Outstanding video. Great bike. I have a 2023 Indian Pursuit Dark Horse Premium. I had the wobble issue. Indian customer service and my dealership were excellent! I got dunlop tires put on the bike and that fixed the issue. Bike handles like a sport bike. Pulls like a freight train. Has tons of features. Looks great. Mine is Stealth Grey. I absolutely love the bike
Thanks heaps. Enjoyed the review. I currently have a 2015 Triumph Thunderbird LT and I’ve just pulled the trigger on a brand new 2023 Indian Chieftain Darkhorse that is on the floor at my local dealer. I can’t wait to pick it up next week.
Congrats. It's a nice machine. But a word of advice, go over it with a fine tooth comb. I've had a lot (and I mean A LOT) of paint issues. Very subtle drips in the paint that began to rust and corrode quickly. I've had both front and rear fenders replaced under warranty for poor quality paint.. as well as the primary cover.
@@road_king_dude If you're looking for a bagger or touring bike.. definitely compare and test ride both the Chieftain/Roadmaster and the Challenger/Pursuit. They're all great machines.. but definitely worth comparing to see which you like better. Thx for watching.
I have a 2019 Indian Chieftain Darkhorse 111ci. in thundersmoke black. 5 year ownership. So far no issues. Have the Indian Stage 2 cams, Dynojet Power Vision 3 tuner, Tabs 2 into 1 header pipe cat delete and running a single Tabs 2.5” baffle exhaust muffler on the right side only. Tabs provide the saddlebag support on the left side. Running the Ryde Culture Bryant M1 saddlebag lights as a running, brake and turn signal in amber. Hogworks headlight provides main lighting up front and finally a Indian Stage 1 performance air intake. Love this bike.
@@vaderglide5978 my warranty expires in a few weeks and I’m trying to decide if I should purchase the extended protection plan given the issues I’ve had. It’s expensive tho so I’m not sure it’s worth it.
Too bad you didn't just get the roadmaster limited. That was my favorite indian before the persuit came out. Lowers, tour pack, crash guards. Worth the extra up front to me.
I've actually been having some issues with this bike. Some I went over during this video, but I've since had some other fit and finish problems. I love the bike, but Indian needs work on quality control. Perhaps I just got a Monday morning bike from a guy who didn't have his coffee before work.. but its frustrating. But I do still love the ride quality.
I own a 23 Chieftain Darkhorse. I love my bike. You try AdvanBlack for a tour pack, they seem to have all of the colors. And the price you mentioned for the tour pack was outrageous. You should be able to get something for under $1500 including the mounting hardware. I have no problem with the standard headlight. It’s pretty bright to me. Dude, replace the stock mufflers and get a better sound. I hope you are able to get your tour pack eventually.
I looked in to Advanblack. They also do not color match the icon blue slate metallic. But at least they’ll sell me an unpainted trunk. I’m not running stock exhaust pipes.. they are the Indian stage 2 slip ons. I love the sound.. but the painted tip has cosmetic issues. As for the headlight.. meh.. if you do any night riding it’s pretty much garbage. But adding the fog lights helps tremendously.
@@patrickbaker3674 ya.. the color is what sold me on the bike. I may look into an Advanblack at some point. For now I’m ok with the sissy bar and luggage rack on long trips.
Lovely bike ... you mention owning Triumphs in the past. Did you ever have a Thunderbird? I've got a 2012 1600 and know at some point I'll need to move onto something else so would love a comparison if you did own one. 👍
I did. I had a 2012 Tbird. It was the blue with white race stripe. I did a Big Bore Kit.. and Air Box Delete. Had it dyno tuned too. That bike was a ripper. That bike got stolen.. and it really bummed me out. I probably would still have it otherwise.
@@randomstuffwithjoe Too ironic as I have the maroon/red version. Love it as well and hope to keep it as long as possible. I'd never think anyone would steal a heavy cruiser but I guess it happens. Does the Indian generate more heat I assume? The Triumph has none in that regard or the most part. Overall, which bike did you enjoy more?
