Comments on: The Return Of Indian Motorcycles. Just Another Fashion Statement? http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/ World's Number One Source For Custom Motorcycle News Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:13:47 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: cool10 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/comment-page-1/#comment-83433 cool10 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:24:08 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/#comment-83433 Oh yeah make that 40k+ with chrome. Oh yeah make that 40k+ with chrome.

]]> By: cool10 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/comment-page-1/#comment-83432 cool10 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:23:03 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/#comment-83432 Harley needs competition. See that shit their building lately? Dark Custom? Hahaha. 34k + for a fucking bobber. Harley has soaked it's own for a lonnng lonngg time. RISE INDIAN RISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Harley needs competition. See that shit their building lately? Dark Custom? Hahaha.

34k + for a fucking bobber. Harley has soaked it’s own for a lonnng lonngg time.

RISE INDIAN RISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: John Rodrie http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/comment-page-1/#comment-76507 John Rodrie Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:41:06 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/#comment-76507 You have to love the harley davidson motorcycle co. not only have they managed to stay in buisness for 105yrs. but they make great motorcycles to fit the budget of working class americans i mean indian was a great motorcycle company, but they went out of buisness in 1953 and that cmc/indian company from gilroy started from 1999 to 2003 didn't last to long,so for this 2009 new indian motorcycle co. to start at $30.999 for a standard chief with short fenders is sick. the skirted fenders are an extra $499 bucks? i guess their motorcycles are for the wealthy not your average working class american bikers. You have to love the harley davidson motorcycle co. not only have they managed to stay in buisness for 105yrs. but they make great
motorcycles to fit the budget of working class americans i mean
indian was a great motorcycle company, but they went out of buisness in 1953 and that cmc/indian company from gilroy started
from 1999 to 2003 didn’t last to long,so for this 2009 new indian
motorcycle co. to start at $30.999 for a standard chief with short fenders is sick. the skirted fenders are an extra $499 bucks? i guess their motorcycles are for the wealthy not your average working class american bikers.

]]> By: Bill Payne http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/comment-page-1/#comment-62074 Bill Payne Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:17:28 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/#comment-62074 I really do not understand all the negative comments directed towards the new manufacturer. I think they should be given a shot at it before everyone bury's thier efforts. Are these people just HD fans worried about any competition they may encounter? I for one look forward to seeing a new American motorcycle being produced and hope that the manufacturers rise to the challenge of producing a new line of bikes that live up to the Indian name. I really do not understand all the negative comments directed towards the new manufacturer. I think they should be given a shot at it before everyone bury’s thier efforts. Are these people just HD fans worried about any competition they may encounter? I for one look forward to seeing a new American motorcycle being produced and hope that the manufacturers rise to the challenge of producing a new line of bikes that live up to the Indian name.

]]> By: ANT http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/comment-page-1/#comment-52007 ANT Sat, 12 Jan 2008 04:04:03 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/#comment-52007 "Patrick Soros Oct 30th, 2007 at 10:01 am What a bad time for Indian to try to come back. So, where is the new Indian engine? Just a dream?" The engine is a reality, although stellican has nothing to do with it. Check out the V-Plus 100 at http://www.crazyhorsemotorcycles.com (with apologies to Cyril if I'm violating any forum rules by posting this) “Patrick Soros Oct 30th, 2007 at 10:01 am

What a bad time for Indian to try to come back. So, where is the new Indian engine? Just a dream?”

