New 2014 Indians

Netnorske · 08-04-2013, 12:52 PM

http://www.cycleworld.com/videos/fea...Z-M4FL3-jQR3IB

I'm not quite sure what to think. I do like the styling on the Vintage model, but I think they came up a little short on the Chieftain....not so much in styling, but in common comforts for large touring bikes. There are no hard lowers, and unbelieveably, there is no tour pack with a luggage rack. How can this be a full touring model without those things, especially at 23 large....

??

All of the bikes (Chief, Vintage and Chieftain) come with ABS, keyless ignition and cruise control, but the lack of a tour pack on the Chieftain is wholly unnacceptable for their top of the line tourer. The Batwing fairing looks a lot like the Vic Cross Country fairing, only with the driving lights built in....not bad for a fork mounted fairing. The 111ci Thunderstroke is a thing of beauty....and for sure has to be the driving force at this stage of the game. Hopefully the rest will come....what do y'all think?

**plumber63** · 08-04-2013, 02:00 PM

would have to agree there is a lot of things missing for $23k. It is nice
looking.

Monkeyman · 08-04-2013, 02:11 PM

Probably won't be trading off my Vision for a Chieftain any time soon although I'd like to ride one. I'm hoping some of the tech moves over to the Vic line next year (like central locking, keyless ignition and better integrated controls). We'll see.

Old Bear · 08-04-2013, 02:32 PM

I think I'll be riding my Vaquero for a long time! But I do like competition in the field, the end result is better quality and more choices, regardless of what you prefer.

**ringadingh** · 08-04-2013, 06:56 PM

I doubt I'll be picking one up soon, but I kind of like the Vintage, I prefer the old school look.

blowndodge · 08-04-2013, 09:27 PM

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2013...n-motorcycles/

blowndodge · 08-04-2013, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Netnorske

http://www.cycleworld.com/videos/fea...Z-M4FL3-jQR3IB

I'm not quite sure what to think. I do like the styling on the Vintage model, but I think they came up a little short on the Chieftain....not so much in styling, but in common comforts for large touring bikes. There are no hard lowers, and unbelieveably, there is no tour pack with a luggage rack. How can this be a full touring model without those things, especially at 23 large....

??

All of the bikes (Chief, Vintage and Chieftain) come with ABS, keyless ignition and cruise control, but the lack of a tour pack on the Chieftain is wholly unnacceptable for their top of the line tourer. The Batwing fairing looks a lot like the Vic Cross Country fairing, only with the driving lights built in....not bad for a fork mounted fairing. The 111ci Thunderstroke is a thing of beauty....and for sure has to be the driving force at this stage of the game. Hopefully the rest will come....what do y'all think?

You took the words right out of my mouth Kris...

rickyboy · 08-05-2013, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Netnorske

http://www.cycleworld.com/videos/fea...Z-M4FL3-jQR3IB

I'm not quite sure what to think. I do like the styling on the Vintage model, but I think they came up a little short on the Chieftain....not so much in styling, but in common comforts for large touring bikes. There are no hard lowers, and unbelieveably, there is no tour pack with a luggage rack. How can this be a full touring model without those things, especially at 23 large....

??

All of the bikes (Chief, Vintage and Chieftain) come with ABS, keyless ignition and cruise control, but the lack of a tour pack on the Chieftain is wholly unnacceptable for their top of the line tourer. The Batwing fairing looks a lot like the Vic Cross Country fairing, only with the driving lights built in....not bad for a fork mounted fairing. The 111ci Thunderstroke is a thing of beauty....and for sure has to be the driving force at this stage of the game. Hopefully the rest will come....what do y'all think?

Well I like the look of the Vintage. Chieftain ??? Not so much. No offense intended to the Victory people but,....I didn't care for the Chieftain because it does look similar to the Vic Cross Country. And although both those bikes ride great,... I'm sure,....I'm just not ready for the styling.

But the Vintage would be a nice "ride round town" ...

Dave · 08-05-2013, 10:27 AM

I don't like the fairing. Looks too "flat" to me.

**HwyRider** · 08-05-2013, 12:05 PM

I'll stick with a Nomad.

**ChiefK** · 08-05-2013, 06:43 PM

I absolutely LOVE the skirted fenders....but what I have invested into my Nomad would probably only make two payments on one of those.....and we'll both get to the same place with bugs on our teeth. I'm keeping my Nomad.

**Idaho** · 08-05-2013, 11:32 PM

I'm keeping my Nomad as well. Still, I think Indian is on the right track. Polaris did a great job with Victory and they are keeping the smoother lines of the Indian. From what I can see with the electronics on the Chieftan the price is not all that far out of line. I bet they sell a ton of these. Sweet ride.

dshelly · 08-06-2013, 08:29 AM

I like the looks of them for a first year bike, but before I'd buy one I'll let someone else be the guinnea pig. Anytime a company does a major redesign there are bound to be some issues. I'd love to take one out but the nearest dealer is almost 400 miles from me. (Alberta Ca.)

As far as the styling, I like the standard and the vintage, not sure what I think about the Chieftain Fairing. As far as a tourpak on the chieftain, Indian doesn't advertise the bike as a touring model, just a bagger. You could always mount one up if that's what floats your boat but unless you had one custom built I think it would ruin the looks of the bike. I'd probably use a t bag or pull a trailer first.

Guess I'll have to start my new bike fund, You never know.........

