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  1. Willyone

    Clutch gone after 2 months......

    Jus' fer shidts'n giggles, ask your dealer buds if they have an Indian Challenger available for a test ride. 108ci liquid cooled, advertised at 122hp & 128tq. I've not ridden one but judging from reviews I've read the 108 powered Challenger is quite a ride. I'm sure it's no Rocket but sounds...
  2. Willyone

    My Rocket in Flames on the Launchpad!!

    OP - glad to hear you came out of it alive!! All have some skin in the blame game & all will be "looked" at.... the OP, the gas station franchise owner, Wawa, pump manufacturer, the guy who last serviced the pump, company that the service guy works for, Triumph, and the lawyers will likely...
  3. Willyone

    I can’t believe we made it

    Yep, Pall Mall & Camels. That's what Mom & Dad smoked, yuck...
  4. Willyone

    I can’t believe we made it

    Walked 5 miles up hill to school and then walked up hill 5 miles to get back home, in snow storms!!
  5. Willyone

    I can’t believe we made it

    Late 50s, on the way home from Sunday church my older brother and sister and I would sit on the tailgate of the family Chevy wagon for the 5-6 mile ride home. Being the youngest I sat between them and they would hold on to me to keep me from bouncing or slipping off the tailgate LOL. Do that...
  6. Willyone

    I can’t believe we made it

    I agree with Joesmoe, there were those who were discriminated against and or otherwise held back when I was growing up (60s- early 70s). But for the most part the playing field has been leveled, but many are still wanting to be, or playing the victim.
  7. Willyone

    2020 Indians get new Thunder Stroke 116 engine plus new tech

    Guys that had Vics generally speak very highly of them. I understand the 106 was/is quite an engine (is 106, right?) And I do see Vics on the road in my neck of the woods from time to time. On the other hand, in the past couple of years I've seen two Indians in my area. Mine, and one other at...
  8. Willyone

    1%-ter in my class

    Fond memories & small world, all at once (o:
  9. Willyone

    2020 Indians get new Thunder Stroke 116 engine plus new tech

    You're prolly right. And even 20 might be optimistic for 558s. There are some dyno sheets that have been posted on the Indian site. I don't recall the 558 gains. At some point I'll take another look, refresh my menial spec of gray matter LOL.
  10. Willyone

    1%-ter in my class

    Life long friend of mine (about 50 years now) is a 1%'r. He's almost 80 yrs. old now so pretty much "retired". I've met several of his brothers and have had the privilege of riding, tagging along, with them a few times, as an outsider of course. All good people, at least that was my experience.
  11. Willyone

    2020 Indians get new Thunder Stroke 116 engine plus new tech

    Yeah, kind of half ass'd been considering the 558s for a bit more low end grunt, but I might just leave it as is. Don't know if I trust the wimpy piston rods and valve springs/seats. '19s (I think) and '20s have improved/upgraded rods and springs so I might go that route. And or.... might...
  12. Willyone

    2020 Indians get new Thunder Stroke 116 engine plus new tech

    I bought a pre-loved 2015 Injun Vintage a little over a year ago. I came across it on Craigslist whilst looking for/at Rockets. It's one of the purdiest bikes I had ever seen :) So, I took it for a test drive and decided to buy it. I agree with sonny, nice bikes but over priced. Mine has the...
  13. Willyone

    Signage

    Sorry, I got Solvay Iron Works mixed up with Solvay Process, aka Allied Chemical, close to the Iron Works. Allied shut down years ago leaving behind a badly polluted Onondaga Lake. Millions and maybe even billions has been spent cleaning up the lake. Onondaga lake is at the north west end of...
  14. Willyone

    For Sale '09 Rocket III Classic - $5750 - dropped to $5250!

    Bump for the OP :D I've seen the OPs bike for sale on the local craigslist (Syracuse NY). There was also a '15 Touring for sale not long ago. It was a '15 with low mileage and looked pristine. It was on CR for about 6 months. Eventually he lowered the price to somewhere under $10K and now...
  15. Willyone

    Signage

    You might be thinking of Solvay Process? Anyhoo…. I'm way north of Auburn. Home is about 2.5 miles west and a tad north of Oneida Lake, on the Oneida River.
  16. Willyone

    Signage

    I live about 18 miles north of Syracuse (****hole city lol) between Central Square & Brewerton... small town USA (o: Sounds like you have a nice ride planned. Scenery is nice around the Finger Lakes, but don't forget the pinky up when ya drink your tea thing, lots of libs there abouts LOL.
  17. Willyone

    Signage

    Yup. Solvay is one of the burbs very close to Syracuse.
  18. Willyone

    Signage

    I just came across this add on craigslist for couple of signs. Looks like Rocket but no Triumph or Rocket verbage on the sign shown. Thought this might be of interest to someone here... great man cave stuff :) fwiw, I don't know the seller or anything about the signs or add, just so ya...
  19. Willyone

    For Sale Bad Decision: Indian Scout Bobber W/O blessing

    Might wanna list it on an Indian forum too. If it's the 69 ci Scout, seems it would sell pretty quick at that price. www.indianmotorcycles.net
  20. Willyone

    Polishing Wheels

    Agreed, getting aluminum to look like chrome is about impossible, not gonna happen. Back in my Harley Shovelhead days I'd use rubbing compound on the aluminum, same stuff used on paint that needs cleaning up. Last summer I helped a bud with his ride. I used Wizards Turbo Cut on a wheel chucked...
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