That new Roadmaster. - Page 4

shepsvoyager · 12-01-2015, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by waterman

We all love riding with the wind in our face. Many of us started here with the Nomad when this was KawaNow and other Kawasaki models when it changed to VBA. Some have moved on to other brands as their needs/tastes have changed. We stay here because of the friendships we have developed and our overall enjoyment of motorcycles.

Don't let blowndodge fool you as he still cries when he sees his old Nomad.

I still wish I had kept my 2006 Nad, black beauty. Still miss the girl. Traded it on a new 09 star 950 to teach son to ride. He learned, but, works too much to ride. I sold that to a gal in Indy. She loves it. Was just broke in when i sold it with 700 miles.

markc9503 · 12-02-2015, 04:25 PM

It is not what I would buy but I will certainly agree that Indian has some great paint colors. I have ridden one and while they are comfortable in the seat the ergonomics fro much of the rest of the ride wasn't to my taste.

One of the reasons I got my Voyager was because I did not have to add anything to it to make it rideable (for me). I've been able to ride for many, many years because I never had kids but I still could not spend that much money on a bike, I could barely bring myself to spend that much on a car.

owcow · 12-31-2015, 03:51 PM

It's a beautiful bike but wouldn't work for me. One I would feel guilty about not keeping perfectly cleaned and polished. I would rather ride. Two the main reason I wouldn't buy is the heat coming off the back jug is unreal. I've demoed it a couple of times and in the summer I thought my right thigh was going to blister while riding in the city. The power it makes is nice but the heat negates enjoying it for me. In the end the only ones who have to be happy about is the ones writing the check.

swirly · 01-01-2016, 09:10 AM

In July '14, I traded my '06 Nomad in on a new Cheiftain. I love the bike, but I miss the Nomad....and hanging out here all the time. Great bunch of guys here.

drains · 01-01-2016, 11:14 AM

Love the Indians very impressive but I am very happy with my 2014 Voyager. I would love to have a bike of every brand.

gcsteve · 01-05-2016, 07:15 PM

I stopped in the dealer one day with my wife and test rode a RM. I was just there to take a look. A week later drove away with it. No regrets. My wife is frugal but she was all in once we stopped in at the dealer. It's a great motorcycle. The heat issue is real but after a fuel controller, drilled out pipes and air cleaner it's much better. My Nomad was pretty darn hot too.

hlknvlcn60 · 01-07-2016, 09:27 PM

Not one little bit of sportiness in the machine, that takes it out of the equation for me and the price? you can by a real nice brand new 4 wheel drive pickup for that kind of money. Sure the new 111 thunderstroke makes good power and the Cadillac-like ride plush, but too much overkill.

ponch · 01-09-2016, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by hlknvlcn60

Not one little bit of sportiness in the machine, that takes it out of the equation for me and the price? you can by a real nice brand new 4 wheel drive pickup for that kind of money. Sure the new 111 thunderstroke makes good power and the Cadillac-like ride plush, but too much overkill.

If you want sporty for a tourer, there are other options.

shepsvoyager · 03-23-2016, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by gcsteve

I stopped in the dealer one day with my wife and test rode a RM. I was just there to take a look. A week later drove away with it. No regrets. My wife is frugal but she was all in once we stopped in at the dealer. It's a great motorcycle. The heat issue is real but after a fuel controller, drilled out pipes and air cleaner it's much better. My Nomad was pretty darn hot too.

I have been to Dealer once by my self just to see the colors I had not yet seen in person. Month back.
Yesterday wife went with and It was windy and 60 degrees. We took a short test ride, and, Lo and behold, she told Me to get everything in the works to get it. She really liked the ride apparently and she seems to be more excited about the new steed than I. I love the Voyager, but, I think the new Indians are top notch stuff. Done deal, I am a new Indian Roadmaster owner. I will throw a pic on here when I pick Her up.

swirly · 03-27-2016, 07:57 AM

Congrats on the Roadmaster. Indian is making quite a showing worldwide. Check out indianmotorcycles.net

**smokier** · 03-27-2016, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by shepsvoyager

. Done deal, I am a new Indian Roadmaster owner. I will throw a pic on here when I pick Her up.

