2014 new motorcycles
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From: Las Cruces, NM
I don't think Harley as to do anything; Indian on the other hand needs to do a lot and as a lot to prove. What Harley as done is show that it's not sitting around and not making improvements to it's well known and popular product. I like the new Indian but untill it becomes a bigger brand it's a niche bike to me.
Well said!
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: Northeast
I don't think Harley as to do anything; Indian on the other hand needs to do a lot and as a lot to prove. What Harley as done is show that it's not sitting around and not making improvements to it's well known and popular product. I like the new Indian but until it becomes a bigger brand it's a niche bike to me.
There is nothing impressive about the Indian motorcycle.
hope your right i heard a lot of positives came out of the unveil in Sturgis
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From: WPB, FL
I Like The Changes
2014 is turning out to be a banner year for lots of changes in the motorcycle market. As well as all of the changes that Harley recently announced, both Honda AND Indian have entered and / or expanded into the heavy touring market with reasonable price tags. I like all of these changes and look forward to seeing and maybe even trying out a few. I prefer not to beat up on any one brand in as much as watch and listen to those who give objective and reasonable criticism.
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Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Tampa Bay, Florida
When I buy a car, truck or motorcycle I think about the dealer network. Harley & Honda being two of the big touring bike manufacturing companies have extensive dealer networks. They both also have a very good after market network for items Harley & Honda don’t have or carry. They even have t-shirts. 
Indian, Victory and even BMW don’t have the kind of a network Harley and Honda have. If Indian stays around this time, they won’t have the dealer network for a long time. If you only stay around your home town, you’ll be fine with your local Indian or Victory dealer (or other bike maker).
I try to get out and ride when I can and don’t want to be looking for an Indian dealer in the middle of nowhere if something happens. Harley or Honda have so many dealers, you won’t have to look far in most cases. I’m sure you can get stuck without a dealer close because of all the dealers being closed by Mother Harley but you might find an independent shop that can do a quick repair or get a tow to a dealer that isn‘t as far away as any Indian or Victory dealer.
I know there are other brands out there and none of them have the dealer networks like Harley & Honda.
I'll be keeping my 2010 Ultra for many years.
Indian, Victory and even BMW don’t have the kind of a network Harley and Honda have. If Indian stays around this time, they won’t have the dealer network for a long time. If you only stay around your home town, you’ll be fine with your local Indian or Victory dealer (or other bike maker).
I try to get out and ride when I can and don’t want to be looking for an Indian dealer in the middle of nowhere if something happens. Harley or Honda have so many dealers, you won’t have to look far in most cases. I’m sure you can get stuck without a dealer close because of all the dealers being closed by Mother Harley but you might find an independent shop that can do a quick repair or get a tow to a dealer that isn‘t as far away as any Indian or Victory dealer.
I know there are other brands out there and none of them have the dealer networks like Harley & Honda.
I'll be keeping my 2010 Ultra for many years.
Last edited by Black_Hog; Aug 21, 2013 at 12:19 PM.
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
Another advantage with Harley is that I know of no other motorcycle manufacturer that responds to customer feedback as fast as MOCO. I know some whine a lot a but some issues, but if we could list the issues most whined about on this forum in the last ten years, you would see 95% of the issues went away. Some of the issues my buddy has with his Gold Wing have been around since 2001.
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From: Houston
I ride a harley, but I don't love it.
I have a prenup with every bike I own.
When I'm in the market for another bike, Indian will get a good look, so will Victory & BMW
I have a prenup with every bike I own.
When I'm in the market for another bike, Indian will get a good look, so will Victory & BMW
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I know there are other brands out there and none of them have the dealer networks like Harley & Honda.
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From: OHIO......UGH !!
I have always loved the nostalgic look of the Indians .......
There aren't any Lotus dealers close to me either,......but if I had the money , I'd buy one !!!
If the outer fairing were a little more attractive on the new Indians, I might be a buyer. I'd trade my Ultra for the right Indian , ...in a heart beat.
There aren't any Lotus dealers close to me either,......but if I had the money , I'd buy one !!!
If the outer fairing were a little more attractive on the new Indians, I might be a buyer. I'd trade my Ultra for the right Indian , ...in a heart beat.