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Deep in the northern heart of Iowa sits a man who decided last year that he needed a challenge.*

The challenge in question?*

Why, building a replica 1910 Indian motorcycle, of course – and considering everything but the wheel and the headlight were made completely in-house, we’re thinking the bloke got what he came for.*

A hand-built 1910 Indian from the shop of one Raymond Quayle. Media sourced from KALLTV.“I looked at everything as a challenge and how to get there,” Quayle says in coverage on KAALTV.

“At that time, Indian was the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world. If I can inspire young people to try and be more creative and use their hands, and start to build things again, I think that’s what this world needs, we need to start building things again.”

A hand-built 1910 Indian from the shop of one Raymond Quayle. Media sourced from KALLTV.The build started with inspiration, which came in the form of a restaurant brochure for the Anamosa National Motorcycle Museum.

Best part?

The final product – a commitment that took a year to complete – even fooled the curator of the museum when Quayle showed his new unit to them.*

A hand-built 1910 Indian from the shop of one Raymond Quayle. Media sourced from KALLTV.“There’s a lot of people that do good work, and I appreciate the attention that [the project] has got,” admits Quayle.*

“Back when I was a kid, I couldn’t afford nothing, I had to build what I wanted.”

As for the ship-shape state of the peashooter, we’re told she’s rideable – a factor which contributed to her winning the people’s choice award, first in antiques, and second in best paint at the Abate National Motorcycle Show.

A hand-built 1910 Indian from the shop of one Raymond Quayle. Media sourced from KALLTV.“I built it with the full intention of riding it,” Quayle finishes staunchly.

With a bevy of new shows lined up for the 1910 Indian, we wish Quayle the very best!
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*Media sourced from KAALTV*

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