Why in Gods name is it called a Jiffy stand....?
#21
11-29-2010, 10:11 AM
It is good to keep traditional terms alive- such as Harley-Davidson ( always hyphenated) Big Twins were introduced with the "rear-fork" in 1958.
Some terms are trademarks, some are engineering terms, but using them sets us aside from riders of other brands.
The alphabet soup model designations are part of our history as are the special terms that apply only to our brand of motorcycle. Like the names assigned by the Motor Company (because it was formed to supply motors for uses other than and including motorcycles ) to the paint colours used at the factory.
Consider that the original ( to 1953) Indians were "Motocycles"- no R.
And that very rarely will a rider of another brand get a tattoo with that brand name.
MK
Some terms are trademarks, some are engineering terms, but using them sets us aside from riders of other brands.
The alphabet soup model designations are part of our history as are the special terms that apply only to our brand of motorcycle. Like the names assigned by the Motor Company (because it was formed to supply motors for uses other than and including motorcycles ) to the paint colours used at the factory.
Consider that the original ( to 1953) Indians were "Motocycles"- no R.
And that very rarely will a rider of another brand get a tattoo with that brand name.
MK
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