TOAK the Thread Of All Knowledge VIII
#4301
Terrible customer service and most warranty claims a battle. Makes HD look like a Mother Theresa.
Poor parts availability from the mother ship (long waits) and lack of aftermarket.
Quite poor fit/finish but appears to be improving. Sloppy paint prep work.
Premature (10-14 month) rust on fenders/frames, except where there is a copious use of plastics.
Electrical issues and demons. Cheap looking control pods.
Engines that clack or make excessive noises that some owners call obnoxious, a "deal breaker" and embarrassing. Some have already dumped their bikes and went back to HD or other brands. Problem is...the cause has not known or "published" by Polaris, and owners are told they all do that. Odd thing is not all Indian 111's clack. It's inconsistent.
I could go on but this machine reminds me of a cross between a Gold Wing and an HD. It appears trade values are not holding in the real world.
#4307
Uncle UrAl, I'd buy a used UrAl before I'd buy a new Indian. I don't think the UrAls have a same surley "attitude" LOL