"Harley And The Davidsons" 3 night Mini-Series on Discovery.
Club Member
Joined: Apr 2016
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From: Inland NW
I have to admit, the new bagger is pretty sweet looking. I know nothing about them, however. I was lusting after one just the other day
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2015
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From: Ohio
Did Indian really sue Harley Davidson over the patents, or was that creative license? I've read about some lawsuits and patent murkiness (for lack of a better word) in the '30s but the lawsuits were always from smaller companies and individuals, but not Indian.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Oklahoma
Why, the original Indian company died in 1953. Polaris just bought the name and had nothing to do with the past.
Road Warrior
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From: Oklahoma
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: May 2014
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From: Illinois
Polaris is just trying to claim some sort of glory based on the name. The original Indian motorcycle company was out gone before many of us were even born.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: here
f ing japs used them against us in ww2
I would ride one I have been looking for 6 years for one to buy in any condition so I can say I ride a Jap bike
Last edited by mrnone; Sep 18, 2016 at 12:52 AM.
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 32
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From: Cavite, Philippines
I think it was creative licence for the most part, as from what I can tell there wasn't any sort of major litigation by Indian or any other firm towards HD apart from a certain court case.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,870
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From: DeLand, Florida
If they settled out of court as stated in the series, there would be no court records. They got their info from the HD archives in Milwaukee. Business to business settlements happen a lot as court decisions can put people out of business.
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