Reply With QuotePricing here is harsh though. £10,399 v $11,000 in the US
http://www.indianmotorcycle.co.uk/indian-scout
I love this!
Pricing here is harsh though. £10,399 v $11,000 in the US
http://www.indianmotorcycle.co.uk/indian-scout
But compared to rice rockets, this one is worth every penny
I just wish it was here at around 7-8k though.
Reviews are really positive too - they have knocked this one out of the park.
Residuals should be strong though, which almost offsets the ball-watering sticker price...Originally Posted by Josh B
True enough (but another reason I wanted them to start lower!)
still, compared to a Norton its cheap as chips.
Could it possibly be cost effective to import it with the decent exchange rate? I know you'd have to pay duty and shipping but it from a base price of £6000 or so you won't be paying the best part of £5000 for the extras will you?
YMCA its fun to stay at the YMCAI love this!
if the chap's fit then go for it,
http://muppetsforjustice.blogspot.co...ess-chaps.html
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Useful contribution.YMCA its fun to stay at the YMCA
http://muppetsforjustice.blogspot.co...ess-chaps.html
Feel free to suggest a better alternative.
Bit too modern Harley-ish IMO.
I'd prefer a more vintage look Indian with covered mudguards etc.
Bit more like this....
Cheers,
Neil.
Ooooo calm down Josh, no need to chuck the teddy its just a little humour,, though I do think the Harley is just a tad bit gay, anyhow as an alternative I might suggest Attachment 6653
The photo is off the net sadly its not mine, but I've written a note to Santa, so I expect one will be turning up.
Why? Yes it looks reasonable but no more distinctive than say the S1000RR is in it's sector. I'd have one any day over a Hardly though.
There are lots of great bikes out there. Who can fail to appreciate a Diavel Carbon for example?
but as a custom/cruiser goes,mthis one just hits the spot brilliantly and rides as well as it looks if the reports are accurate.
Looks awful to me but if I was that way inclined I would go vintage Indian. Better looking and probably cheaper. Probably lose a boatload of cash on resale as well.
But if that's your thing go for it,
Same here (though a 48 looks quite cool once it's had a few bits added to it (which should be standard)).
Is Alan Forbes (who used to be Eugene Reynolds in the Rezillos) still involved with Indian in the UK?
Here's a link to some vintage Indians:
http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/cl...#axzz39hRygHJA
OK, I'll bite... What a load of pish! Take the Yamaha R6 for example which is £9300 new and has four way adjustable suspension, twin discs and four pot calipers, titanium engine internals, variable length intakes, fly by wire throttle, higher BHP from an engine half the size etc etc etc, plus it weighs less with me on board than the Indian does on its own. If you like the style of the American cruisers then go for it, just don't expect anything close to the Japanese or Euro bikes in terms of technology, performance or value for money.
If I was in the market for a bike with a bit of style then I'd be looking at Ducati Monster's, preferably an older air cooled one. If you must buy new and want to look cool cruising down Sloane Street then check out the Triumph Scrambler or Moto Guzzi V7 Racer, but there are many cheaper bikes without the image that are vastly superior in every department (Triumph Speed or Street triple, Yamaha MT09/7 to name a few).
Scrambler is my choice (think Great Escape)
Not for me, I don't like the styling at all!!,
I like the look, but wouldn't really like to ride it. I don't find the cruisers as comfy as a tourer.I love this!
I also don't fancy dressing up like a pirate at the weekend to go riding.
Lose the naff looking standard pipes and chop the rear mudguard down and you'd have a really nice looking alternative to the HD48.
To my eyes it is neither retro nor modern, just kitsch.
There are 250cc Dim Sum Special looking better balanced.
What about 0ne of or like these Josh? A lot cheaper too. Available in kit for even!
I had a early 30's Indian 4 that I had restored, and Alan was a big help at the time. What he didn't know about Indians wasn't worth knowing.
Malc
We look forward to your photos and a review of the bike hitting the all important spot.
Do we often talk about ourselves in the third person? We presume it is because we are blessed with a double knob quota?We look forward to your photos and a review of the bike hitting the all important spot.
can't resist.......
ready......
the US one must be left-hand drive, surely?
Hot damn! I shoulda figured that for myself! Some days I wish I had got me one of them ejukashin thingy's!
That was such a lovely bike. I've seen a few, but never ridden one. I'd have one over a modern one any day of the week, but budgetwise we're comparing a Vauxhall and a Merc SL, aren't we?
Overuse of the apostrophe much?YMCA its fun to stay at the YMCA
Heres a lovely '41 Scout for sale at $36,000.
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C267716
Hmmm good point.
Josh, when it comes to friendly joking you can give it but you cant take it, chill out its not real its just a bit of fun.
If the big hairy Harley is your thing that's ok, don't forget the saddle bags and tassels, cowboy boots and bandana.
Enjoy the evening.
Im just chucking the banter back at ya matey!
Ok no worries, there's enough malice on this silly internet watch forum without us getting cranky over a bit of fun, as I said enjoy the evening.
And you mate, I am neither taking nor intending offence :)
Gorgeous.
Just think, some people spend that money on a crappy watch.
Cheers,
Neil.
Riding or rather driving a traditional sidecar is.... different. The chair is dragged along so needs to be alligned to ' steer' in. The bike must be set leaning to the chair etc.
That quite severe toe-in et all means the combo crabs along the road.
When accelerating the bike wants to overtake the chair, when decelerating the chair wants to overtake the bike.
Braking is an art as the front brake only brakes the front wheel and makes the fork dive, demanding use of the foot brake which ideally operates both the rear and chair. The setting of the latter however is always a compromise as with/without passenger in the chair makes for a huge difference.
To keep it all a bit sluggish, one needs a friction steering damper.
I LOVE THEM!!!!
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