Indian just announced a new Engine,,,,,
116 Ci.....126 FP.....120HP...V 60 Degree....Water cooled...
Can a Trike be far behind...?
Indian just announced a new Engine,,,,,
116 Ci.....126 FP.....120HP...V 60 Degree....Water cooled...
Can a Trike be far behind...?
Last edited by Papa Zook; 10-23-2023 at 09:47 PM.
Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
WOW! That would be an awesome engine for a trike for sure!
"I don't need a map. I still have a road in front of me!"
Right now you can do the mod on the Thunderstroke 111 engine to take it to 116. Total cost if at or just above $5,000 parts and labor.
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
That would be the only way they get anymore big money from me. I figure I have my last Indian. Just need to trike it or park it. But if they came out with a trike I'd be all over it. But it does seem to be a waste of money for only a few more months to maybe years of riding. My rides now are much further apart already. Just not sure I want to put anymore in that direction with my now very limited funds.
The only reason some people are still alive is it's illegal to shoot them.
American Legion Rider
MSRP $21,999–$28,749
Engine 1,768cc, liquid-cooled, 60-degree V-twin; 4 valves/cyl.
Bore x stroke 108.0 x 96.5mm
Compression 11.0:1
Transmission/final drive 6-speed w/ true overdrive; constant mesh/belt
Fuel system Electronic fuel injection w/ 52mm dual-bore throttle bodies
Claimed horsepower 122 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Claimed torque 128 lb.-ft. @ 3,800 rpm
Frame Cast aluminum
Front suspension 43mm telescopic fork; 5.1-in. travel
Rear suspension Fox monoshock, hydraulically adjustable; 4.5-in. travel
Front brake 4-piston calipers, 320mm dual floating rotors w/ ABS
Rear brake 2-piston caliper, 298mm floating rotor w/ ABS
Front tire 130/60B-19
Rear tire 180/60R-16
Rake/trail 25.0°/5.9 in. |
Wheelbase 65.7 in.
Seat height 26.5 in. (laden)
Fuel capacity 6.0 gal.
Claimed dry weight 805 lb.
2013 Tri-Glide with a few extras
Vietnam Vet 66 / 67
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Member Patriot Guard Riders
If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.
If only Polaris wasn't involved...
Even with all of the new bells and whistles appearing on these new Injuns, HD will still remain King of the road in the heavyweight market.
As nice as they look, the history of the Indian marque staying in business worries many into not spending Harley money on something that might not be around 5 years from now...
Isn't it weird that in AMERICA, our flag and our culture offend so many people...but our benefits don't???
The only reason some people are still alive is it's illegal to shoot them.
American Legion Rider
I understand trying to stay American Made supporting our own machinsts. But its hard to see mistakes made by USA builders get slammed more than other machines. Im also disappointed to see small mistakes like hot exhaust under the seat on the Indian, but look what Vic has overcame in a short time compared to others.
Mechs made a good living on low time Hardlys and ford diesels for 40/50 years ?
hardly is still 20 years behind a GL1800, try the mountains pulling a trailer I never owned a forn car or truck but the GL1800 was foundry to all the machining by Americans in Ohio plant under one roof. I owned a Tool & Die shop 41 years. I did all the design and mold building myself. Nothing matters pretty soon anyway with our USA going down the toilet unless we stand up along all roads.
IMHO there wont be a trustworthy V twin better than the Indian for another generation. Keyword, roadworthy.
I have friends who have new trikes by other Vtwins that can Not trust them away from home, breakdowns...2 time Nam vet also, pilot engineer
Last year When I was shopping for a trike at Roadsmith , They had several Indian trikes they just completed.
They were beautiful. The paint & finish looked so much better than the Wings they had there.
The engines looked great to
Well Monday will be 2 years I have had my Indian & my warranty will be up, Used it a few times to have check engine light shut off, sometimes the light comes on for no reason, Now with the pv3 I just clear it and its all good. I have had no problems with the Indian at all. I have done a lot of upgrades, Have a really good tune now, runs great, has really good power, good mpgs. & it RIDES GREAT !
This has been the best trike I have had. I had 5 Harleys & 1 GL1800, GL1800 was a great trike. The CSC part of my Indian has had problems, Bad paint, Bad differential, Bad rear wheel bearings & A Bad Shock. The GL 1800 had a bad rear shock & bad rear wheel bearings & was a CSC. I paid for & did all the repairs except the shock was replaced under warranty I installed it, the dealer paid me to repaint it. I think I will keep this one for a while. I have a little over 18000 miles on it, I still work full time 6 days a week.