The real reason why I hate Indian motorcycles
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The click bait its getting old.
What's click bait about it? He showed you what he said he was going too
I like this guy, but this video hurts his credibility. He doesn't understand that Kawasaki didn't put the Indian name on the bike.
Yes VERY old indeed. I hate the click bait. "Why I hate Indian motorcycles" and talked about a Kawasaki.
@@7316bobe yep, got me too!
Just in case SRKcycles ever runs out of subject matter, I have provided a few potential titles for future videos.
The TRUTH about click-bait titles.
Why we use click-bait titles.
The real reason why we use click-bait titles.
Here's why we use click-bait titles.
Why click-bait titles suck.
Why I hate titles that start with "Why".
Words of wisdom: thou shall not click-bait.
Thou
@@mrblanche thy fellow commenter appreciates
I guess it really should be "Thou shalt not..." This is a familiar form that English has pretty much lost.
getdealtwithquick lmao
@@mrblanche of course when the King James Bible was written no one ever spoke like that. He just thought it sounded more royal.
Every title has to be "click bait". That's wearing thin. Not much integrity when you lie making the title….right?
WORD OF WISDOM…Proverbs 14:5 An honest witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies.
:)
He's getting very click baity. If you're content is good, no need for this crap.
quinnjim this is more of a statement then clickbait
You can lie to yourself all you want but don't lie to me.
Amen 🙏🏼
@@Srkcycles another great video brother...can't make everyone happy all the time...thanks for all your time and dedication to your channel sir....✌
I had a 1500, which was a shaft drive. From the factory it came with Kawi Vulcan badges.The seat you is the stock seat. I put zero Indian stuff on mine. I had a windshield, bags, AND a jocky shift. It was turquoise with pearlescent white lozenges on the hard bags. I put 200,00+ miles on it and an Iron Butt. It was, mechanicaly bullet proof.
Why I hate Indian motorcycles
*intro*
“Actually I don’t hate Indian motorcycles”
Wtf?
And I'm not gonna ride one this is a Kawasaki..... wtf
I ride a 800b since new. 1996 with 61,500 miles on it. I will be on it today. I did install a belt drive system on it. Great motorcycle
Awesome I'm picking up a 800 Drifter been trying to get it since last year with the weather turned cold we're getting together any day. he notified me said you still want the bike😊 he's in Arkansas and i Southern Missouri we're about 70 Mi apart. we're going to meet up and I'm wondering where is the best place to get parts for these bikes aftermarket parts a jockey shifter a windshield crash bars and just any parts where it's reasonable and good thank you😊
kawasaki didn't put the indian badge on it, it's a custom.
Yeah I think the tank is custom, everything else is from Kawasaki. It's called the Drifter
I own one, aftermarket windshield, bags,front fender ornament and everything that says Indian
Eddie R 4000 $ 15 yrs ago
Almost bought one for $850, though not as fancy as this one. No spark was the reason it was so cheap and also the reason I didn't get but it, lol. Apparently, these are about that. Anyway, had some Indian stuff on it. Looks like a hard tail with that frame set up. Cool bike. Sometimes, I regret not taking a shot on it.
same reason i didn't buy* it. Apparently these are notorious for no spark, from what I've heard.
"Why I hate Click Bait?"
Kawasaki Indian tribute....ends video.
I’m 52, and I remember when a 750cc bike was a big bike.
I had a 1978 Honda 750 four K model, when I was 16 years old that I regularly took long highway trips on.
I actually crossed the country at age 22 on a Kawasaki LTD 1000, from South Carolina to Los Angeles California and back.
I left Gulfshores Alabama on a 1200 Harley Sportster and ended up
In Canada before I turned around and went home.
We are spoiled with the bikes we ride today.
please write a book on the journeys you did, i love road trip stories. I live in the UK and try to do a ride from wiltshire where i live up to scotland and back at least once a year. truest sense of freedom and adventure is when your on a motorcycle road trip.
Some of us are still purists. The 750 range is my ideal size in most cases. I've done multiple cross-country trips on the same 800 featured in this video. I did a Pacific Coast trip top to bottom on a Honda 450! Big bloated shit won't get you anywhere a stripped down tiny bike can't. It's not always about the CC's.
All those Indians badges and logos were added later. The bike didn't come like that.
The fender with the war bonnet is real and built from the Kawasaki Factory.
