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Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 208
Likes: 17
From: Pittsburgh
In April 2011, Polaris Industries, the off-road and leisure vehicle maker and parent-company of Victory Motorcycles, announced its intention to acquire Indian Motorcycle. Indian's production facilities were moved to Spirit Lake, Iowa, where production began on August 5, 2011. It's nice to see Indian making a comeback. However,Polaris Industries is owned in part by the Canadian company Bombardier. Bombardier is a Fortune Global 500 conglomerate company. Its headquarters are in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Bombardier Inc. has gone to great lengths to suppress the release of information about the government funding it receives, heading to court 10 times in nine years, often citing competitive concerns.
Court records and access-to-information documents obtained by the Financial Post show how difficult it is to glean the outcome of previous government support for the Montreal-based aerospace giant, even as Ottawa considers its request for another US$1 billion (about $1.3 billion) in aid.
Great to see Indian making a comeback..too bad the owners come from Canada.
Court records and access-to-information documents obtained by the Financial Post show how difficult it is to glean the outcome of previous government support for the Montreal-based aerospace giant, even as Ottawa considers its request for another US$1 billion (about $1.3 billion) in aid.
Great to see Indian making a comeback..too bad the owners come from Canada.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 3,591
Likes: 1,151
From: Brandon,Fl
Late Saturday afternoon (6ish) there was a parade of about 15 T-Rexs that went down Main, those are some cool rides.!! Probably the most original( at least to me) was the older Z-car at the west end of Main St. that had the whole car wrapped in chasing LED's. Not my cup of tea, but it was impressive...
And I agree, an electrical fire would be welcome.....
And I agree, an electrical fire would be welcome.....
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 10,291
Likes: 7,773
From: West Central FL
Yes, Hey Man is the life of the party. He will only own a Harley and he hates young people who don't ride what he likes, which is, wait for it... a Harley. He owns guns and prefers a .45 ACP. Personally, matching his .45 against my high-powered assault rifle is like bringing a knife to a gunfight. But, I digress...
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 2,615
Likes: 31
From: Charlotte Area
Was there the first Friday through Monday. Test rode a ton of bikes. I found the Indian Roadmaster to be a nice bike. Electric windshield, lots of power, heated grips and seats standard but it wasn't a Harley.. Everything was in the wrong place as far as hand controls. Radio was ok and no gps. If I didn't ride hd, I might buy one. Liked the new layout at the speedway, parking was close and all the manufacturers right together.
Lots of bikes there main st was fun, Rossmeyers had tons of people. Pagans at the cabbage patch. The loop was a good ride. It was interesting seeing the different bikes and people. One guy on Main had a paraplegic son. He built an enclosure on a sidecar and rolled the kid up the ramp, locked him in and they enjoyed bike week.
Saw a guy on 95 whose truck caught fire and roasted his toy hauler trailer and 3 custom bikes inside.
I will be back nextyeat
Lots of bikes there main st was fun, Rossmeyers had tons of people. Pagans at the cabbage patch. The loop was a good ride. It was interesting seeing the different bikes and people. One guy on Main had a paraplegic son. He built an enclosure on a sidecar and rolled the kid up the ramp, locked him in and they enjoyed bike week.
Saw a guy on 95 whose truck caught fire and roasted his toy hauler trailer and 3 custom bikes inside.
I will be back nextyeat
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Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 5,763
Likes: 371
From: North of Hell, South of Heaven
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 572
Likes: 115
From: Chicagoland
Thanks for the share! What's funny is I've looked at some pictures and watched some video and none of it made me want to attend as much as your write up!
Someday.
Nice to see this said and recognized. I also remember being this! Someone mentioned a V65 and a Vmax... add to that a GSXR1100 and you have two of my friends and I. And we rode farther and faster than we had business doing at times. Even as a young man wooed by street muscle bikes like the V65 and the Eliminator or sport bikes like the Gixxers or my beloved Ducati M900 I knew I wanted a Harley. But back then, at least in Illinois, there were wait lists and even used bikes were selling for new prices. Glad to have finally arrived, but happy to hear of youth embracing more than just the race from bar to bar.
Someday.
Nice to see this said and recognized. I also remember being this! Someone mentioned a V65 and a Vmax... add to that a GSXR1100 and you have two of my friends and I. And we rode farther and faster than we had business doing at times. Even as a young man wooed by street muscle bikes like the V65 and the Eliminator or sport bikes like the Gixxers or my beloved Ducati M900 I knew I wanted a Harley. But back then, at least in Illinois, there were wait lists and even used bikes were selling for new prices. Glad to have finally arrived, but happy to hear of youth embracing more than just the race from bar to bar.
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Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Missouri
Umm, yea. I guess my compliment to the OP for the nice write up and nicely asking for pics must have offended him to the point he wanted to argue about my signature quote. Or perhaps he mistakenly misread the quotes and thought the guy who was rude (asking about the life of the party) was me, or that was his signature quote. I don't know, LOL. I still think the OP did a nice write up about Daytona. I've always wanted to go but opted for Sturgis instead. I'm not gonna hijack the thread and start a debate about .357 mag (my favorite caliber) and different guns and calibers for different purposes and circumstances. We could start a new thread for that if anyone feels that strongly about it.
I would, however, like to see some more pics and read some more stories and experiences about Daytona though if anyone else would like to share.
I would, however, like to see some more pics and read some more stories and experiences about Daytona though if anyone else would like to share.
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Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,945
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From: Florida
As for pictures, I just don't take any. I think about doing it, then never get around to it.
I appreciate people enjoying the post.
Last edited by Jonesee; Mar 16, 2016 at 09:26 PM.