They’re both very different bikes. The Indian definitely runs more heat, but in different places. On my Tbird, heat typically wasn’t an issue unless the fan came on. When that happened, it was much worse than anything I’ve experienced on the Indian. The Indians heat is mostly near my right ankle (exhaust header heat). I’ve been able to reduce it by gutting the CAT. I don’t really notice much heat overall unless I’m stuck in traffic. The Indian is quite a bit more comfortable and the tech is fantastic. If I could only have one of them.. I’d definitely choose the Indian. But the Triumph was awesome too.
Its a quiet, peaceful, place. This particular cemetery doesn't get a lot of visitors, so I figured I wouldn't be disturbing anyone and the video would be relatively free from distractions.
I put the soft leather lowers on the front crash bars.. and its pretty good. I may add heated grips at some point.. but not till I find a set of bars that I really like.
I ride a 23 Indian Roadmaster Limited Black Azure Crystal Riding Lights Stage two with 585 Cams, DynoJet Tune, Stage one Airbox, and Rhine Hart 4.5 DBX
I've been wanting to do a dyno tune, but I don't wanna do it until I decide whether or not I'm gonna do cams otherwise I'd have to do the dyno again. How do you like it with cams?
Outstanding video. Great bike. I have a 2023 Indian Pursuit Dark Horse Premium. I had the wobble issue. Indian customer service and my dealership were excellent! I got dunlop tires put on the bike and that fixed the issue. Bike handles like a sport bike. Pulls like a freight train. Has tons of features. Looks great. Mine is Stealth Grey. I absolutely love the bike
Fully agree, that blue is the best shade of blue i have ever seen on a bike, absolutely beautiful!
I get compliments on it every time I'm out riding. Its really a stunning color. Thx for watching. :)
Love those American made Indian motorcycles❣️
They just keep getting better and better👍
Thanks for doing this video, got a more in-depth look at your bike and gave me a better idea about the model specifically.
Thanks heaps. Enjoyed the review. I currently have a 2015 Triumph Thunderbird LT and I’ve just pulled the trigger on a brand new 2023 Indian Chieftain Darkhorse that is on the floor at my local dealer. I can’t wait to pick it up next week.
Congrats. It's a nice machine. But a word of advice, go over it with a fine tooth comb. I've had a lot (and I mean A LOT) of paint issues. Very subtle drips in the paint that began to rust and corrode quickly. I've had both front and rear fenders replaced under warranty for poor quality paint.. as well as the primary cover.
That is a breath taking bike Brother! Beautiful color
Thx. Ya.. the color really lured me in. It really is a beautiful blue. Its a Icon color and there aren't many around.. so its pretty unique.
@@randomstuffwithjoe Rock on! My next bike will be an Indian! Likely a Roadmaster! Doing my research now
@@road_king_dude If you're looking for a bagger or touring bike.. definitely compare and test ride both the Chieftain/Roadmaster and the Challenger/Pursuit. They're all great machines.. but definitely worth comparing to see which you like better. Thx for watching.
Great video. I ride a roadmaster and I love it. I'll never own another harley.
I have a 2019 Indian Chieftain Darkhorse 111ci. in thundersmoke black. 5 year ownership. So far no issues. Have the Indian Stage 2 cams, Dynojet Power Vision 3 tuner, Tabs 2 into 1 header pipe cat delete and running a single Tabs 2.5” baffle exhaust muffler on the right side only. Tabs provide the saddlebag support on the left side. Running the Ryde Culture Bryant M1 saddlebag lights as a running, brake and turn signal in amber. Hogworks headlight provides main lighting up front and finally a Indian Stage 1 performance air intake. Love this bike.
@@vaderglide5978 my warranty expires in a few weeks and I’m trying to decide if I should purchase the extended protection plan given the issues I’ve had. It’s expensive tho so I’m not sure it’s worth it.
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Yust wanted to say great Video
Hey, thanks! Appreciate the support.
Too bad you didn't just get the roadmaster limited. That was my favorite indian before the persuit came out. Lowers, tour pack, crash guards. Worth the extra up front to me.
Ya I probably would have had I known I couldn’t get the tour pack. I fell in love with the color. Oh well.. I’m still happy with it.
Great review; great bike. Not long winded at all. Details are needed. Why Indian stopped putting three lights on front I'll never understand.
