Milwaukee 8 or Thunderstroke 111
#61
03-03-2017, 04:26 PM
Road Master
I currently have a 09 Crossbones and a 16 Heritage Classic. As of last Friday I have my first indian, a 17 metallic black Chieftain.
I rode the M8 Street Glide S and then the Indian. I chose the Indian for many reasons but a few are..
They came right out of the box with a really good deal @ 2000 off msrp, including rider backrest and clothing I wanted.
1100 shipping and setup compared to HD shops 1400.
1000 more trade than HD woud give on mt Rocket 3 Tour (going to miss the big girl)
The 17 electronics are superior to the FLHX and react faster.
It rode softer over the bumps.
It comes stock with niceties like electric windshield, chrome fork lowers,chrome switchgear, electric locking hard bags, actual tire pressure readouts front and rear, ability to separate seat and make one up without buying another seat.
It rides a lot "smaller" than it is, including slow speed.
It doesnt look like all the other bikes at an event.
The 111 is super smooth with lots of torque but then so did the M8.
The M8 almost sounded like a big VStar or such, not bad but different than the 103 did.
I must say I have bought a ton of bikes from my local HD dealership. This time I did my usual " I will be back at the end of the day, have your best deal ready" like I always do. The new "closer" joined me and my salesman at the table with an offer of full retail and full set up and delivery. I probably may have stuck with Harley because I am such an avid fan but this just completely turned me off. Customer in hand, repeat buyer, tier 1 credit. I look forward to showing them my new Indian.
I rode the M8 Street Glide S and then the Indian. I chose the Indian for many reasons but a few are..
They came right out of the box with a really good deal @ 2000 off msrp, including rider backrest and clothing I wanted.
1100 shipping and setup compared to HD shops 1400.
1000 more trade than HD woud give on mt Rocket 3 Tour (going to miss the big girl)
The 17 electronics are superior to the FLHX and react faster.
It rode softer over the bumps.
It comes stock with niceties like electric windshield, chrome fork lowers,chrome switchgear, electric locking hard bags, actual tire pressure readouts front and rear, ability to separate seat and make one up without buying another seat.
It rides a lot "smaller" than it is, including slow speed.
It doesnt look like all the other bikes at an event.
The 111 is super smooth with lots of torque but then so did the M8.
The M8 almost sounded like a big VStar or such, not bad but different than the 103 did.
I must say I have bought a ton of bikes from my local HD dealership. This time I did my usual " I will be back at the end of the day, have your best deal ready" like I always do. The new "closer" joined me and my salesman at the table with an offer of full retail and full set up and delivery. I probably may have stuck with Harley because I am such an avid fan but this just completely turned me off. Customer in hand, repeat buyer, tier 1 credit. I look forward to showing them my new Indian.
The chieftain is a good looking bike - hopefully it does good for you!
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1goindiesel (03-06-2017)
#62
03-04-2017, 04:48 PM
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Just doing some comparison pricing here in Canada; All black paint, website $$.
Road King $22,899 - Springfield $26,299, ($3400 difference),
Streetglide Special $28,499 - Chieftain $28,999 ($500 difference),
Ultra Limited $31,999 - Roadmaster $35,299, ($3300) difference.
The Chieftain may be the better deal in head to head comparison, because you get the remote locking bags and tire pressure monitoring.
Don't know if the extra $3300 for the Roadmaster justifies the heated seats, remote bag locks and tire pressure monitoring.
The Indians are nice, would love to test drive. But nothing beats HD for me.
Just wish the $$ would drop.
Road King $22,899 - Springfield $26,299, ($3400 difference),
Streetglide Special $28,499 - Chieftain $28,999 ($500 difference),
Ultra Limited $31,999 - Roadmaster $35,299, ($3300) difference.
The Chieftain may be the better deal in head to head comparison, because you get the remote locking bags and tire pressure monitoring.
Don't know if the extra $3300 for the Roadmaster justifies the heated seats, remote bag locks and tire pressure monitoring.
The Indians are nice, would love to test drive. But nothing beats HD for me.
Just wish the $$ would drop.
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Even their shareholders are suing them http://www.prnewswire.com/news-relea...300331294.html
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1goindiesel (03-06-2017)
#66
03-06-2017, 10:26 AM
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Depends on the forum, some don't have many haters others it's a Harley gang bang. I still have never seen a hot selling vehicle, car or motorcycle, have discounts usually they pad the price.
I see you have a Rocket 3, I used to ride Triumph and still love them. I need to test ride the new bobber.
I see you have a Rocket 3, I used to ride Triumph and still love them. I need to test ride the new bobber.
Would love to try one of Triumphs mor nimble models, think they make great products.
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