Sorry about But, Jim, do you miss the C14 at all? I'm getting older and my leaning into the twisties with my hair on fire days are somewhat behind me. Thinking a really nice modern cruiser with decent power and a low seat might be in my future.
Not really, I don't. However, when I do take it out, I always say that it's an amazing bike but I love the Indian Roadmaster so much more. I like the seating position. I love the noise it makes. I love the heated grips and seat. I love the cruise control. I don't need to run at high speeds all the time anymore. It's perfect for me and the wife loves it. What's not to like?
If he tilts his head forward thusly, that helmet can snag a variety of food mid-air such as deer bounding across the road, low flying geese, the occasional salmon in a flooded road, etc. Not goofy at all, but ingenious survivalist gear. And the Indian being a slow moving bike, the chainmail is adequate protection.
The Indian is not a slow moving bike. It has great acceleration. For instance, on my weekly run to Dunkin there is a 45mph half mile hill I have to pull. The Indian is up to 60 in no time at all in 4th and I have to remember to not do that when anyone is looking. These bikes are deceiving in that you think they are slow based on how they look. They really aren't. I don't have any issues passing anyone even riding two up (weight of the bike and riders and gear can easily hit 3/4 of a ton). High speed on corners, not so much. Indian dealers have demo days several times a year. Try one out. In fact, I'm helping out tomorrow at our local demo days tomorrow. I'm not the only C14 that's made the switch. Truth be told, it's usually riders of the older set that are buying the big bikes, but then look at our demographic.
Marty, I really like that pic with the Indian. Where did you get it?