Iv'e had some ridiculous lean angles couldn't tell what degree but put it this way iv'e never bottomed anything out on it, like i said it goes round corners. To make it do the twisties they put a 25.0° rake on it and it works a treat!!
Mine's around 88 degrees so I'm guessing the Chief is about 85 degrees !! Hendee were the first American motorcycle company, the Indian name didn't come into being until 1923.
Indian Motorcycle is an American brand of motorcycles originally produced from 1901 to 1953 in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States.[1][2] Hendee Manufacturing Company initially produced the motorcycles, but the name was changed to the Indian Motocycle Manufacturing Company in 1923.[1][2]
I always look at Harley’s I walk round and round them gawping at how utterly shit they look no offence and only my opinion but they are shite to look at and no matter how they ride absolutely never...rather get bus
Having a discussion with a Harley rider, he told me that 85% of all Harley's are still on the road. I said, the other 15% must of made it home then! Personally I don't like them, I could however ride a Victory Hammer
INDIAN . You probably know but Polaris who make indian now where the producers of the Victory mark, they dropped that in favour of the Indian mark.
I have a 883 sporty, I use it more than any other bike I own. I find it way more fun to ride but don’t know why if I’m honest.
A lot of rumours floating around that HD are in serious financial trouble. https://www.hotcars.com/17-shady-reasons-why-harley-davidson-motorcycles-are-struggling/
I was in Newcastle harley dealers just before the lockdown, and was very surprised by the shoddy quality of the bikes. Very visible wiring harness, agricultural brackets, and just a general air of who cares people will buy these bikes because they are harleys. And the prices for the top end models were eye watering.
" Some things are so desirable you just have to have them , regardless of price " That's what I've been told , and I was given " evidence " to support it ! And who am I to argue , eh ? Ten grand handbag , anybody ? https://www.therealreal.com/sales/hermes-birkin-bag
I agree, however I like mine due to it’s basics. I think the higher range models are very exclusive but so are some other brands.
We've a spare one of those you can have for £500 if you want. AAA quality copy, you'd never tell the difference
Yes they’re in trouble, there image is suffering. The younger generations just class Harleys as old timers bikes plus I think a little of market share has gone to Indian motorcycles. Unless Harley can somehow improve their range as most manufacturers have I’m afraid they’ll become just a brand on other products such as t-shirts and the like.
Might be me … I’m thinking about it. I’ve recently got back from a bucket list coast-to-coast ride from Chennai to Goa. I could’ve rented other bikes, but for me it had to be on a classic Royal Enfield and when I saw ‘Black Betty’ at the hire place in Chennai I thought she looked as cool as f*ck so I was sold!! Not a great bike by any objective standards but it felt just *right* for India and reminded me afresh of the joys of low power, low seat biking … so much so that I’ve decided to get the wife’s 600ie Monster back on the road sooner rather than later. Anyways, another of my bucket list trips has always been the USA … … on a Harley of course ;-) Feeling inspired on the India trip I found myself in the evenings looking at possible US East coast to West coast routes via the southern States. I know from experience that on a long trip like this it is much cheaper and more rewarding to do it on my own bike rather than hiring. I could buy one in the USA and sell it at the end, but that will add extra pressure at both ends of the trip which I really don’t need. If on the other hand I buy a Harley in the UK, I can take my time and have a bit of fun finding a nice example of the right model for the job and right age to minimise depreciation, and have the option to hang onto it when I get home if I decide I want to. Winner, winner. Flying a bike in and shipping it out of the US isn’t massively expensive, and certainly a lot cheaper than hiring for such a long trip. I reckon it’s probably the best solution. So … as I’ve never even sat on a Harley before, the next step is to do some proper research and book some test rides … just to make sure I’m not mad and should really be planning on taking my usual, trusty Africa Twin instead!! Best break out the old school leather jacket and jeans ;-)