@@DJGENOTYPE The fender is a real Kawasaki part, and nobody said it wasn't since it's neither a badge nor a logo. The war bonnet is absolutely not a Kawasaki part. Here are the stock photos of this _exact bike_ as it came from the factory:
www.totalmotorcycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2002-Kawasaki-Vulcan800Driftera-small.jpg
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@@Roadstar1602 no it isnt a original part i agree, just something nice to add on. Such a beauty of a bike.
Indian Chief Replica - 2005 Kawasaki Drifter 800
In 1994, Denny Berg worked with Cobra USA to take a Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 and create an “American Classic” custom. It was a success on the show circuit, and the next year Kawi released a “Classic” version of the Vulcan. The next year, Kawasaki went back to Cobra, Denny, and Don Emde (son of the legendary racer Floyd Emde). Don wanted to build a bike that looked like an Indian Chief for a feature in Rider Magazine. Starting with a Vulcan Classic, the team came together with the thought of what Indian might build if they were building bikes in the mid-90s. It got such positive attention that Kawi decided to make a limited production model called the Vulcan Drifter.
-Bike Furious
In Cruiser, Japan by Abhi / February 21, 2017
Its 2019 Indian is back and making incredible bikes. By spewing your false garbage you're just taking all your credibility away
Nice Kawasaki model! My favorite I may say.
If you see any Indian indication on Kawasaki Drifter, it means the bike was customized. On stock Drifter units Kawasaki NEVER put a single Indian logo, emblem, sign or word that says "Indian".
There are three engines for that model - 400cc (especially for Japan due to some restrictions there), 800cc (both 400 and 800 got chain final drive) and 1500cc (shaft final drive).
The Drifter models were in production between 1999 and 2006.
I got a 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan drifter 800.. it was never badge a Indian... it came with Vulcan badges new. Only one headlight. The windshield and extra lights and badges and bags are after market. It’s hard to find aftermarket part for them now. But they are still Popular!
I ALWAYS , find it odd when people think that cruisers must have a big motor to cover long distances . especially when we are talking about non american made cruisers with water cooled small blocks.
the 800cc on that bike delivers enough power ( most times even more than a HD or a modern indian ) to take you places , let alone that they are extremly reliable
Lol, no. The scout 60 is 1000 cc and makes around 80 horsepower, the bike in the video made around 60. The regular 1200 cc scout makes 100 horsepower. The same as the older 1500 gold wings. Indian has some kick butt motors right now. Harley took notice and their new sportster s and adventure bike makes around 120 horse.
One of these was my first bike, which I rode on Maui. It could take all the way around the island and did ok on the dirt road out to Hana. I road it many times on a 35 to 45 mile an hour twisting road loop between the coast and the upcountry where I really got to appreciate the nice balance of the bike. It was a bit weak taking the fast highway up the mountain and the blasting wind out by the airport made me dream of a heavier cruiser. All in all I wish I could have kept it forever. I would recommend it to anyone but maybe a smaller bike would have been a better choice for my very first motorcycle.
Yes you can ride small bikes on trips ok and you and I have both done it. Rode my old 883 from state to state back in the day when that was all that I could afford!
So why do you hate Indian motorcycles? It seems that your titles have nothing to do with the content of your videos.....
It's called click bait
The title was to stir things up it’s a reaction from another video that I made. Where I got tons and tons of hate for apparently being a Indian hater. When I’m clearly not
Coo......I like y’alls videos.....but it is click baity.....;)
I have had my 2005 Drifter 1500 for several years. Best bike I have owned! Great for a cruise!
Kawasaki never put the name Indian on the Drifter. This is a bike done by the owner. And no, Kawasaki did not loose any lawsuit to Indian. It's not illegal to use big flaring fenders.....The fact that you don't know this is disturbing. If I were you, I would delete this video. It makes you look stupid.
Seems interesting how theres clickbait on every bike then we hear that its for sale :)
Kawasaki put no INDIAN badges on the bike from the factory, its a DRIFTER. They were made from 99 to 2006 until Indian told Kawasaki to cease production which they did.
Bullshit. Post a lawsuit against Kawasaki from Indian. .....The Drifter never sold well. This is a urban legend.
@@heithwatkins Indian could not post a lawsuit because they were not in business during the production of the Drifter. It wasn't until Indian came back into business that Kawasaki was told to stop making the bikes.
@@DJGENOTYPE I heard a different story. Kawasaki actually bought the rights to use the Indian styled fenders. Indian brand still existed although production was dead due to bankruptcy.Don't know if it's true or not. A lot of mystery regarding the Drifter 800/1500.
