[fab]

If this dumbassery actually becomes a thing it won't be because real American Indians push for it. It'll be because leftist social justice warriors hijack the idea to make themselves feel less.. privileged..

My Grandmother was Choctaw. I like to think she'd love this Indian scooter I ride.

i agree

 

[messygarage]

You never know... UND (University of North Dakota) moved up to DIV 1 and they were called the Fighting Sioux... some of the tribes said OK and some said no... the ones that said no were mostly not from around there... anyway the NCAA wouldn't let them move up if they didn't change their mascot... hello... Fighting Hawks... if Indian takes a knee and capitulates... my bike goes up for sale

Think all it takes is one company/organization with a spine to stand up and start the pendulum swinging away from all of this asshattery. Most of the people that would complain wouldn't even ride a motorcycle so who really cares. This whole thing is stupid. IMHO...

 

[SAY]

What should matter is intent. In no way is this brand intended to be derogatory to anyone. On the contrary, I see it as paying homage.

 

[Wharf Rat]

What about "black" , as in black painted bikes. I find the name of that color to be offensive. Maybe the color could be called BLM instead of just black?

 

[RobCourt]

I don't care what the SJW's want. I'm not removing anything from my bike as that is a violation of my rights of free expression. I bought it, it's mine and it is staying as is and in my mind, there is no alternative. The country has gone plumb crazy.

It`s not just your Country, the whole World has gone mad! Just the same in UK, cant say anything now, cuz someone will get offeneded

 

[SSHardball22]

Are any of you offended that I am offended by you being offended?

 

[messygarage]

Are any of you offended that I am offended by you being offended?

 

[Hatt]

Are any of you offended that I am offended by you being offended?

There is no defense for such offense! Shame on you! 😁

 

[WillyH]

The Native Americans got screwed big time in so may ways by the Europeans and other immigrants/peoples that came to this country. But in my 69 years here on earth I've not seen or heard any news reports or stories about Indians striving to be victims, as do so many other groups and organizations in this country. That said, I don't think Indians would complain or at least I'm not aware of complaints about the brand name of the bikes we ride. If they (Indians, not their self appointed "representatives") did or do complain, I think it might be or would be a valid complaint.

Name a bike or bike model after one of the victim groups out there today and see how that goes over.

 

[New York Mike]

I have a great idea that should make everyone Happy ! Let’s eliminate teaching History in school’s to our up and coming young children. Being as everyone’s trying to turn their head on this as if our History is going away some time soon . Im done with this whole Fu*kin thing. I’m just amazed at the ignorance that exists in going along with this BS. Lol how in the hell do you just erase our History it is what it is. And how in the hell does the Indian logo on our motorcycles put the American Indian in a bad light ? If nothing else I think it represents them in a better light more then anyone else has. Strong Good lookin American Iron !

 

[Hearseguy]

What about "paddy waggon" I'm very offended....not Irish but I'm offended anyway

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[Dr.Shifty]

What about "paddy waggon" I'm very offended....not Irish but I'm offended anyway

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So, it's Hearseguy vs PaddyWagon. I know who gets the last laugh in this fight.

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[pablo94]

I've stated this before. The Indian name was chosen to pay homage to the native American people. And it was done very carefully. Remember Indian motocycle company was formed just a few years after the end of the American Indian wars.

The headdress itself is intended to represent freedom and the ability roam. That is why he looks off in the sky. It is both freedom to ride your pony and looking up to the sky for spiritual awareness that makes it symbolic, significant, and respectful.

And Chief is a generic term. And Scout is actually a French word.

The laughing Indian is the only image that is considered offensive in modern terms. And yes, I know it was racing f... off to Harley riders, but Indian of the 1930's did use it on speedos and a few other things. However, Polaris Indian knows this and now owns that trademark and it will remain in a drawer forever at this point.

What I have mixed emotions about are the headdress logos that are being created depicting a woman on the tank in a headdress. That was never allowed in native culture. Headdress were for great Warriors, Chiefs, and Medicine men of the tribes. But personally, I just don't like it, but that is the riders choice. You will never see Polaris Indian use that type of logo.

Of course, I do enjoy a sexy gal in a headdress on the Babes with Indians links, so I guess I am not 100% pc. But I do think the famous photo of one of the Gilroy era guys wife in a headdress is tastefully done and works as art. So there that....

 

[Arstaren]

The nice family that owns my gas station always smiles and gives me a "thumbs up" when they see the name on my Vintage. They are from India originally. I've tried to explain the name but they still smile!

 

[Wolfeman]

I remember reading back in "the good old days -say 2012 or so" , when Polaris bought the rights to the Indian name, they called on several of the major "First American" tribes and asked their opinion on the use of the name Indian and the use of the headdress as the company logo. All agreed that it was fine as long it was done respectfully. Polaris wasn't going to spend big money without doing some politically correct research.
But then, that was the "good old days".

 

[Old Kentucky Guy]

For those here old enough to remember "Firesign Theater" this thread brings to mind one sketch (can't recall the exact context) where the guy said "What's America?" and then said "Why it's....and followed with a list of un PC nicknames for a bunch of various ethnicities. Of course in those days there was no such term "PC".

This country needs to start breeding people with much thicker skins and a lot less sensitivity. I tell people, just because you got pissed off at what I said/did, doesn't mean I did it to piss you off. If I'm going to insult you personally, there will be no doubt of my intentions when I do it.

 

[virginiaJim]

In answer to the OP.....NO.

 

[Confeder8archer]

I ain't changing nothing!!! No logos removed, no removing my patch, no burning T-shirts.
Period

 

[grease_munky1]

Minnesota mayor calls for city to remove ‘chief’ from city job titles because it’s 'offensive'

The mayor of Duluth, Minn. is pushing city council members to remove the word “chief” from job titles, saying the term is offensive to Native Americans.

www.foxnews.com

 

[WillyH]

Minnesota mayor calls for city to remove ‘chief’ from city job titles because it’s 'offensive'

The mayor of Duluth, Minn. is pushing city council members to remove the word “chief” from job titles, saying the term is offensive to Native Americans.

www.foxnews.com

She and others like her can suck my ROOSTER.

Rooster as opposed to cok, as I wouldn't want to offend any fowl, or fowl-less members, that might read this.