Motor dilemma??
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Indian Mark
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Just wanted to thank Dan and anyone else involved in getting this board up and running.
Dan is a personal friend of mine and one of the finest people I know. I have a world of respect for him, not just for his work here but also for reasons beyond this forum.
Not sure if that's 200 words, but that's my intro and I'm sticking to it.
BTW, I'm Mark. Not Indian, just a fanatic of the motorcycle brand.
Motor dilemma??
So, It looks like I'll be doing a side job soon that should net me around $5000 cash. For me, that's a lot of money that doesn't need to go to the daily grind. My plan is to put it into my bike build. The question is this: Do I, "A", spend the entire $5K on the motor I'd really really really want. A Crazy Horse Indian 100 incher. and possibly delay the completion of the bike for quite some time. Or, "B", buy the second choice motor. A new Harley Davidson 80 inch black and chrome for about $3000. This choice would leave me $2000 to buy whats needed to finish putting the bike together.
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lee.c
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Re: Motor dilemma??
Get the Indian. You're always going to regret it if you don't.
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Indian Mark
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- SELF INTRODUCTION: So,...I guess I'm a newb. Can I get my "General Smart-Ass" moniker back, or do I actually have to build something. Like a chopper for example. I am hoping to re-start a build that's been sitting in my shop for a couple years with most of the parts already acquired.
Just wanted to thank Dan and anyone else involved in getting this board up and running.
Dan is a personal friend of mine and one of the finest people I know. I have a world of respect for him, not just for his work here but also for reasons beyond this forum.
Not sure if that's 200 words, but that's my intro and I'm sticking to it.
BTW, I'm Mark. Not Indian, just a fanatic of the motorcycle brand.
Re: Motor dilemma??
Yeah, been thinking the same thing. Just hate to have the project sit even longer thinking I had the money to put it together. We'll see how the job goes first.
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Re: Motor dilemma??
id say the indian if you plan on keeping the project bike for yourself because youll never b happy with it if ya dont and end up sellin it the best part of a project bike is you get it the way you want it dont compromise on a thing who cares how long it takes its the journey that makes you appreciate it more than anything
ever notice when you hit somethin or someone with a hammer you feel instantly better
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Re: Motor dilemma??
Indian..........
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Re: Motor dilemma??
do the Indian if that's your dream. these chances come around for a reason.
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Re: Motor dilemma??
Im gonna have to sway from popular opinion...3.5 hp. Briggs & Stratton....you should go all in & get the Indian.Thats where my vote goes.
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Toff
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Re: Motor dilemma??
Oh boy . Don't wish to confuse the issue , but I voted for the Harley engine. Reason ? I've got a Panhead project that would have been finished by now if i'd used an evo or even a shovel mill. But since i've got those already, that's what it had to be. If this is your only ride then go for the harley engine , and have the money to finish it promptly and ride .
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Re: Motor dilemma??
[ If this is your only ride then go for the harley engine , and have the money to finish it promptly and ride .[/quote]
That is why I picked the Harley
That is why I picked the Harley
I first found the chopperbuilders handbook back in 2004. Thanks to the board, and all its members, I was able to build My bike, and have ridden it 78,000 miles. I learned a lot, made some friends, and had a great time building it
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Indian Mark
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- SELF INTRODUCTION: So,...I guess I'm a newb. Can I get my "General Smart-Ass" moniker back, or do I actually have to build something. Like a chopper for example. I am hoping to re-start a build that's been sitting in my shop for a couple years with most of the parts already acquired.
Just wanted to thank Dan and anyone else involved in getting this board up and running.
Dan is a personal friend of mine and one of the finest people I know. I have a world of respect for him, not just for his work here but also for reasons beyond this forum.
Not sure if that's 200 words, but that's my intro and I'm sticking to it.
BTW, I'm Mark. Not Indian, just a fanatic of the motorcycle brand.
Re: Motor dilemma??
Thanks for the awesome responses guys!! I really appreciate them. Here's my situation, I have two other bikes. (I'll try to attach photos) I plan on keeping the chopper (or whatever it really should be called). I'm really leaning toward the Indian motor, but totally understand Toff's point of view. As some of you know this bike has had it's ups and downs, and has been sitting for the last three years while I recovered from the financial disaster of 2009. Also I do need to actually get the side job and earn the dough. 
I'll totally keep you posted.
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Indian Mark
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- SELF INTRODUCTION: So,...I guess I'm a newb. Can I get my "General Smart-Ass" moniker back, or do I actually have to build something. Like a chopper for example. I am hoping to re-start a build that's been sitting in my shop for a couple years with most of the parts already acquired.
Just wanted to thank Dan and anyone else involved in getting this board up and running.
Dan is a personal friend of mine and one of the finest people I know. I have a world of respect for him, not just for his work here but also for reasons beyond this forum.
Not sure if that's 200 words, but that's my intro and I'm sticking to it.
BTW, I'm Mark. Not Indian, just a fanatic of the motorcycle brand.
Re: Motor dilemma??
This is the project bike that the motor will go into....someday.
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IRISH
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My name is Craig Irish. I live in Northern California. I've been a member for a long time but I am re registering because the board is new. I have a project build thread on this board call Irish's Old School Chopper Project. I'm glad the board is still going and I very much appreciate Dan keeping it going. Thanks Dan!
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Re: Motor dilemma??
I vote for the HD because you can get that bike on road sooner.
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Ha ha.
You'll have company.
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Indian Mark
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- SELF INTRODUCTION: So,...I guess I'm a newb. Can I get my "General Smart-Ass" moniker back, or do I actually have to build something. Like a chopper for example. I am hoping to re-start a build that's been sitting in my shop for a couple years with most of the parts already acquired.
Just wanted to thank Dan and anyone else involved in getting this board up and running.
Dan is a personal friend of mine and one of the finest people I know. I have a world of respect for him, not just for his work here but also for reasons beyond this forum.
Not sure if that's 200 words, but that's my intro and I'm sticking to it.
BTW, I'm Mark. Not Indian, just a fanatic of the motorcycle brand.
Re: Motor dilemma??
Paulie has used those motors a few times. Or maybe it's the same one he keeps using. Either way no one is ever really going to ride those things, so He should give it to me cheap. That's my vote. I'll keep you posted...