I just stopped by the Indian dealership yesterday after work to look around and I gotta go back Tuesday to finish up some paperwork and I’ll have a Chief. 2018 new and I’ll be the first owner. She’s a blueish grey and itl be the first bike I ever owned. 42 miles total and she ain’t killin me. 17,500
As for the heat coming off the engine & cooking your legs, there are >air deflectors< available aftermarket from Amazon & others. I ordered a set & they do help greatly in reducing that discomfort issue. Mine, a 2014 used, suits me just fine & real easy maneuvering, turning, etc in spite of the 850 lb weight. My 1969 Honda 450 was easy handling, so I wondered how I'd be able to manage this Indian Vintage, but I am not the least it disappointed. OH, did I say I hadn't ridden since 1970? YUP. so it's true what they say. "It's just like riding a bike., once you get the hang of it, you never forget." AND by the way, I got sticker shock when I went into the Indian Motorcycle Showroom & got the price of 21grand plus surcharge of another 900 smackaroos. That convinced me that a good used one would do it for me. 4/2022. Adding front&rear bumpers, backrest, rear crashbars, TPM gauge, GPS gauge, cupholder, small front handlebar mounted leatherbag for who-knows-what. Already has tan leather saddle & sidebags. I try to ride incognito, but even when I stop to hit a restaurant or view the scenery I get those admirers with nothing but compliments. I think it's a keeper.
It took me a few minutes to warm up to the Chief Vintage. Of course, I had just gotten off the Scout Bobber when I rode that one so I had to complete change my mindset. While I still preferred the Bobber, that one had it's advantages... primarily comfort and low key cruise-ability. The suspension was perfect for what it does.
Bro the Springfield the dealership had right next to my bike made me feel like my bike was a toy cuz of how pretty it was. She was red and grey but like 25k so I went with my marked down and 4,000 off chief
Actually,yes they do. They never actually stopped, It's called the Springfield. Identical bike. All that's needed is to swap to the leather bags. They are plug and play.
@@robertoquerini8220in the last several years, Indian changed the Vintage rake to that of the Springfield. So, yes. The Springfield is "exactly the same bike."
I Love my 2019 Indian Chief Vintage, It is a great motorcycle and the most comfortable bike I have ever owned and I have owned a few, There are some negatives with it though, First there is an issue with the gear selection switch/neutral switch, I just had the recall done on mine for the second time and so far I think they got it fixed, And the second thing is the windshield, I get bugs & dirt that go underneath the chrome strip on the shield and unless you go through the hassle of taking it off each time, it is very difficult to keep clean, I love my whitewall tires & spoke wheels, But also they are a hassle to clean, But other then that it is a great bike and I love it.
Yep. We are hanging onto them. My '16 has 80k miles on it and has already gone coast to coast twice in the last 2 years. This year was 8500 miles from Maine to the Pacific Coast highway and back with several National Park side trips. Thinking of Alaska next year.
Would have liked to see a walk around before you rode, but I have to say I love your videos because of the bad roads (for one thing). Living north of Houstin, thehighwaysand freeways are in gori ke shape and I need an excellent suspension, nothaft ing ridden since the 70s. I have just started looking and dont know what I want, but that bike appeals to me greatly. Thanks so much!
hi enjoyed the ride, had a 2014 Roadmaster had to sell, now looking to get a 2014 Vintage, was wondering if you know if the ride is similar, just minus the weight of the trunk. also found a Vintage 2014 for $9000 only 6000 miles,,
The ride is actually more comfortable on the Vintage as it is a bit more raked out at 29 degrees, but it truly makes it a more comfortable machine, just not as quick in the corners, but that's not a problem.
Rabid Hedgehog thanks for a quick reply, I can't make up my mind , listening to too many ,,Kawasaki concour, or indian vintage or Kawasaki Vulcan 1700. I think my final choice will be the Indian. Found a sweet deal 2014 vintage with 6000 miles for $9000 and it's only 10 minutes away to go see it,, thanks again for the video too
From Indian sadly no, but there are other companies that do make locks that can be added to them. I have even heard some getting the universal locks from Harley and installing those.