I've actually been having some issues with this bike. Some I went over during this video, but I've since had some other fit and finish problems. I love the bike, but Indian needs work on quality control. Perhaps I just got a Monday morning bike from a guy who didn't have his coffee before work.. but its frustrating. But I do still love the ride quality.
I own a 23 Chieftain Darkhorse. I love my bike.
You try AdvanBlack for a tour pack, they seem to have all of the colors. And the price you mentioned for the tour pack was outrageous. You should be able to get something for under $1500 including the mounting hardware.
I have no problem with the standard headlight. It’s pretty bright to me.
Dude, replace the stock mufflers and get a better sound.
I hope you are able to get your tour pack eventually.
I looked in to Advanblack. They also do not color match the icon blue slate metallic. But at least they’ll sell me an unpainted trunk. I’m not running stock exhaust pipes.. they are the Indian stage 2 slip ons. I love the sound.. but the painted tip has cosmetic issues. As for the headlight.. meh.. if you do any night riding it’s pretty much garbage. But adding the fog lights helps tremendously.
I like that Color got my tour Pack from Advan Black
@@patrickbaker3674 ya.. the color is what sold me on the bike. I may look into an Advanblack at some point. For now I’m ok with the sissy bar and luggage rack on long trips.
Lovely bike ... you mention owning Triumphs in the past. Did you ever have a Thunderbird? I've got a 2012 1600 and know at some point I'll need to move onto something else so would love a comparison if you did own one. 👍
I did. I had a 2012 Tbird. It was the blue with white race stripe. I did a Big Bore Kit.. and Air Box Delete. Had it dyno tuned too. That bike was a ripper. That bike got stolen.. and it really bummed me out. I probably would still have it otherwise.
@@randomstuffwithjoe Too ironic as I have the maroon/red version. Love it as well and hope to keep it as long as possible. I'd never think anyone would steal a heavy cruiser but I guess it happens.
Does the Indian generate more heat I assume? The Triumph has none in that regard or the most part.
Overall, which bike did you enjoy more?
They’re both very different bikes. The Indian definitely runs more heat, but in different places. On my Tbird, heat typically wasn’t an issue unless the fan came on. When that happened, it was much worse than anything I’ve experienced on the Indian. The Indians heat is mostly near my right ankle (exhaust header heat). I’ve been able to reduce it by gutting the CAT. I don’t really notice much heat overall unless I’m stuck in traffic.
The Indian is quite a bit more comfortable and the tech is fantastic. If I could only have one of them.. I’d definitely choose the Indian. But the Triumph was awesome too.
This blue and black is just amazing. I was always chrome and blue man but this is much beautiful too look at. Lucky you. Enjoy. Safe ride.
Yes. My last bike was blue/chrome and it was nice. But this blue/black is really beautiful. Thx for watching.
Beautiful bike
Thanks for the video
Thx for watching.
Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful bike!
Informative video. But why in the cemetery? When I go to pay my respects I often park outside not disturb anyone else.
Its a quiet, peaceful, place. This particular cemetery doesn't get a lot of visitors, so I figured I wouldn't be disturbing anyone and the video would be relatively free from distractions.
How is the protection in the cold?
I put the soft leather lowers on the front crash bars.. and its pretty good. I may add heated grips at some point.. but not till I find a set of bars that I really like.
I ride a 23 Indian Roadmaster Limited Black Azure Crystal Riding Lights Stage two with 585 Cams, DynoJet Tune, Stage one Airbox, and Rhine Hart 4.5 DBX
I've been wanting to do a dyno tune, but I don't wanna do it until I decide whether or not I'm gonna do cams otherwise I'd have to do the dyno again. How do you like it with cams?
My motorcycle is the same as yours, but I am in China. 0:52 ❤❤
Same color? Wow, I’m surprised you could get this bike in China.
Indian will be getting a lot more business
😂
Purchase price?
I think in 2022 when I purchased this bike.. it was around $28k. I'm pretty sure the price for a new 2024 Dark Horse is now $30k.
@@randomstuffwithjoe I fiddled with the website recently and came up with a price close to 35k