Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
As the battle for who has the baddest , darkest bikers and the biggest , bestest legends hots up , " raw and powerful , Indian ’ s newest bagger beckons riders to ‘ Be Legendary ’ on the darker side of the street " is how Indian Motorcycle introduces its latest midcycle new model . The Indian Chieftain Dark Horse is a " blacked-out hard bagger that allows riders to easily customize their ride and hit the highway in head-turning style ," according to the company . " A bagger with undeniable presence , the 2016 Chieftain Dark Horse offers a ton of matt black , a flicker of chrome , and a wealth of features to roll as one of the most bad-ass American-made V- twin touring bikes on the market . By all but eliminating chrome from the
motorcycle , the Dark Horse conveys an aggressive attitude that demands attention for all the right reasons ." Powered by the celebrated Thunder Stroke 111 engine and built on the same chassis and suspension as the Indian Chieftain , the " edgy " new Chieftain Dark Horse comes from the factory outfitted with a solo seat and short , tinted power windscreen , " yet maintains its spacious hard bags , ABS , electronic cruise control , integrated premium audio system and remote key fob with keyless ignition . " To amplify the Dark Horse family attributes , not only are the fenders , fairing , fuel tank and bags blacked out , the iconic Indian Motorcycle headdress , forks , mirrors , handlebars and switch cubes , turn signals , tank
console , engine and airbox cover , lower controls , floorboards and taillight housing are also blacked out ." Indian is also offering a selection of factory accessories , including new Blackout series accessory air cleaners , performance cams , slip-on exhausts and 100-watt saddlebag lid speakers . " The Indian Chieftain Dark Horse ’ s blacked-out styling and powerful Thunder Stroke 111 engine will elevate our rider to the top of the pack ," says Indian Motorcycle
Marketing Director Reid Wilson . " Starting with the award-winning Chieftain platform , the Dark Horse series signature matt black paint and raw attitude is an open canvas for customization that makes it the perfect bike for riders who are ready to ‘ Be Legendary ’." The 2016 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse comes with a two-year unlimited mileage factory warranty and starts at $ 21,999 . www . IndianMotorcycle . com
Vee Rubber Monsters – still “ the biggest and best ”
Noted as one of the combatants in the notorious “ wide tire wars ” of the late 1990s , in which they went head-to-head with Avon Tyres and Metzeler to claim the wide tire bragging rights at the time of the socalled “ fat rear end boom ,” Vee Rubber still offers the widest motorcycle tire on the market .
Their VRM-302 Monster / Twin is designed for OEM and aftermarket wheels on heavy weight custom cruisers and touring baggers and feature the same “ new gen ” construction techniques seen on Vee Rubber ’ s popular White Wall 302 / Twin tires . Said to offer improved construction , tread and performance , Vee Rubber USA ’ s North American VP Sales John Leale says “ The unique twin-ply , triple-belt construction means we have an outstanding load rating with exceptional handling ; the distinctive , tested and proven tread pattern permits remarkable wet and dry operation .” Headquartered in Atlanta ,
Georgia , Vee Rubber USA uses “ robust bead wire to give a strong and stable high performance side wall .” Sizes are available for most custom cruisers and baggers , with the Monster 32 ” being the tallest front tire on the market . Leale says that “ more than capable of exceptional two-up handling , our Monster tires are still the biggest and best on the market thanks to Vee Rubber ’ s continuous investments in manufacturing technology and processes and our relentless commitment to quality control and improved design .” www . veerubberusa . com
Q3F Indian Scout conversion kit now available in US
Manufactured in Belgium by on- and off-highway conversion kit specialist Sandy Poglavec ' s Q-Tec , the all new Q3F is a fully reversible " Reverse Trike " conversion kit for the Indian Scout . Involving absolutely no frame welding or drilling , the bolt-on kit ' s interchangeable mounting brackets means it also coverts Softails , with Sportster , V-Rod , Victory and Big Chief conversions due later this year . Now available in the United States , Mark Klein of New Jersey based importer Wide World Powersports ( who himself is an Indian Motorcycle dealer ) says that he is now looking for additional dealers . The Q3F kit is a modular package that |
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customer base potential with minimized inventory overheads . So far American Bike & Trike of Gilbert , Arizona , have signed on as a subdistributor |
and service point for the south and west , and Klein told AMD that " The pedigree of these designs is proven , the manufacturer is a known , dependable and reliable partner , with the engineering and quality control experience that is needed . " Combine that with the growing popularity of the " Reverse Trike " concept and the stunning looks achieved with the Indian Scout , and I ' m sure that dealers here in the United States will be on to a winning formula ."
WIDE WORLD POWERSPORTS wideworldpowersports @ gmail . com www . wideworldpowersports . com
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