2015 Indians

Started by TripWire, August 15, 2014, 22:26:02 PM

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Reveen

I got a chance to demo the 2014 Indians and had similiar impressions. The engine was so smooth and very forgiving. It did feel a little under-powered to me . . . maybe I was expecting to much? The bike was extremely well balanced as it felt super lightweight and very easy to turn at low speeds. I definitely prefer my Drifter though!


TripWire

The local dealer has demo days going on so I went down for a couple 15-20 miles test rides.  Here are my impressions.

2015 Vintage - Had to smile, my demo had the same paint as my 2001.  It felt a little longer than my Drifter and I wish the bars were pulled back a bit more (I have a 4 1/2 by 1 1/2 riser installed on mine).  The controls felt good, liked the cruise control. The engine was so smooth and the brakes were awesome.  I felt the stock windscreen was a bit taller than I prefer.  I really enjoyed the ride.

2015 Roadmaster - Performance was about the same.  Like the movable windscreen and placement of the gauges.  Radio wasn't bad but not sure I would use it. My big issue was the lack of air flow.  It was only in the low 80's today but I baked on the ride.  I played around with the lower vents, windscreen height but could not find any way to get decent air flow.  I ride with a helmet, glove, jacket, etc.. so maybe if I was t-shrt rider I would have been fine but I doubt it.   For cool weather riding I bet this bike rocks but not for summer riding.


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