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Factory Delivery

2. Plan Your Trip




Once you have received your factory delivery date from your dealer, it's time to start planning your trip. The Indian Motorcycle Factory is located 37 miles west of Charlotte, NC. The Carolinas boasts nearly year-round riding weather and quick access to some of the most beautiful roads in the country. Visit the North Carolina tourism website for more information on local attractions.

If you are driving:


The Indian Motorcycle Factory is located right off of Interstate 85 on exit 2.

Driving Directions from 77 South:
Take I-85 South to Exit 2

Driving Directions from 77 North:
Take 485 West to 85 South to Exit 2

Driving Directions from Atlanta, GA:
I-85 North for about 204 miles
NC- Exit 2 Kings Mountain, National Park
Turn left, factory on left.

Directions from Daytona, FL:
Take I-95 North about 320 miles to I-26W
Continue for 151 miles, exit onto I-85 N
Travel 38 miles to NC-Exit 2- Kings Mountain, NC National Park
Turn left, factory on left. 

If you are flying:


Fly into the Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Serving more than 29 million passengers a year, the Charlotte Douglas International Airport is the 10th busiest airport in the country.  Approximately 623 daily departures with direct non-stop service to 127 destinations, including international service to Germany, England, Canada, Mexico, and South America, it is often said that Charlotte is at most one plane change away from virtually any major city in the world.
 

Where should I stay? 

There are several hotels close to the factory and the flagship dealership. Below are a couple of suggestions. Make sure to let the hotel know you are traveling to visit Indian Motorcycle and you will get a special rate. 

Gastonia- 19 miles from the factory
Courtyard Marriott- Gastonia, NC
1856 Remount Road
Gastonia, NC 28054 USA
Phone 1-704-852-4411
Fax: 1-704-852-3819
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cltcg-courtyard-gastonia/


Belmont - 24 miles from the factory
Hampton Inn Belmont
820 Cecilia Alexander Drive
Belmont, NC USA 28012
Phone: 704-825-6100
Fax: 704-825-6108
http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=CLTBLHX


Charlotte- 47 miles from the factory
Ballantyne Resort Charlotte
10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28277
Phone 1-866-248-4824
Local 1-704-248-4005
http://www.ballantyneresort.com/index.cfm


Charlotte- 37 miles from the factory
The Westin Charlotte
601 South College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone 704-375-2600
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1383

 What you need:


    • Received your Factory Delivery date from your dealer and scheduled your pickup date.
    • Made hotel reservations
    • Have all the correct paperwork and identification
    • Motorcycle endorsement
    • Purchase order from dealership
    • If you are flying, you will need to secure transportation
    • Decision on riding or shipping your bike home        
    • Insurance
    • Registration

You are ready to move on to Step 3.