Welcome Area Only New Member Welcome Area Only. Be sure to pop in here and introduce yourself & let us know what Harley Davidson you own. Save your bike related questions for the proper area.

Indy?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 9, 2009 | 10:42 AM
  #1  
medic1555's Avatar
medic1555
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 629
Likes: 1
From: Lewes, DE
Default Indy?

Ok, I've searched and cannot locate the meaning of "indy". From the use on this board I'm guessing it means the dealer. If so, why? Sorrt for the simple question but it's driving me nuts (just like to pirate with the ships wheel attached to his zipper).
 
Old Aug 9, 2009 | 11:00 AM
  #2  
Geezr Glidr's Avatar
Geezr Glidr
Grand HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,520
Likes: 270
From: Wellsboro, PA
Default

Originally Posted by medic1555
Ok, I've searched and cannot locate the meaning of "indy". From the use on this board I'm guessing it means the dealer. If so, why? Sorrt for the simple question but it's driving me nuts (just like to pirate with the ships wheel attached to his zipper).
I was in the same boat, but think I figured it out! Independent mechanic.
 
Old Aug 9, 2009 | 11:09 AM
  #3  
medic1555's Avatar
medic1555
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 629
Likes: 1
From: Lewes, DE
Default

Ahhhhhhhhh!!!
 
Old Aug 9, 2009 | 03:30 PM
  #4  
tjvrodrick's Avatar
tjvrodrick
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 10,499
Likes: 0
From: San Diego/Tj mexico
Default

Originally Posted by medic1555
Ahhhhhhhhh!!!
+1
Rick From San Diego / TJ Mexico
1992 flhtc
2002 V-Rod
soon to join the 260 club
Brembo Calipers front & rear
AW wheels
Metzelers & Dyna Beads
V-mods

 
Old Aug 9, 2009 | 04:19 PM
  #5  
Wassup8687's Avatar
Wassup8687
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 17,717
Likes: 1
From: NY
Default

We like to use slang here. lol
 
Old Aug 9, 2009 | 04:55 PM
  #6  
hpfatboy's Avatar
hpfatboy
Banned
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 11,436
Likes: 13
Thumbs up

Welcome from Vancouver B.C. CANADA
 
Old Aug 9, 2009 | 07:52 PM
  #7  
Man O'War's Avatar
Man O'War
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 504
Likes: 9
From: KY
Default

Glad you got it. Welcome and ride safe.
 
Old Aug 9, 2009 | 08:35 PM
  #8  
oct1949's Avatar
oct1949
Club Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 145,895
Likes: 821
From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
Default

Also being from the state of Indiana, we sometimes say Indy, because of the Indy 500 race.

Also if a person is from the city of Indianapolis, they say their from Indy.

So can be several terms..but the norm is a non Harley dealership shop..
 
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Aug 21, 2009 | 12:14 PM
  #9  
ptw***'s Avatar
ptw***
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 2,488
Likes: 1
From: Sweden
Default

Welcome from Sweden
 
Old Aug 21, 2009 | 12:35 PM
  #10  
Geezer2's Avatar
Geezer2
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 7,116
Likes: 3
From: Yakima, Wa.
Default

Mmmmmmmm.... I thot it was a belly button thing...you know...you got an indy or an oudy.
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:09 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE