I have the same red Roadmaster, as well. Some points: 1. Be sure to check the air in the rear shock right away; mine had 0 psi. at delivery. 2. Taking off the lowers at 90 deg.+ does help the heat situation; 3 bolts and they're off. 3. Taking off the trunk when not needed makes this bike feel great at a lighter weight and it looks great, too! Like having two bikes in one! 4. Get to know the PIN to get the bike started without the key fob. Key fob can lose it's signal at any time and you will need the PIN. 5. You will underestimate the amount of attention that this bike will get you!
I ride a 2016 Indian Roadmaster (black) and love it! I have permanently removed the large luggage case off the back, removed the two lower front fairings, replaced the huge seat with an Ultimate Seats solo seat with backrest, and replaced the stock pipes with Rinehart 4" slip-ons. When I had the dealership put the Rinehart slip-ons on the bike, we also replaced the stock air cleaner with a High-flow cleaner. The bike immediately has an 8+mpg increase in fuel efficiency as a result of the new pipes and high-pass filter. The Rinehart slip-ons are beautiful because while they bring out the natural low-end rumble of the 111 engines, these pipes are not obnoxious sounding as some exhaust systems are. This bike is lovely to ride... and, yes, heads do turn! Thanks for sharing your experience with your red Roadmaster. There isn't one perfect bike or car, so it is important to find what you love and stand by it.
Just bought a 2016 black RM. It has 5,200 miles and was $17,500. Only Indian at the Harley dealer. Traded in a 2014 CVO Road King, which the dealer was more than happy to take. The Indian is for a niche market, especially at a H-D dealer. This is a great review- covering all the nuances as well as the basics. No unnecessary chatter, just useful information. Great CA coastal highway to do this review. The bike seems well built and designed. I'm looking forward to rolling that throttle past a lot of great scenery. Thanks for introducing me to this bike.
This is one of the best reviews I haver ever seen on ANY motorcycle. Very detailed and thought out, well done. I currently own the Scout, this will be my next. Edit- I ended up getting the Springfield, more my style and some unbelievable features, same short rake. Would love for you to review the Springfield as well.
Really fantastic review, my friend! I loved the way you mixed in the riding with some still slides and it was also quite thorough. This is the first review I've seen that discussed the headlight throw. Never heard a lick about it elsewhere. This is also the first time I heard about the left side gas cap being a dummy cap, but I can appreciate that as I have OCD and love symmetric styling. This was also the first review where someone discussed cruise control and how it responds. I already knew about the quick release luggage system, but again, the first time I heard it discussed in a review and the slide shows showing the pieces off the bike were a nice bonus. All in all, very well done and thank you for sharing.
I thoroughly enjoyed this review, you make it seem like we're along for the ride and just chatting about the bike and what's good and bad, I felt like I was there.
Excellent review. Right on the money. About engine heat in the summer - I rented and rode a Chieftain and a Roadmaster last summer (2015). In 90 degree heat in stop and go traffic the Chieftain got very hot, but it never got unbearable, and as soon as you got rolling again the airflow took the heat away. In the same conditions the Roadmaster got so hot I thought the inside of my right leg was going to be burned, and it took some time to cool down once it was moving again. I mentioned the Roadmaster heat when I returned the bike. The staffer checking me in agreed the bike gets very hot in those conditions (85-90 degree heat in traffic) and the fix is to pull the lowers off when the temps go up.
I finally picked up my Roadmaster a 2016 demo model with 4600 mi. and 2 year factory warranty and it’s even more comfortable than my Vic Vision, it’s definitely a keeper
Very great and comprehensive review. Beautiful road to be going on to narrate. Looking at some newer models in the Roadmaster. Going from a VTX 1300 to my first bigger bike. A little concerned it might be a little tall, as I'm not so tall. Have to see some measurements I guess and compare the seat height. But I'd be going from 70000 miles, down to 50 with the Indian and hopefully 70000 more! Hopefully everything is just as good or better on the newer ones. I have seen some and they have large touch screens. First time for a dash, ferring, leg ferrings and heated seat and grips oh my!