This guy knows very little about a Drifter.,
I think Kawasaki wanted to make sure that design didn't fade away and as Indian made a come back ( through Polaris ) phased out the Indian copy design style. but if indeed Indian had failed... I think Kawasaki would have kept the trend going...and that still would have been fine had it went that way...and this is not saying anything bad about Indian ...I loved that look since I was 15... 65 now..still riding...would not mind owning one of these copies...
Now I remember why I stopped watching SRK videos - misleading title and unfocused rambling on what just turns out to be another test ride video.
For all the whiners who keep saying clickbait, who forced you to watch?
Hey Sean I'm the Guy you met when I came past your shop on Saturday when you were closed on the goldwings thanks again for the tour and that is a great looking bike keep on doing what you're doing bro God bless.
“I could throw my wife on the back, or I could throw my lady friend on the back...” 😱😂🤣
Here’s to wives and girlfriends... may they never meet. 👍🏼
or if they meet may they have an open mind ;) ;)
Cheers! 🍻
@@sleazyrider4966 Best. Comment. All. Day.
Lmao "Same person!" "SAME PERSON!"
Exactly, thinking the same thing when I heard that ...Really ?
The Kawasaki Drifter 1500 was the best Indian ever made.
My dad had a 1500 and my mom had the 800. They loved their drifters.
I had a "99 1500 Drifter in the early 2000's. They did not come with the Indian logos, someone added those to complete the Indian look. The Drifter 1500 had rear shocks, the 800 version had a hidden rear suspension, it looked like a hardtail rear end.
One of the odd things about the Drifter was the seat. In the early years the 2-up seat was stock, and it looked atrocious. The reason was that the rear swingarm, wheel and fender were one unit, and the seat was attached to the frame. The rear end, including the fender, moved up and down under the seat. The passenger pearch hovered high above the fender to allow the rear assembly to move without hitting the seat. It looked really good with the optional fringed solo seat, the the 2-up seat? Meh. Later the single set was standard.
Later Harley made much ado about how "revolutionary" their Rocker was. It's seat was independent of the rear fender, the Rocker had the seat attached to the frame, and floated over the rear end. Just like the Drifter years before.
yeah once of the guys in my group has a rocker-c and the seat reminds me of the stock 2 up seats of the old kwaks. Interesting concept though i guess.
The 800cc Drifters are great running bikes. I know a guy that rode his all over the country, for a solo bike its stellar.
Kawasaki and Indian they made this bike!!!!!!
Kawasaki did get sued by Indian for copyright infringement, mostly due to that front fender shape. I remember reading an article in one of the big cycle magazines at the time. Kawasaki ended production of the drifter as a result.
Bullshit. It's a urban legend. ....The Drifter never sold well. Look up this lawsuit. Then post it to prove us all wrong.
"Never heard of a tribute bike."
He obviously never watched Orange County Choppers....LOL
They certainly did not have "Indian" anywhere on the bike. The tank badge (missing) was the typical "Vulcan" raised chrome emblem. The 1500 was shaft drive similar to the Nomad. Excellent bike.
Will the REAL Indian Motorcycles please stand up? Half of the room stands up. It gets confusing to many people. Kawasaki is a brand you can trust.
Many of the Vulcans have weak clutch plate springs. Check the load capacity before you buy if you're thinking of carrying a passenger and/or gear or tow, FYI, cause the clutch WILL damage if you overload.
Thanks for the information I've got a 800 Drifter do they make a heavier clutch available?
I might have bought a Vulcan back then if I didn't already have my ' 48 Indian Chief. My only complaint about full retro fenders is that strong crosswinds could knock you around a little.
In your PRO opinion which would you have between the HD & Indian motorcycles?
Polaris Indian's are not really Indian motorcycles, they are Polaris motorcycles with an Indian badge. At least Harley-Davidson motorcycles are made by the PROPER ONE AND ONLY Harley-Davidson company. This Kawasaki is as Indian as the Polaris Indian, but it just looks a whole lot better and is much more affordable.
Too bad a bunch of Harley parts are shipped in from overseas.
@@Bhatmann We all know how they H-Ds are built from some overseas parts and some of the smaller ones are actually built in shitty old India. What I am saying is that many other motorcycle companies have been going longer than the Polaris company and have more right to call them selves Indian motorcycles. This Kawasaki Indian was made by the Kawasaki Motorcycle Company that had its start in 1966 and so has a much longer heritage than the Polaris Motorcycle Company. No body wants a fake Indian any way no matter what the brand of bike the name Indian is painted onto.
