Indian Riders Have Always Been Unique, Interesting People A look at what makes Indian Motorcycle fanatics just a little different As the riding season kicks into high gear and we deliver more and more of the fantastic 2009 Indian Chiefs, a few friends have asked “What kind of person rides Indian?” As a lifelong Indian fan and “true believer”, it's good to reflect on what makes me--and others--such avowed supporters of the brand and why we count ourselves among the thousands of riders that truly live and breathe Indian. Indian riders share a common bond that is somewhat hard to define. I’d have to say that rugged individualism is certainly a part of the definition. By that, I mean the inner strength it takes to not follow the crowd and make the “safe” choice. Wanting only the very best is another shared trait. Indian motorcycles are steeped in legend, less attainable, instantly recognizable and beautifully unique, without extensive customization. As a group, we appreciate and respect the success that Harley-Davidson has enjoyed over the years, but H-D is the mainstream and faces far different challenges than Indian to maintain ongoing vitality. Personally, I do not envision a time when Indian builds more than 3,000 motorcycles per year. (Compared to over 300,000 for H-D in 2008.) Indians are meant to be exclusive, premium value motorcycles, which should result in higher retained value over the years. The economy (at least the stock market) is showing some early signs of having bottomed out. Full recovery will not occur overnight. But if you’re an Indian Motorcycle fanatic like me, I strongly suggest you consider owning one of the (fewer than eight hundred) 2009 Indian Chiefs. These "Renaissance" Indian Chiefs are not only wonderful bikes to ride right now, but virtually assured to be high value collectibles down the road. Naturally, as America’s First Indian dealer, we would be pleased to help guide your selection. Give us a call at 888-600-INDIAN. Hope to see you soon, Mark Moses THURSDAY BIKE NIGHTS AT HOOTERS GASTONIA Every Thursday Starting April 9 When three beautiful young women invite you to stop by, how long does it take you to think about it? If you're like us, about two seconds. Indian Motorcycle Charlotte and our gorgeous friends just up the road in Gastonia would like to invite all riders to the first of many fun-filled HOOTERS THURSDAY BIKE NIGHTS on Thursday April 9 at 6 PM. Thursdays have never been this good. Ride in and meet gorgeous women, see all your friends, meet some new ones and enjoy Bike Night specials on food and beverages at one of our very favorite places. We look forward to seeing you there! Visit Indian Motorcycle Charlotte In Panama City Beach, FL Join Us At The Thunder Beach Spring Rally...April 30-May 3, 2009 It’s almost time for the annual Thunder Beach Spring Rally and Indian Motorcycle Charlotte will be there with the stunning 85-foot Indian Motorcycle Show Truck. For over a decade, the City of Panama Beach has welcomed bikers by the thousands for this annual rite of Spring event. The weather is sure to be spectacular and we'll have dozens of brand new 2009 Indian Chiefs for your excitement and pleasure. We look forward to participating in this exciting event and hope to see you there! For more info, visit www.thunderbeachproductions.com Huge Apparel Sale Going On NOW! Save 40%, 50% or more on genuine Indian clothing... If you need some new threads (and who doesn't?), it's time to check out the unbelievable BLOWOUT SPECIALS at Indian Motorcycle Charlotte! Dozens of exclusive, genuine Indian apparel items as much as 50% OFF OR MORE, including riding boots! We've got a great selection of leathers, jackets, pants, belts, sweaters, button shirts, t-shirts, hats, gloves and so much more. To get an idea or some of what's available, check out the "Shopping" section on our website. For best selection, we suggest you stop in this week or choose from the dozens of sale items on our website. We look forward to seeing you soon! The Amazing Hard-Carved All-Wood 1937 Indian Chief This beautiful artwork, entirely hand-carved by the late James Evans of Iva, South Carolina was completed in 2001 after three years work and has won dozens of awards at Bike Shows and juried art exhibitions throughout the Southeast. The museum quality sculpture features mind-boggling attention to detail and is a quite impressive work. James Evans was an artist, craftsman and creative genius who believed “art is a communication of a man’s spirit and soul, brought forth into physical substance”. Cecile Evans, James widow, has graciously lent us this impressive sculpture to display alongside contemporary Indian Chiefs. She also indicated that a search for a permanent home is underway. Please contact us at 704-879-4560 if you know of an institution or collector who may be interested. GET 25% OFF ANY APPAREL NOT ALREADY "ON SALE"! With our Blowout Sale in progress, we couldn't resist giving you the chance to save even more on ANY ONE apparel item in stock, that's not already on sale! For a limited time, Indian Motorcycle is offering 25% OFF ANY ONE "Non-Sale" apparel item in stock. This includes leathers, jackets, pants, belts....any apparel item that's not already on sale! Valid for in-store sales only. This coupon entitles you to purchase any one regular-priced apparel item at 25% OFF. Coupon expires May 30, 2009. Limit one item per customer per coupon. May not be combined with other offers or apparel already on sale at reduced prices. NASCAR Winners Ride Indian! Follow Our Friend In The #33 Truck All Season Long Ron Hornaday, 3-time Champion of NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, recently took delivery of his Indian Chief at Indian Motorcycle Charlotte. So we're closely watching this Indian motorcycle fan and the entire #33 Team as they race toward another great season. Ron just moved from 4th to 3rd in points, having finished 2nd behind team owner Kevin Harvick at Martinsville on March 30. Next race is April 25 at Kansas, followed by the May 15 race at Charlotte. We're all wishing our favorite Indian rider the best! We look forward to hearing from you. Check out our current inventory at www.IndianMotorcycleCharlotte.com and ride safely! Indian Motorcycle Charlotte 110 Indian Walk Lowell, NC 28098 www.indianmotorcyclecharlotte.com Click here for store hours and map. To subscribe to this newsletter, click here.

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