Bike of the Month -February 2026- Vintage Bike

February 2026 Bike of the Month
Marc Gallin with his Harley JDL Make: Indian Model: Chief Country of Origin: USA Engine: 1210cc Twin Year: 1948 Transmission: 4 Speed* Owner: Marc Gallin, Fountain Valley		1948 Indian Chief Congratulations to Marc Gallin of Fountain Valley for winning Bike of the Month with his 1948 Indian Chief. Marc is the Vice President for the So Cal Chapter of the the AMCA, Antique Motorcycle Club of America www.socalamca.org Marc has only owned the Chief for about a year and a half. It has been upgraded for the modern day to a 12 volt ignition system, along with an electric starter and a 4 speed transmission. Originally it was a 3 speed. The extra gearing is great for the So Cal freeways. Mark has won Bike of the Month once before June 2008 with his 1925 Harley Davidson JDL Thank you Marc for bringing out this fine piece of American History for all of us to see.

The Bike of the Month contest is held monthly at the Vintage Bike OC meet. Qualifying motorcycles must be 30 years old or older. Former Bike of the Month winning bikes are not eligible to win again. Anyone attending the meet is eligible to enter a qualifying bike in the contest and vote for their favorite bike. The winning bike is chosen by a popular vote and is featured on the Home page for one month and in this feature article. The Bike of the Month articles are permanent content on the site.

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