I have a black 2015 roadmaster, pros, smooth ride great handling great looks great sounding , cons, valve train rattle around 3000 rpm, noisy belt drive under heavy acceleration weak dealers my bike started shutting off and on while visiting Ureaka springs bike meet , next morning was Ok rode 300 mi no trouble then started acting up again this happened five times very dangerous DEaler and Polaris seemed to not care , sent me off every time with what I considerd weak attempt to repair , finally they replaced module and seems ok but talk about flustrated its going to take a while if ever to fall back in love with this machine.
Need to update since the last time i posted bike died again but dealer finally talked to Indian and Indian is giving me a new 2016 roadmaster free of charge took too long but can no longer complain .
riding at night is crazy.....oil slicks, huge pot holes, loose gravel, black cattle on the road , wild game, bales of hay etc . colorado back roads and night riding =death !
I have one just like your review, see my picture to left, but you talk about the heat produced by the engine, I remove my lowers when temps get above 90 deg. 3 screws hold each lower, world a difference when removed.
I rode the chieftain and liked it, rode the chief and loved it. The Victory Magnum was a dissapointment, too much vibration, and same with the Octane. Indians felt more solid. Next will be the HD baggers. Ride safe.
the review was really excellent, the bike is gorgeous ,I would never buy a bike that big at 900 lbs but that is not a minus thats just me. ,I just don't know if I could handle that big of a bike. Thanks for the view in california ride safe and keep the rubber on the road.
bmwrider 1953 I was concerned about the also. I own a 600 pound bike. I got to say the weight isn't bad. The bike is so well balanced and handles great at all speeds. I only have slight problem with the weight. while walking the bike. Parking spots etc. I can walk the bike back most places with wife on it. Never been real issue. You know to be careful
+Robert Vinson II I owned a Rocket 3 with Corbin fairing, bags, and seat. Roll on torgue of the Triumph would make these V-twins seem like a 50 cc scooter.
Great review and a great looking bike. I'm so horribly torn not because I've been thinking of a HD Electra that;s in or about that same class. Obly thing is the Roadmaster is about $3k more than a comparable HD.
After watching this video ... ua-cam.com/video/DTnCfY2XdWE/v-deo.html... I am having second thoughts about the Springfield I am supposed to pick up in a few weeks. My concern is the heat. I did ride the RM and SF at the Indian "DEMO DAY". It was a hot summer day. Yes the rear jug let off heat as is to be expected. But it was only a short demo ride. The heat was not unbearable. I am guessing any OAT less than 85 degrees F, and the heat would be easy to deal with. ANY ADVISE / IDEAS most appreciated. Thanks in advance. Sub'd and t-up!
I have the same red Roadmaster, as well. Some points: 1. Be sure to check the air in the rear shock right away; mine had 0 psi. at delivery. 2. Taking off the lowers at 90 deg.+ does help the heat situation; 3 bolts and they're off. 3. Taking off the trunk when not needed makes this bike feel great at a lighter weight and it looks great, too! Like having two bikes in one! 4. Get to know the PIN to get the bike started without the key fob. Key fob can lose it's signal at any time and you will need the PIN. 5. You will underestimate the amount of attention that this bike will get you!
im concerned about the heat. the lowers come off easily?? For Summer
I ride a 2016 Indian Roadmaster (black) and love it! I have permanently removed the large luggage case off the back, removed the two lower front fairings, replaced the huge seat with an Ultimate Seats solo seat with backrest, and replaced the stock pipes with Rinehart 4" slip-ons. When I had the dealership put the Rinehart slip-ons on the bike, we also replaced the stock air cleaner with a High-flow cleaner. The bike immediately has an 8+mpg increase in fuel efficiency as a result of the new pipes and high-pass filter. The Rinehart slip-ons are beautiful because while they bring out the natural low-end rumble of the 111 engines, these pipes are not obnoxious sounding as some exhaust systems are. This bike is lovely to ride... and, yes, heads do turn! Thanks for sharing your experience with your red Roadmaster. There isn't one perfect bike or car, so it is important to find what you love and stand by it.