Yes. You can swap to the hard bags with locks. The wiring plug is already under the side covers and there are punchouts in the console for lock switch AND heated grips. Tge Vintage wiring harness is identical to the Roadmaster/Chieftain harness. Everything is already there and the computer is already programmed. You can use either RM/Chieftain/Springfield hard bags or aftermarket if the plug connector s match. You will have to change the fender spools to the larger spools that support the hardbags and there is an underbag support that sits on the exhaust slipons. You can either change to the different alipons that already have the bag supports welded on or make you own hard plastic bumper that mounts to the bag bottom. Both have been done.
Beautiful bike. NO FLAT BLACK. I don't think Polaris makes Indians in anything but FLAT BLACK anymore. I don't think they have those beautiful Indian fenders anymore either.
They actually do make some stunning colors still without the flat colors. The Springfield (non-darkhorse) retains the flowing fender lines as well as the Roadmaster (non-limited and darkhorse). The Roadmaster itself comes in a pretty stunning Spirit Blue over Silver Quartz and the Springfield a lovely Bronze Pearl over Silver Quartz.
I know this video was from over a year ago, but I have been considering a Chief Classic (same bike minus fringe), and my girlfriend wants to start riding with me. I want to start going longer distances (build up to SS 1000). Would this bike be adept to two up? Shes a bigger girl, and I'm not exactly small either. I would love to hear Mrs. Hedgehog's opinion on the back seat, but I see you don't have a two up ride on this bike. What are your thoughts?
I could get out there and make a video with Mrs. Hedgehog for passenger. The Chief frame is still a good touring platform and has great suspension and ability to go the long distance.
@@RabidHedgehog If you could, that would be amazing! My girlfriend is worried about being comfortable on the back, even with a sissy bar. She wants something with a touring pack, but I don't want to jump from a Iron 883 to something the size of an Ultra. I'm short and small and that would make me too nervous, I feel the Chief would be a good compromise.
@@RabidHedgehog ah. I was talking with the owner of my local Indian dealer. He said the Chief is a great platform because you can put more or less whatever you want on it
Just curious are you a millennial just curious because young men today do not seem to like motorcycles and seem effeminate to me. Not saying you are but just wanted your opinion because you sound pretty young to me.
@@RabidHedgehog So you still have good taste and like manly things lol. I was just generalizing but, sadly, a lot of male millennials have been feminized to the point where they have lost all their male traits. I am older but men in the 50s 60s and 70s just seem more manly to me they all loved bikes fighting in sports and fighting in real life. They also loved bikes and beer and smoked which also increases testosterone. They also had deeper voices and were mostly conservative type men. They drank smoked and swore and did not take any crap and were very patriotic and not politically correct at all and did not care what anyone thought and were very proud of their culture and history with no apologies to anyone. These men never had to worry about losing their culture or country as men today we are losing our country and men today do not seem capable of stopping this from happening.
This video reminded me to check my lotto numbers. Not a winner, but this bike definitely is a dream bike for me. I love that color too.
Live my ‘17 Chief Vintage. I did add a drivers backrest though and it makes those long journeys even better.
I just stopped by the Indian dealership yesterday after work to look around and I gotta go back Tuesday to finish up some paperwork and I’ll have a Chief. 2018 new and I’ll be the first owner. She’s a blueish grey and itl be the first bike I ever owned. 42 miles total and she ain’t killin me. 17,500
I have a 2014 in Springfield Blue. Love it!
As for the heat coming off the engine & cooking your legs, there are >air deflectors< available aftermarket from Amazon & others. I ordered a set & they do help greatly in reducing that discomfort issue. Mine, a 2014 used, suits me just fine & real easy maneuvering, turning, etc in spite of the 850 lb weight. My 1969 Honda 450 was easy handling, so I wondered how I'd be able to manage this Indian Vintage, but I am not the least it disappointed. OH, did I say I hadn't ridden since 1970? YUP. so it's true what they say. "It's just like riding a bike., once you get the hang of it, you never forget." AND by the way, I got sticker shock when I went into the Indian Motorcycle Showroom & got the price of 21grand plus surcharge of another 900 smackaroos. That convinced me that a good used one would do it for me. 4/2022. Adding front&rear bumpers, backrest, rear crashbars, TPM gauge, GPS gauge, cupholder, small front handlebar mounted leatherbag for who-knows-what. Already has tan leather saddle & sidebags. I try to ride incognito, but even when I stop to hit a restaurant or view the scenery I get those admirers with nothing but compliments. I think it's a keeper.
