The New Indian

. . . and don't forget the cigar LOL.

Been a while since I was here. I saw the new Indian and thought it was ugly. But the more I see it, especially in motion, the more I like it. I doubt I'll ever have one for the simple reason my next ride will probably be a trike. Really wish they offered one up. They could go after two markets. Harley trike owners and Can-Am Spyder owners. And Can-Am has real problems with their 2013 models. The darn things are going up in flames. Really! I know Polaris has one target but they really missed the boat here. The other place they missed is not having an entry level bike. There are a lot of people that might like a Indian but in no way can afford that kind of money. Get them hooked then sell the big stuff. And finally dealerships. They should have had more ready to go. Not a single one in Texas or Oklahoma, my general area. No way will I travel 600 miles to get one service for some stupid warranty work. Nope, I think they have a long haul. And if there is any problems and there is bound to be some, I think they are sunk. Don't know if even Polaris can ride out that if the problems are tough. I'll just sit back and see if they are still around in 5 years.

Oh, reason I've been gone. Had to have bone graft from leg that did not heal in crash 18 months ago. It has been like crashing and recovering all over. What a pisser!

I could totally dig it. Now you see how easy they could have done it.

I don't like the way the front caliper chops into the front fender like that. Just nit-pickin' - it's an impressive machine.

That is SWEET!!!!!

Looks really nice but, I tried a Harley trike during Laconia Bike Week at the Harley demo ride tents. I really don't think I could ride one. If I get to the point I can't stand up on a two wheeler, I'd probably have to go to a Can Am or something like it. An old gray beard friend had to go to one and he loves it. This is a guy who has raced and rode two wheelers all his life.

They do handle totally different. I actually got one for those days I didn't think I might not be able to hold the EG up. Wife stole it. So I gained a riding partner but lost my three wheels.

The thing takes some getting used to. VERY quick steering. You have to have a light touch or you are wiggling all over the road. And it is so computer controlled that if you try horsing around with it, it will go into limp mode and stop you. I don't like being told what to do so it's probably good that she took it from me.

And the 2013 models have REAL problems. Heat and lots of it. To the point of going up in flames. Glad we got one before these problems. But if we can swing it I'd like to try a Harley trike when they get the independent suspension in them or I'll keep my eye open for a good used 2012 Spyder when I really can't handle the EG.

The bike pictured is an older model from the last manufacture the new motor doesn't look quite like the one pictured here, just say'n

Man, the Boss Hoss! '57 Chevy written all over it .

I've never ridden a trike, but I'd ride that one (if they'd let me ). They may handle differently, but the thing is - you're still in the wind . . .

Have to say I don't care for the Spyders. Two wheels up front. That's weird. And yes, they're butt oogly, too. A yuppy's ride.

The Spyder does handle better than a conventional trike. That much I have to give them credit for. But you do have to lean your body into corners to keep from getting thrown off. Takes some getting used to. Been watching my wife go through that learning curve. And we replaced the sway bar to a more robust one and now she sticks to me like glue in the twisties. So I don't know for sure if I'll go with Harley or not when I'm forced of what I got. I'm thinking seriously of putting those ugly training wheels on because I really hate to give up one nice running machine. So you want to talk ugly. A four wheel Harley is ugly.

You callin me Yuppie! I tell ya what, go ride a Harley trike and tell me ya like it you ol redneck you! Lol