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Old 03-13-2015, 10:25 PM
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A buddy of mine had one but traded it for a Yamaha.
Andy, do you happen to know which Yamaha?
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Old 03-13-2015, 11:28 PM
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I believe that the current "Indians" are made by Polaris.

They make Victory motorcycles.
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Old 03-13-2015, 11:46 PM
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I really like the early Indian Bikes but don't know anything about the current ones.
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A Indian dealership opened up here in wichita several years back and closed up.
If they would have made some kind of in line four like they use to I would have jumped on it. Something bigger and badder than the trumph rocket three. My worry would be will they stay in business, and how many dealers would be around to help with service and warranty issues. Kinda like the big dogs, who's going to help you when you are out on the road. big dog tanked also. The victory's are pretty nice. Would like to see how the resale is holding on them.
Price of used Harley's has tanked. We have tons of used harley dealers selling all the repo bikes they sold. Market is pretty flooded around here. I have rode for near forty years now, Jesse James started the chopper craze a decade ago, and then money got tight and killed that, pretty much what killed big dog. They few guys I know that have Indians love them and have had good luck with them. Do your research and ride safe.
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Old 03-14-2015, 06:13 AM
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History
Early years – Hendee and Hedstrom
Competitive successes
Lightweights 1916-1919
World War I
Inter-war era
Scout
Chief
Four
World War II
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Post-war decline and demise
Corporate successors
Rebadged imported Royal Enfields
Floyd Clymer imports, 1963-1977
Other attempts, 1977-1999
Indian Motorcycle Company of America (1999–2003)
Indian Motorcycle Company (2006-2011)
Polaris Acquisition (since 2011)
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Indians are starting to catch on again. Never rode one. Own Harley's and actually got paid to ride one!
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Yep, there are Harleys and "Hardleys".
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Andy, do you happen to know which Yamaha?
I'll find out. It looks a lot like his Indian. So much so that I didn't realize for a few months that he got a new bike.
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Andy, do you happen to know which Yamaha?

My friend had a Chief but last January switched to the Yamaha Star 950 tourer. He says its maneuverable and gets good gas mileage. He said if he was in the market now he would probably get the Yamaha Stryker.
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