There could be some correlation but that would mean more than one person went out and bought one and sold their C14. What I am thinking is that as we're aging out we're buying different bikes. I went with the Indian for something completely different, but before that I wasn't riding the C14 as much. I think that if you're riding a C14 constantly, evil thoughts of trying something different are kept away. It's when we either get bored, start hurting more (my case), or have a mishap that those evil thoughts start creeping in. I did try tin foil but that only helped for a short time.
I've now completely succumbed to the dark side in that I love the comfort of the Indian vs the C14. I have built in heated grips, electric shield, heated seats, and a cruise control that's the best I've ever used. I like the thump of the engine and the noise of the pipes (not Scottish). I love everything about the bike. I think though that this may be my last bike (said that about the C14). Mine is a 2016 but I really like the 2019s except that I love my color and seats (most comfortable seat I've ever sat on). The new ones have a touch screen Ride Command and have changed the heat management to make it more bearable (vents and cutting out of the rear cylinder). The C14 runs cool compared to this bike in the summer months when stopped or moving slow.
I have no intention of leaving this site to let you guys have your evil ways. Someone has to do it. Somewhat ironic isn't it that a power mad ruler (insert evil laugh here) who rides an Indian is corralling a bunch of C14s....I love it. Plus, and don't tell anyone this, I think of us here as a family. We have our spats and such but we're still family.
On the other hand it could be related to the season...