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Sep 30, 2013 | 07:49 AM

#11

Tailsfrommycrib

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From: Michigan

Quote:

Originally Posted by 08Nighttrain

Sounds like he has an interest in Indian motorcycles.

His first posts on a popular HARLEY DAVIDSON site are about a competitor. Hmmmm!

Yeah this! IBTL

Sep 30, 2013 | 07:59 AM

#12

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From: Centennial, CO

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Originally Posted by blind mellow jelly

You don't get it..do you?
The brand is seriously back..to day.
Finally..there is a choice in Amarican cruisers the world over.

That was my point.

In fact, I do get it.
Polaris is using the name to sell a newly engineered bike because they know it wouldn't sell with the Victory name glued to the tank, just like their current bikes don't sell.

If I'm wrong and they do sell, I'll take it all back, but until then, my original statement stands.

Sep 30, 2013 | 08:16 AM

#13

SBRob

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From: Missouri City,TX

Quote:

Originally Posted by QC

In fact, I do get it.
Polaris is using the name to sell a newly engineered bike because they know it wouldn't sell with the Victory name glued to the tank, just like their current bikes don't sell.

If I'm wrong and they do sell, I'll take it all back, but until then, my original statement stands.

I agree, Polaris simply bought the rights to use the Indian name and copy the design, people already had a choice of American made as the Victory is an American made motorcycle.

I always stay away from any first production year of any vehicle/motorcycle made so they can get the bugs worked out after a couple of years.

JMHO....

Sep 30, 2013 | 08:18 AM

#14

Misbehaven

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From: Sheboygan,Wi

Just a dressed up Victory with a pseudo Indian badge on it. Sure the the new motor is cool but the rest of the bike looks like Arlen Ness ate a victory and then puked it up. Other then the fenders looking like Indian the rest is but ugly.

Sep 30, 2013 | 12:58 PM

#15

Mathis

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From: Cardiff, CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by blind mellow jelly

But..this old and now resurrected American Icon Motorsycle is wonderful.
So..I would like to ask your thoughts about all that.

You might get better answers from a Polaris forum.

Sep 30, 2013 | 01:54 PM

#16

FroggyFatBoy

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From: Western MD

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Originally Posted by Buckinfitch

InB4....

Sep 30, 2013 | 02:19 PM

#17

kdfoster

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From: Texas

I think the Vintage looks good, and I would like to see one in person, but Polaris dealerships that carry Indians are few and far between, and not in Texas.

Sep 30, 2013 | 07:09 PM

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Wide_Open

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From: FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by QC

It's not an Indian. Indian died 60 years ago. But if you like it, good luck.

I agree.

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Sep 30, 2013 | 07:34 PM

#19

atlantaallen

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From: North Atlanta Georgia

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wide_Open

I agree.

Gotta admit the formula worked for John Bloor with Triumph

Sep 30, 2013 | 07:53 PM

#20

schlacker

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Joined: Jan 2013

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From: Twinsburg, OH

Quote:

Originally Posted by blind mellow jelly

You don't get it..do you?
The brand is seriously back..to day.
Finally..there is a choice in Amarican cruisers the world over.

That was my point.

I agree with your points, except "The brand is seriously back..to day."

Polaris bought a name & blueprints & are making copies. For Indian to be truly back the motorcycles should be manufactured by Indian, not a subsidiary of a company that makes snowmobiles & ATVs.
The history & all the things us old timers wax nostalgic over died in 1953.

That being said I wish them luck & if I were in the market now I would consider one in spite of those horrid fenders.

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