It took me a few minutes to warm up to the Chief Vintage. Of course, I had just gotten off the Scout Bobber when I rode that one so I had to complete change my mindset. While I still preferred the Bobber, that one had it's advantages... primarily comfort and low key cruise-ability. The suspension was perfect for what it does.
Hit cruise and take a nap :) That suspension was really good and you would never guess that thing weighed 850lbs either.
I have the 2017 Springfield, very happy with it!👍
Glad you do! Enjoy and ride safe!
Bro the Springfield the dealership had right next to my bike made me feel like my bike was a toy cuz of how pretty it was. She was red and grey but like 25k so I went with my marked down and 4,000 off chief
Got me one just like that, LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT. GREAT BIKE
Hi from CA SoCal, I have a 16 Vintage love it. That's traffic lmao. It looks like small town traffic to me.
They don't make a Chief Vintage anymore
This video is a few years old when they were still cruising the roads. I wonder if they shall appear again with the new frame.
Actually,yes they do. They never actually stopped, It's called the Springfield. Identical bike. All that's needed is to swap to the leather bags. They are plug and play.
@@darrellogden2796 Springfield Is not exactly the same bike. Different front rake that should increase the ride quality in twisted roads.
The longer Chief rake doesnt affect handling at speed, only in parking lots. The Chief rides way better on the road.😂@robertoquerini8220
@@robertoquerini8220in the last several years, Indian changed the Vintage rake to that of the Springfield. So, yes. The Springfield is "exactly the same bike."
I went for the Springfield because I wanted mag wheels. Cleaning them spokes must be a nightmare.
S100. Spray on, wash off. The spokes are bever dirty.
I Love my 2019 Indian Chief Vintage, It is a great motorcycle and the most comfortable bike I have ever owned and I have owned a few, There are some negatives with it though, First there is an issue with the gear selection switch/neutral switch, I just had the recall done on mine for the second time and so far I think they got it fixed, And the second thing is the windshield, I get bugs & dirt that go underneath the chrome strip on the shield and unless you go through the hassle of taking it off each time, it is very difficult to keep clean, I love my whitewall tires & spoke wheels, But also they are a hassle to clean, But other then that it is a great bike and I love it.
S100. Spray on, wash off and the spokes sparkle. WHO bothers cleaning spokes?? Not me.
Really want one but can't quite afford it. Guys must be holding on to them because can't find many on the used market either.
There's tons of 'em
Yep. We are hanging onto them. My '16 has 80k miles on it and has already gone coast to coast twice in the last 2 years. This year was 8500 miles from Maine to the Pacific Coast highway and back with several National Park side trips. Thinking of Alaska next year.
Nice bike dude and nice video I hope some day i ride my self
10:13 “Heh heh heh heh heh heh.” That’s what a bike is supposed to do! I’m sold on one these.
Same man. I can’t wait till Tuesday to finish buying my brand new 2018
@@SebastianWoodard that's 4 years old
Lol. I have to correct you on the self cancel blinkers. They self cancel at any speed. They're controlled both by a timer and by a speed sensor.
Would have liked to see a walk around before you rode, but I have to say I love your videos because of the bad roads (for one thing). Living north of Houstin, thehighwaysand freeways are in gori ke shape and I need an excellent suspension, nothaft ing ridden since the 70s. I have just started looking and dont know what I want, but that bike appeals to me greatly. Thanks so much!
hi enjoyed the ride, had a 2014 Roadmaster had to sell, now looking to get a 2014 Vintage, was wondering if you know if the ride is similar, just minus the weight of the trunk. also found a Vintage 2014 for $9000 only 6000 miles,,
The ride is actually more comfortable on the Vintage as it is a bit more raked out at 29 degrees, but it truly makes it a more comfortable machine, just not as quick in the corners, but that's not a problem.
Rabid Hedgehog thanks for a quick reply, I can't make up my mind , listening to too many ,,Kawasaki concour, or indian vintage or Kawasaki Vulcan 1700. I think my final choice will be the Indian. Found a sweet deal 2014 vintage with 6000 miles for $9000 and it's only 10 minutes away to go see it,, thanks again for the video too
I got a 2017 Springfield...I really wish there were a way for me to change the hand controls. The 2018 controls are much better.