Congratulations! Well done looking forward to the PICs!

Ride safe,
Smokier

Mrstrike · 03-27-2016, 10:22 AM

EDIT: congrats on the new scoot'!!!... the following is a mix of my opinion and ball busting.

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Originally Posted by redjay

Beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder. To me they look hideous.

I agree

too much of a mix of 50's Classic Look with 'smoothness' of the 90's

like a Harley and Ford Probe that decided to mix DNA in a state that does not allow 3rd term abortions.

FATHER

MOTHER

SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD

..just my 2 cts

blowndodge · 03-27-2016, 02:09 PM

If only that Roadmaster came with a full infotainment system and maybe a tad larger. It would be in my garage today.

**Top Cat** · 03-27-2016, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

If only that Roadmaster came with a full infotainment system and maybe a tad larger. It would be in my garage today.

A replacement for your beloved Victory

ponch · 03-27-2016, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

If only that Roadmaster came with a full infotainment system and maybe a tad larger. It would be in my garage today.

What is it lacking?

12-02-2015, 04:25 PM	#47
markc9503 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 65	It is not what I would buy but I will certainly agree that Indian has some great paint colors. I have ridden one and while they are comfortable in the seat the ergonomics fro much of the rest of the ride wasn't to my taste. One of the reasons I got my Voyager was because I did not have to add anything to it to make it rideable (for me). I've been able to ride for many, many years because I never had kids but I still could not spend that much money on a bike, I could barely bring myself to spend that much on a car. __________________ VROC 4018 VBA 02454 Physics & Astronomy Teacher Boulder High School Boulder, Colorado Mysteriously, wonderfully, I bid farewell to what goes, I greet what comes; for what comes cannot be denied, and what goes cannot be detained. --Master Chuang--
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12-31-2015, 03:51 PM	#48
owcow Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Jax, FL Posts: 42	It's a beautiful bike but wouldn't work for me. One I would feel guilty about not keeping perfectly cleaned and polished. I would rather ride. Two the main reason I wouldn't buy is the heat coming off the back jug is unreal. I've demoed it a couple of times and in the summer I thought my right thigh was going to blister while riding in the city. The power it makes is nice but the heat negates enjoying it for me. In the end the only ones who have to be happy about is the ones writing the check. __________________ 2001 1500 Nomad VBA#2669
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01-01-2016, 11:14 AM	#50
drains Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Jamestown TN Posts: 78	Indian Love the Indians very impressive but I am very happy with my 2014 Voyager. I would love to have a bike of every brand. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-07-2016, 09:27 PM	#52
hlknvlcn60 Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: crooked river ranch oregon Posts: 723	Not one little bit of sportiness in the machine, that takes it out of the equation for me and the price? you can by a real nice brand new 4 wheel drive pickup for that kind of money. Sure the new 111 thunderstroke makes good power and the Cadillac-like ride plush, but too much overkill. __________________ 2012 Vaquero S.E. Chuckster's tear drop intake, Freedom true dual racing exhaust, Ivan flash, Clearview windscreen, Corbin gunfighter seat, Clockwerk's hugger style front fender, Kawasaki KQR backrest and luggage rack, kuryakyn iso grips and rear passenger boards, front highway pegs, revolutionspeed clutch and primary covers and reservoir and switch box covers and Kuryakyn skeleton rearview mirrors.
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03-27-2016, 02:09 PM	#58
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	If only that Roadmaster came with a full infotainment system and maybe a tad larger. It would be in my garage today. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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01-01-2016, 09:10 AM	#49
swirly Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Concord NH Posts: 10	In July '14, I traded my '06 Nomad in on a new Cheiftain. I love the bike, but I miss the Nomad....and hanging out here all the time. Great bunch of guys here.
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03-27-2016, 07:57 AM	#55
swirly Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Concord NH Posts: 10	Congrats on the Roadmaster. Indian is making quite a showing worldwide. Check out indianmotorcycles.net
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