Reb
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Don't threaten me with a good time
Greeneville, TN
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2022 Honda Goldwing Tour DCT
1999 Honda Valkyrie IS
1997 Honda Valkyrie Standard *Supercharged*
1972 Honda CB350F
1978 Honda CB550K
1968 Honda CL175 Sloper
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« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2019, 11:24:28 AM » |
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To each their own, and it's a move up from the Bozo the Clown Victory, but that fairing looks like a cyclopean vision of a 1980's Ford Pickup, and not in a complimentary way...
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Never ask a geek 'Why?',just nod your head and slowly back away...  IBA# 22107 VRCC# 7976 VRCCDS# 226 1998 Valkyrie Standard 2008 Gold Wing Taxation is theft. μολὼν λαβέ |
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Wizzard
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Bald River Falls
Valparaiso IN
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« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2019, 11:50:55 AM » |
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To each their own, and it's a move up from the Bozo the Clown Victory, but that fairing looks like a cyclopean vision of a 1980's Ford Pickup, and not in a complimentary way...
Yep that fairing is fugly |
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msb
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« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2019, 12:19:20 PM » |
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Beauty is always subjective..."in the eye of the beholder" as they say, but ya...that fairing on the new Indian really does a good job of negating what is otherwise a decent looking cycle. Just like the HD Roadglides, I've never been a fan of their fairings ....especially from the side view I've always thought they looked awkward and out of sync with the rest of the motorcyle. But then I've probably been spoiled...18 years riding my Interstate which I think has one of the, if not the best looking fairings ever crafted for a larger touring motorcycle   |
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Mike
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old2soon
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« Reply #4 on: October 30, 2019, 12:36:56 PM » |
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Yet anudder take on-large sigh here-a v-twinky. Far as 30 G-Lot of the larger road bikes are in that price point and some Higher. RIDE SAFE.
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
VRCCDS0240 2012 GL1800 Gold Wing Motor Trike conversion
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Valkorado
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VRCC DS 0242
Gunnison, Colorado (7,703') Here there be twisties.
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« Reply #5 on: October 30, 2019, 01:10:24 PM » |
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Have to agree with the consensus. Gotta admit I kinda like the look from the cockpit view, but when looking at the bike I as a bystander I don't like it at all.
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Have you ever noticed when you're feeling really good, there's always a pigeon that'll come sh!t on your hood? - John Prine 97 Tourer "Silver Bullet" 01 Interstate "Ruby"  |
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« Reply #6 on: October 30, 2019, 01:36:57 PM » |
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Nice. But if I can't see my front wheel, I ain't riding it.
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hubcapsc
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South Carolina
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« Reply #7 on: October 30, 2019, 01:47:44 PM » |
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They didn't set it to sport mode, so that might have been better. But the only weakness of the Indian Springfield I rode a few weeks ago was the air-cooled potato potato motor. Maybe this water-cooled Challenger motor is pretty nice? That Springfield was agile and brimming with high quality. -Mike "and not a flat six Honda  " |
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GiG
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"That's just like, your OPINION, Man!"
NEAR the "In 'n' Out Burger"
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« Reply #8 on: October 30, 2019, 02:55:45 PM » |
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" That Springfield was agile and brimming with high quality." - weakness? I love the Springfield, compare the performance numbers to those of the Valkyrie, but light years ahead in quality. Water cooled version could be Real Cool... ... Showed this new Challenger to The Big - Haired Chick on her birthday (Devil's Night) expecting her to say " That 's cool..." .. But she echoed the " fugly" comments. ~GiG~ - " I don't ride no more, just like to show up with a trailer". |
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Nothing is Everything.
When you come to a fork in the road - TAKE IT!
(Then be sure to send it to OSS... C.O.D.)
This isn’t Rocket Surgery
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« Reply #9 on: October 30, 2019, 03:56:46 PM » |
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At first glance I thought it was the new Yamaha. Not sure about that fairing, looking from the curbside view.  |
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Big Rig
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« Reply #10 on: October 30, 2019, 04:02:17 PM » |
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Not a fan of the Indians, Original yes, but the new ones??? This one is the best looking...again it is no Valk IS...but if I had to get an Indian, this would be the one.
