Who's got a new Indian?

**Crasherfromwayback** · 8th May 2016, 11:49

Originally Posted by cassina

If you buy a bike that you are happy to ride for many years resale becomes less of an issue. With these niche bikes a 30 min ride test ride that most shops offer is just not going to be long enough. I would actually be prepared to hire one for a few days before deciding. The Victory bikes do have a cheap look about them unlike Harley and Indian in my opinion.

Wellington Motorcycles are selling certain Victories at 7k off old retail. IF you'd purchased one at 24k, then found out they were selling them for 17k, you'd shit yourself no matter how long you planned on keeping the thing. If you went to trade it now...they'd see it as 13k retail tops, trade it at 10k. How would you feel about that?

**Blackbird** · 8th May 2016, 11:57

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Wellington Motorcycles are selling certain Victories at 7k off old retail. IF you'd purchased one at 24k, then found out they were selling them for 17k, you'd shit yourself no matter how long you planned on keeping the thing. If you went to trade it now...they'd see it as 13k retail tops, trade it at 10k. How would you feel about that?

No different from the massive hit early VFR 1200 owners took when dealers started heavily discounting to get shot of them (at least $7k). Probably other examples too.

**eldog** · 8th May 2016, 12:06

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Wellington Motorcycles are selling certain Victories at 7k off old retail. IF you'd purchased one at 24k, then found out they were selling them for 17k, you'd shit yourself no matter how long you planned on keeping the thing. If you went to trade it now...they'd see it as 13k retail tops, trade it at 10k. How would you feel about that?

Don't tell Caseye it will be another excuse for a ride....

**Crasherfromwayback** · 8th May 2016, 12:09

Originally Posted by Blackbird

No different from the massive hit early VFR 1200 owners took when dealers started heavily discounting to get shot of them (at least $7k). Probably other examples too.

Absolutely mate! As a bike salesman...it's a fucking disaster and not something I like. Honda also did so with their chopper model.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 8th May 2016, 12:52

Originally Posted by cassina

You will always get a discount if you are prepared to wait until a bike or anything else gets "run out model" pricing. If you want to be first with the lastest you have to be prepared to pay more. My last few bikes I have bought at runout model prices but have only got 3k off at the most. If Victories have run out model prices that big it would be certainly be worth it to wait untill the end of the year or just before a new model is due to come out. The only problem with waiting for run out pricing is that not all models are available.

Thanks for that. I wasn't quite sure how things worked in the bike industry.

**Madness** · 8th May 2016, 12:58

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Thanks for that. I wasn't quite sure how things worked in the bike industry.

Try to keep up, Pete. Oh, hang on...

**caseye** · 8th May 2016, 16:09

Originally Posted by Madness

Try to keep up, Pete. Oh, hang on...

Yeah Pete, wot he said! Oh my Gawd, sorry mate I just realised who it was what got you going.
No keeping fuckwits down is there????
I'd not be too concerned at resale for a bike I really wanted and after test riding it for a while was prepared to buy, but when you start talking that sort of price variation and I know that's where it is at sometimes I'd stop short ( as I have) and wait a bit longer.

**AllanB** · 10th May 2016, 20:41

Is this Womans Weekly ?

Fuck sake if you want it an like it and can afford it. Buy your dream. If you are a sorry sack and sit there waiting for a discount you are most likely to end up without your ideal bike.

**Hailwood** · 9th July 2016, 01:41

In answer to the original question......I own a 15 vintage in green and cream. Having owned many bikes (American, Italian and Japanese) in sports, cruisers and adventure bikes, I can say that this bike is the best bike for me. I owned a Harley softail. Nothing against it but I haven't had to spend $$$$$$$$$ on the Indian to get the sound and handling sorted. I have not owned a bike that gets so much attention either. As I said best bike for me and me alone. It might not be everyone's cup of tea but that is what makes life great. Just my 2c worth

**Crasherfromwayback** · 9th July 2016, 11:43

Originally Posted by Hailwood

In answer to the original question......I own a 15 vintage in green and cream. Having owned many bikes (American, Italian and Japanese) in sports, cruisers and adventure bikes, I can say that this bike is the best bike for me. I owned a Harley softail. Nothing against it but I haven't had to spend $$$$$$$$$ on the Indian to get the sound and handling sorted. I have not owned a bike that gets so much attention either. As I said best bike for me and me alone. It might not be everyone's cup of tea but that is what makes life great. Just my 2c worth

Yeah I love the colour of yours mate. Glad you're liking it.

**Big Dog** · 9th July 2016, 18:41

Originally Posted by Hailwood

In answer to the original question......I own a 15 vintage in green and cream. Having owned many bikes (American, Italian and Japanese) in sports, cruisers and adventure bikes, I can say that this bike is the best bike for me. I owned a Harley softail. Nothing against it but I haven't had to spend $$$$$$$$$ on the Indian to get the sound and handling sorted. I have not owned a bike that gets so much attention either. As I said best bike for me and me alone. It might not be everyone's cup of tea but that is what makes life great. Just my 2c worth

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**old slider** · 9th July 2016, 19:50

I saw this parked up in Wanganui a while ago, asked the owner if I could take a photo. Lovely bike and nice guy, is he a member on here?

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**_Shrek_** · 21st July 2016, 23:54

Originally Posted by AllanB

So - who purchased a new Scout or one of the other models.

Rave away please.

I see Cockram Motorcycles are selling Indians in Christchurch - I missed that one. http://cockrammotorcycles.co.nz/

got me this in April... have done 7500k just over two months, I brought the Demo 3500k's saved me $7500, they had just done the 3k service & then did it at 10k for me no charge

Brad top man at CMG... only draw back it don't go where the beamer went

other than that a sweet ride

**AllanB** · 22nd July 2016, 16:59

Nice - good to hear positive comments regarding the dealer as well. I'd like to see Indian do well - they are acing the classic look but also cracking out some more modern variations - the Scout is a great example.