The Indian is particularly 1950's ugly..for me..but I'm 50's ugly. I don't want to look as bad at that bike though. Designed to appeal to some but not most I suspect...and they may be happy with that.
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The Indian is particularly 1950's ugly..for me..but I'm 50's ugly. I don't want to look as bad at that bike though. Designed to appeal to some but not most I suspect...and they may be happy with that.
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I wondered if they would bring out a big block version of the Scout - water cooled and fancy pants to cream the old V-Rod - man there is a bike that has had a long life span. Released in 2001. Fuck HD will be doing a 15th year anniversary model for 2016 - couple extra badges and charge $2k more!
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The only correct choice here.Originally Posted by AllanB
Senior Grumpy Old Bastard
Well in that case you can add the Guzzi to that list, NOTHING quite like it out there. Have to admit though, it's the same feeling I had with the MT-01, nothing else like it, and will always look back on it as one of the 'best' {grins per mile} bikes I've owned.My opinion is go with the rocket.This sort of bike is something you can sit back in years to come and say"i owned one" not just another v twin and nothing else is like it on the planet!That alone is the reason to buy!!!!
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I knew there would be some great wisdom if I asked......Brett..love the write up on the Indian..Clint gave me one to ride and I did love riding it.....Have ridden the Rocket and also fun......havent ridden the Guzzi yet - hard when there is limited support.. I have to say that the Diavel, while clearly an amazing bike, just doesnt do it for me..personal opinion but possibly the uglies bike ever made.... Have heard ;lots of negatove comments about Triumph NZ and lack of support as well so maybe something to keep in mind..... Will have to get a pillion's perspective on the Indian and the Triumph and then see where we go from there.....will keep everypne posted...
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I wonder about the Triumph support thing in NZ. There are shit loads of them hooning around Christchurch and the dealer has been around for some time and gets plenty of repeat and new business. Possibly individual dealer support makes a difference going into battle for their customer when required.
Hardcore Biker
A good point Allan.......I ahd some not so good dealings with the local Triumph dealer lots of years ago but cant comment on them more recently....dont want to have to go to another city to get bike serviced etc......
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Victorious
Dark Horse
All day, every day
With the apes and blacked out exhaust
Looking at getting one myself as it happens...
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Whats the cost of the blacked out exhaust? that would look amazing
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Cyclespot had one fully blacked out (its a set of options that includes exhausts and removes/replaces all the chrome) plus the ape hangers and a pillion seat with pegs ride-away 32K. Figure 1K for rego and plates and shit so those options must be about 5K above the base prices of 26K. Considering what I paid for the exhaust on my current ride I would guess that would be somewhere around $1800 - $2000
But I'm guessing
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Hardcore Biker
all..just an update if anyone is interested.......order placed on 2015 Indian Chief Vintage in willow green and cream......just waiting...thanks for all the input, advice and suggestions..most appreciated
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One of these?
Classic style without any of the problems associated with the old rides. Very nice - be here before Christmas?
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Exactly that one......the hope is that Santa does indeed bring it before Christmas......
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Do not walk beside me as the path is narrow
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Moped rider
I see you are in Wellington. Scooterazzi should be able to hook you up? They had one (or two?) 1400 Calis on display not long ago. And Marko was doing a first service on one when my guzzi was in. So there is some support locally.
I've briefly ridden the 1400 Cali. Great. I mean, just great.
I used to own an 1100 Cali (i reviewed it somewhere on here?) but there's no comparison with the new Cali 1400. All the idiosyncrasies and foibles have been eradicated. Mostly. Yet it still feels like a Cali, which is quite an engineering achievement. So new owners shouldn't be scared off (not that my older guzzi has ever seriously let me down either).
Victorious
Noice!!
You'll love it
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