[NickSimcheck]

I admit, that time to time I have gotten cold feet.

I have had discouragements, purely vainity related such as the association of the Scout being a "beginner" bike, or a "chick" bike. Also the low price precludes any "mistique" and doesn't establish any "class" or "exclusivity"

Each time I come around, after giving full thought to my personal desires in a bike which the Scout fills much better than anything else available. I ride for myself, not for the vanity of being a "biker" if somebody else is soo insecure that they feel the need to criticize my bike choice, I honestly don't care.

But the real point of this thread is:

Have you had thoughts of backing out, and why?

 

[DrZ]

It boils down to are you a rider or a poser? Riders buy a bike to enjoy life on two wheels and the freedom of having your knees in the breeze. The posers buy a bike to show it off. They keep it polished like a mirror and add multiple thousands of dollars to a bike to drive it to a dealership every weekend, when it is clear, to stand by it and listen to the compliments of their ride.

When I bought my Chieftain, I got harassed by friends who ride HD bikes. They called it an American made rice burner. It really came down to what I wanted and the rest of them could get in the long line of people who have been invited to kiss my a$$.

Buy what you want and want what you buy.

Semper Fi,
DrZ

 

[iwoods]

nope not for a second, and I hav not even seen it in the flesh yet, roll on late jan (stupid sea shipping to Australia)

 

[NorthernProducer]

The time to have doubts is BEFORE you put your money down. I have no reservations...ordered 2 Scouts. One for me with an August order and later when my wife sat on one and had to have one, too. As for it being a "beginner's" bike...it has too much power to fit that definition (though a confident beginner could do worse).

 

[Zipperhead Frankenberry]

Not even a little bit. For me, it was a case of love at first sight. After doing the demo rides there was no going back.

 

[LuftWolf]

Really, I couldn't agree with DrZ more. This will be bike No. 38 for me ( I think,...maybe more) and no matter what I had, there was always a host of detractors & naysayers trying to harsh my mellow. Whether their jibes were out of jealously, insecurity or just plain meanness, I never took the time to sort out, as I was having a great time on the machine I was riding. Made no difference if the bike was a Norton, Ariel, Harley Sturgis or even a Cushman Eagle, the smile was always on MY face, not theirs. Enjoy what you picked out and let the rest mindlessly follow the herd.

 

[WillRide]

Nope.

I buy bikes (and cars) because I like them. I make changes to my rides to make them fit my personality better. There are always going to be people that look at what I ride and like them, and there are always going to be people that look at what I ride and hate them. Makes no difference to me. I like the Scout.

To your point about being a "biker". Though I have been riding for over 30 years and owned over 30 motorcycles, I have never once thought of myself as a "biker". Maybe because I have never owned a Harley. I say this with no intention of being negative or putting anyone (or any bike) down. I am a motorcyclist. I own motorcycles for the pure joy of riding, nothing else.

 

[builder]

I have guys at work who give me $h!t because I will hang out and talk with ugly girls. I tell them that it doesn't effect my manhood one bit. Are you going to let others dictate what bike you want to enjoy.
Besides, the ugly girls have better looking girlfriends.

 

[SDBobbyt]

Have you had thoughts of backing out, and why?

Not a chance. One reason I like the Indian is because the others don't ride it. I'm a member of the American Legion Riders, the guys in my group all ride Harleys, including me. I want to see their reaction when I pull on up on the Scout. If people don't like it, tough 5H1T. They can EAD.

The only reason I would not purchase would be my girl saying NO. Wait, scratch that. I'm buying it anyway.

 

[NickSimcheck]

To your point about being a "biker". Though I have been riding for over 30 years and owned over 30 motorcycles, I have never once thought of myself as a "biker". Maybe because I have never owned a Harley. I say this with no intention of being negative or putting anyone (or any bike) down. I am a motorcyclist. I own motorcycles for the pure joy of riding, nothing else.

My definition of "biker" could also be translated more coarsely and offensively as "poser".

I think we're all on the same wavelength here, but I feel the need to mention that my real life group of riders would consider a long ride 50 miles, a full face helmet as "dorky" and riding appearal as form far ahead of function.

I am polar opposite, but peer pressure is peer pressure regardless of my inconformity.

 

[NickSimcheck]

They can EAD

Although I have never heard that abbreviation before, I instantly understood it

 

[WillRide]

My definition of "biker" could also be translated more coarsely and offensively as "poser".

I think we're all on the same wavelength here, but I feel the need to mention that my real life group of riders would consider a long ride 50 miles, a full face helmet as "dorky" and riding appearal as form far ahead of function.

I am polar opposite, but peer pressure is peer pressure regardless of my inconformity.

Haha! Don't cave into that peer pressure!
I consider a long ride anything over about 400 miles, full face helmets as wonderful optional additional protection (especially in rain and cold), and riding apparel as something I wouldn't ever think of pulling out the driveway without (for it's protection, not looks).

 

[Lock & Load]

No cold feet but quite happy not to be the a early adaptors, or the new kid on the block with the latest toy content in sitting back getting real world opinions on the Scout .

 

[webmost]

Although I have never heard that abbreviation before, I instantly understood it

Not me. Had to look it up. Thought at first that you were missing an S, as in ESAD.

 

[aln.brown]

Yeah NickSimCheck, I have. Partly because I so enjoy riding with my wife and I'm not sure this bike is gonna be a good fit for that? We'll see. Another is that I'm buying a house and though I have very little debt I worry if I can afford a house and a bike. There are days that I go, "maybe I ought to call the dealer and beg out" and other days that I go "I've wanted an Indian for so long and being part of the 1st Run, how could I give that up?!"

I love the look of the Scout and damn I can't wait to get my first ride in and be proud to be on an Indian at last.

But I get what you mean. Keep the faith Nick!

 

[lute]

No second thoughts here. Total infatuation - smitten to the core - and those feelings just keep getting stronger.

True men (and ladies ) know what they want.

 

[armyvoyager]

I never thought about cold feet as they rest near that warm engine of mine...

 

[2022]

DrZ, you got your shit together!lol
Ride what you love and love what you ride!
I absolutely refuse to follow and my Chieftain is absolutely a magnificent piece of metal! Ride every chance you get! No cold feet here! Life is all about choices! I choose to ride an Indian!
Safe travels!

 

[halld]

Cold Feet, cold legs, cold hands, cold head, How cold,he asks? Depends on how cold it is when I get my Scout.

 

[DrZ]

My definition of "biker" could also be translated more coarsely and offensively as "poser".

I think we're all on the same wavelength here, but I feel the need to mention that my real life group of riders would consider a long ride 50 miles, a full face helmet as "dorky" and riding appearal as form far ahead of function.

I am polar opposite, but peer pressure is peer pressure regardless of my inconformity.

First....I tend to translate everything coarsely and offensively as possible. I guess it is my years in the Marines. These forms of descriptions tend to leave little doubt in what is being said. LOL.

Second...50 miles is what I call a minimal ride while goofing off on the weekends. Riding that amount is good for a group who meet and ride on the weekends. It is a good fraternal gathering. I would suggest you check into some of the longer rides. They are great. My concern would be if the Scout is really a bike I would like to take long distances. I want something with more long term comfort.

I own a modular, full face, half helmet, a skid plate, and multiple do rags. I wear what I feel like wearing or what is required by law. I figure I am only going to last so long and am going to be comfortable until I go! Give me function over form anyday. That road is damn hard.

I don't care what you buy, there will always be someone who will put you down. Start the line like I did. Sometimes it just feels good to tell someone where to go!

Semper Fi,
DrZ