+Robert Acosta What were you riding before the Springfield? How does it compare to the Road King? On paper it looks like it's a significantly better bike. I traded a RG for a Chieftain and I love it but being a Road King guy the Springfield really interests me. Enjoy your Indian.
+Bill Russo I've ridden many a Harley. I switched from my 07 street glide to the springfield. I will not bad mouth harley because they are a very good product. The street glide did everything I asked her to do. But I've always wanted an indian and I think Polaris finally got it right. The springfield is stronger but smooth, you do feel the power through the floorboards and handlebar which I like. It handles like a much smaller bike. Stops real good. It is a big bike but onc you sit on it it feels smaller. Anyways I still have my 74 shovel. She's not going anywhere. Cheers.
Oh look two Harley guys logged in and gave it a thumbs down. These Indians are the best bikes ever built on US soil! Can't wait to see the new Springfield in person, thanks for the video review.
by the way, how do you feel about Victory? and or Polaris? that's who makes these. not Indian, Polaris? which Indians do you like best? the originals, the Mexico ones, the ones after that, that failed, or the Polaris? which one do you have, since you have such a strong opinion? or, have you ever ridden anything?
I ride a Chieftain and you need to educate yourself. Victory doesn't make Indian and Polaris is the parent company. You're argument is like saying that Buick makes Chevrolet's. GM is the parent company. Regardless, it doesn't matter if Polaris owns Indian since they build an excellent Indian branded motorcycle as the owner of the Indian brand. Victory? I don't care for them, but that has nothing to do with Indian.
By the way I traded the worse bike I ever owned for my Chieftain. That would be a Road Glide. That was my the third and final Harley Davidson I'll ever waste my money on. Between all the recalls and parts coming loose and falling off over the years you can have it. We won't talk about my motor having to be replaced at just 28K miles on my 2010 RK.
love the bike...i bought a 2015 Indian Roadmaster...decked it out with vance and Hines turn downs and a stage 2 performance cams.....was a long long time Harley fan but once i road the indians....for me i found them way more comfy and more power and love the sound.....love all bikes......but indian now has my heart...cheers all and ride safe
I've been riding HD's since 1975, currently ride a 2010 Electra Glide Limited. Over the last 3 or 4 years I've ridden the 80 or so miles from Lake City Florida down to Ocala and west about 100 miles over to Tallahassee to check out the Indian motorcycles. I've stopped in at the Indian dealerships there 3 or 4 times. Not once did they ever let me test ride one of their bikes. They've told me to come back in 4 or 5 weeks for a test ride when they're have a dealer ride day. When I stopped in at Gainesville HD an air filter, some sales guy lets me test rode 3 bikes one afternoon.
I bought my 2014 Indian Chieftain from these Orlando guys 2 years ago. What an awesome ride. I have 26,000 miles on it, and no issues, except that I replaced the stock seat with a Corbin seat. I'm over 6' tall, and the Corbin seat gave me more stretch. My next bike will be an Indian again. The new Indian Springfield is beautiful, but I like my faring, stereo, computer, tire pressure monitor, and power windshield.
+John Ayres Thanks John, although I love the style, nimble handeling and natural riding position of the Springfield, in the past, whenever I wanted to take a day trip with the wife, I would rent a Chieftain and always enjoyed it.
Good job Chip. I really dig the handlebars. I will test ride one when the Indian truck comes to town, which will only torture me cuz I still gotta pay for my Classic. Everybody play right and Ride Safe!
thanks for getting a Springfield vid out so quick and giving us lots of info and impressions. Maybe insert some still shots while going over the bike next time please.
+Joe Strother Thanks Joe, glad you liked it, after a quick ride I felt compelled to put on the old Gopro and do a quick review. I really can't say enough great things about thi bike.
I was reading a few of the comments below, I think you did a good job. I have a 13 RK and love it, the only problem which Indian addressed is the suspension. Harley lacks in the suspension department, my wife will not ride the Harley with me. We tested the Indian at a rally and she was impressed with the ride. With this model I am very tempted to trade, I will have to check it out
+John Meredith Thanks for the positive feed back about the bike and the video. it never ceases to amaze me that with the millions of videos out there, if someone dosn't like your content, they want to launch a personal attack. why not just move on to the next video. I have had an opportunity to ride many Roadkings, they are a rock solid bike. its no wonder Harley sell so many.
Belle Isle, thought I recognized the park... :) The Chieftain/RM/Springfield geometry should have been in the entire line. It really does make that much of a difference! Good review!
One thing that he didn't mention is that the quick release passenger backrest with the luggage rack cost wait for it......$950!!! That's ridiculous, all of their accessories are overpriced.
$899.98 at our dealer, premium price yes, but top quality OEM parts from most manufacturers arn't cheap and in general will out perform and out last the aftermarket alternative. Thanks for watching.
+Nelson Casamalhuapa then don't watch it just move on you must have Audio Processing Disorder , I do have that and I do have problems listening to some of these guy's making videos but I just move , It wasn't the best video but I thank him for doing it and I got a great look at the bike !! so next time think before you type .. Great Job Iconic Sport Cycle guy !!
+Randy The Rock Tanks Randy, glad you enjoyed it, unfortunatly I am just a really old dude using the least expensive audio/video and free editing programs available. just trying to show my great grand kids that I can be cool too.