The engine is a reality, although stellican has nothing to do with it. Check out the V-Plus 100 at http://www.crazyhorsemotorcycles.com

(with apologies to Cyril if I’m violating any forum rules by posting this)

]]> By: hursttool http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/comment-page-1/#comment-32870 hursttool Mon, 12 Nov 2007 05:25:37 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/#comment-32870 As usual another bunch of uptight, uptown a-holes trying to make a buck off of a damn good American name. Like those losers before who had that guy from Gilroy build the bikes out of a Custom Chrome catalog, another a-hole is trying to do the same. Skirts and fringe don't a MOTOCYCLE make. The guy from Canada that had the best design I had ever seen for a new INDIAN MOTOCYCLE royally got screwed when the judge gave it to deep pockets and someguy who rebadged a CMC bike with Indian logos. Looks like it happened again. When will they ever learn when a legend is a legend,you don't mess with the motorcycle Gods. Just ask the Hanlons and the new Excelsior-Henderson bike that was a failure. As usual another bunch of uptight, uptown a-holes trying to make a buck off of a damn good American name. Like those losers before who had that guy from Gilroy build the bikes out of a Custom Chrome catalog, another a-hole is trying to do the same. Skirts and fringe don’t a MOTOCYCLE make. The guy from Canada that had the best design I had ever seen for a new INDIAN MOTOCYCLE royally got screwed when the judge gave it to deep pockets and someguy who rebadged a CMC bike with Indian logos. Looks like it happened again.
When will they ever learn when a legend is a legend,you don’t mess with the motorcycle Gods. Just ask the Hanlons and the new Excelsior-Henderson bike that was a failure.

]]> By: Nicker http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/comment-page-1/#comment-30454 Nicker Tue, 06 Nov 2007 03:23:44 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/#comment-30454 Hay Panhead..... RE: "...Teutels go into farming..." What do you figure they're qualified to grow......? -nicker- Hay Panhead…..

RE:
“…Teutels go into farming…”

What do you figure they’re qualified to grow……?

-nicker-

]]> By: Charlie Lecach http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/comment-page-1/#comment-30304 Charlie Lecach Mon, 05 Nov 2007 10:24:09 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/#comment-30304 Indian Motocycle Company 1901 - 1953 R.I.P. Indian Motocycle Company
1901 – 1953
R.I.P.

]]> By: jatinder pal http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/comment-page-1/#comment-29889 jatinder pal Sat, 03 Nov 2007 06:54:59 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/#comment-29889 i think indian should start a clothing line not the bikes.how many times they will try to fool the buyers with same old bike designs. they need something revolutionary,if they want to build bikes. PANHEAD WAS RIGHT. i think indian should start a clothing line not the bikes.how many times they will try to fool the buyers with same old bike designs.
they need something revolutionary,if they want to build bikes.

PANHEAD WAS RIGHT.

]]> By: Nicker http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/comment-page-1/#comment-29462 Nicker Thu, 01 Nov 2007 01:15:37 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/#comment-29462 Go back 9 or so posts. Looks to me like Sugar Bear's front end is hanging on a fairly reasonable looking Scout. So why would turning out new Indians be so difficult...? Now selling-em... who knows? -nicker- Go back 9 or so posts.

Looks to me like Sugar Bear’s front end is hanging on a fairly reasonable looking Scout.

So why would turning out new Indians be so difficult…?

Now selling-em… who knows?

-nicker-

]]> By: BOBIT http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/comment-page-1/#comment-29452 BOBIT Wed, 31 Oct 2007 21:07:01 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/#comment-29452 An authentic Indian, yes. A new Indian imitation, never! An authentic Indian, yes. A new Indian imitation, never!

]]> By: Pop http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/comment-page-1/#comment-29440 Pop Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:14:52 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/#comment-29440 I own a Gilroy Indian. Pop isn't what you would call a Old Rich bikee. Cost me buckets of cash and late nights to get that POS in shape and the skills of a top wrench and a whole bunch of helpful friends. It's a headturner for sure. That's in stock paint and pretty much factory trim. Those skirts get all the looks. Don't discount the brand out of hand. The new guys aren't getting any Christmas cards from me either, but I hope they pull it off. I keep getting told that they are financial wizards and can float the boat. The Indian brand is as American as HD and it's got some great history. As a Harley guy (still got two) and a Indian guy, I'm here to tell you that any competition to Harley makes Harley better and any way that Indian starts, if the machine is solid then it's market will find it despite what the "lifestyle" marketers and demographic strategists tell you. Don't kick them to the curb before they have shown what they are made of. Once that happens, if it's just outright foolishness, you can line up behind Pop because I'll be merciless with my size 11's. I own a Gilroy Indian. Pop isn’t what you would call a Old Rich bikee. Cost me buckets of cash and late nights to get that POS in shape and the skills of a top wrench and a whole bunch of helpful friends.

