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Re: The New Indian Chief Thunder Stroke 111 merged threadfest
« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2013, 01:02:36 PM »
Great way to debut the new engine. 
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Re: The New Indian Chief Thunder Stroke 111 merged threadfest
« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2013, 01:13:42 PM »
  This will be interesting to follow.  Can the find a geriatric old motorcycle racer to ride it?
  Maybe a curmudgeonly old New Zealander will volunteer.



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Re: The New Indian Chief Thunder Stroke 111 merged threadfest
« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2013, 04:03:40 PM »
  This will be interesting to follow.  Can the find a geriatric old motorcycle racer to ride it?
  Maybe a curmudgeonly old New Zealander will volunteer.



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Re: The New Indian Chief Thunder Stroke 111 merged threadfest
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« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2013, 04:38:59 PM »
.The aforementioned curmudgeon is even from the same town as Mr Munro . Any stories , they don.t have to be 100% true  ;) ;)                                                                                                                                       Dusty
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Re: The New Indian Chief Thunder Stroke 111 merged threadfest
« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2013, 04:53:32 PM »
 Did anybody else read the caption the one of the pictures that said,
 "The 'Spirit of Munro' is more than a replica. It comes complete with a custom chassis, exhaust, and intake, and features a chain drive conversion for the tall gearing requisite of a streamliner."

 Chain drive conversion? Does this mean the new Indian is going to be shaft driven?


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Re: The New Indian Chief Thunder Stroke 111 merged threadfest
« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2013, 04:54:12 PM »


 Chain drive conversion? Does this mean the new Indian is going to be shaft driven?


Sam

Belt drive.
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Re: The New Indian Chief Thunder Stroke 111 merged threadfest
« Reply #7 on: March 12, 2013, 05:07:15 PM »
 Belt drive makes sense! Didnt even thank of that,lol


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Re: The New Indian Chief Thunder Stroke 111 merged threadfest
« Reply #8 on: March 12, 2013, 05:36:51 PM »
Classic looking engine. Much more pleasing than the Victory mill.
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« Reply #9 on: March 12, 2013, 07:52:20 PM »
That is the most awesome looking power plant I have ever seen!!!   

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Re: The New Indian Chief Thunder Stroke 111 merged threadfest
« Reply #10 on: March 12, 2013, 07:55:48 PM »
  The engine shows that art and function are compatible.
  I just hope the bike follows suit.
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Re: The New Indian Chief Thunder Stroke 111 merged threadfest
« Reply #11 on: March 12, 2013, 08:32:27 PM »
for some reason I can already envision an Indian Scout Burt Munro Commemorative Performance Edition.

 :bike

I have a feeling it won't be in my budget.   ???
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Re: The New Indian Chief Thunder Stroke 111 merged threadfest
« Reply #12 on: March 12, 2013, 08:39:20 PM »
Classic looking engine. Much more pleasing than the Victory mill.

What he said.  Indian's new engine is lovely, nostalgic.  The Victory engines are fugly.

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Re: The New Indian Chief Thunder Stroke 111 merged threadfest
« Reply #13 on: March 13, 2013, 12:35:01 AM »
  The engine shows that art and function are compatible.
  I just hope the bike follows suit.

Lets just ignore the engineering crimes they have done to create the "look" . Three cams, one more and they could have a full house DOHC setup all simply to get the pushrod tubes to line up with the cylinders, straight down exhaust with OHV means the exhaust gases go through a full 180degree U turn before exiting the head at least it has plain bearings and a proper oiling system.

 If they were going to build a simple motor they should of done it and it would look they way it would look thats how the original company did it. Instead they have done a mish mash of engineering purely in pursuit of vanity exactly why I haven't taken their more established direct competitor seriously.

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Re: The New Indian Chief Thunder Stroke 111 merged threadfest
« Reply #14 on: March 13, 2013, 12:48:22 AM »
  Three cams, one more and they could have a full house DOHC setup all simply to get the pushrod tubes to line up with the cylinders, 

Sportsters have four cams and four pushrods.

 

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Re: The New Indian Chief Thunder Stroke 111 merged threadfest
« Reply #15 on: March 13, 2013, 09:44:54 AM »
Sportsters have four cams and four pushrods.


Yet some people won't buy water cooled bikes because they are too complicated!

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Re: The New Indian Chief Thunder Stroke 111 merged threadfest
« Reply #16 on: March 13, 2013, 11:28:50 AM »
I think the new 111 cubic inch "Thunderstroke" motor from Polaris is cool! 8) ;-T  Kudos to them ;-T for stepping up to the plate again on behalf of Indian enthusiasts (old and new) worldwide! 

