Injun Motorcycle Thing

"Rock Bottom" (rockbottom81)
10/16/2018 at 02:06 • Filed to: None

So I bought an Indian. Was looking for something faster than a Jeep and cheaper than a Corvette, while also being fat-guy-friendly. Score. Installed some Vance & Hines slip-ons the same day I changed out the break-in oil. 100% satisfied. Added bonus is that it’s louder than my white-supremacist-neighbor’s Dyna, which bothers him more than it tickles me. Score again.

As an engineer, this is the least offensive cruiser I could find. The engine is a stressed member and has a bunch of cams and valves. The frame castings are well formed and free of flash, too. The cherry on top is that it’s beautiful in a curvy, functional way. 10/10 pleased with the purchase, would do again .

The day I brought it home.

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DISCUSSION (19)

AestheticsInMotion > Rock Bottom
10/16/2018 at 02:36

That is gorgeous. The tan seat works so well

Rock Bottom > AestheticsInMotion
10/16/2018 at 02:40

Thanks! Drawback is that it’s hard to get matching bags. I mean, Indian will sell you shockingly expensive bags that perfectly match the seat, but I spend all my fun money on meat and beer. First world problems, I suppose!

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > Rock Bottom
10/16/2018 at 02:52

This bike’s got a great stance! It’s leaner and lower than the giant rolling compensators that the white supremacists like.

AdverseMartyr > Rock Bottom
10/16/2018 at 04:04

So I do love the bike, but you bought it as something fast while getting one with the riding position that makes you desire to not go fast?

Maxima Speed > Rock Bottom
10/16/2018 at 06:08

Awesome, I love the Indians new and old.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Rock Bottom
10/16/2018 at 06:16

don’t worry about bags then?

Manny05x > Rock Bottom
10/16/2018 at 06:29

My friend who taight me how to ride has the same bike. Join the forum the bags come up for sale on there. I love the bike he let me ride it a couple of times.

shop-teacher > Rock Bottom
10/16/2018 at 07:16

Very nice!

Eury - AFRICA TWIN!!!!!!! > Rock Bottom
10/16/2018 at 07:23

Beautiful bike. Literally the only cruiser type bike I would own.

StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 > Rock Bottom
10/16/2018 at 09:09

Really good looking bike!

Khalbali > Rock Bottom
10/16/2018 at 10:02

Beautiful! I really want to get my license and get a scout sixty, but I'm lazy and also incredibly broke so.....

Rock Bottom > Khalbali
10/18/2018 at 09:40

I can identify with being broke and “unmotivated”. I will say that the MSF class was only $50 and was a pile of fun. So keep that in mind!

Rock Bottom > StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8
10/18/2018 at 09:41

Thanks!

Rock Bottom > Eury - AFRICA TWIN!!!!!!!
10/18/2018 at 09:42

Thanks! I would have also considered a Victory Octane (sportier version of the Scout), but they stopped making Victories like 20 minutes before I got my endorsement. Procrastination station, over here.

Rock Bottom > pip bip - choose Corrour
10/18/2018 at 09:45

Well yeah, for now. I’m just thinking at some point I may want to do something stupid like spend a few days on this thing. Might want bags for that. For now, I’m content with day-trips.

Rock Bottom > AdverseMartyr
10/18/2018 at 09:47

It’s a cruiser, which is comfortable by nature, that isn’t limited to just being loud and slow. I bought it for the style and seating position, the speed is just a happy bonus.

Rock Bottom > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
10/18/2018 at 09:50

Haha, yeah the low and long look is what drew me to these in the first place. The frame and engine details are outstanding, which makes my engineering self smile. The power is pretty good, which makes my Neanderthal self smile.

Khalbali > Rock Bottom
10/18/2018 at 10:58

Yeah hopefully next year, don’t want to push it too hard on the wife, her uncle died on a bike.

AdverseMartyr > Rock Bottom
10/18/2018 at 20:20

The few times I have driven a cruiser I find myself just wanting to go slow. Like it’s too much work to fight the wind and go fast, so why not just go slow.