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A local dealer is offering a good deal on a 2019 Chief Vintage in Sky Blue. I guess Sky Blue is a love it or hate it color. But I think it’s gorgeous.
Thing is, I know the pre-2020 Vintage bikes had a longer rake/trail that some people think makes it handle like a battleship. And I’d rather buy the right bike than save a few dollars.
My current Honda Shadow 750cc bike has a rake of 34 degrees and a trail of 6 inches, which is longer than even the 2019 Vintage. And I can figure 8 it pretty well.
My thought is that the 29 degrees of the 2019 might actually feel agile compared to the 34 degrees Im used to. Does knowing the rake/trail specs and feel of my much smaller Honda give me any idea of how a larger Indian will handle and feel? Or is it complete apples to oranges?
Thing is, I know the pre-2020 Vintage bikes had a longer rake/trail that some people think makes it handle like a battleship. And I’d rather buy the right bike than save a few dollars.
My current Honda Shadow 750cc bike has a rake of 34 degrees and a trail of 6 inches, which is longer than even the 2019 Vintage. And I can figure 8 it pretty well.
My thought is that the 29 degrees of the 2019 might actually feel agile compared to the 34 degrees Im used to. Does knowing the rake/trail specs and feel of my much smaller Honda give me any idea of how a larger Indian will handle and feel? Or is it complete apples to oranges?