Is Indian Circling The Drain - Again?

Well, I seem to have made a good decision in 2020 with the purchase of my Speedmaster. I had been without a bike for almost a year, having sold my Victory in the fall of 2019. I wanted something smaller than the big Vic. I wasn't doing long distance runs anymore. I just didn't need a huge cruiser. I was seriously looking at an Indian Scout. Nice bike, but I'd always been interested in the Triumphs. The Indian boasts 110 HP. I don't look at that as a big selling point as much as when I was a kid. I don't need to go that fast. The Indian had more stretch for my 6'2' frame, but not so much more that I still wouldn't need to get either forward controls or highway bars to mount foot pegs. They were similarly priced at the time (the Speedy was a 2018 leftover). Then there is that fugly engine. It just doesn't do anything for me. I also looked at both a pre-owned America and a Thunderbird, but alas, Triumph doesn't build either anymore. I didn't want a used bike, so the Speedy came home with me.

It looks like Indian may be going the way of the buffalo. I just read that Polaris has sold the brand to Candlewood LC, a company that specializes in scooping up brands that appear to be floundering. They have restaurants and a hot sauce company. Not exactly confidence inspiring when talking about taking on a motorcycle company. One of the reasons I sold the Vic was because Polaris ditched the brand. Parts and dealer service were becoming an issue. I'd be in the same boat if I'd bought the Indian. I hope it goes well and this outfit is able to save the brand, but I think we all know the drill once this type of deal occurs.