I almost crossed over. What was making it easier to consider was knowing I'd still have my heritage as well.
I never looked at Indian too much, same as you, those giant wheel skirts just kill it. But after seeing a bunch at Sturgis and getting better look at the models man I got interested. Couple with the fact it took me forever to find my street glide and I was getting frustrated, I was about a week from starting to look at Indian seriously.
About a year ago, I started reading about the Indian Challenger Limited. It intrigued me in two ways. One, this was the first Indian I saw that didn't have that d@mn wheel skirt. Two, was the performance and engineering claims. So, I've been reading....lurking on the Indian sights....just watching in general. About a month ago I finally dropped into the local Indian dealer. Yeah, yeah, listened to the sales dudes drivel about this and that and said, "just gimme the keys" (or, "FOB" in this case) and let me take it for a spin. The sales dude tells me about the engine, the ride modes, the suspension.....yeah yeah yeah.....gimme the keys. So, I give it a walk around, fire it up, and off I go. I came back later grinning like a mule eatin briars. An hour later, I rode it home. My first Indian. I feel.....well....like I cheating. Been riding Harleys since '84. Love them. Always will. I've put 1500 mile on this beast already, without a burp, glitch, or complaint, and D@MN, for a stock almost 900# bike, it hauls @ss!!!..... So for right now, I'm taking a break from the HDForum. Still looking for that elusive panhead that I'll buy when the time and $$ are right. But for now, I guess I'll be a PC/incorrect Indian. See you on the road, but not on the slab. Cheers.
Good for you....bottom line is enjoy the ride. Great looking bike.
Nice slipons,di you do the Lloyd’s download with that mod?
...not yet. My local dealer is an approved Lloyds flash center. Challenger flash is supposed to be available in JAN.......I'll be there to get it done. Heard A LOT of good things about the Lloyds flash
I almost crossed over. What was making it easier to consider was knowing I'd still have my heritage as well.
I never looked at Indian too much, same as you, those giant wheel skirts just kill it. But after seeing a bunch at Sturgis and getting better look at the models man I got interested. Couple with the fact it took me forever to find my street glide and I was getting frustrated, I was about a week from starting to look at Indian seriously.
Nice looking bike!
the thing that sold me was the stock power and torque this thing has. First time I hit the throttle in "sport" mode, I started laughing like a little kid! It is pretty impressive. Go test ride one, but leave your wallet at home.
It's sure looks familiar. Very Road Glide'ish.
It is what "YOU" like that matters not our opinion. After all, you purchased it.
Good luck with your new ride.
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