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Title: A neighbor of mine just bought one of these...(NGC) but still cool!
Post by: JJ on February 02, 2018, 12:17:36 PM
He is a long-time Triumph rider / enthusiast, (he still has a vintage Triumph Street-Tracker, and a modern Triumph Bonneville America cruiser,  - - see photos - - and I think he is keeping both.   He also rode to our Guzzi N.A.R. last year in Cottonwood.   


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However, he is all jazzed up about getting this bad boy!  The new Indian Springfield!!


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Title: Re: A neighbor of mine just bought one of these...(NGC) but still cool!
Post by: Tom H on February 02, 2018, 01:09:44 PM
I kinda like it. Very retro. Even has the look of a side valve engine.

Tom
Title: Re: A neighbor of mine just bought one of these...(NGC) but still cool!
Post by: bobrebos on February 02, 2018, 03:30:15 PM
That new Indian is awesome looking!   :bike-037: :thumb:
Title: Re: A neighbor of mine just bought one of these...(NGC) but still cool!
Post by: Kev m on February 02, 2018, 03:36:19 PM
Quote from: bobrebos on February 02, 2018, 03:30:15 PM
That new Indian is awesome looking!   :bike-037: :thumb:
Yup, I know it's not everyone's cup of java, but this, the RK, the Cali 1400 etc. all speak to me in terms of the archetypal shape of a traditional motorcycle, especially one for trekking.
Title: Re: A neighbor of mine just bought one of these...(NGC) but still cool!
Post by: JJ on February 03, 2018, 06:34:13 AM
Quote from: Kev m on February 02, 2018, 03:36:19 PM
Yup, I know it's not everyone's cup of java, but this, the RK, the Cali 1400 etc. all speak to me in terms of the archetype shape of a traditional notice motorcycle, especially one for trekking.

Yes, having owned and ridden two HD FLH-S (Electra Glide Sport), two Road Kings, and now "Moby Dick", the big V-Twins, along with the Indian's and Cali 1400 are really meant for the expansive American highways.   Not for everyone, however... :cool: :thumb:


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Title: Re: A neighbor of mine just bought one of these...(NGC) but still cool!
Post by: 73eldorado on February 03, 2018, 03:35:41 PM
Quote from: JJ on February 03, 2018, 06:34:13 AM
Yes, having owned and ridden two HD FLH-S (Electra Glide Sport), two Road Kings, and now "Moby Dick", the big V-Twins, along with the Indian's and Cali 1400 are really meant for the expansive American highways.   Not for everyone, however... :cool: :thumb:


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i was thinking of buying one of those Victory visions. AKA Moby Dick, never heard it called that before! Would you buy another now that you’ve had some time on it?
Title: Re: A neighbor of mine just bought one of these...(NGC) but still cool!
Post by: twowings on February 03, 2018, 05:45:05 PM
That thing frightens me...I'd never get out from under it.... :shocked:
Title: Re: A neighbor of mine just bought one of these...(NGC) but still cool!
Post by: JJ on February 04, 2018, 06:10:50 AM
Quote from: 73eldorado on February 03, 2018, 03:35:41 PM
i was thinking of buying one of those Victory visions. AKA Moby Dick, never heard it called that before! Would you buy another now that you�ve had some time on it?

It is called Moby Dick, because it is white...and it is a 871 pound "whale!"   :wink:  However, my wife LOVES riding on the back, so I will keep it for now.  I have 10 years parts / service, but Victory is officially Out-Of-Business. 

They are good, solid, reliable bikes, and handles well (long-wheelbase and only 25" seat height).  However, if this was gone, I would probably buy another Big-Twin Harley or another large cruiser (BMW? Yamaha?), because Visions  are now extinct.


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Title: Re: A neighbor of mine just bought one of these...(NGC) but still cool!
Post by: Sasquatch Jim on February 04, 2018, 07:30:46 AM
  Do you have to harpoon one to make it go fast?
Title: Re: A neighbor of mine just bought one of these...(NGC) but still cool!
Post by: guzzista on February 04, 2018, 08:11:16 PM
is picture #2 taken in Kingman by any chance...looks kinda familiar
Title: Re: A neighbor of mine just bought one of these...(NGC) but still cool!
Post by: JJ on February 05, 2018, 05:14:45 AM
Quote from: guzzista on February 04, 2018, 08:11:16 PM
is picture #2 taken in Kingman by any chance...looks kinda familiar

No, photo #2 was taken in Cordes Junction, off I-17, near the Prescott exit, and at a diner there... :cool:
Title: Re: A neighbor of mine just bought one of these...(NGC) but still cool!
Post by: JJ on February 06, 2018, 07:47:29 AM
Quote from: Sasquatch Jim on February 04, 2018, 07:30:46 AM
  Do you have to harpoon one to make it go fast?

It is definitely not a "GO-FAST" bike.  However, with it's fuel injection, 6-speed, and 95 HP, it will cruise at 80-85 mph, two-up with gear, and without issue.   :wink: :thumb:

"THAR SHE BLOWS!!"  :shocked: :huh: :rolleyes:


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