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Indian Motorcycle is the oldest American motorcycle brand, first produced in 1901 by Hendee Manufacturing Company. Polaris Industries purchased the brand in 2011 and has been producing amazing motorcycles since.

This community is dedicated to Indian Motorcycle, the first motorcycle brand in America.


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/r/IndianMotorcycle

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2019 Chieftain Unlimited

Looking for a set of black two into one exhaust that I still use exhaust heat shields with any good recommendations?

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2025/02/01
01:54 UTC

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What luggage size should I get for a scout bobber?

I'm about to get a pair of luggage fory bike and can't decide which size to get. I use my bike daily and don't need a lot of space on a daily basis but when I travel with the bike (once or twice a year for a few days) extra space is always good!

I found a good one from spaan with these specs but can't which to get: 20 liter (per bag) : 41x17x28cm or 16x6x11in 30 liter per bag : 45x20x32cm or 18x8x12.5in

What can you guys advise me to get? What do you have on yours and how does it look like?

7 Comments
2025/01/31
23:18 UTC

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2-1 exhaust

I have a 2018 Indian scout bobber with twin exhaust and Shortys

I saw the 2-1 track exhaust and I like the aesthetic. Would I have any benefits in performance? Do 2-1 exhaust sound better because it’s one tone?

0 Comments
2025/01/31
23:04 UTC

238

Girl got some new pipes

Finally got my Fab28 exhaust in the mail and got it put on my '23 sport chief and man are they a drastic change. I love the looks and they sound amazing. Goes along well with the new Saddlemen step up seat and my custom sissy bar I built this last fall. Now just waiting for the ice and snow to finally go away!

16 Comments
2025/01/31
14:57 UTC

214

Hi from Australian Wine country

This summer has been amazing riding in Aus, we’ve gotten to know each other and I’m in love…

12 Comments
2025/01/31
13:17 UTC

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23 Scout Bobber Corbin Bracket

I know this is a long shot. I bought a used Corbin seat from eBay for my 23 bobber not realizing I needed this rear bracket to install the seat. I saw someone was able to purchase the bracket from Corbin for $25 last year. So I called them and ordered one, which cost $70 now apparently. They told me I’d have it in two weeks. That was five weeks ago. I emailed them asking if they had an eta a few weeks ago and got no response. So I called them and got some excuses and was basically told too bad, and it could be a few days or another three weeks. Three weeks go by and I still don’t have the bracket. Worst customer service I’ve ever experienced.

Does anyone have this bracket available for sale so I can tell them to go f**k themselves and get my money back?

0 Comments
2025/01/31
10:25 UTC

3

2024 Challenger Limited Battery Draw

May be getting ready to purchase a new 2024 Challenger Limited. The battery draw issue has me concerned and will determine if I purchase the bike. Can anyone confirm the software update fixed the issue.

Thanks

4 Comments
2025/01/31
01:34 UTC

297

Little ride through the Texas Hill Country

21 Comments
2025/01/31
01:31 UTC

5

Shock spanner tool - source

I have a new to me, used Indian Scout. I am a big guy and I would like to adjust the shock pre-load.

Does anyone know a source for an affordable version of the tool?

5 Comments
2025/01/30
22:39 UTC

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Custom Dynamics Triple Play - how to run wires.

I purchased the rear red turn signals for my Indian Scout and the smart triple play from custom dynamics. The smart triple play flashes the lights for the break and the turn signals when you hit the break.

I have put everything together and have it working and set up.

Now I need to put the module for the triple play in near the battery and run the wires back to the taillight assembly.

My problem is trying to get the cables from the top to the bottom of the battery area. It is just packed.

Has anyone else done this?

If so, how did you get the cables down through the battery area?

There was not enough room to get the connectors down to the bottom. My next step is just to pull the battery out as much stuff as I can and see if I can work it in.

5 Comments
2025/01/30
16:35 UTC

30

Scout 101 exhaust pop

Put on the Freedom performance shorty exhaust kit on my 101. Found out last night it pops fire balls lol. Next step is getting a Lloydz tune put on it at my dealership.

3 Comments
2025/01/30
14:56 UTC

122

This is my 2021 Scout longhaul

At Pops in Arcadia, OK

1 Comment
2025/01/30
07:24 UTC

25

2025 models indian vs harley.

After a few days I'm going to put in a quick opinion on Harley v Indian 2025 edition.

Well it seems to me Indian wins this round. Harley did upgrade their touring bikes last year, but this year they kept it the same except for new colors.

One big note I they got rid of their dedicated touring bike. No ultra limited or road glide limited. Their only offer with a tourpack is the street glide ultra. Way to stick it to your long haul guys and guys with dedicated passengers.

They got rid of their softail standard. Only 1 entry level sportster model, 1 special version and one sports model.

Indian on the other hand introduced a brand new engine in the power plus 112. They also introduced new sport touring chief and scouts.

I love how inidan kept a relatively cheap entry level bagger in the air cooled chieftain a full 4k less than a streetglide.

