Indian MC are back.
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From: Novi MI
The last generation from 1999-2004? were called the worst quality bikes of the last decade by one magazine. Said they must've been but together in a factory with no lights! This generation the quality is high but the motor vibrates severely at and above 3,000 rpms. One reviewer said he thought he was going to lose his fillings in his teeth but if you twist the throttle slowly and shift early, the bike isn't bad! Two other magazine reviews weren't as kind saying the vibration on a $40,000 motorcycle is unacceptable. The engine isn't rubber mounted nor counter balanced.
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From: Illinois
They produce about 500 bikes per year. Their market is the high end motorcycle collector.
They will make it. They keep their start up costs very low.
The product is exceptional quality from the paint to the leather. It is a hand built bike. I would only fault them for no counter balancer or rubber mounting.
They will make it. They keep their start up costs very low.
The product is exceptional quality from the paint to the leather. It is a hand built bike. I would only fault them for no counter balancer or rubber mounting.
Last edited by lh4x4; Jun 8, 2010 at 01:56 PM.
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From: Bergen County, NJ
30 to 40 grand is a little stiff for me not knowing whether or not the company is going to make it this time. Next time you see one up close, check out the oil filter location and tell me that's not going to be a "bioch" to change.
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Okay, not junk, but not near the quality that Springfield once stood for. It looks like the new Indian is at least retaining some quality, as the ones I've seen I have been impressed with. Still, they are more expensive than I can justify.
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Joe Kucinski
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From: in a trailer next to a ditch in South Florida
Similar to Springfield Armory. Once a legendary brand. Now, the modern Springfield Armory is foreign junk.
Okay, not junk, but not near the quality that Springfield once stood for. It looks like the new Indian is at least retaining some quality, as the ones I've seen I have been impressed with. Still, they are more expensive than I can justify.
Okay, not junk, but not near the quality that Springfield once stood for. It looks like the new Indian is at least retaining some quality, as the ones I've seen I have been impressed with. Still, they are more expensive than I can justify.
The original Indians were also made in Springfield, MA. I don't mean to hijack this thread but your post really really struck a chord!