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From the YouTube Channel to building Harleys to working with the motor company!   Trent's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trickbiketrent_/   Join our Patreon community to gain access to our Patreon-only podcast, Garage Talk, our chat room, and ad-free episodes!   https://Www.patreon.com/fastlifegare   Big thanks to our Show Sponsors   ⚡️ @arlennessmotorcycles https://www.arlenness.com Code \"FASTLIFE10\" for 10% off   ⚡️ @cowboyhdaustin https://www.cowboyharleyAustin.com   ⚡️ @lawtigersdallastexas https://lawtigers.com 1-800-LAW-TIGERS   ⚡️ @kabuto_americas https://kabutoamericas.com   ⚡ @thundermaxefi  https://store.thunder-max.com/"},"annotations":[{"id":475453,"startTime":185.4,"endTime":256.0,"type":"brand","title":"Indian motorcycles","url":"/glossary/indian-motorcycles","quote":"What years in the last 120 years did Indian motorcycles not be in production? 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