What’s the difference in the controls specifically are you referring to?
I liked the controls on the 18s. Finna go Tuesday to finish buying my 18 Chief
Man you aren't kidding, they are ripping up the city. I was stationed at Tinker for a couple years back during 9/11.
Hard to decide between this and Springfield. Are you able to buy lockable bags for the leather bags?
From Indian sadly no, but there are other companies that do make locks that can be added to them. I have even heard some getting the universal locks from Harley and installing those.
@@RabidHedgehog so you can’t have Indian install their remote lock and unlock saddle bags?
Yes. You can swap to the hard bags with locks. The wiring plug is already under the side covers and there are punchouts in the console for lock switch AND heated grips. Tge Vintage wiring harness is identical to the Roadmaster/Chieftain harness. Everything is already there and the computer is already programmed. You can use either RM/Chieftain/Springfield hard bags or aftermarket if the plug connector s match. You will have to change the fender spools to the larger spools that support the hardbags and there is an underbag support that sits on the exhaust slipons. You can either change to the different alipons that already have the bag supports welded on or make you own hard plastic bumper that mounts to the bag bottom. Both have been done.
I love the indians. I would love a scout and Cheiftain
That would be a killer combo for around town and long distance for sure. Both excellent bikes
I have this bike 2013 model
Lol. 2014 was the first year, bro.
Beautiful bike. NO FLAT BLACK. I don't think Polaris makes Indians in anything but FLAT BLACK anymore. I don't think they have those beautiful Indian fenders anymore either.
They actually do make some stunning colors still without the flat colors. The Springfield (non-darkhorse) retains the flowing fender lines as well as the Roadmaster (non-limited and darkhorse). The Roadmaster itself comes in a pretty stunning Spirit Blue over Silver Quartz and the Springfield a lovely Bronze Pearl over Silver Quartz.
I know this video was from over a year ago, but I have been considering a Chief Classic (same bike minus fringe), and my girlfriend wants to start riding with me. I want to start going longer distances (build up to SS 1000). Would this bike be adept to two up? Shes a bigger girl, and I'm not exactly small either. I would love to hear Mrs. Hedgehog's opinion on the back seat, but I see you don't have a two up ride on this bike. What are your thoughts?
I could get out there and make a video with Mrs. Hedgehog for passenger. The Chief frame is still a good touring platform and has great suspension and ability to go the long distance.
@@RabidHedgehog If you could, that would be amazing! My girlfriend is worried about being comfortable on the back, even with a sissy bar. She wants something with a touring pack, but I don't want to jump from a Iron 883 to something the size of an Ultra. I'm short and small and that would make me too nervous, I feel the Chief would be a good compromise.
Hey what’s the difference between the Chief and the Chief vintage other than the windshield and gas gauge?
Chief is barebones and has nothing on it while the Vintage has shield and bags and two up seat. That is the only differences.
@@RabidHedgehog ah. I was talking with the owner of my local Indian dealer. He said the Chief is a great platform because you can put more or less whatever you want on it
Lol. The longer Chief rake is a better touring and riding rake.
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My GAAAAAWD that's a GAWDY COLOR COMBO!
I kind of like it. Looks straight outta 40s
@@RabidHedgehog It is a classic look.....the 2 tone kicks ass!
It looks better in real life. The colors in those intro photos are a little off. The photos look a little bleached.
Don't tell us. You have all black.
Just curious are you a millennial just curious because young men today do not seem to like motorcycles and seem effeminate to me. Not saying you are but just wanted your opinion because you sound pretty young to me.
I'm in my mid 30s so I'm elder millennial yes.
@@RabidHedgehog So you still have good taste and like manly things lol. I was just generalizing but, sadly, a lot of male millennials have been feminized to the point where they have lost all their male traits. I am older but men in the 50s 60s and 70s just seem more manly to me they all loved bikes fighting in sports and fighting in real life. They also loved bikes and beer and smoked which also increases testosterone. They also had deeper voices and were mostly conservative type men. They drank smoked and swore and did not take any crap and were very patriotic and not politically correct at all and did not care what anyone thought and were very proud of their culture and history with no apologies to anyone. These men never had to worry about losing their culture or country as men today we are losing our country and men today do not seem capable of stopping this from happening.