Engine Yes, Bike No
Thread Starter
|
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 4,741
Likes: 45
From: Indian Land, SC
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 14,744
Likes: 402
From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
as soon as any article, review etc says anything that "assumes" this entity has anything to do with Indian- I tune out.
the last "real" Indians rolled off the line in Springfield 60 years ago.
between then and now everybody in the world except for you, me and a couple of other guys have owned the "Indian" name.
so I made it to the 2nd sentence in the 2nd paragraph.
meh
I suppose because that approach ignores the many individuals who have kept the old Indians going...rather than nailing big fenders onto what ever they have laying around and painting it red.
Mike
the last "real" Indians rolled off the line in Springfield 60 years ago.
between then and now everybody in the world except for you, me and a couple of other guys have owned the "Indian" name.
so I made it to the 2nd sentence in the 2nd paragraph.
meh
I suppose because that approach ignores the many individuals who have kept the old Indians going...rather than nailing big fenders onto what ever they have laying around and painting it red.
Mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Aug 5, 2013 at 03:57 PM.
Club Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,677
Likes: 434
I don't think I'm looking to trade in my Harley, but I like the looks of them and the features sound good also. A little competition is healthy.
Trending Topics
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 2,843
Likes: 0
From: Michigan
A black Chieftain with a detachable Tour Pak-like trunk would be killer.
Maybe this will finally push the MoCo to finally update and upgrade a few things.
Maybe this will finally push the MoCo to finally update and upgrade a few things.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,692
Likes: 22
From: Denham Springs, La
The fairing stands out the most. I'm not fond of it. It's not really that bad and I could get used to it, though it would probably take a while.
I like the way the tank doesn't cover part of the rocker boxes like it does on a Harley. I don't like that it has only a 5.5 gal tank but maybe you can't have both. That extra 1/2 gal of gas means a lot to me. It's another 20 miles before I have to walk.
The big engine and torque output are certainly attractive and stock to boot. ABS brakes stock as well as the chrome front end. The gear drive primary may be a good thing. I've had several primary problems with my bike.
The biggest problem is the dealer network. I'm sure if Indian catches on that problem will go away but right now the nearest dealer is 317 mi from me.
I'm going to stick with HD because that's what I've wanted since I was in grade school but that Chieftan looks pretty good to me.
I like the way the tank doesn't cover part of the rocker boxes like it does on a Harley. I don't like that it has only a 5.5 gal tank but maybe you can't have both. That extra 1/2 gal of gas means a lot to me. It's another 20 miles before I have to walk.
The big engine and torque output are certainly attractive and stock to boot. ABS brakes stock as well as the chrome front end. The gear drive primary may be a good thing. I've had several primary problems with my bike.
The biggest problem is the dealer network. I'm sure if Indian catches on that problem will go away but right now the nearest dealer is 317 mi from me.
I'm going to stick with HD because that's what I've wanted since I was in grade school but that Chieftan looks pretty good to me.