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Old 07-09-2013, 04:07 PM   #11
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I think the engines are anemic and lack grunt and the transmission is way too noisy.
I guess I should have said, "as someone who's never ridden one..." Again though, looks like they're getting it right with the Indian. 118ft-lbs of torque... sign me up.
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Old 07-09-2013, 04:26 PM   #12
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I guess I should have said, "as someone who's never ridden one..." Again though, looks like they're getting it right with the Indian. 118ft-lbs of torque... sign me up.
Ya, I'll take that. I've demo'd Vics twice. Wasn't overly impressed either time, but didn't hate them either. I want to like them.
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Old 07-10-2013, 08:59 AM   #13
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Ya, I'll take that. I've demo'd Vics twice. Wasn't overly impressed either time, but didn't hate them either. I want to like them.
That's my issue with them. Marko and I are hand and hand with this topic.

And I hear everybody on the power numbers but the feel just isn't there. The HD push rods just give so much better power feel. I know they scoot, but I tell ya... I have never had any issues keeping up with them, even when their motors are 10-14 cubes bigger. And my motor is stock!
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Old 07-10-2013, 11:05 AM   #14
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I think the engines are anemic and lack grunt and the transmission is way too noisy.
We just broke in the 2014 Press Fleet. I can't publish any specifics because the press hasn't had their chance yet. But, I can tell you I liked them.
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Old 07-10-2013, 12:39 PM   #15
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We just broke in the 2014 Press Fleet. I can't publish any specifics because the press hasn't had their chance yet. But, I can tell you I liked them.
I'd ride them again. Like I said, I want to like them, so I'll keep demoing them when the truck comes to town.
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