7316bobe -
The Drifter is what it is, nothing more, nothing less.
My friend was in Bangkok and went to the Harley dealership there. He saw a Roadking and on the side of the frame was stamped Made in Thailand.
@@Bhatmann Brilliant. I must say that I am not a fan of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. It is just a brand that has a long heritage and from that comes a certain something that a johnny come lately Polaris motorcycle with Indian written on it does not have.
Harley-Davidson's are not made exclusively by Harley-Davidson they're made by companies in Australia China Japan they Outsource a lot of parts from different countries
I went into a dealer to check out the Yamaha Bolt. They had a bunch of new Indians. The clutch pull was super heavy. The Indian name has changed hands several times.
I think a lot of guys are missing the point here.
This is not an Indian, nor will it ever be - but who can afford £30,000-£40,000 for the original, with foot clutch, hand shift, left grip throttle, poor brakes, reliability etc. and ride it everyday in todays modern driving conditions.
If you like the look, however, and have come off the sports bikes because you don't want to be an organ donor, these may be for you.
Still under £5000 but parts are becoming hard to find, seats, seat rails, fenders, aftermarket bits etc.
There are some dogs dinners out there but there's also some nice stuff you can ride and enjoy reliably everday for minimum outlay.
Nice bike if you like the classic Indian look.
From what I remember Indian was passed around by companies and lawyers trying to revive it. At one point they were being made by Royal Enfield and a few other foriegn countries. Each one going defunct or selling off the Trademark. All the while Kawasaki's Drifter tribute bike floated under the radar until 2006. I think it was when Polaris bought it.. Or maybe once they had their eye on buying the trademark as Gilroy went under, Kawasaki backed off production and eventually stopped... Also in 2006. I couldn't find anything about a lawsuit... But it may have been implied behind closed doors between Polaris and Kawasaki.
You seem like a good guy man. I've learned a lot. Thanks for your videos.
6:02 that moment when you realize you just snitched on yourself
It's not it's not clickbait, he's basically saying he likes Indian motorcycles that aren't actual Indian motorcycles. He likes how this Kawasaki represents what Indian should be better than Indian itself
Sean .I have three vn800's.
Two drifters and one bobber. My friend Don Emde thought up the idea. Modern bike , vintage feel.Don won the Daytona on a Yamaha and dad Floyd won on a Indian.
I wish my 883 Harleys were this good.
See Cycle World june 2001.
Where can I get parts and aftermarket parts for my 2006 800 Indian Drifter 1st of June 2024 be safe
That took some testicular fortitude for kawasaki to move forward with that idea!
Here, Here! No more clickbait. Moving on, who badged this bike? All the drifters I pulled up had the Kawasaki badging on the tank, etc. I don't know. Something about just slapping an Indian badge on a Kawasaki tank seems almost disrespectful and dishonest. I'm not telling anyone what they can or can not do with their own property; it just seems wrong. That said, I do like the looks of the machine. Well done, Kawasaki. As always- great clip SRK!
Indian Tribute bike by Kawasaki? VERY INTERESTING
It's not a Indian tribute. .....Indian logo was done by the owner. .....The fact that he doesn't know this is sad. It's called a Drifter.
Yes but was designed to look like 40s indian chief (obviously to everyone who does not think so)
It has completely nothing to do with an Indian ,....and who wants to be seen on a fake bike ?
Title- *Why I HATE Indian motorcycles*
Video- *We got a lot of heat for talking bad about Indian motorcycles, I actually like Indian motorcycles, as a matter of fact this isn’t even an Indian motorcycle*
OK so here I clicked on a video entitled "the real reason why I hate Indian motorcycles," expecting to hear some thoughts about Indian motorcycles in general. Then it turns out it's a profile of one specific, individual bike. And the bike being profiled isn't even an Indian. It's just a bike that's been made to look like an Indian by a previous owner. And in the first few minutes of the video, Sean says he doesn't even hate Indians at all. So what part of this headline is true??? And why should I believe SRK's future video headlines?
Thank you for spreading the word of God, my friend. Jesus is the only way to heaven. Anybody says anything different is a fool, and that is according to the Bible.
For those saying this is custom, it’s a lie. Besides the Indian logo, Kawasaki DID produce these to resemble Indians and it’s called the “Drifter” which came in 800cc and 1500cc. Kawasaki ended production of these when Indian told them to stop it. Besides that Sean chill with the click bait man!
