The Indian is back! - Page 2

SpudRider · 11-22-2013, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

It's been a while...

I'm just ribbing you a little, Doc.

I'm amazed that York factory has been producing Harley Davidson parts/motorcycles for 40 years!

Weldangrind · 11-23-2013, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Not related but the most amazing factory tour I was ever on was Boeing, here in Washington.

Sounds like another good road trip idea. I've driven by Boeing many times while en route to SeaTac, but I've never toured the facility.

Weldangrind · 11-23-2013, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Funny I always though Polaris was a Canadian company...

That's understandable. You're thinking of Bombardier, which is now BRP.

From Wikipedia: "BRP has a long legacy of innovation and has multiple brands: Ski-Doo, Can-Am (ATV & Spyder Roadster), Sea-Doo (PWC and SportBoats), Lynx, Evinrude Outboard Motors, Johnson Outboards and Rotax. The Ski-Doo personal snowmobile brand, in particular, is so iconic, especially in Canada, that it was listed in 17th place on the CBC's The Greatest Canadian Invention list in 2007." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombard...ional_Products

Weldangrind · 11-23-2013, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

The last re-iteration of Indian was a disapointment with an S&S Harley clone motor. It was just another (semi) custom HD.

Agreed. What a disappointment. It was no more an Indian than the early seventies Morini-Franco Indian dirt bike I had as a kid.

SpudRider · 11-23-2013, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Sounds like another good road trip idea. I've driven by Boeing many times while en route to SeaTac, but I've never toured the facility.

The Boeing factory tour is great, don't miss it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_Everett_Factory

The Boeing factory is the largest building in the world by volume.

SpudRider · 12-13-2013, 04:57 AM

Here's a video shootout of the Indian Chieftain versus the Harley Davidson Street Glide.

SpudRider · 12-13-2013, 05:21 AM

You can read the full text of the shootout analysis at the following link.

http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs...ftain-shootout

Weldangrind · 12-13-2013, 11:10 AM

That was an enjoyable video. I really like the faux fins on the Chieftain valve covers, but the fairing isn't working for me. I like the fairing on the Street Glide, but I couldn't handle 2" of rear suspension travel.

SpudRider · 12-13-2013, 03:45 PM

I really don't like cruisers, but the Chieftain is beautiful.

Two inches of suspension travel is abominable, even riding solo. What happens when you carry a passenger on that Harley?

FastDoc · 12-13-2013, 04:15 PM

I did not read the article.

Is it 2 inches of SHOCK travel or 2 inches of SUSPENSION travel? With the rocker arm it can be a big difference.

SpudRider · 12-13-2013, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

I did not read the article.

Is it 2 inches of SHOCK travel or 2 inches of SUSPENSION travel? With the rocker arm it can be a big difference.

Almost unbelievably, it is 2 inches of suspension travel.

FastDoc · 12-13-2013, 04:45 PM

I consider that an unacceptable example of function following form.

Maybe even dangerous.

SpudRider · 12-13-2013, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

I consider that an unacceptable example of function following form.

Maybe even dangerous.

I agree completely.

The Harley's lack of suspension travel alone makes the Indian Chieftain the winner of that shootout.

It's good to see the return of the Indian motorcycles!

FastDoc · 12-13-2013, 06:37 PM

Are they priced similarly?

SpudRider · 12-13-2013, 08:23 PM

Yes, they are priced similarly.

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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That was an enjoyable video. I really like the faux fins on the Chieftain valve covers, but the fairing isn't working for me. I like the fairing on the Street Glide, but I couldn't handle 2" of rear suspension travel. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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12-13-2013, 03:45 PM	#24
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I really don't like cruisers, but the Chieftain is beautiful. Two inches of suspension travel is abominable, even riding solo. What happens when you carry a passenger on that Harley? __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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12-13-2013, 04:15 PM	#25
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I did not read the article. Is it 2 inches of SHOCK travel or 2 inches of SUSPENSION travel? With the rocker arm it can be a big difference. __________________ Happy to serve.
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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I consider that an unacceptable example of function following form. Maybe even dangerous. __________________ Happy to serve.
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