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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 05:38 AM
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Guys..a couple of facts..I truly love my old Heritage.
But recently I got aware of the new 2014 Indian Chief Vintage .

I think it's a marvellous bike although it cost a bundle.
I mean..look at that new thunderstroke engine..is'nt it wonderful?

I have the money to buy one..and I'm really thinking about it.

Not to put down Harley in any way..don't get me wrong.
I won't sell the Heritage..I'll keep it till the day I die.

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

Thank you.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 05:52 AM
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It's not an Indian. Indian died 60 years ago. But if you like it, good luck.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 06:07 AM
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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.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 06:20 AM
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FYI...

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufactur...g-an-icon.html
 
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 06:31 AM
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If I was shopping around I'd have to consider it! BTW - You don't need to put in any links to any articles by any publishers. This is a Harley forum, dominated by Harley enthusiasts for the most part. Bashing of any other brand should be expected. I'd love to see what someone from 60 years ago would say about the bikes today, all brands included. Nothing from any manufacturer even slightly resembles its' roots.

Oh, wait a minute. My Road King kind of resembles a ..........
Just like a Chief kind of resembles a ..........
 

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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 06:34 AM
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Sounds like he has an interest in Indian motorcycles.

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

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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 06:39 AM
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I saw the 3 models offered last weekend in person. The Vintage model looks good with the brown leather bags and seat.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 06:39 AM
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InB4....
 
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Awesome bike! My brother has a heritage and has the brides AOK to add an Indian to the stable!!!! The new motor is awesome. I'm tempted also, but love my rocker and want to get some new off road toys...Do what me and my brother do...we always surprise the wives with our toys...makes for a nice quiet weekend, LOL!! They get over it and then get us back bigtime, LOL. All good fun. Ride safe.
Ps HD was rescued from AMF back in the 70's...
 

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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 07:38 AM
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I love how they use the 100 plus years advertising. Yah right. you went out of business 60 years ago. and have been resurrected just to fail several times in the last 20 years. wow.

yes, the Chief looks nice. And yes polaris will probably do a little better job owning the brand.
 
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