Ryan_c_F Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Some of the nicer bikes that I saw there... anyone else have shots from the show? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_c_F Posted February 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 My Ducatisti buddy Travis, who rides a pretty clean ST3. Here's me, drooling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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myhondas Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Thanks Ryan, Appreciate your photos....especially the first one <he he...mine> Yup , there were a lot of nice ones there this year. I also liked the kawasaki in the builders exhibit that you show....and how about those NEW INDIANS....who'd of thought that they would start building them again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 To be clear, they're not "really" new Indians, they are polaris motorcycles with Indian logos. No part of the original Indian team is designing or building them, and they are so far removed from the original company that it's more like a tribute band than anything. Still, anything American to compete with Harley is cool with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_c_F Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Thanks Ryan, Appreciate your photos....especially the first one <he he...mine> Yup , there were a lot of nice ones there this year. I also liked the kawasaki in the builders exhibit that you show....and how about those NEW INDIANS....who'd of thought that they would start building them again. Wow -- that was yours? Insanely clean and a great-looking ride. To be clear, they're not "really" new Indians, they are polaris motorcycles with Indian logos. No part of the original Indian team is designing or building them, and they are so far removed from the original company that it's more like a tribute band than anything. Still, anything American to compete with Harley is cool with me. Pretty nice-looking bikes, if I say so myself. They've still got an insane amount of presence on the floor, and you can instantly tell what it's trying to be. I'm not well-informed enough about Indians to say if they're as good as the real thing, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 To be clear, they're not "really" new Indians, they are polaris motorcycles with Indian logos. No part of the original Indian team is designing or building them, and they are so far removed from the original company that it's more like a tribute band than anything. Still, anything American to compete with Harley is cool with me.They're every bit as authentic as new Triumphs. And every member of the "original Indian team" has been dead for a very long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) They're every bit as authentic as new Triumphs. And every member of the "original Indian team" has been dead for a very long time. right, Willie Harley and Art Davidson are dead, too but at least with Harley, they've been an enduring company... not just a name that has been bought and sold... don't get me wrong, they look cool, and i'd totally ride one, but saying indian is "back" or being built "again" is really a misnomer... Edited February 12, 2014 by magley64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhondas Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) right, Willie Harley and Art Davidson are dead, too but at least with Harley, they've been an enduring company... not just a name that has been bought and sold... don't get me wrong, they look cool, and i'd totally ride one, but saying indian is "back" or being built "again" is really a misnomer...Actually, They WERE bought and sold...I had one of them...a brand new 71 AMF (bowling ball) HD sportster 883...piece of crap. Broke down on the way to work 4 times in it's first six months I owned it. I got rid of it after the fourth time. Three years later bought the 74 Honda CB750K4 and never looked at HD again except in my rear view mirror(he he ha ha LoL) Ryan, Thanks, I still ride it too.....not a garage queen.....about 825 miles on it last year. Edited February 12, 2014 by myhondas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Actually, They WERE bought and sold...I had one of them...a brand new 71 AMF (bowling ball) HD sportster 883...piece of crap. Broke down on the way to work 4 times in it's first six months I owned it. I got rid of it after the fourth time. Three years later bought the 74 Honda CB750K4 and never looked at HD again except in my rear view mirror(he he ha ha LoL) Ryan, Thanks, I still ride it too.....not a garage queen.....about 825 miles on it last year. yes, the "company" was bought and sold, whole, as a company, not just a trademarked name, but a manufacturing business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 My dad had an identical cb 750 when I was a kid. It's what sparked my love for bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 My dad had an identical cb 750 when I was a kid. It's what sparked my love for bikes.My dad and my uncle each bought brand new 1972 Honda 500 Fours. My dad's got stolen.I purchased my uncles green Honda in 1987. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_c_F Posted February 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 My dad had a CB750A a lot like the maroon one, though I don't know what color. He always geeks out a bit when he sees one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhondas Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Actually that is a red one...76 model....it was on ebay along with the honda 150 dream and the kawi police bike. Neat site for anything honda, cadillac, or corvette is...... motorera.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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