schemes on the Chief Classic,
Chief Vintage and Chieftain.
The new two-tone Chief Classic,
Chief Vintage and Chieftain will
be on-display and available for
demo rides during the 74th
annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally,
at which time full details of the
2015 Indian Motorcycle range
will be announced.
The two-tone colors that will be
available in 2015 are the Indian

Chief Classic in Indian
Motorcycle red/thunder black,
the Indian Chief Vintage in
Indian Motorcycle red/thunder
black, Indian Motorcycle
red/ivory cream, and willow
green/ivory cream, and the
Indian Chieftain in Indian
Motorcycle red/thunder black,
Indian Motorcycle red/ivory
cream, and Springfield
blue/ivory cream.
“Two-tone paint schemes are
among the most iconic elements
of vintage Indian motorcycles
dating back about 80 years,
giving the bikes a look and feel

that is instantly recognizable
and beloved by motorcycle
fans,” said Steve Menneto, VP of
Indian Motorcycle. “It is exciting
to reintroduce two-tone paint
for our 2015 Indian Chief
models. These paint schemes
pay tribute to Indian bikes of
the past but come coupled with
the exceptional technology and
power that the 2015 Chief lineup offers. They are simply

stunning, and the quality and
craftsmanship of the paint jobs
is exceptional. We’re excited to
share these beautiful bikes now,
and will share more news with
our fans on August 2nd.”
www.indianmotorcycle.com

George B. Smith steps
down as S&S Chairman
GEORGE B. Smith, current Chairman of
the Board and CEO of S&S Cycle, has
announced his retirement from regular
involvement in the company,
becoming Chairman Emeritus.
John McGinnis, an S&S Board
Director since 2007 and ViceChairman the past three years, has
been elected Chairman of the Board to
replace George B. Smith, following on
from the two men having been
working closely on many significant
projects.
S&S Cycle was founded in 1958 by
George J. Smith and his wife Marjorie
A. Smith and moved from Chicago to
Viola, Wisconsin in 1969. George B.,
who joined the business in 1979, is the
eldest of the second generation of
Smith children, and became company
President following his father’s death
in 1980.
“The past 35 years has been quite
a ride,” said Smith. “I am very proud

of what the S&S team has
accomplished. I was extremely
fortunate and blessed to be in the right
place at the right time with a great
group of family members and
employees dedicated to continue the
legacy Dad and Mom started.
"But the time has come for me to
step back a bit and enjoy some time
off and let the organization we built,
led by our Board of Directors, take over.
As Chairman Emeritus I will continue
to be involved as necessary while at
the same time spending more time
with my wife Connie and family. I have
great confidence in our Board and
after working closely with John
McGinnis the past seven years, I find
him well qualified to take over ongoing
Chairman responsibilities.”
“It is a great honor to become
Chairman of S&S Cycle and relieve
George of some of his responsibilities
so he can enjoy some well-deserved

time off,” responded McGinnis. “I look
forward to coordinating the Board’s
efforts in further developing our
management team as we continue to
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