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Posted by 49Reo
- December 30, 2014, 14:15:54 PMI like the looks of the 'Wings, but I would likely get myself killed trying to hit the right button for a function; there are more buttons and switches than my old Kenworth had. They are the answer to comfort on the long haul, though,I'm sure.
Posted by gdrudd13
- December 30, 2014, 09:29:35 AMThe Goldwings are nice, that's for sure. For long distances, the Goldwing is second to none. They just really aren't for me. I like the rumble of the vtwin as opposed to the Goldwing's engine, and being able to hear the exhaust a bit (pipes can change that as most bikes now are pretty quiet) and honestly, a little vibration at idle is alright with me. I like knowing that there is an engine in there lol. For being on two wheels, they feel too car-ish. Probably makes me kind of weird, but oh well. I also prefer the look of the HD's and Indians. I'm not a big fan of all the shrouds covering all the engine parts, and really am not all that into the style of the Goldwings in general. I'm not trying to knock them, but while most of the time I'll take function over form, I'll sacrifice a little comfort for what is, in my opinion, a better looking and sounding bike.
Posted by chief
- December 30, 2014, 02:31:17 AMQuote from: Bucko on December 29, 2014, 16:13:29 PMYa, the Wing is pretty sporty, especially given it's weight and size. I'm biding my time until I have enough free time to do it justice then then I'm going to get one!
honestly, it feels much lighter than the Drifter due to its low center of gravity.
Posted by chief
- December 30, 2014, 02:29:29 AMQuote from: DC on December 30, 2014, 00:23:43 AMI'm wondering, can you put floorboards on a Wing?
yep, have them on mine. fore and aft.
Posted by DC
- December 30, 2014, 00:23:43 AMI'm wondering, can you put floorboards on a Wing?
Posted by Bucko
- December 29, 2014, 16:13:29 PMYa, the Wing is pretty sporty, especially given it's weight and size. I'm biding my time until I have enough free time to do it justice then then I'm going to get one!
Posted by chief
- December 26, 2014, 11:02:19 AMQuote from: gdrudd13 on December 21, 2014, 21:53:51 PM. A Goldwing would be the best, but I don't think I could bring myself to buy one. I still want to feel like I'm riding a motorcycle.
You obviously have never ridden a Goldwing! Google/Bing "deals gap goldwing"... and watch a few videos.
The GW is a speed demon that could power a small city and tow a boat! It has a low center of gravity which allows for some significant leans, and easy handling over the long haul. For cruiser riders it takes a little work to get the foot position comfortable. We did 5000 miles in two weeks out west and the beast never missed a beat.Don't let preconceived notions get in the way of a great ride!
Merry Christmas.
Posted by greenbarn
- December 26, 2014, 10:22:36 AMThere is regular inflation...... then there's INTENSIFICATION DEALERSHIP INFLATION....
Posted by Bucko
- December 24, 2014, 13:12:34 PMI purchased that exact same kid's electric Indian on Amazon for my daughter a few years ago. I think I paid $79 with free shipping. 
Posted by greenbarn
- December 23, 2014, 20:26:16 PMQuote from: gdrudd13 on December 21, 2014, 21:53:51 PMI'll have to admit, after looking at them, it was astonishing that the Drifter was so far ahead of the "new" Indian in so many ways. The Chief still has a cable clutch.I still like the new Indians. I do wish the Road Master was water cooled though.
Posted by gdrudd13
- December 21, 2014, 21:53:51 PMQuote from: Pilgrim on December 21, 2014, 19:57:35 PMThey sent the same thing to me too. Pure evil that one of us didn't win it. Must have been rigged lol.I was hoping to win the Scout that Indian was giving away in a drawing but they sent me an email the other day telling me I didn't win it...the nerve of them. Guess I'll continue to ride my faithful Drifter.
While I'm not sold on the looks of the slingshot, specifically, the back half, I like the idea of it, and the engineering on it is fantastic. Plus the things that they have going for them is that they cost way way less than a Morgan, and use a standard GM engine so parts are really easy to come by. The second part is pretty brilliant if you ask me. I would much rather drive one of them than a car a lot of days. It would be a pretty good compromise between the openness of my Jeep and the performance of my Mustang though.
I still like the new Indians. I do wish the Road Master was water cooled though. Whenever I end up getting a second bike, it'll be set up for touring. If the aftermarket supports the Indians, that would pull me away from HD. A Goldwing would be the best, but I don't think I could bring myself to buy one. I still want to feel like I'm riding a motorcycle.
Posted by Pilgrim
- December 21, 2014, 19:57:35 PMI was hoping to win the Scout that Indian was giving away in a drawing but they sent me an email the other day telling me I didn't win it...the nerve of them. Guess I'll continue to ride my faithful Drifter.
Posted by John Hopkins
- December 21, 2014, 10:58:55 AMI've got to the age now where no matter what I ride or drive I am not going to look cool, I've always liked the look of the Morgan 4+4 and would have liked one when I was in my 20's...It was my second favourite car.. the favourite was the Bentley 1932 open tourer..but I chose a more expensive option and got married and had kids.. I don't regret it, even when I see those old poofs driving nice sports cars..I could probably afford one now but I have no hair and my neck looks like the last turkey in the butchers shop the day after thanksgiving..
John.
Posted by Troll
- December 21, 2014, 08:29:54 AMI really like the idea behind a cycle car, which these would technically be....The Slingshot us ugly, but the engineering seems sound...personally my choice would be either the T-Rex or the Morgan
Posted by pcarrell
- December 21, 2014, 08:19:49 AMI think the Polaris thing is designed to compete with the T Rex ( http://www.campagnamotors.com/products/t-rex-16s/configure-one ).
The Indian's are cool though.