INDIAN ENGINE.....

rhino 2 · Oct 28, 2019

Indian just announced a new Engine,,,,,

116 Ci.....126 FP.....120HP...V 60 Degree....Water cooled...

Can a Trike be far behind...?

Sully · Oct 28, 2019

rhino 2 said:
Indian just announced a new Engine,,,,,

116 Ci.....126 FP.....120HP...V 60 Degree....Water cooled...

Can a Trike be far behind...?

I Wish...........

ol' school · Oct 28, 2019

WOW! That would be an awesome engine for a trike for sure!

FuzzyWuzHe · Oct 28, 2019

rhino 2 said:
Can a Trike be far behind...?

If they have any business sense they will make it. Cause if they make it, people will buy it.

DblTrbl · Oct 28, 2019

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.

:gah::gah:

Jack Klarich · Oct 28, 2019

rhino 2 said:
Indian just announced a new Engine,,,,,

116 Ci.....126 FP.....120HP...V 60 Degree....Water cooled...

Can a Trike be far behind...?

Not liquid cooled in this article

https://robbreport.com/motors/motorcycles/indian-motorcycles-thunder-stroke-v-twin-engine-2871683/

But here is a release from OCT 22

[url]https://www.cyclenews.com/2019/10/article/indian-motorcycle-unveils-new-water-cooled-v-twin/

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hogcowboy · Oct 29, 2019

FuzzyWuzHe said:
If they have any business sense they will make it. Cause if they make it, people will buy it.

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.

DblTrbl · Oct 29, 2019

https://harleyliberty.com/2019/10/2...arley-davidsons-heavyweight-market-arena/amp/

Sully · Oct 29, 2019

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.

peteg59 · Oct 29, 2019

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...:Shrug:

rhino 2 · Oct 30, 2019

peteg59 said:
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...:Shrug:

Yep......I had a Victory......Bought it New....

hogcowboy · Oct 31, 2019

peteg59 said:
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...:Shrug:

That's what was said in 014 when the new Indian first hit the streets. Not only still here, but growing. But this new engine has Victory all over it as far as I am concerned. So I think they've merged Victory into the Indian line-up. But you'll not hear them say it.

rhino 2 · Oct 31, 2019

hogcowboy said:
That's what was said in 014 when the new Indian first hit the streets. Not only still here, but growing. But this new engine has Victory all over it as far as I am concerned. So I think they've merged Victory into the Indian line-up. But you'll not hear them say it.

It did take them 18 years to 86Th Victory......:Shrug:...But they did incorporate a lot of Victory in Indians smaller bikes....

Gideon · Oct 31, 2019

ol' school said:
WOW! That would be an awesome engine for a trike for sure!

No disrespect intended, I like what I have.

rhino 2 · Oct 31, 2019

Gideon said:
No disrespect intended, I like what I have.

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That'll Also Work........ThumbUp....

hogcowboy · Nov 1, 2019

Gideon said:
No disrespect intended, I like what I have.

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Don't blame you. I wouldn't trade you but I like it too. I searched for one before giving up and getting my Indian.

bikerbillone · Nov 1, 2019

Gideon said:
No disrespect intended, I like what I have.

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Very nice, lots of attention paid to that Valk Trike and it shows. Always liked how that Valk engine popped, Honda should not have dropped it.

wingit · May 22, 2021

Mechs made a good living on low time Hardlys and ford diesels for a lifetime

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

tourman · Jun 3, 2021

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

ROAD DOG · Oct 22, 2023

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.