How can you hate Indian motorcycle when your testing a Kawasaki, love my 2015 Chief Vintage.
Well if you can't sell it one of my good friends got on drugs for awhile and stole my bike about 3 years ago. I gave him a choice to got to jail or rehab and now he's clean for almost two years but still no bike for me. Thanks for all the great content and daily words of wisdom God bless you...
A friend of mine won a restored Indian Chief, I think a 52. He thought it was not too good and took a lot of maintenance. He was a great mechanic but eventually he sold it.
A Polaris Indian chief has an 1800 cc
Engine? Compared to the Kawasaki 800...kind of missing the point?
Mark .vn 800's are a nice medium size bike. I love mine.
@@glengerdes2447 yes sir they are nice,I guess my point being a bike ment to be a tribute to an Indian should have a muscle bike cruiser power plant..😊 like the original
The funny thing Mark. Is the vn 800 makes ( stock) two horsepower less than a vn1500. But weighs 150 lbs less.
“Looks just like a 1940s Indian” didn’t think Indians had radiators in the 40s?
Love my 2000 Gilroy indian chief but before the indian i had a 1500cc drifter really good bikes
I still have my Drifter. Love everything about it but the after market... There is none lol
I remember when these came out. I was wondering how they got away with the Indian look and Indian (who ever the owners were at the time) didn't come after them. At least I never heard that they did. I'd love to own this bike.
Love this channel, I live in South Carolina, but grew up in Mechanicsburg, between Harrisburg and Carlisle... you guys are Awesome, and thank you for “the word”
I love the zipper on the gloves. Where would I find them? I'm gonna be on the market for a bike next year. I really want a Ducati 950 so. Have you done a review on it?
Slapping a dress on your brother, doesn't make him your sister. If you want an Indian, ride an Indian. All this poser crud is diluting what motorcycling was intended to be. Real, genuine, authentic.
That's a kawasaki Drifter, with a custom paint job on the tank
This Kawasaki is just as Indian than a Polaris with Indian decals. A real Indian motorcycle must be made by a full Indian Motorcycle Company that only makes Indian motorcycles or it is NOT A PROPER INDIAN MOTORCYCLE. It will always be just some other motorcycle with Indian written on it, a FAKE INDIAN MOTORCYCLE. A Harley-Davidson is a motorcycle that has the proper heritage going back to 1903 and is still being made by the Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company. Who would want a fake Polaris Indian, nobody unless they were a real dick.
Mathieu Lafrenière what about the Chief face on the front fender?
7316bobe What about AMF Harley Davidson? You know, the company that made bowling balls.
@@tubetodd007 Well I suppose if you are going to go GO BIG.
@@tubetodd007 Must admit you got me by the bowling balls there.
Love that you read a bible verse before riding! :)
I’m glad that you cleared up the Indian thing. I have A 2016 Chief Vintage and I love it. I enjoy your channel.
I love the chief vintage. What color do you have ?
Srkcycles willow green and cream
Indian should thank Kawasaki instead.
They fell asleep.
You're doing them favors too
At the end, there's nothing like a Harley
I love that bike, Jesus please let me have a job and the money saved by the time I see another bike like this one!
I worked for Indian's 'Pres Fleet ' [Gilroy Ca Indians] early 2000's .Total crap! Except for the Scout which used an S&S motor. Now why I hate the current Indian...Polaris KILLED Victory! I have 25k in mine now going for around 8k! The Gilroy Indian problems, blown head gaskets, improperly machined front drive pulleys [would cause belt to jump,] home made looking wiring harness, Bolts that would hold the rear fender would snap. However, They handled Very good,and great brakes and suspension... and people here in SO cal trying to sell Kawasaki as Indian..
The 1500cc Drifter that I had was fuel injected, shaft driven and had more hp than the regular Vulcan 1500cc. Nice bike, but it never satisfied that soul touching feature that my Softail Heritage Springer does. My 1997 HD Softail Heritage Springer vibrates my teeth out at 65 mph, wheezes when I start it, flops the handlebars off center, is hard to control the rear brake (too close), is slow as a two toed slough and leaks oil... But, I still picked it over my 99 Drifter 1500 because, "It's not what you ride, but where you are going." You missed that saying on this video Sean...
