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2015 Indian Scout merged threadfest
« on: August 01, 2014, 09:00:46 PM »
The local Indian VP rode by while I was mowing the lawn.  He's flying to Sturgis for a reveal tomorrow night on an all new cycle.  It dawned on me afterwards..... Scout?  9:00 pm mountain time we'll find out.
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Re: 2015 Indian Scout merged threadfest
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2014, 09:56:13 PM »
I hope spy shots are wrong, they show an ugly water-cooled machine, reminiscent of the new base Harley Street models.
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Re: 2015 Indian Scout merged threadfest
« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2014, 10:13:36 PM »
Could it be that stripped down version that doesn't weigh a ton and maybe in a good price range.
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Re: 2015 Indian Scout merged threadfest
« Reply #3 on: August 01, 2014, 10:27:53 PM »
Could it be that stripped down version that doesn't weigh a ton and maybe in a good price range.

That's what everyone is hoping for, but that's certainly not what I saw...so again, hope that was a bad source...


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Re: 2015 Indian Scout merged threadfest
« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2014, 06:53:58 AM »
 You sure that's not a photo of the new Ural?
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Re: 2015 Indian Scout merged threadfest
« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2014, 07:44:48 AM »
I really can't get excited about the new Indian.  Same as I feel about the looks of the Ness influenced Victories.  To each their own.

Still hoping Polaris will send Victory in a full line direction.  It would be nice to have a large American manufacturer to compete with the big 4 from Japan on the dirt, street, and track, along with a factory racing presents.

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Re: 2015 Indian Scout merged threadfest
« Reply #6 on: August 02, 2014, 07:59:04 AM »
That's what everyone is hoping for, but that's certainly not what I saw...so again, hope that was a bad source...




That looks like one of those new Harley's after JB Ratguzzi got a hold of it......but would really need a steel mesh windscreen to complete the picture!   :D
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Re: 2015 Indian Scout merged threadfest
« Reply #7 on: August 02, 2014, 09:22:47 AM »
Odd placement and angle for the rear shocks, what's up with that?
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Re: 2015 Indian Scout merged threadfest
« Reply #8 on: August 02, 2014, 12:25:22 PM »
Cantilevered for more travel . Fellas , I think this is simply a test mule , made to look as ugly and non distinct as possible . heck , it could be a Honda  :D

   Dusty

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Re: 2015 Indian Scout merged threadfest
« Reply #9 on: August 02, 2014, 12:52:45 PM »
I don't find any new Indian on the web, yet.. anyone have the low down on the reveal?
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Re: 2015 Indian Scout merged threadfest
« Reply #10 on: August 02, 2014, 01:02:22 PM »
new paint color?

chrome hubcaps?
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Re: 2015 Indian Scout merged threadfest
« Reply #11 on: August 02, 2014, 01:24:12 PM »
I think their only "new" model is the Roadmaster, which is just a warmed-over Chieftain:

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Re: 2015 Indian Scout merged threadfest
« Reply #12 on: August 02, 2014, 01:34:37 PM »
I think their only "new" model is the Roadmaster, which is just a warmed-over Chieftain:

No, Indian is scheduled to reveal another new model this evening, at Sturgis.

From their Facebook page:

"At Sturgis 2013 we introduced the all-new 2014 Indian Chief Family. For 2015 we are #NotDoneYet.

Join us tonight at 10:20 CST for the last member of our 2015 Indian Motorcycle Line-Up."
#NothingElse #Sturgis2014
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Re: 2015 Indian Scout merged threadfest
« Reply #13 on: August 02, 2014, 01:48:01 PM »
« Last Edit: August 02, 2014, 01:51:17 PM by youcanrunnaked »
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Re: 2015 Indian Scout merged threadfest
« Reply #14 on: August 02, 2014, 03:42:08 PM »
I didn't know Buick was making motorcycles. ~;
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Re: 2015 Indian Scout merged threadfest
« Reply #15 on: August 02, 2014, 03:51:41 PM »
I didn't know Buick was making motorcycles. ~;

Yes, obviously the Roadmaster name was used by Buick, but it was also part of the Indian Chief line from 1947-1953


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Re: 2015 Indian Scout merged threadfest
« Reply #16 on: August 02, 2014, 04:12:59 PM »
I don't find any new Indian on the web, yet.. anyone have the low down on the reveal?


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« Reply #17 on: August 02, 2014, 04:21:24 PM »
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Re: 2015 Indian Scout merged threadfest
« Reply #18 on: August 02, 2014, 04:47:52 PM »
Seems to me that a more "Scout"ish modern bike would have been the logical second line. Something to get in at the HD Sportster level rather than dropping all the way down to compete with HD's "Street" models.
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« Reply #19 on: August 02, 2014, 05:04:22 PM »
And we care about this mud pie for what reason?
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Re: 2015 Indian Scout merged threadfest
« Reply #20 on: August 02, 2014, 09:56:35 PM »
I prefer the Kawasaki Drifter 800. This is their first big mistake. This a bike that no one is asking for and it cheapens the look of the current models.
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Re: 2015 Indian Scout merged threadfest
« Reply #22 on: August 02, 2014, 10:59:39 PM »
Seems to me that a more "Scout"ish modern bike would have been the logical second line. Something to get in at the HD Sportster level rather than dropping all the way down to compete with HD's "Street" models.
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Re: 2015 Indian Scout merged threadfest
« Reply #23 on: August 02, 2014, 11:17:21 PM »
it must be one of those bikes that looks better in the real world instead of photos.

100 hp @ 1100cc = lotsa rpms
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Re: 2015 Indian Scout merged threadfest
« Reply #24 on: August 02, 2014, 11:23:04 PM »
My first response was, you gotta be kidd'n me!  But after looking at it for a while, I kinda like it, unlike the Vrod.  Motor looks like something that came outta a V65 Magna. :(  Wish it had like a >1280cc motor.  Kinda wish that Victory came out with this kind of standard bike w/ option of mid controls.  The Scouts seat looks like you are "locked" in.  Looks like good lean angle too!  Kinda always wanted a Basic HD FXD.  Will have to see it in person.  
Think they made a mistake by saying it was to "compete" w/ the Sportster and also marketing it for females and smaller people.
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« Reply #25 on: August 02, 2014, 11:54:59 PM »
she has a great personality.    ;D
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Re: 2015 Indian Scout merged threadfest
« Reply #27 on: August 03, 2014, 12:17:33 AM »
What a world we now live in. A 100 horsepower, 1,100+cc motorcycle is a "mid-size".

When viewed as a competitor to the V-Rod, I really like it. Probably too much technology for me yet but it shows more promise as a potential bike that I'd own than do the two wheeled parade floats that the other Indians represent.

Good luck to them.
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Re: 2015 Indian Scout merged threadfest
« Reply #28 on: August 03, 2014, 12:31:13 AM »
100 HP. 9.5 to 1 compression 72 FT/LB torque:  3.3 gallon tank?  ??? Stupid to limit range like that.
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« Reply #29 on: August 03, 2014, 12:45:56 AM »
100 HP. 9.5 to 1 compression 72 FT/LB torque:  3.3 gallon tank?  ??? Stupid to limit range like that.

 :D Larry , I don't think the fuel range is gonna be the limiting factor in how far one can ride this thing  ;D Will believe the 100 HP thing when someone puts it on a dyno .

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