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Posted by aclone
- April 28, 2011, 18:05:17 PMSorry, I do not know for a fact that Victory motors will power the new Indian . It just makes sense My guess is that Polaris bought Indian because It's the easiest way to take market share away from Harley. We all know bikers that would not even sit on a metric bike and Victory's only better because they are U.S. made. But owning an Indian instead of a Harley that's ok. If your Polaris/Victory and you already build a good motorcycle why would you buy motors or anything else from an outside supplier. If Indian purchases motor and any other parts from Victory it's a win win for Polaris.
Posted by chief
- April 28, 2011, 12:31:37 PMI haven't read where they will revert to Victory engines, but it makes sense... I suspect they will make some mods if they do use their own engines. I'm not sure why the bike would go for the premium of the current models, if this is the case however.
Posted by VN1500
- April 28, 2011, 11:10:48 AMQuote from: aclone on April 27, 2011, 18:39:59 PMThat's a bit of a shame, as although I know little about the dependability [of] the Indian engine...I do like it's [look]. I believe it's been dubbed the "Bottle-Cap".If that was working, Indain would have never been up for sale! The Polaris " indians " will run with Victory motors and parts I can only hope they bring the price down . We can only wait and see.
Mark
I like Victory OK, but still not in luv with the engines design [in appearance].
Ron
Posted by griz01
- April 28, 2011, 05:58:09 AMWhere did you find that they would be using the Victory motors?
Does this mean we will now have:
Springfield Indians
Gilroy Indians
Kings Mountian Indians
and now
Spirt Lake Indians?
Posted by aclone
- April 27, 2011, 18:39:59 PMIf that was working, Indain would have never been up for sale! The Polaris " indians " will run with Victory motors and parts I can only hope they bring the price down . We can only wait and see.
Mark
Posted by griz01
- April 27, 2011, 17:47:45 PMDamn, I was hoping for some sane pricing.
Posted by chief
- April 27, 2011, 11:30:08 AMYeah, but from what I am reading, Polaris intends to keep the two separate and aim Indian at the fat wallet folks... ie keeping the pricing (and tech) intact!... guess we'll see.
Posted by BOWDOWN
- April 26, 2011, 14:49:43 PMPersonally I think this is great news for the average MC enthusiast who couldn't ever foresee dishing out Indian $$$.
An affordable Indian with modern technology strapped on at a reasonable price... Isn't that half the reason most of us bought our Drifters?
Besides, I like the direction that Victory has headed. Their 8-ball bikes are beautiful and great on value.
I really like the new High-Ball model.
Bring on the new INDIAN!!!
Posted by griz01
- April 26, 2011, 12:56:55 PMRumor says 18-24 months before we will see the Polaris version of Indian, best guess is the current design will continue for the 2011 model year. Polaris is not really saying anything on the future just yet; so since every one seems to be just guessing; How about an Indian ATV 
; maybe even an Indian snowmobile or Personel watercraft 
Posted by chief
- April 24, 2011, 11:44:03 AMGuess that's right... I always plan for the worst, personally. I guess the real question is whether they plan to actually use the hardware, or simply the brand name. We will see, I guess.
Posted by Troll
- April 24, 2011, 09:16:24 AMBlessed are those who expect little, for they shall not be disappointed. Wonder what Polaris is going to do with all those modded blockhead engines and softail frames. 
S&S here in LaCrosse has their buildings vacant and up for re-leasing.
Posted by griz01
- April 24, 2011, 07:14:36 AM I am a pessimist by nature. It is, after all, the wisest way to be. We pessimists have everything to gain, whereas optimists have a fifty-fifty chance of being disappointed. 
Posted by chief
- April 23, 2011, 19:49:42 PMgriz, you're a pessimist. 
I'm a cynic so I guess we're a matched set... was just trying to see the silver lining in this cloud!
Posted by roadrash
- April 23, 2011, 16:37:26 PMit would be nice to see another version in the 10-14k range
Posted by griz01
- April 22, 2011, 17:33:49 PMProbably just going to rebadge some Victorys.