It’s a headturner for sure. That’s in stock paint and pretty much factory trim. Those skirts get all the looks. Don’t discount the brand out of hand. The new guys aren’t getting any Christmas cards from me either, but I hope they pull it off. I keep getting told that they are financial wizards and can float the boat.

The Indian brand is as American as HD and it’s got some great history. As a Harley guy (still got two) and a Indian guy, I’m here to tell you that any competition to Harley makes Harley better and any way that Indian starts, if the machine is solid then it’s market will find it despite what the “lifestyle” marketers and demographic strategists tell you.

Don’t kick them to the curb before they have shown what they are made of. Once that happens, if it’s just outright foolishness, you can line up behind Pop because I’ll be merciless with my size 11’s.

]]> By: DJ CHOPPER GOD http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/comment-page-1/#comment-29437 DJ CHOPPER GOD Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:10:48 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/#comment-29437 Tommy Bahama it is. Tommy Bahama it is.

]]> By: indian021950 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/comment-page-1/#comment-29436 indian021950 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:05:21 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/#comment-29436 To me it doesent matter if indian comes back i own an old indian n a 2002 gilroy deluxe scout. could use some new hats n t shirts tho. To me it doesent matter if indian comes back i own an old indian n a 2002 gilroy deluxe scout. could use some new hats n t shirts tho.

]]> By: madpuppy http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/comment-page-1/#comment-29429 madpuppy Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:27:03 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/#comment-29429 One thousand dollars down? for a motorcycle cover with the " Indian " logo on it ?. I don`t get it ? just how much is that tarp??. One thousand dollars down? for a motorcycle cover with the ” Indian ” logo on it ?. I don`t get it ? just how much is that tarp??.

]]> By: Panhead Forever http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/comment-page-1/#comment-29428 Panhead Forever Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:19:24 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/#comment-29428 <p>Scott. Great post. 2008 prediction (well in advance). OCC goes down and the Teutels go into farming. Indian doesn't come back and the name is for sale on eBay. Billy Lane gets a plea bargain for 1 year in jail (negotiated the eve of the trial) and while there writes a book about religion. Harley struggles and many dealerships are for sale for the price of the bikes on the floor. Japan becomes the headquarter of Kustom Kulture with many US builders moving there. Russell Mitchell does a Pet Show on TV (he is a licensed vet). Live from Long Beach Jesse James does welding classes . Chica moves back to Japan. The city of Rossmeyer Beach in Florida gets incorporated and has its own fire dept and police station. Easyriders files for bankruptcy. The Horse magazine gets all the advertisers and is now printed on glossy paper. Cyril Huze writes about all this and publishes the news that fit to click! </p> Scott. Great post. 2008 prediction (well in advance). OCC goes down and the Teutels go into farming. Indian doesn’t come back and the name is for sale on eBay. Billy Lane gets a plea bargain for 1 year in jail (negotiated the eve of the trial) and while there writes a book about religion. Harley struggles and many dealerships are for sale for the price of the bikes on the floor. Japan becomes the headquarter of Kustom Kulture with many US builders moving there. Russell Mitchell does a Pet Show on TV (he is a licensed vet). Live from Long Beach Jesse James does welding classes . Chica moves back to Japan. The city of Rossmeyer Beach in Florida gets incorporated and has its own fire dept and police station. Easyriders files for bankruptcy. The Horse magazine gets all the advertisers and is now printed on glossy paper. Cyril Huze writes about all this and publishes the news that fit to click!

