Harley-Davidson

[François Pugh]

might as well go for the iconic one..

You mean an Indian?

Indian Motorcycle - America's First Motorcycle Company EN-CA

Founded in 1901, Indian Motorcycle is an American brand of motorcycles manufactured in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Designed to embody Indian Motorcycles reputation for innovation, performance and style without sacrificing the technology of today. Canada

www.indianmotorcycle.com

 

[Snowfan]

I’ve got it down to 4 in my head: Fatboy, Softail Deluxe, Street Glide and Road King Special.

I believe the Deluxe is in its final year of production. It's a favorite of mine. Here's a review.

If I'm not mistaken, the Fatboy and Deluxe are on the softail chassis, which is a bit smaller and lighter than the touring chassis Street Glide and Road King Special. At your size the SG and RKS sound ideal.

 

[Coach13]

I believe the Deluxe is in its final year of production. It's a favorite of mine. Here's a review.

If I'm not mistaken, the Fatboy and Deluxe are on the softail chassis, which is a bit smaller and lighter than the touring chassis Street Glide and Road King Special. At your size the SG and RKS sound ideal.

The Deluxe, Fatboy and Heritage Classic are all 3 on softail frames.

 

[François Pugh]

Maybe this will tempt you away from HD...

Help Me Choose Results | Indian Motorcycle EN-CA

www.indianmotorcycle.com

(It's what they suggested for me and they are correct; it's the one I would choose if I went to an Indian. My grandfather had an Indian.

 

[Rod MacDonald]

It's not about the engineering. Missing the entire point..

There's literally nothing to recommend them . Slow, heavy, unreliable,posers and mid life crisis bike only. Even when they took the engine and put it in a modern frame and cycleparts (buell) it only served to accentuate how crap the engine was.
It is better than no bike, but thats about it.
Oh, i forgot - ludicrously expensive too.

 

[Snowfan]

There's literally nothing to recommend them . Slow, heavy, unreliable,posers and mid life crisis bike only. Even when they took the engine and put it in a modern frame and cycleparts (buell) it only served to accentuate how crap the engine was.
It is better than no bike, but thats about it.
Oh, i forgot - ludicrously expensive too.

LOL.

 

[Snowfan]

Help Me Choose Results | Indian Motorcycle EN-CA

www.indianmotorcycle.com

(It's what they suggested for me and they are correct; it's the one I would choose if I went to an Indian. My grandfather had an Indian.

Great bikes. Same price as Harley's but refined to a point they seem to have lost some character. Made by Polaris now. A little too pretty for me.

 

[crgildart]

You mean an Indian?

Indian Motorcycle - America's First Motorcycle Company EN-CA

Founded in 1901, Indian Motorcycle is an American brand of motorcycles manufactured in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Designed to embody Indian Motorcycles reputation for innovation, performance and style without sacrificing the technology of today. Canada

www.indianmotorcycle.com

Nope..

End thread LOL.. This is why almost everyone my age give or take 10 years wants a Harley (perhaps in addition to other types of bikes).

 

[scott43]

LOL.

Potato-potato-potato....

 

[François Pugh]

Great bikes. Same price as Harley's but refined to a point they seem to have lost some character. Made by Polaris now. A little too pretty for me.

A biker friend of mine (died last year from cancer) had a Victory, also made by Polaris, and by all accounts his bike was pretty good. Who knows I might have bought his Victory off of him in a couple of years when his bum leg would have forced him to ride a three-wheeler, but that ship has sailed. I followed the brand wondering where it would go, but as it turns out Polaris decided to concentrate on the Indian brand.

 

[Snowfan]

All bikes are great. Dirt, street, adventure, trials....US, Metric, whatever. If I had the means I'd have a half dozen or so. Love my Harley and the people I have met who ride them---nothing like the above post.

 

[Snowfan]

A biker friend of mine (died last year from cancer) had a Victory, also made by Polaris, and by all accounts his bike was pretty good. Who knows I might have bought his Victory off of him in a couple of years when his bum leg would have forced him to ride a three-wheeler, but that ship has sailed. I followed the brand wondering where it would go, but as it turns out Polaris decided to concentrate on the Indian brand.

Sorry your friend passed.

Victorys were fantastic machines. A lot of people were disappointed when Polaris decided to stop manufacturing them.

Victory Motorcycles - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Andy Mink]

My neighbor got a Guzzi. He really likes it. Not a Harley but still a twin! It goes in his stable with a Kawasaki. I wonder about getting another bike someday but have too much else going on to get back into it.

 

[Snowfan]

My neighbor got a Guzzi. He really likes it. Not a Harley but still a twin! It goes in his stable with a Kawasaki. I wonder about getting another bike someday but have too much else going on to get back into it.
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There is a couple on YouTube who toured the world on a Guzzi. Neat bikes.

 

[Bobalooski]

Owned several. This one now.

 

[pais alto]

Just always wanted one. I’ve had ATVs and dirt bikes of all shapes and sizes. My last 2 street bikes years ago were a 650 Yamaha and then a 750 Honda.

I’ve got it down to 4 in my head: Fatboy, Softail Deluxe, Street Glide and Road King Special.

Fair enough. Then your choice depends on what you want your use to be, and your experience. Street, cruiser, touring...

I ride a Triumph Bonneville because I just wanted one. Couldn’t be happier with it. Follow your dream. I’ve ridden a good friend’s Sportster and it was fine...as long as I was going straight. I’m more of a medium build tho.

 

[scott43]

Fair enough. Then your choice depends on what you want your use to be, and your experience. Street, cruiser, touring...

I ride a Triumph Bonneville because I just wanted one. Couldn’t be happier with it. Follow your dream. I’ve ridden a good friend’s Sportster and it was fine...as long as I was going straight. I’m more of a medium build tho.

My buddy has a Thruxton..better than I thought it'd be..couldn't ride it for more than 30 mins and complete junk compared to what I'd normally be riding. But he loves it..and I get it. Whatever makes you have joy in a tough world, man, just lean on it and go.

 

[pais alto]

My buddy has a Thruxton..better than I thought it'd be..couldn't ride it for more than 30 mins and complete junk compared to what I'd normally be riding. But he loves it..and I get it. Whatever makes you have joy in a tough world, man, just lean on it and go.

Dude, my Bonnie is tight. What do you ride?

 

[scott43]

I wonder about getting another bike someday but have too much else going on to get back into it.

I think I'm done..went from doing 260kmh on the back straight at Mosport to doing 110kh in the right lane in an Outback with 2 baby seats! What the hell happened?!?!

 

[Bobalooski]

Fair enough. Then your choice depends on what you want your use to be, and your experience. Street, cruiser, touring...

I ride a Triumph Bonneville because I just wanted one. Couldn’t be happier with it. Follow your dream. I’ve ridden a good friend’s Sportster and it was fine...as long as I was going straight. I’m more of a medium build tho. View attachment 110107

Was my first bike.