2003 Independence Motorcycles reviews

Bought the bike last year from a private owner with 1187 miles on the bike. The bike has performed beyond my expectations for a hardtail. The ride is firm but not uncomfortable. The motor is great with it attached to the 6-speed trans. All I can say is the bike is fast, firm and gets a lot of attention. This bike is not for the timid...because it is a rigid. Also, I have had no problems with the bike. Show less

HAD STARTER PROBLEMS AT 500 MI. EATS SPARK PLUGS, (UNTIL I LEARNED HOW TO CRANK PROPERLY) HAD INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK ON REAR CYLINDER WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED ALL THE OTHER PROBLEMS THE LOCAL DEALER IN CABOT, AR HAS BEEN VERY HELPFUL AND ARE GREAT PEOPLE TO DO BUSINESS WITH. I CONSIDER THIS BIKE TO BE BEST BUY FOR INVESTMENT. . Show less

I have had three minor problems 1) baffle and turnout tip rattled loose at 300 miles - replaced under warranty by Independence, 2) ratchet mechanism in gas cap went bad leaving gas cap stuck on tank (empty at the gas station at time of discovery) - new gas cap sent via UPS covered under warranty by Independence at 433 miles, 3) license plate bracket broke - replaced by warranty. For the price, a great bike. Few minor aggravating problems that were solved by some persistent phone calls to dealer. Show less

Wanted to buy something other than a Harley, looked at and really wanted Big Dog but for the money I saved I can add the things the Big Dog has that my bike doesn't. Overall I am happy with the bike with the exception of few minor problems, bad battery cable, bead blasting beads in gas tank that caused clog the bike is great a lot of fun to ride and turns heads every where I go. haven't had to deal with Company on warranty issues, dealer took care of problems no questions asked. Show less