]]> By: Scott http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/comment-page-1/#comment-29426 Scott Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:55:58 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/#comment-29426 Just what we need another chain of clothing stores disguised as bike shops. What makes them think people who can't afford their bikes are going to pay them for the privledge of advertising. My vote is they go down in flames like the folks at OCC when they begin production. Owning a legendary name does not make bikers, it takes bikers to make a legendary name. Just what we need another chain of clothing stores disguised as bike shops. What makes them think people who can’t afford their bikes are going to pay them for the privledge of advertising. My vote is they go down in flames like the folks at OCC when they begin production. Owning a legendary name does not make bikers, it takes bikers to make a legendary name.

]]> By: Roger Fieldman http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/comment-page-1/#comment-29422 Roger Fieldman Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:11:56 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/#comment-29422 I went to Indian Motorcycle website. 6 months ago they were asking a deposit of $1000 to reserve a 2008 model. Now, no more 2008 models. They ask $1000 for a 2009 model. So, what's going on with Indian? Yes, I bet that at this date they have nothing, no bike, no Indian engine. They lose credibility by saying nothing. I went to Indian Motorcycle website. 6 months ago they were asking a deposit of $1000 to reserve a 2008 model. Now, no more 2008 models. They ask $1000 for a 2009 model. So, what’s going on with Indian? Yes, I bet that at this date they have nothing, no bike, no Indian engine. They lose credibility by saying nothing.

]]> By: MotoCiter http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/comment-page-1/#comment-29375 MotoCiter Wed, 31 Oct 2007 02:28:48 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/#comment-29375 They're hoping no one will notice that they have no motorcycle, and will sell a million $5/cost $39/retail t-shirts to "UpScale" trendy stores before it hits the fan. Then in 5 years someone else will by the trademarks off eBay, and do it all over again. They’re hoping no one will notice that they have no motorcycle, and will sell a million $5/cost $39/retail t-shirts to “UpScale” trendy stores before it hits the fan.

Then in 5 years someone else will by the trademarks off eBay, and do it all over again.

]]> By: VTWINGIRL http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/comment-page-1/#comment-29350 VTWINGIRL Tue, 30 Oct 2007 21:33:44 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/#comment-29350 cool cool

]]> By: Johny Old Indian http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/comment-page-1/#comment-29347 Johny Old Indian Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:58:37 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/#comment-29347 Only people belonging to the industry can relaunch Indian. Business opportunists, whatever the amount of money they have, will never understand what it's all about. They will fail because if you are not a biker you can't understand bikers. Only people belonging to the industry can relaunch Indian. Business opportunists, whatever the amount of money they have, will never understand what it’s all about. They will fail because if you are not a biker you can’t understand bikers.

]]> By: Ted Brennard http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/comment-page-1/#comment-29346 Ted Brennard Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:54:34 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/#comment-29346 Who still believe in Indian Motorcycle coming back? Not many... Who still believe in Indian Motorcycle coming back? Not many…

]]> By: Solo Sam http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/comment-page-1/#comment-29343 Solo Sam Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:28:19 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/#comment-29343 That's funny ! We all know it's about the " premium leather jacket " with the " worn/vintage " look ! Man I got milk coming out my nose ! I got an idea , send me a new jacket , I'll wear it for ten years and sell it back to you with that " worn/vintage " look ! That’s funny ! We all know it’s about the ” premium leather jacket ” with the
” worn/vintage ” look ! Man I got milk coming out my nose ! I got an idea , send me a new jacket , I’ll wear it for ten years and sell it back to you with that ” worn/vintage ” look !

]]> By: Dennis Johnson http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/comment-page-1/#comment-29340 Dennis Johnson Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:21:55 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/#comment-29340 I would love to find out the reason behind the postponement. I would love to find out the reason behind the postponement.

]]> By: Patrick Soros http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/comment-page-1/#comment-29318 Patrick Soros Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:01:36 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/10/30/the-return-of-indian-motorcycles-just-another-fashion-statement/#comment-29318 What a bad time for Indian to try to come back. So, where is the new Indian engine? Just a dream? What a bad time for Indian to try to come back. So, where is the new Indian engine? Just a dream?

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