Well, I've finally succumbed to the Dark Side. I was out on the Indian the other day on a run to Dunkin and realized that I like the loud pipes, I like the throbbing engine, I like the gurgle and pop back under deceleration, I love the ergonomics, and everything else with the bike. Sold the C14 to a good friend and I'll be seeing it on a regular basis. Not to worry about dressing up like a pirate but I am wearing chaps (assless of course) and leather clothing. I also love the amount of accessories available for these bikes. It's nearly overwhelming considering what we had/have for the C14. I'm not going anywhere and still hanging out here. Where else do I have a captive audience that I can torture or lop off heads?
By the way, some of you complain of heat with the C14. C14 got nothing compared to the heat output of this bike. In fact, I think that it is one of the foremost contributors of global warming on the planet. Like the C14, it's hot in the summer and cool in the colder months. Have to get a higher capacity battery for it as it does not like cold temps at all...well neither do I but I still ride year round especially with Dunkin just down the road.
The people are the same as us that ride Indians. All good, all willing to help another rider. Our Indian group chapter here sponsors a children's charity organization and I think all of the riding chapters sponsor some sort of charity or cause.
Anyway, just wanted to give you an update on my status and hope all of ya'll have a very merry Christmas!
Just saw your post- That was me. I hit all the demo days. The Chieftain is on my short list. Unfortunately, the only Chieftain they had that day had the ape hangers. I rode it anyway, but I didn't like that at all. Still waiting to see if Indian comes out with the Flat Track replica. That would be a MUST have!
It will be out this coming Feb I think. I love it. Dealer in Fredericksburg says he has 7 sold already before it even hits the showroom.
https://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/motorcycles/