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EDIT - MAYBE IT'S THE FLOOR BOARDS... cause when you're NOT about to shift or brake you can reposition your feet further back.The CONTROLS themselves are in about the same positions, but your feet don't have to be all the time on the Chiefs.
I think it's the boards. When I rode the Chief, I moved the balls of my feet to the back of the boards. Moved my feet around a lot, actually.It's still very "cruiser-ish" for me. Seat too low, knees too high, feet too far forward, but I enjoyed the Chief more than the Scout.I was surprised.
PS - the Scout has an advertised lean angle of 31 degrees, which is pretty darn good for the market segment.In comparison that's MORE than any current model Sportster or Softail, and equal to the entire Dyna line (except the Wide Glide goes 0.9 degrees more to one side), and equal to or within ONE DEGREE of all Vrods and Touring Models.It's a shame Indian/Polaris doesn't seem to publish lean angle specs on the rest of their line, cause I BET YOU a comparison would look the same.And I DOUBT the Cali 1400 goes MUCH further over than that...
Why do you think that?All indications are that the new Indians are selling very well and are well received by the segment of the motorcycle population to which they are being marketed.I've heard many a story of former HD riders who now tour the country on their new Indians.
I finally got to see the new Scout, at the Progressive Motorcycle Show in Miami last month. It's very nice.The local Indian dealer has my name and number. I am looking forward to a test-ride.
My saw this and said you look lovely in capri's what ever those are.... ~;
I think that most of HD owners that are "bored" with the same old HD thing are moving toward the new indians , which is good .Also new riders that did not like HD , are liking the Indians , positive thing too.Indians is bringing some fresh air on the american cruiser market , so if before the only option was HD or Victory ( ohh well ) now Indians is an option and numbers are showing that so far , they are selling... and they are expanding.After the "honey moon" period , Polaris/Indian will need to keep up the good job done so far , keeping the old client and add new ones and that's not easy task, not easy to compete with HD . for many reason .Indian will have to sell enough motorcycle so the aftermarket parts makers will start investing in making custom parts for indians.That will attire more and more riders toward indians.riders are moving toward indians because they do not want to be all the same ( not all but some ) , then indians owners will want to customize their beloved bike to be different from other indians' riders.We all know that HD is the most "customisable" bike ever, period.Time will tell .
OK, let me start this analysis/opinion by saying I'm already on the record for liking the new Indians and I really enjoyed riding (and could own) a new Scout.I'll add that I've usually enjoyed Mark's work as an actor and have nothing personally against him or his persona.That saidBULLSHIT BULLSHIT BULLSHITI think the bolds say it all. He could have given two craps about motorcycles, but Indian approached him with $$$ and he's trying to put the best spin on it he can and act like he really is a motorcyclist. Sorry bud... I mean, good on ya for making the money and I hope you bring the brand exposure, maybe you'll even discover motorcycles in the process, but in that interview YOU'RE ACTING.
Dusty, having fun or serious question (or both)?Young Obi Wan if serious....