2015 Indian Roadmaster - Page 4

Longshot1587 · 08-06-2014, 10:23 PM

She sure is a big gorgeous girl. For a second bike though, to share the stable with the Vaq, I'd like to buy that new Indian Scout.

**Eagle Eye** · 08-07-2014, 01:38 PM

Black looks not bad, the 2 tone seems to look more squarish for some reason.

**schoeney** · 08-07-2014, 07:55 PM

I got a chance to see a couple of these in person this week and I have softened my criticism of the design. In person it does not look as chopped up as my first impression looking at it online.

Still not my cup of tea but the design is more consistent than originally thought.

drains · 08-08-2014, 09:36 PM

I agree fairing does not look right

**GIBBY** · 08-08-2014, 09:57 PM

Will be doing a demo ride next Tuesday.

**glwilson** · 08-09-2014, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GIBBY

Will be doing a demo ride next Tuesday.

You'll be owning on before long... I can just tell. You're itching all-over, biting your nails... and you cannot sleep.

You don't feel warm... but you have the fever... I can tell.

**GIBBY** · 08-13-2014, 08:30 AM

Well, I did a demo ride last evening on the new Indian Roadmaster.
I absolutely love the styling on the Chieftain and the Roadmaster has the same styling for the basic bike. Indian designers have been quoted as saying they designed the Roadmaster first and then stripped it to make the Chieftain and that does make perfect sense. I do NOT like the styling of the hard lowers or the trunk, I think they look bloated and clunky. The seat is VERY nice and plush and it is also heated, a must in this climate for early spring and late fall riding. The seat on the Roadmaster does move the rider back 1-2 inches and that is appreciated by us large guys.
The power is the same as the Chieftain and has a lot of torque up to about 3800 rpm's where it starts to fall off.
The information window is still almost impossible to see in the daylight but the stereo is kick ass.
All in all, I was REALLY happy to get back on my Cross Country Tour which I feel is a better motorcycle and a whole lot less expensive.

id-man · 08-13-2014, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GIBBY

All in all, I was REALLY happy to get back on my Cross Country Tour which I feel is a better motorcycle and a whole lot less expensive.

Strong statement. I want to love the Indian even though I haven't ridden one yet. I want to love the styling but have some similar hesitations as you about a couple of the esthetics, which is a shame because the things I like I REALLY LIKE. I'll be keeping my eye on all the models for sure.

**GIBBY** · 08-13-2014, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by id-man

Strong statement. I want to love the Indian even though I haven't ridden one yet. I want to love the styling but have some similar hesitations as you about a couple of the esthetics, which is a shame because the things I like I REALLY LIKE. I'll be keeping my eye on all the models for sure.

I want to love the Indian Roadmaster also. I love the retro styling and some of the features are VERY nice, but I cannot bring myself to buy a bike that I am almost certain to be disappointed with. With that said I still want an Indian, what is wrong with me?

08-06-2014, 10:23 PM	#46
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08-07-2014, 01:38 PM	#47
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08-07-2014, 07:55 PM	#48
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	I got a chance to see a couple of these in person this week and I have softened my criticism of the design. In person it does not look as chopped up as my first impression looking at it online. Still not my cup of tea but the design is more consistent than originally thought. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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08-08-2014, 09:57 PM	#50
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08-13-2014, 08:30 AM	#52
GIBBY Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Osceola,WI Posts: 3,084	Well, I did a demo ride last evening on the new Indian Roadmaster. I absolutely love the styling on the Chieftain and the Roadmaster has the same styling for the basic bike. Indian designers have been quoted as saying they designed the Roadmaster first and then stripped it to make the Chieftain and that does make perfect sense. I do NOT like the styling of the hard lowers or the trunk, I think they look bloated and clunky. The seat is VERY nice and plush and it is also heated, a must in this climate for early spring and late fall riding. The seat on the Roadmaster does move the rider back 1-2 inches and that is appreciated by us large guys. The power is the same as the Chieftain and has a lot of torque up to about 3800 rpm's where it starts to fall off. The information window is still almost impossible to see in the daylight but the stereo is kick ass. All in all, I was REALLY happy to get back on my Cross Country Tour which I feel is a better motorcycle and a whole lot less expensive. __________________ Mike "GIBBY" Gibson Osceola, WI VBA # 1279 2011 National Rally 2012 NCR Rally 2012 Antlers Rally 2013 National Rally 2013 Antlers Rally 2014 NC/SC Rally 2014 Antlers Rally 2015 VRA/VBA Rally 2016 NCR Rally 2016 Antlers Rally 2017 Antlers Rally 2018 NC/SC Rally 2018 Antlers Rally 2019 Antlers Rally 2020 Antlers Rally 2022 Antlers Rally 2023 Antlers Rally 2021 Indian Roadmaster Limited 2022 Indian Roadmaster
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08-08-2014, 09:36 PM	#49
drains Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Jamestown TN Posts: 78	I agree fairing does not look right
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