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« Reply #11 on: October 30, 2019, 04:05:23 PM » |
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To each their own, and it's a move up from the Bozo the Clown Victory, but that fairing looks like a cyclopean vision of a 1980's Ford Pickup, and not in a complimentary way...
Yep that fairing is fugly Thats what I was gonna say. |
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« Reply #12 on: October 30, 2019, 04:20:09 PM » |
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To each their own, and it's a move up from the Bozo the Clown Victory, but that fairing looks like a cyclopean vision of a 1980's Ford Pickup, and not in a complimentary way...
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #13 on: October 30, 2019, 07:02:03 PM » |
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compare the performance numbers to those of the Valkyrie
It has the numbers, but it potato potatos down the road... I guess we could
all get used to it. Right now I'm remembering passing cars going uphill in
North Georgia with Carolyn on the back of the 1500 and hearing the sound
and feeling the power of the Valkyrie motor... the Springfield motor (in my short ride)
felt like it was made to sound and shake like a Harley, not in a faulty kind
of way, but on purpose... your Victory isn't like that is it?
-Mike
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Skinhead
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« Reply #14 on: October 31, 2019, 04:27:20 AM » |
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Showed this new Challenger to The Big - Haired Chick on her birthday (Devil's Night)
Tell TBHC happy birthday, and let her know Meem's birthday is today. Happy 90th in heaven MEEM! |
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Alpha Dog
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« Reply #15 on: October 31, 2019, 04:48:28 AM » |
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compare the performance numbers to those of the Valkyrie
It has the numbers, but it potato potatos down the road... I guess we could
all get used to it. Right now I'm remembering passing cars going uphill in
North Georgia with Carolyn on the back of the 1500 and hearing the sound
and feeling the power of the Valkyrie motor... the Springfield motor (in my short ride)
felt like it was made to sound and shake like a Harley, not in a faulty kind
of way, but on purpose... your Victory isn't like that is it?
-Mike
Teaser video of the sound. This is not the same pushrod engine of first generation of Indians. It is an overhead cam engine, water cooled, that makes in stock form 122 hp and 128 tq. Wheel dyno is about 109 hp and 113, tq. https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=indian+challenger&&view=detail&mid=B9CB3F00AE1825D93B1EB9CB3F00AE1825D93B1E&&FORM=VDRVRV |
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Alpha Dog
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« Reply #16 on: October 31, 2019, 05:31:59 AM » |
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Short feature video. This has some hi tech features like smart lean technology. https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=indian+challenger+videos&&view=detail&mid=0163EDC575A03DA9D5490163EDC575A03DA9D549&rvsmid=63043954580B8BCEA27C63043954580B8BCEA27C&FORM=VDRVRVThis new Power Plus 108 motor was being developed for the new generation of Victorys to replace the 106. Kudos to Indian for developing a higher revving OHC water cooled smooth motor that will probably lead to huge engine hp and torque gains for very reasonable money like the 106 did. Also the water cooled motor will meet the newer emissions rules. The fixed fairing is something Indian did not have and they are now popular with the Harley Road Glide. I personally like it, but of course not everyone's cup of tea. I am certain that Indian ( they have said as much ) will also bring this motor to near future bikes like the Chieftain and Springfield, and eventually faze the 111/116 pushrod out. 20 Motorcycle writers got an advance 500 mile ride on these a couple weeks back, and have given it glowing reviews to date and one can find their reviews online. I love my Vic Cross Country, but just may have to go for a new Indian in the next couple of years. However my Hondas - Valkyrie, Magna, and newly acquired 19 PCX150 are not going anywhere. |
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Patrick
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« Reply #17 on: October 31, 2019, 05:43:06 AM » |
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If I were to buy another big bike it would be another real Indian. I've got a big thing for real Indians.
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