Originally Posted by mrmarklin

The review didn't mention the plastic mirrors on the Indian.

That says it all to me.

Originally Posted by byersmtrco

The article mentions this rivalry?
That was with a company that went out of business in the 50's.
Just because CMC or Polaris or someone else buys the rights
to use the Indian name doesn't make it an Indian any more than
I am.

I'm sure they're ok bikes now.
Just not a fan (of Victory either)

side note;
My grandfather was CHP. One of the first. If you ever look at the
picture of the Inaugural parade for the Golden Gate Bridge in 1937,
there are 4 Motor Officers leading it. He is the one on the right
with the American Flag.
He went to great lengths to see that CHP in all counties in Calif ran Harley's
NOT Indians. So much so, that Walter Davidson (himself) GAVE my
grandfather a BRAND NEW motorcycle. Not sure of the details, but whatever
was similar to the police issue was at the time. I am not sure of the timeframe. I think it might have been a 61 cubic inch Panhead.

Originally Posted by Stretchman

Check out this youtube video of the ceremonies.

Opening Day of the Golden Gate Bridge - YouTube

Panheads came out in 1947. Before that were the knucks, and flats.

Originally Posted by Shep68

They're spot on with the brakes and lean angle of the Heritage. These are my only two complaints about the bike. But I do love it none the less. That Indian Vintage is one good looking machine too. If I were serious about it, that's the one I would check out. Lack of dealer network and still too new for me to even consider one at this point however. Let's see where they are at in 5 or 10 years. Personally I hope they succeed. Good article. Thanks for sharing.