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May 18th, 2007, 09:18 AM
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Join Date: May 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta
Posts: 667 Model: '07 Harley Davidson ElectraGlide Classic Interests: Riding the bike (and the wife!)
| WOW! I had no idea that this was happening! I'm more or a Harley guy, but I agree... I'd like to see them make it now as well. | 
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May 18th, 2007, 02:58 PM
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#3 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Stanton, NJ
Posts: 1,298 Model: 04 Dyna WG (with a 240 rear tire) Interests: Harleys, drag racing, family, fishing, my rottweilers, the UFC Occupation: Carpenter/Builder
| I'd actually like to see them bounce outta that shirt instead! Oh sh*t, were we talking about bikes??!! Sorry, lost track for a second. Damn Chuck, why you gotta distract me like that??   | |
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May 18th, 2007, 03:15 PM
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#4 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 4,746
| i aim to please!!!!!!! | |
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May 18th, 2007, 03:52 PM
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#5 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Shores of Tonto Creek
Posts: 689 Interests: Guns, Hunting, Fishing, 4 wheeling and riding Occupation: Network Administrator
| I had an old flat head I used to ride around in the P.I. I wish I'd of figured out a way to get that home. | |
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May 18th, 2007, 04:02 PM
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#6 | | Administrator Frequent Posting Club
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,323 Model: Harley FLHX Occupation: Web Developer by day, 25+ years of carb building by day, hey what happened to my day?!
| It appears that Indian will be using the same Power Plus 100 engine that they debuted just before going belly up. I've spoken to many who were very impressed with that powerplant. Hopefully the new company will carve out their own niche and make a solid run at success. It will be interesting to see if they decide to support the former brand or declare themselves as a brand new startup. | |
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May 19th, 2007, 08:56 AM
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#7 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alvin TX
Posts: 1,812 Model: 03 E Glide X cop bike Interests: My family Old Dodge truck's Riding My Glide Occupation: Retired truck Driver
| It will be good to them last a long time & give HD a run for there money (our money) The Indian was always a good bike just to many cheif's running the show  | |
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May 19th, 2007, 10:44 AM
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#8 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 1,123 Interests: Anything outdoors (climbing, backpacking, fishing, Mtn biking, riding) Occupation: Chemistry teacher
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I really hope they can do it. A little bit of competition is good. Could help those of us that own HD's...  | |
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May 19th, 2007, 03:41 PM
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#9 | | 200+ posts and climbing
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 365
| I hope so too since it is made in USA and all.
I like the styling, the monoshock design, and those bags on the Chief are a really nice touch for that bike.
I'd buy one if I didn't have to pay for this stupid house.  | |
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May 24th, 2007, 06:59 PM
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#10 | | 200+ posts and climbing
Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago
Posts: 431 Model: Harley-Davidson Dyna Superglide Interests: Motorcycling, Duhh...Shooting, camping, going to country music concerts Occupation: Firefighter/Paramedic
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Originally Posted by 2fastnaz  I had an old flat head I used to ride around in the P.I. I wish I'd of figured out a way to get that home. | Ahhhh...P.I......Adult playground.... | |
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May 24th, 2007, 07:00 PM
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#11 | | 200+ posts and climbing
Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago
Posts: 431 Model: Harley-Davidson Dyna Superglide Interests: Motorcycling, Duhh...Shooting, camping, going to country music concerts Occupation: Firefighter/Paramedic
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Originally Posted by cowboy The Indian was always a good bike just to many cheif's running the show | No pun intended ?? | |
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May 25th, 2007, 08:27 AM
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#12 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alvin TX
Posts: 1,812 Model: 03 E Glide X cop bike Interests: My family Old Dodge truck's Riding My Glide Occupation: Retired truck Driver
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Originally Posted by FlynDutchman No pun intended ?? | No not really to many Chief's with there hand's in the cookie jar , you can't run a big or small outfit with everyone's name in the check book or you'll belly up every time just like all the times Indian MC has  | |
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May 26th, 2007, 12:14 AM
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#13 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 804 Model: 2004 Yamaha FJR1300 Interests: riding... Occupation: RN
| I love the look of 40's Indians, especially a '48 Chief. The last version of the Indian MC was a takeover by California Motorcycles out of Gilroy, CA (just south of San Jose). All they did were a few modifications (Indian style tank and fenders and eventual new powerplant) to their current custom bike production and charge $25k or so for the Chief. Nice looking bikes, but too expensive for what you're getting. I test rode one and there isn't a Harley out there that isn't more comfortable to ride or handle better.
Somebody needs to put some real engineering into an Indian line. Give it back it's uniqueness. A company that came into a legal problem allowing CA Motorcycle to get the rights to the brand had a nicer original version with a Rousch powerplant (NASCAR) that was pretty cool. I like the Victory series (steadily improving their product and line), but a new Indian from the ground up would be sweet and a great re-addition to American motorcycles.
One of the reasons I liked the styling of the Royal Star when I bought it is the rounded smooth look of the old Indian. | |
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May 26th, 2007, 03:12 AM
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#14 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: middleburg, pa
Posts: 704 Model: 06 FLST hertiage, stage 1 1450 pc111 Interests: hunting,wood working Occupation: medical asst. tech/DPW
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they are nice. as are the others mentioned.would be good for all concerned to see Harley humbled up a bit. but, as i see it they're trying to fill a void that doesn't real exist. puts me in mind of when gun makers make something better than the 30/06. just goes on and on forever to nowhere. i truely do wish them the best. they'll have to pass the ultimate test in order to survive, the test which harley wrote. . . the test of time | |
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