That's one of the features I like about it. The recent 2013 pictures I've seen of the bikes, I don't care for the overall look though.

 

I wonder if there's a primary chain in there, or maybe a direct gear drive?

 

I was checking it out on their site. It's a direct gear drive primary. It also has 3 cams and there is only one fluid change needed.

Now if they can get the price of the bikes lower i think they may have something
. Guess I'll have to wait and see when they release them later this year

 

One thing I did notice was the 1901 on the derby cover. What were they making in between 1952 and the SS/JP Cycle kit bikes of the 2000s until now?

 

Sharp looking for sure. I like the look and I like the look of the bikes (at least 2013's and prior). The only problem I have with getting one is mechanic support. My Indy says he would be happy to work on one and wouldn't anticipate any problems from his end as long as he could get parts and manuals.

The closest dealer to me (Clearfield , Utah) according to the Indian website is Fresno, Ca. Not very encouraging. What are you supposed to do when you have a warranty issue and the closest dealer is 800 miles away? What I do is buy Harley. 4 dealers within 30 miles.

 

It is got that old style look. I think looks pretty good. Now if they keep Arleen Ness away from the bike they might have something. They suppose to show the 2014 bike at Sturgis. Don't think we will make Sturgis this year.

 

Just in case nobody picked up on it. This new indian engine is just a tweaked S&S x wedge with a primary and trans. on it.

 

I assumed most knew they worked together on the engine, but the Indian/SS design looks a lot better IMO.
http://www.sscycle.com/feature/featureview.php?s_id=17

 

That's one of the features of the motor I like the most. Smooth, tapered rocker box covers. They look slicker than owl sh*t.

 

looks good to me... I think it is a plus that S&S is in on the build. If they would just price the Indian competively.