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[North Georgia Hawg]

I looked on the Indian website, and discovered that the nearest dealer in over 120 miles from our house, way up in Greer, SC, north of Greenville. Funny, but I used to live in Greer back when I was working at Michelin, NA there in 2001-2003.

No Indian dealer in the ENTIRE ATLANTA area - the largest metro area in the south? Really? That is a real buzzkill for me. No way I would buy a bike with the nearest dealer that far away...

Ken

[Grizzly]

Fortunately Toronto does have a dealer which is only 45 miles away... However I haven't found another in Ontario and that is a pretty big market to only have one dealer in.

FYI Canadian MSRP is:

Classic - $20,999.
Vintage - $23,399.
Chieftain - $25,599.

This would indicate that Polaris is being more realistic on their $ conversion prices than the MoCo which is a good thing for sure. 

[Midnight Rider]

I looked on the Indian website, and discovered that the nearest dealer in over 120 miles from our house, way up in Greer, SC, north of Greenville. Funny, but I used to live in Greer back when I was working at Michelin, NA there in 2001-2003.

No Indian dealer in the ENTIRE ATLANTA area - the largest metro area in the south? Really? That is a real buzzkill for me. No way I would buy a bike with the nearest dealer that far away...

Ken

Give them a little time, Ken.  Birmingham is going to have a dealer....Big Number 1, who also sells Suzuki, Ducati, Star, Yamaha, Seadoo, Polaris, and a few other brands.  At least initially, the line will probably be picked up by similar dealerships, as unit sales will not allow exclusive dealerships.  In fact, Polaris may not be interested in allowing Indian sales in the same shop as their Victory line, but time will tell.  IMO, the important thing with this introduction is that it is backed by a corporation that has the framework in place to grow dealers.

[Midnight Rider]

A realistic Canadian MSRP likely because there is no middleman as there is with HD and Deeley Canada. The nearest Indian dealer to me is in Calgary, about two hours north. They are also one of the HD dealers in Calgary and I bet they sell as many 2014 Indians as they can get their hands on. Maybe Victory dealerships will be trained to provide some service work on the Indian bikes.      

And perhaps the bikes will be built so well that the need for service, other than routine maintenance, will not be necessary.  That would be a novel concept to HD.

[skratch]

Guaranteed trade-in value for three years is pretty amazing... The MoCo did this with Sportys recently, but only for one year I believe, and only when trading up to a Big Twin.

but that guaranteed trade on a sporty was 100% in one year.  they are doing 80%, then 60%

[smkymtnboy]

anybody rode one yet!! i want ONE of each. the closest dealer being 146 mi. away is a turn off.when someone rides one report back.

[smkymtnboy]

Rode the non fairing model this morning as I wanted to compare it to my 2013 SERK.  It had the leather bags and windshield.  I do not care for the look of the fairing model. The hard bags on the Indian remind me of the cheap foreign ones that sell on ebay.   The lids on the leather bags do not come down over the side and will probably fill up with water in a heavy rain but they sure look good.  All the bikes standard with a slot in the rider seat to put in a back rest.  Set up the same as a mustang.  Turn signals controls just like a metric but at least this Indian comes standard with a cruise control.  I my humble opinion this bike has better slow speed handling than my King but at speed 75 to 80 with wind not as stable. Since the bike does not have lowers and the temp was not over 80 hard to tell about the heat.  Stock exhaust note more pronounced on the Indian. Has a little rumble to it when you get on it.   When it comes to power, hands down winner to the Indian.  Its a beast.  The non fairing version has a very retro and classic look to it.  

would you buy one?

[smkymtnboy]

Hmmm, I could do one of these...

Not that I'd give up but would definitely consider it before buying another H-D (but not until they have been in production for a couple years).

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

how long do you think the battery would last on this INDIAN?

[Fired00d]

how long do you think the battery would last on this INDIAN?

I don't know but if you buy it I'll keep it for you... Hell... I'll even buy the battery tender to keep it on so we can see if it lasts as long as the original battery did on my .

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[smkymtnboy]

I don't know but if you buy it I'll keep it for you... Hell... I'll even buy the battery tender to keep it on so we can see if it lasts as long as the original battery did on my .

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

i remember the posts you made on the longevity of the pumpkin battery. i bet the  :indian_chief:will not out do the pumpkin!

[BUCKNUT GREG]

Guess I don't know what link to hit on the Guarantee of 3 yrs trade.

Seems some have found it ..........

Everything Ive read and viewed seems so (REFRESHING)

But Location seems ridiculous for most folk....ish

[CowboyBagger]

But Location seems ridiculous for most folk....ish

Build it and they will come!

Cowboy

[lilcoot]

Wow, those are looking' good.

Maybe it's the kick in the butt that Harley needs to get more serious about quality and service.  We can only hope.

[ultrarider123]

Some pics from Sunday night. VERY nice scooters. Lots of innovation. Got to talk to one of the engineers on the new bike. They are stoked

[ultrarider123]

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