Netnorske · 08-06-2013, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by dshelly

I like the looks of them for a first year bike, but before I'd buy one I'll let someone else be the guinnea pig. Anytime a company does a major redesign there are bound to be some issues. I'd love to take one out but the nearest dealer is almost 400 miles from me. (Alberta Ca.)

As far as the styling, I like the standard and the vintage, not sure what I think about the Chieftain Fairing. As far as a tourpak on the chieftain, Indian doesn't advertise the bike as a touring model, just a bagger. You could always mount one up if that's what floats your boat but unless you had one custom built I think it would ruin the looks of the bike. I'd probably use a t bag or pull a trailer first.

Guess I'll have to start my new bike fund, You never know.........

They maybe don't pretend to be a full tourer....but they do make some noise about competing with the MotoCo for some Bagger dollars. With three distinct models...a Plain Jane Classic, a Vintage w/leather bags and a full fairing hard bagger, the Chieftain, you would just think that the top-end one would indeed be a full touring model with all the bells and whistles to compare with the HD Ultra-Classic. The Vintage model would be for all the people who want the bags, but don't want the full tourer. For all those looking for a full touring bike, and let's face it, that is a huge portion of the bagger market nowadays, Indian has simply sold themselves short. JMHO....

Ramblin · 08-06-2013, 09:24 AM

I like the Classic. The new motor should be strong. I read somewhere of a 60% trade in deal after 3 years of use which might keep resale values form falling a lot.

08-04-2013, 12:52 PM	#1
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	New 2014 Indians http://www.cycleworld.com/videos/fea...Z-M4FL3-jQR3IB I'm not quite sure what to think. I do like the styling on the Vintage model, but I think they came up a little short on the Chieftain....not so much in styling, but in common comforts for large touring bikes. There are no hard lowers, and unbelieveably, there is no tour pack with a luggage rack. How can this be a full touring model without those things, especially at 23 large....?? All of the bikes (Chief, Vintage and Chieftain) come with ABS, keyless ignition and cruise control, but the lack of a tour pack on the Chieftain is wholly unnacceptable for their top of the line tourer. The Batwing fairing looks a lot like the Vic Cross Country fairing, only with the driving lights built in....not bad for a fork mounted fairing. The 111ci Thunderstroke is a thing of beauty....and for sure has to be the driving force at this stage of the game. Hopefully the rest will come....what do y'all think? __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016 Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by Netnorske; 08-04-2013 at 04:52 PM.
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08-04-2013, 02:11 PM	#3
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	Probably won't be trading off my Vision for a Chieftain any time soon although I'd like to ride one. I'm hoping some of the tech moves over to the Vic line next year (like central locking, keyless ignition and better integrated controls). We'll see. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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Old Bear Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 1,434	I think I'll be riding my Vaquero for a long time! But I do like competition in the field, the end result is better quality and more choices, regardless of what you prefer. __________________ Jerry "Old Bear" Barker Clarksville, TN Americas Guardians PS MC President, Tennessee 16-A VBA #02203 "Blaze" 2017 Vaquero "Black Magic" 2011 Vaquero, 69k miles, handed down to my son for hopefully many more miles!
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08-04-2013, 06:56 PM	#5
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	I doubt I'll be picking one up soon, but I kind of like the Vintage, I prefer the old school look. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2013...n-motorcycles/ __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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08-05-2013, 10:27 AM	#9
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	I don't like the fairing. Looks too "flat" to me.
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HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	I'll stick with a Nomad.
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08-05-2013, 06:43 PM	#11
ChiefK Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 225	I absolutely LOVE the skirted fenders....but what I have invested into my Nomad would probably only make two payments on one of those.....and we'll both get to the same place with bugs on our teeth. I'm keeping my Nomad. __________________ Chief VBA # 02181 VROC# 35322 '01 Vulcan Nomad 1500 Fi '05 Yamaha V Star Classic 1100
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08-05-2013, 11:32 PM	#12
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	I'm keeping my Nomad as well. Still, I think Indian is on the right track. Polaris did a great job with Victory and they are keeping the smoother lines of the Indian. From what I can see with the electronics on the Chieftan the price is not all that far out of line. I bet they sell a ton of these. Sweet ride. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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08-06-2013, 08:29 AM	#13
dshelly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgrade, MT Posts: 2,824	I like the looks of them for a first year bike, but before I'd buy one I'll let someone else be the guinnea pig. Anytime a company does a major redesign there are bound to be some issues. I'd love to take one out but the nearest dealer is almost 400 miles from me. (Alberta Ca.) As far as the styling, I like the standard and the vintage, not sure what I think about the Chieftain Fairing. As far as a tourpak on the chieftain, Indian doesn't advertise the bike as a touring model, just a bagger. You could always mount one up if that's what floats your boat but unless you had one custom built I think it would ruin the looks of the bike. I'd probably use a t bag or pull a trailer first. Guess I'll have to start my new bike fund, You never know......... __________________ Dave "(dshelly)" Shellenberger 2014 Harley Ultra Classic 2007 1600 Nomad (Black) Shellenberger Machine Belgrade, MT Various Bagger Member (Harley Chapter) VBA # 2395
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Ramblin Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 31	I like the Classic. The new motor should be strong. I read somewhere of a 60% trade in deal after 3 years of use which might keep resale values form falling a lot. Last edited by Ramblin; 08-06-2013 at 09:26 AM.
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