Harley or Indian
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Illinois
Since your options are for late model used my suggestion would be to get the Indian as it is a step better than a twin cam. Or wait a year or two and consider an M8. The M8 is a step better than the 111 Indian.
Or a Triumph, Moto Guzzi and others would be a fun mix.
Or go far out and get a Slingshot! Be bold and consider the world of great bikes out there. An air conditioned Stallion would do nice in Fla.
Or a Triumph, Moto Guzzi and others would be a fun mix.
Or go far out and get a Slingshot! Be bold and consider the world of great bikes out there. An air conditioned Stallion would do nice in Fla.
Last edited by lh4x4; Mar 7, 2017 at 05:40 PM.
Road Warrior
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From: Ohio
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Raleigh NC
paint no but not bad. power yes. Chrome yes. Features yes plus power windshield. Infotainment appears better. Ride at least as smooth. Leather superior. The paint quality and choices are important and Harley has clear advantage I agree on that. cvo overpriced boys and the argument that upgrading to those parts is more expensive than cvo is silly because the parts are grossly over priced. Harley guys know that.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2015
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From: E-town, Alberta
paint no but not bad. power yes. Chrome yes. Features yes plus power windshield. Infotainment appears better. Ride at least as smooth. Leather superior. The paint quality and choices are important and Harley has clear advantage I agree on that. cvo overpriced boys and the argument that upgrading to those parts is more expensive than cvo is silly because the parts are grossly over priced. Harley guys know that.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: N. CA & East TN
After victory shutting down I don't think Indian is many years behind. I see way more Victorys then Indians and victory couldn't cut it. Plus Indians feel cheap to me and Harley has a dealer all across the country
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2016
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From: Texas Hill Country
I would like to se Indian stay in business for at least 50 more years, what the hell would we do if there was only Harley ?
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Joined: Aug 2016
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From: West TN
Only reason I didn't get Indian, the dealer was 3 hours from here, and I found a screaming deal on a used HD before I could get a day to make the trip. This was last year. Now with the Victory issue, I am kinda glad I went the way Ai did.