ETA on Scouts ordered in January 2015

[Thunder_Jim]

I have a Scout on order from January but, with the two main production issues they had which pushed out delivery ATW to end of May (worst case) I would like someone in the know to keep us informed with progress. Thanks in advance!

I found this question exists an another thread but, this is first and foremost in my mind as delivery could be as late as May 2015.






p.s. May want to lower the security here for logged in users to post, I almost gave up!

[Indian1705]

My order date was August 14, 2014, and took possession on February 3, 2015! By my calculations, we talkin' 5 1/2 months. You only looking at 4 months, and days...depending on yur order date!! Play da game...you came out purty good!!!

[Thunder_Jim]

Thanks @Indian1705. Man, that is a long wait. The 2016 Darkhorse is already out.
Wonder when the 2016 Scouts are going to be on the loose?
Maybe I should have waited for them to get the bugs out of their line.
A little due diligence on my part ahhh but, hindsight sweet hindsight and I really wanted the thing....

Are you diggin' your Scout? Stock pipes & mapping? Add ons? Riding impressions? Have you gotten off of it yet?

[Indian1705]

Haven't been on it, Jim!! Rode it home from dealer in 34 degrees, and parked it next to da Chief!! Has four miles on it! Bought the riders' backrest, and a couple helmets that I didn't need...just because the dealer made me spend my $500.00 rebate upon delivery of the Scout. Everything is stock...just going to use as a knock around bike. You will be glad you ordered, and you will enjoy it when it gets here! The time will pass quickly, and you will have fun riding it in yo mind!!! I assume you ordered the Smoke Silver...be glad you did...they much faster than the other colors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Thunder_Jim]

Chilly, chilly. I used to ride a lot up north in Ohio year around actually (no car) but, much nicer winter here in Florida.
No, I got the Thunder Black Smoke hence the Stage 1 exhaust and re-map to keep up with the silver ones! 
I saw a Silver Smoke in the Lakeland dealer (for the first time last weekend 02/14/2015) which was my initial color thought but, I liked the Black Smoke's contrast to the Greys and Browns better.
The silver smoke one I saw was actually going to the Wall Of Death.
I actually ordered one before I saw one in person. From the dimensions, I knew it would be a nice fit.
This will be my first all new vehicle ever in my 38 years of (legal) driving/riding so I am really stoked.
Ride on!

[Indian1705]

Gee Jim...Thought by the username, you had a fast silver scooter coming!! Gonna have to start calling you "Thunder Jim"...or "Smoke Jim"...or............I actually chose the Silver because of the silver frame--the color seemed to blend a little better with the tin color next to the frame. I had the red Vintage, and thought that two Indians-same color-might get tiresome! I "fringed" the Vintage out-don't know exactly what to do to the Scout. I have studied my Scout gas tank, since word got out about the production problems, but cannot find anything any where on it. Looks flawless to me! Maybe I lucked out. Good luck with yurs, it'll happen!

[Thunder_Jim]

Gonna have to start calling you "Thunder Jim"...or "Smoke Jim"

Ahh my hindsight is 20/20! I changed to Thunder Jim as it is dual purpose! Thunder Black Smoke Scout and a great reference the the Blazing Saddles campfire scene..   
I originally chose Silver_Jim because I make stuff out of .999 silver. Not relevant here so, Thunder_Jim it is!

[Indian1705]

I see you are in ST. Pete! My Father lived in Englewood for thirty years. We moved him back to Mississippi in 2013, and lost him at 95 YO in 2014. You will have riding seasons all year long down there. He rode until he turned 87, and quit because he couldn't kickstart the bikes anymore! But he could still ride the wheels off of one! Bet you not missing the weather.....or the crazies of Ohio. Thunder_Jim is a good name! Oughta get some good questions from that username. Do a countdown...like "128 Days, 6 hours, and 39 Minutes" until expected delivery day. That'll keep headed in da right direction. Later.....

[Thunder_Jim]

Do a countdown...like "128 Days, 6 hours, and 39 Minutes" until expected delivery day. That'll keep headed in da right direction.

That's a good one! I need a Scout delivery advent calendar! You know, those calendars that kids use to count down to Christmas.
Now what should I put in the pockets of the calendar? Perhaps $twentys so, when it finally does come in, I'll be able to put more $ down!

I don't miss riding in ice and snow and sub zero temps at all. Especially before sunrise. As a matter of fact, I don't miss any weather under 50 degrees! Tomorrow actually, is supposed to be the coldest day in quite some history here in St.Creaturesburg. A whopping 34 degrees. But, it will be 55-65 by the afternoon, I hope.
Can you say "Tiki Bar beach ride!" Back to the 70's this weekend. sorry...that was mean.. 

[ScotD]

I have a Scout on order from January but, with the two main production issues they had which pushed out delivery ATW to end of May (worst case) I would like someone in the know to keep us informed with progress. Thanks in advance!

FWIW - We ordered in November and received the email to expect delivery by end of May.

[JayFL459]

Ordered mine in August .. Took Delivery Dec 14, 2014 ..