Now...let's see that new motor in a motorcycle for the street! :) ;) 8) ;-T ;-T ;-T
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Re: The New Indian Chief Thunder Stroke 111 merged threadfest
« Reply #17 on: March 13, 2013, 11:34:52 AM »
Yet some people won't buy water cooled bikes because they are too complicated!

Sportsters' gear driven cams are a work of retro art.  It's too bad the whole arrangement is hidden by the right-side engine cover.

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Re: The New Indian Chief Thunder Stroke 111 merged threadfest
« Reply #18 on: March 13, 2013, 07:48:31 PM »
Lets just ignore the engineering crimes they have done to create the "look" . Three cams, one more and they could have a full house DOHC setup all simply to get the pushrod tubes to line up with the cylinders, straight down exhaust with OHV means the exhaust gases go through a full 180degree U turn before exiting the head at least it has plain bearings and a proper oiling system.

 If they were going to build a simple motor they should of done it and it would look they way it would look thats how the original company did it. Instead they have done a mish mash of engineering purely in pursuit of vanity exactly why I haven't taken their more established direct competitor seriously.

yeah?  and I have a bike with one cam and 4 pushrods (it's Moto Guzzi).  Big Harleys have two cams & 4 pushrods and Sporters (& Buells) have 4 cams and 4 pushrods.   S&S makes the X-type engine with 3 cams & 4 pushrods. 

so?   :BEER:
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Re: The New Indian Chief Thunder Stroke 111 merged threadfest
« Reply #19 on: May 14, 2013, 07:09:03 AM »
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« Reply #20 on: May 14, 2013, 07:26:37 AM »
I'm really excited about this brand coming back.  Have you seen anything about a potential Scout that might complete against the Sportster?

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Re: The New Indian Chief Thunder Stroke 111 merged threadfest
« Reply #21 on: May 14, 2013, 07:33:57 AM »
$15k of it seems to be the chrome.   ;D

They're generally not my style, but I bet it'll be a good looking bike.
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Re: The New Indian Chief Thunder Stroke 111 merged threadfest
« Reply #22 on: May 14, 2013, 07:34:58 AM »
They have a marketing plan! all the build up with just glimpses of the whole package is genius. already looks too chrome for me but they got the price right!
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Re: The New Indian Chief Thunder Stroke 111 merged threadfest
« Reply #23 on: May 14, 2013, 07:52:39 AM »
I haven't heard anything but speculation about a Scout, but I like the concept.

I'm not a fan of chrome either, but the trend is to include blacked out models too, so one can hope.

Bottom line to me is choice....options are good.

The RK, Cali 1400, Victory CC, and hopefully soon this new Indian all in a segment I enjoy.

Things are lookin up.

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Re: The New Indian Chief Thunder Stroke 111 merged threadfest
« Reply #24 on: May 14, 2013, 08:07:37 AM »
I think an Indian Scout would be cool too. I'm just happy whenever ANY new motorcycle comes out.  ;D It's fun to just see some variety / choice in the market.

I wish Moto Morini would make it stateside, I know they have lots of financial issues but their bikes look great. There are many good choices out there which aren't even available in the US market. I know many niche brands wouldn't sell well here, but it would just be nice to be able to order one on your own even if there wasn't a dealer network available. I wouldn't mind doing my own work on a newer MM...

Back to the Indian though, I look forward to pictures of the new model!  ;-T

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Re: The New Indian Chief Thunder Stroke 111 merged threadfest
« Reply #25 on: May 14, 2013, 08:26:35 AM »
Wonder how Peter Green feels about the obvious rip off of his song ?
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Re: The New Indian Chief Thunder Stroke 111 merged threadfest
« Reply #26 on: May 14, 2013, 08:33:38 AM »
Wow! The herd thickens. I am sure there will be some gnashing of teeth in Milwaukee.

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Re: The New Indian Chief Thunder Stroke 111 merged threadfest
« Reply #27 on: May 14, 2013, 08:57:10 AM »
Wonder how Peter Green feels about the obvious rip off of his song ?
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Re: The New Indian Chief Thunder Stroke 111 merged threadfest
« Reply #28 on: May 14, 2013, 10:01:09 AM »
I'm not a big cruiser guy, but I'm pretty excited about this!

Glad a company like Polaris picked up the brand and is actually doing something with it!

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Re: The New Indian Chief Thunder Stroke 111 merged threadfest
« Reply #29 on: May 14, 2013, 10:18:35 AM »
I'm not a big cruiser guy, but I'm pretty excited about this!

Glad a company like Polaris picked up the brand and is actually doing something with it!

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