Their other bikes are about 1k cheaper MSRP than the harley, but with the new power plus...that's a huge win.

Harley might have some factory three wheelers, an adventure bike and way more colors but indian has a better engine in their new 112, dedicated tourer in the pursuit and road master along with a larger choice in "entry level" bikes with the scout line.

I understand what both companies are doing. With the sagging sales they need to reevaluate their offerings and hope to stay profitable but harley I feel missed the mark.

Hopefully we have some more converts that come over from the Bar and Shield this year when they realize the better bang for your buck with an Indian.

31 Comments
2025/01/29
18:24 UTC

159

broom broom

8 Comments
2025/01/29
07:31 UTC

4

RVS Ecu flash

Hey everyone,

I saw recently that Rvs has cracked the ECU and is now doing full bench tunes on the 2023+ Indian challenger/Pursuit models. Has anyone does this and what do you think?

6 Comments
2025/01/29
06:04 UTC

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Installing Indian piggyback shocks to my 22 rogue, and is there a left/right side? The design is asymmetrical, where one reservoir stick out more than the other. Link for part is in description

3 Comments
2025/01/29
04:41 UTC

7

Indian scout 60 for road trips?

I have a 2021 indian scout 60. Mostly i've done short trips - maybe 3 or 4 houra max. I was thinking of riding from vancouver canada to los angelos this summer which would be my first long trip.

A couple qurstions for the communuty:

  1. the gas tank seems small for road trips. I can usually get about 100 miles on a full tank. Should i pack jerry cans for the trip or will there be enough stops along the way that i should be ok? Also, stopping every 100 miles seems like it would get mindnumbing real fast. Any thoughts on this? Hacks or upgrades?

  2. i dont have saddle bags but i'm thinking of getting some. Any recommendations on any that look good on the bike? I saw some sick pics of of ammo cans people have used but it seema like there's some welding or fabrication work to build the frames for those which i dont have the tools or knowledge to do.

I currently have a rack on the back behind the seat which i can strap gear onto.

Appreciate any feedback you care to share.

3 Comments
2025/01/29
02:38 UTC

6

Help on buying a new scout

I'm not living in America, and I'm going to buy a scout classic. I'm getting a 2023 built, in 2025, the bike is in his inventory/storage, but the dealer is offering me 2025 price with a 10% discount. The discount is negotiable he said. How much should I pay for it? I'm terms of discount? Please help.

16 Comments
2025/01/28
18:27 UTC

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NEW 2-Up High Bolster Seat for 2022+ Chiefs

https://preview.redd.it/c1yqrbi9erfe1.jpg?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d48eb4a689da4460cea93be4aff5438fb5663a2b

https://preview.redd.it/rrgjtdi9erfe1.jpg?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4a208cd2275145185b2ad5735827c2830aca59aa

I saw this seat on the new Sport Chief RT in the release video and fell in love. Ordered immediately for my Chief Dark Horse since it fits:

2025 Super Chief Dark Horse
2025 Sport Chief RT
2023-2025 Sport Chief
2023 Super Chief Limited Icon
2022-2025 Super Chief Limited
2022-2025 Chief Dark Horse
2022-2025 Chief Bobber Dark Horse
2022-2025 Chief Bobber
2022-2025 Chief
2022-2024 Super Chief

Beautiful looking seat and far superior to stock IMO ($350). Just installed and going to test out in some warmer weather this week.
https://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/shop/accessories/seats-backrests/seats/2890997-vba/

3 Comments
2025/01/28
16:10 UTC

69

Radiant cycles shorty gp

Trying out the shorty gp exhaust on the sport chief, definitely loud!! 😬

5 Comments
2025/01/28
12:11 UTC

131

My Scout

7 Comments
2025/01/28
11:55 UTC

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My work in progress:

This is my 2016 scout sixty classic I purchased from a friend last year. All cosmetic/mod work I’ve done myself. I know it’s not for everyone; but to me, aesthetics are everything. There’s still plenty to do, and I’m proud of how far it’s come!

79 Comments
2025/01/28
07:34 UTC

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2023 Chief Dark Horse shock install removal of old shocks

I searched and couldn’t find anything on how to get the old shocks off just people saying they couldn’t get them off or they were very hard to remove. I took this task on today and found why they are hard to remove and how to remove them and make this less than a 30min job to complete. The shocks are pressed onto grooves on the back side of the bolts they are mounted on. I jacked the bike a small amount to relieve pressure and took the bolts off. I then took a small pulley puller and hooked to the shocks. Dial it in and you will hear a pop and the puller will fall off once the shock is clear of the grooves. Do the same to the bottom bolt. Then just use the puller to pull the shocks to the edge of the bolt and they will slide off with your hands. To install the new ones. You will have to jack your bike up to align the bolts to go through the holes in your new shocks.

1 Comment
2025/01/28
01:00 UTC

131

Two wheels, one engine = no limits

31 Comments
2025/01/27
17:17 UTC

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