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Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by JohnnyBiker, Jan 13, 2013.

  1. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    This year was my first year of going to the IMS and would have to say that it was very average. It was fun because it was a new experience for me and it was pretty much what I thought it would be. I didn't really see anything that I wouldn't have been able to see if I would have just gone to one of the dealerships with the exception of few things.

    One of the most interesting things is that Victory had an engine cut away on display that did a pretty good job showing how the engine was designed. If you have been considering one of these (Victory) this may change your mind. It did for me at least. I do have some pictures of the engine that I will post later.

    My favorite part or aspect of the show was looking at the vintage iron and custom iron that was there. The Indian that was picked from the show American Pickers was there and restored. Speaking of Indian, I threw my leg over one and I was really impressed with how easy it stood up. I expecting a much heavier unbalanced bike. Pleasantly to my surprise, that bike felt really good. Not sure that I like that the Indians either because those are sporting the Polaris engine. Styling is OK.
    JohnnyBiker, Jan 13, 2013
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  3. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Where are the pictures :rolleyes:
    FLHTbiker, Jan 13, 2013
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  4. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    On my camera.:rolleyes:
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    LMAO good place for them ,NOT get to posting them my yankee brother :D
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    Yep, lets see those pix... :cool:
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Ok
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    i like the other engines looks but it's not smooth
    basically its an old softail pre balanced design nothing wrong
    but if you ride a TC-B and pre TC softail you'll see the difference
    is significant at any speed but really at highway speeds

    The Polaris Engine is proven, and lower cost for them to
    put in the Indian, maybe they'll get some cooler looking
    rocker boxes for the Indian line, and the software tuning
    as well as management electronics will make taking care
    easier as well as dealer service.
    hotroadking, Jan 13, 2013
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