I tip my cap to Indian

[Bheezy27403_imp]

What a hoot that would be to ride. LESS IS MORE!

I've seen a couple custom jobs done with Triumphs and they look the part. I believe there is (was?) an aftermarket fiberglass tail section for the Bonneville that looked pretty good. Maybe Mike from BellaCorse did one up? Can't recall, but it was a fairly easy transformation with the Bonneville line.

I too would like to see Triumph jump back into the dirt. It would make for a pretty decent show I believe.

 

[Banned_imp]

Look, I’ve stepped in with a warning that I tried to keep light-hearted. It was noted and accepted. I said right up front I realized this bike wasn’t going to appeal to everyone. You asked for people to explain to you how such an (in your opinion) ugly choice could be made for the back end. Explanations were given. I have another thought for you — it’s called getting old. Things change and they aren’t always to our liking, that’s life.

Speaking of which, in this case I’m afraid that you’re simply going to have to engage the old-school ignore tactic by stepping away from this thread. This stuff isn’t worth getting mad over.


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Yes it is my opinion and since you don't want it here I shall take it elsewhere, it's been nice talking to most of you.

 

[Randy B]

Why is it some people have to get aggressive when they state their opinion?

 

[apex1_imp]

To get back on track here (no pun intended ), seeing an Indian that does not have forward controls will always make me happy. I live 10 minutes from Iron Pony in Ohio and I can't wait to check it out in person.

 

[4 Paws_imp]

Neat looking bike, big change for them. Kudos for having the courage to try something different.

Why all the drama?

 

[Henrik_imp]

Here you go! Raised aftermarket pipes, and the (hideous) plate holder thingy removed:

Okay, I would have left the front fender and the light on, but the pipes really clean up the rear and allows you to see the beautiful swingarm.

 

[Bheezy27403_imp]

Much better. Have we heard a price yet? 15k? Hard to believe you drop $15k on a new bike and immediately have to spend another $1200. Well, I guess it's not so hard to believe.

 

[Roper_imp]

It's been working for Harley for decades. Well, add another few thousand to both figures...

 

[the Ferret]

One of the first mods many made on their CB's was an $800 Staintune (muffler only)

 

[Bheezy27403_imp]

Yes but the Staintune slip on is not a must. In my eyes you would HAVE to change the pipes on the FTR. This is, of course, just my opinion.

 

[Guth_imp]

To get back on track here (no pun intended ), seeing an Indian that does not have forward controls will always make me happy. I live 10 minutes from Iron Pony in Ohio and I can't wait to check it out in person.

Thank you. By the way, I agree with your sentiments 100%. As I said from the get go, not everything here is exactly to my liking, but the fact that the Indian brand is willing to step so far out on this particular limb is really a big deal in my mind.

As far as mods go, I'd think that one of the key points would be whether or not parts are available to those who desire to make such changes. For many who purchase the FTR, exhaust mods won't be a must, but for some it will be. If those people have options readily available to them then that's a good thing.

 

[Bheezy27403_imp]

Makes perfect sense to me.

How was the Duke?

 

[Bheezy27403_imp]

I'm looking for a lightweight for the mountains. The Duke was on the radar but I'm just not sure about owning a KTM. I think I'll wait a couple years and get a CB300r lightly used. Unless, of course, they bring the dang Super 4 stateside (ARE YOU LISTENING HONDA?!!!).

 

[peterbaron]

I'm looking for a lightweight for the mountains. The Duke was on the radar but I'm just not sure about owning a KTM. I think I'll wait a couple years and get a CB300r lightly used. Unless, of course, they bring the dang Super 4 stateside (ARE YOU LISTENING HONDA?!!!).

+1 and CB1300 Bol D'or together to US and Canadian markets !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Bheezy27403_imp]

I have. It gets great reviews I'm just not into that styling.

 

[dbarkdoll_imp]

Indians got me drooling, never thought I’d say that.