I rented an FTR for a day to go play in the mountains in Arizona. Fantastic bike.
In the showroom the gave me the spiel on how powerful it is, etc. My only issue was I had a small stoppie at the first stop light. The brakes on that thing are awesome (at least compared to my Tracer 9)
I wish I lived near there. This bike would be great out on some flatter arid desert. I’m too afraid to take it off road, just a little flick of the wrist and I have no traction in anything lol. This one doesn’t have ride command or whatever so it’s all manual adjustment when you’re off the beaten path.
Are Indians generally reliable? I’ve only ever owned one 1982 Honda, and the fact it’s still running is a testament to reliability, but it breaks down constantly. Looking for something new.
What’s not to like about the valve train? It’s the same graded bucket design as the Scout/Victory Octane and most of the Polaris side-by-sides. Reasonable intervals and not prone to needing adjustment. Only real downside is not using commonly available shims.
I guess it could be better if it were hydraulically self-adjusting? But that’s quite a rarity for that kind of bike.
I’m also of the same impression. Solid build in my opinion but I’ve only got 1000 miles on this v-twin so if someone knows something I don’t I’d love to hear it.
I rented an FTR for a day to go play in the mountains in Arizona. Fantastic bike. In the showroom the gave me the spiel on how powerful it is, etc. My only issue was I had a small stoppie at the first stop light. The brakes on that thing are awesome (at least compared to my Tracer 9)
I wish I lived near there. This bike would be great out on some flatter arid desert. I’m too afraid to take it off road, just a little flick of the wrist and I have no traction in anything lol. This one doesn’t have ride command or whatever so it’s all manual adjustment when you’re off the beaten path.
It was a lot of fun in the twisties, hopefully you can pull the trigger soon
It’s got great power and when you hit that powerband… whew! Really fun bike.
It’s definitely hard to resist on straight aways with no traffic. Makes me giddy every time
Love the FTR bikes, they look so cool. I heard they are sketchy for inexperienced riders tho, can you confirm?
Yeah if you haven’t rode a bike this is not for beginners. It’s a hooligan bike with 90ft/lbs of torque and 120hp. She can move when you get on it
sounds fun tho :)
Are Indians generally reliable? I’ve only ever owned one 1982 Honda, and the fact it’s still running is a testament to reliability, but it breaks down constantly. Looking for something new.
They're very reliable. The only issue I've had between the two I own and the one my dad has is a bad battery from the factory.
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I do wish it had a bigger tank
That’s a pretty seat. 👍🏾
Fantastic bike, but I am pretty biased.
I love everything about the ftr except it's valvetrain
Might I ask what you don’t like?
What’s not to like about the valve train? It’s the same graded bucket design as the Scout/Victory Octane and most of the Polaris side-by-sides. Reasonable intervals and not prone to needing adjustment. Only real downside is not using commonly available shims. I guess it could be better if it were hydraulically self-adjusting? But that’s quite a rarity for that kind of bike.
I’m also of the same impression. Solid build in my opinion but I’ve only got 1000 miles on this v-twin so if someone knows something I don’t I’d love to hear it.