Can you do a video on the importance of due dillagence buying a bike as is? I’m going through a hard lesson an experience. Bought a bike from an Indian dealer as is and from the day I bought it it hasn’t run. They’ve tried to fix it 4 times in 5 weeks and when I asked what my options were they told me I’m screwed. No option. As is. Got me for 30k
Did you fix the oil leak on that bike?
So what ya end up selling it for?? I still own my 2000, 800 Drifter. Cheers....
Hey Sean have you ever checked out a Suzuki intruder 1500 talk about a comfy ride and the weird part is the gas tank on early years are fake the tank is under the seat the 'tank' is plastic and air box is under it check it out
The Indian motorcycles are fine. Polaris/Indian rips folks off in my opinion. They’re nice bikes from an absolutely greedy company that takes advantage of its customers but, that’s only my personal opinion
Wow! How cool is that an Indian made by Kawasaki. That means it's actually better than an Indian. It looks beautiful Sean. I would ride it to hell and back. Thanks for showing that one Sean.
@Hoinyack Yates I've got a 2016 Scout. I've also had a shit load of Kawasakis. None of them came close to my Scout. This guy knows nothing about bikes.
i think danny williams is referring to the late 90s and early 2000s Indians those did have a lot of issues
@@jacquesstrapp3219 Multiple Vulcan owner here as well as a Springfield darkhorse.. the Vulcan is better, cheaper, more durable, better quality, and lighter.
3:25 best part of the video
Do you still have?I am interested
Words of wisdom: Use single form on the word motorcycle in the title. Misleading when in plural form. Unless title is intended to be a gotcha, or a bait and switch to increase your stats tally.
Hey! I’m brand new to the motorcycle world. I’m looking to buy a bike and think I found a good deal. I’d like to get your advice on buying one, this one specifically. It’s a Yamaha Bolt, one you’ve mentioned as being a good starter you can grow in. I know you’re busy but if I send you the listing, follow your checklist for buying one and give you the details to make a video on a brand new buyer, would you be interested in offering your wisdom in exchange for my help in making a video? From a new buyers perspective of course.
Oh cause he doesn’t know everything about every bike he’s a hack?
Shut up. He’s riding and reviewing it.
And I don’t share his religion but it’s his video to do what he wants with it.
Love the bike the look but what is up with that windshield is that Bulletproof
The Drifters were made from 99-06.
The production was rather low on the bikes. Its not really clear how many were exactly made but if you can find one hold on to it. I have a 99 1500 and its beautiful. Its a shaft drive bike.
As for all the Indian logos and Indian stuff those were put on by someone else. The 800s have plenty of power but the 1500s are amazing.
One rumor ive heard is during the production years of 99-06 Kawasaki held the rights for Indian for a little while. Another one is that kawasaki was supposedly making the motors for Indians.
Let me clear up what i meant about unclear about the production.
Its unclear to many people if X amount was perduced per model year or X amount was total made.
Fun fact all Drifters were made in the same factory in Japan.
Why is Polaris buying all these American motorcycle companies and then don’t make motorcycles. Any answers ?
Please dm me with answer.
Those “Indian” logos & ornaments are after-market custom add-ons. The new bike didn’t have those.
I noticed that in the background of one of their past videos. I knew that was no Indian. I called them on it in that video. It is probably better than the Indian motorcycles being built at the time they were made. Remember the bottle cap Indians?
The drifter didn’t do that badging the owner did.
I think Kawasaki was taunting with that bike 😂🤣 I love it!!
You need to do better research. Indian motorcycles licensed Kawasaki to build these "tribute" bikes. They were made from 1999 to 2006 and yes the decals and emblems and Indian Head front fender light came from the factory. During their 7 year build cycle they came in 800cc, 1200cc, 1500cc and in 1999 a 2000cc. The 2006 800cc is considered by officianados to be the smoothest riding bike ever made.
Most informed comment on the whole thread. Unless of course your info is not correct. I'm willing to bet it is.
Are you in up state NY? Look’s like Niagara County.
Okay, you got me. I'm a subscriber. I didn't realize your shop was less than two hours away. I'll be visiting soon! God bless you!
Definitely, did not come from Kawasaki with the badging, but those Vulcans look a lot like the old school Indians in their body work. Pretty sure they were Kawasaki Vulcans. Correct me if I am wrong.
This is not Polaris Indian. This is a previous attempt to ressurrect the Legend. There is no comparison between them. My Springfield is just astonishing. When was this video made?
Finally! A riding video! ❤️
Drifters did not come with any Indian badges on them.