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Re: Indians relaiblity ??
« Reply #15 on: July 19, 2016, 12:23:45 PM »

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Re: Indians relaiblity ??
« Reply #16 on: July 19, 2016, 12:33:12 PM »

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Re: Indians relaiblity ??
« Reply #17 on: July 19, 2016, 01:15:38 PM »

Um...
              Late-Model Indian Motorcycles Recalled For Fire Risk Due To Excessive Exhaust Temperature.


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A recall over excessive heat?  Has the NTSB ever tested a stock 110?  Talk about excessive heat.  The Indian must spontaneously combust.... ;D
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Re: Indians relaiblity ??
« Reply #18 on: July 19, 2016, 01:27:08 PM »

"In the event of an engine misfire, unburned fuel may pass through parts of the exhaust system, raising the exhaust temperatures."

Duh!  That's what happens with any vehicle with a catalyst in the exhaust system.  What are they trying to say, that Indian purposely had a misfire programmed into the ECM, and they will download a new calibration file to remove it?  Have to love the lack of detail in most of these reports.

I've seen people set cars on fire by running the engine with a severe misfire.  The cat will rapidly turn cherry red and eventually the internal honeycomb material will melt into a big lump.

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Re: Indians relaiblity ??
« Reply #19 on: July 22, 2016, 01:47:31 PM »

I have a 2016 Roadmaster.  Reliable, no real problems, good suspension, easy maintenance, very comfortable, added free-flowing air cleaner and slip-ons...really opened up the power (then added Stage II cams, which really added some zoom).  Well balanced and even though heavier, feels lighter than my SESG.  Engine seems bulletproof.  Overall, it seems well built and thought-out.  As far as the looks - it's an acquired taste.  Initially, I didn't like the look either.  However, I soon realized I had become institutionalized as to what a MC should look like, since there had been nothing else to choose from for the last couple of decades.
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Re: Indians relaiblity ??
« Reply #20 on: July 22, 2016, 07:59:55 PM »

I have a 2016 Roadmaster.  Reliable, no real problems, good suspension, easy maintenance, very comfortable, added free-flowing air cleaner and slip-ons...really opened up the power (then added Stage II cams, which really added some zoom).  Well balanced and even though heavier, feels lighter than my SESG.  Engine seems bulletproof.  Overall, it seems well built and thought-out.  As far as the looks - it's an acquired taste.  Initially, I didn't like the look either.  However, I soon realized I had become institutionalized as to what a MC should look like, since there had been nothing else to choose from for the last couple of decades.
very nice bike! keep us updated on how you like it.
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Re: Indians relaiblity ??
« Reply #21 on: July 25, 2016, 02:44:09 PM »

I have a 2016 Roadmaster.  Reliable, no real problems, good suspension, easy maintenance, very comfortable, added free-flowing air cleaner and slip-ons...really opened up the power (then added Stage II cams, which really added some zoom).  Well balanced and even though heavier, feels lighter than my SESG.  Engine seems bulletproof.  Overall, it seems well built and thought-out.  As far as the looks - it's an acquired taste.  Initially, I didn't like the look either.  However, I soon realized I had become institutionalized as to what a MC should look like, since there had been nothing else to choose from for the last couple of decades.

I have considered trading my 2014 CVO Limited for a Roadmaster but I am waiting for a year or two to recuperate from buying these other two Indians. I have stage two on my Vintage and it will out run a stage one 103 SGS. Honestly I have had more reliability issues with the Harleys than the Indians.
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Re: Indians relaiblity ??
« Reply #22 on: July 25, 2016, 02:56:14 PM »

I did a extended test ride for (2) days & the bikes well balanced, has tons of tq but no actual hp imo. I'm much like you as I cant get past that fairing at all!

Comparatively speaking the the Harley does produce more total HP at higher rpm and the Indian has more low end tq.

As to the cosmetic appeal I think Harley makes some ugly bikes also. For years I hated the fairing look and it was made worse by all the saddle bags and then a huge trunk(tourpak) hanging off the back. Talk about an old geezer conglomeration!!!! Now I  own one and like it. ???
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Re: Indians relaiblity ??
« Reply #23 on: September 02, 2016, 02:58:20 PM »

The 2017 Indian Chieftain in thunder black pearl, paint job is impressive. MSRP 24k


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Re: Indians relaiblity ??
« Reply #24 on: September 14, 2016, 11:11:22 AM »

At sturgis this year I watched a brand new victory gunner (I think? Looked like a street glide) melt down the engine on the street in front of me in Deadwood.  Still had the license applied for tags, I asked the guy to confirm it was new, he said yep and angrily laughed.  Appeared to have melted a piston.  Anomaly I'm sure, but still a failure.
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Re: Indians relaiblity ??
« Reply #25 on: September 16, 2016, 11:06:26 PM »

At sturgis this year I watched a brand new victory gunner (I think? Looked like a street glide) melt down the engine on the street in front of me in Deadwood.  Still had the license applied for tags, I asked the guy to confirm it was new, he said yep and angrily laughed.  Appeared to have melted a piston.  Anomaly I'm sure, but still a failure.

That settles it, I'm not going back to Sturgis.  Too many engine failures.
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Re: Indians relaiblity ??
« Reply #26 on: September 28, 2016, 09:35:42 AM »

Our American Legion Rider President bought one and it NICE, I just can't get past the skirted front fender?  I know it's nostalgic, but like everything else about it, especially the adjustable windshield. JC
 


The 2017 Indian Chieftain in thunder black pearl, paint job is impressive. MSRP 24k


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Re: Indians relaiblity ??
« Reply #27 on: September 29, 2016, 07:20:58 AM »

I have a 2016 Roadmaster.  Reliable, no real problems, good suspension, easy maintenance, very comfortable, added free-flowing air cleaner and slip-ons...really opened up the power (then added Stage II cams, which really added some zoom).  Well balanced and even though heavier, feels lighter than my SESG.  Engine seems bulletproof.  Overall, it seems well built and thought-out.  As far as the looks - it's an acquired taste.  Initially, I didn't like the look either.  However, I soon realized I had become institutionalized as to what a MC should look like, since there had been nothing else to choose from for the last couple of decades.

After 12 days driving a 2016 Roadmaster (with 9k) thru BC (Sea to Sky-HyW)
I fully agree with Mark on
-) reliable
-) better suspension (stock) compared until 2016 models
-) well balanced, feels lighter than my RoadGlide
-) the heat is the same on the back cylinder

RESULT: well done
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Re: Indians relaiblity ??
« Reply #28 on: September 29, 2016, 01:46:48 PM »

I hear that single shock on the back feels like forever travel and very comfy.
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Re: Indians relaiblity ??
« Reply #29 on: October 13, 2016, 02:40:13 PM »

I traded the CVO Limited away for the new 2017 RM. We now have four of them.

25'000 miles total in a year and a half, for the lot of them, and not issues or spontaneous combustion.
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