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Posted by greenbarn
 - October 15, 2013, 20:09:00 PM

For those who don't necessarily read the blog and news sections, there was an article in cyril huze:

http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/index.php?topic=25928.0

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - October 13, 2013, 02:20:53 AM

ok I am waiting and will have hot coffee for you when you get here....

Posted by Troll
 - October 12, 2013, 19:37:52 PM

I'm going down there either sometime this week, or perhaps next weekend. Gotta adjust my schedule...BUT I WILL DO IT!!!

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - October 12, 2013, 19:06:23 PM

  Troll buddy just call me when you are like 15 mins out and I'll met you and we can ride to my house together and check it out......yes tell the dealer it is going to be a long test ride......

Posted by greenbarn
 - October 12, 2013, 08:57:34 AM

Troll's our man....   Troll, you better tell those folks your dealer shop you might be gone a while on that test ride....

Posted by John Hopkins
 - October 12, 2013, 06:09:53 AM

I am not in a position to test ride the new Indian, but if anyone can really test it to see what it really has to offer I would say it has to be a 1500 Drifter rider (I say 1500 because it is the nearest in size to the Indian)..I would like to know how it handles at top speed, what that top speed is, how it moves at walking pace, how hot it would get in heavy traffic of in a two hour funeral procession. (At my age I do a few of these.)..and of course what is better or worse than the Drifter.

Most of my questions are not what you get from professional reviews, they usually just take them on a road trip, open them up for a few miles and write a report.

John.

Posted by gdrudd13
 - October 11, 2013, 22:36:10 PM

I'd agree that the drifters look more like the old Indians. I do understand why they did make them more modern looking though. Right now, "retro" is cool. Look at many of the new muscle cars. Modernized versions of the old. And they sell like crazy. Maybe I'm weird, but I like the new Indians. I like the looks of baggers, and I like the idea of a fairing. Having both those and something that still resembles an old Indian is IMHO pretty sweet. Do I want to go sell my Drifter and get a new Indian? No. But would I be alright owning both? Heck yeah.

The best part though has to be that engine. It is gorgeous. I listened to a clip of the exhaust and it sounds pretty good. That being said, a different exhaust would really help the looks of the bike. I'm not a huge fan of that.

To me though it does seems like something fairly close to what Indian would make if the original company had survived and progressed/modernized the line.

Posted by DC
 - October 11, 2013, 16:08:56 PM

I just got a card in the mail to go to a dealer about 90 miles away.  He's having a try out event on 10/19.  I'll see if I can make it.

Posted by Troll
 - October 11, 2013, 15:09:24 PM

I just called THE ONLY Indian dealer in Wisconsin...They FINALLY have some bikes...just 2, though. The Chieftain and the Heritage....I have to figure out my schedule...maybe I can sneak away tomorrow and do the 350 miles there and back. Any way...I'll get down there before the snow flies and get some pitchers fer ya.

Posted by Petemoss
 - August 14, 2013, 09:33:45 AM
Quote from: greenbarn on August 13, 2013, 21:43:27 PM

I sure agree with that.

BUT....

I've sure seen my share of trucks over the years that I fairly much hated when they first came out with a new model, then later I grew to dislike them less and perhaps liked them.   A few models even ended up owning one down the road...   I wonder if that's how it will be with this ugly duckling??

It is growing on me, just maybe not enough. 
Posted by DC
 - August 14, 2013, 07:01:15 AM

Maybe Polaris will be one manufacturer that listens to the marketplace.  If they listen to the sentiment about the new bike, they may make changes in subsequent production years that meet the desires of the target market.  I guess we'll have to wait and see.

Posted by greenbarn
 - August 13, 2013, 21:43:27 PM
Quote from: Petemoss on August 12, 2013, 18:18:35 PM

I'm not willing to pay 22 grand for something I don't like.

I sure agree with that.
BUT....

I've sure seen my share of trucks over the years that I fairly much hated when they first came out with a new model, then later I grew to dislike them less and perhaps liked them.   A few models even ended up owning one down the road...   I wonder if that's how it will be with this ugly duckling??

Posted by darkdrifter
 - August 12, 2013, 22:03:14 PM

edited my previous post with pic links, just be careful as they are nws 8)

hey troll, bummer about the ride and no Indians.  but hey, Come up to the Twin Cities Indian dealer in MN next week fri, sat, and sunday and take a demo ride on the new Indians.  there will be rides and events.  Ride your drifter, you'll be welcome.   I'll be there saterday on my darkhorse.
more info on their website.

Posted by Petemoss
 - August 12, 2013, 18:18:35 PM
Quote from: John Hopkins on August 11, 2013, 18:53:28 PM

I like the new Indians, and I like the engine..1810ccs, I like the price $18,500 up..I see  what you are all saying about it not looking exactly like an old Indian, but it IS an Indian..

Several of you have said you don't want your Drifter to look like an Indian, that you are proud of the Drifter look and now some of you are saying the Drifter looks more like an Indian than the Indian does..

Let's not lower ourselves to brand bashing, we have a great bike that will always get admired by riders and non riders alike, let's settle for that.

If I win the lottery this week I will go out and buy a new Indian, if not I will be proud to ride my Drifter..

John.

Our bikes DO look more like a classic Indian than what Polaris has designed this bike to be. And if I hit the lotto I'd buy last years model. I can't speak for everyone but my opinion of 2014 Indian has nothing to do with brand bashing. In fact, I was considering buying one until I saw the design. I'm not willing to pay 22 grand for something I don't like.
Posted by Troll
 - August 12, 2013, 17:54:55 PM

I'm thinking just postponed until he has some bikes...

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