This is a Masters level course on how to review a bike. Very useful.
Thank you!
Just like his Kawasaki Vaquero review
This gentleman provides the most informative bike reviews, regardless of model, of anyone I've seen. So enjoyable to watch.
Thank You!
Just bought a 2016 black RM. It has 5,200 miles and was $17,500. Only Indian at the Harley dealer. Traded in a 2014 CVO Road King, which the dealer was more than happy to take. The Indian is for a niche market, especially at a H-D dealer. This is a great review- covering all the nuances as well as the basics. No unnecessary chatter, just useful information. Great CA coastal highway to do this review. The bike seems well built and designed. I'm looking forward to rolling that throttle past a lot of great scenery. Thanks for introducing me to this bike.
This is BY FAR the best Indian bike review on Internet. Thank you so much!
Thank you, thank you!
This is the best Indian Roadmaster review on the entirety of YT!
An absolutely fabulous job!
Good job!
New subscriber.
What a great review. That bike is what I'm saving up to buy.
Thank You!
This is one of the best reviews I haver ever seen on ANY motorcycle. Very detailed and thought out, well done. I currently own the Scout, this will be my next.
Edit- I ended up getting the Springfield, more my style and some unbelievable features, same short rake.
Would love for you to review the Springfield as well.
Really fantastic review, my friend! I loved the way you mixed in the riding with some still slides and it was also quite thorough. This is the first review I've seen that discussed the headlight throw. Never heard a lick about it elsewhere. This is also the first time I heard about the left side gas cap being a dummy cap, but I can appreciate that as I have OCD and love symmetric styling. This was also the first review where someone discussed cruise control and how it responds. I already knew about the quick release luggage system, but again, the first time I heard it discussed in a review and the slide shows showing the pieces off the bike were a nice bonus. All in all, very well done and thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much!
Great review! It's spot-on.
I have a 2015 Roadmaster in black. 7800 miles clocked so far and every one of them was a dream.
Thank You!
Very thorough, one of the best reviews I've watched, thanks!
Thank You!
I thoroughly enjoyed this review, you make it seem like we're along for the ride and just chatting about the bike and what's good and bad, I felt like I was there.
Excellent review. Right on the money. About engine heat in the summer - I rented and rode a Chieftain and a Roadmaster last summer (2015). In 90 degree heat in stop and go traffic the Chieftain got very hot, but it never got unbearable, and as soon as you got rolling again the airflow took the heat away. In the same conditions the Roadmaster got so hot I thought the inside of my right leg was going to be burned, and it took some time to cool down once it was moving again. I mentioned the Roadmaster heat when I returned the bike. The staffer checking me in agreed the bike gets very hot in those conditions (85-90 degree heat in traffic) and the fix is to pull the lowers off when the temps go up.
Thank You!
Ive had Goldwing’s, ultra glides, road glides, Victory Vision and my Roadmaster is the most comfortable by far
The best RM-review ever. Helped me a lot to do the right decision for my next ride.😇
Take care & thanks for this great work.
Going to pickup my 2016 RM Tuesday, can’t wait
Most informative review I’ve seen on the Roadmaster, thank you
i LOVE my Roadmaster......put high performance filter on plus Vance and Hines turn down pipes.....love love it....safe riding all
Enjoy!
I finally picked up my Roadmaster a 2016 demo model with 4600 mi. and 2 year factory warranty and it’s even more comfortable than my Vic Vision, it’s definitely a keeper
Very great and comprehensive review. Beautiful road to be going on to narrate. Looking at some newer models in the Roadmaster. Going from a VTX 1300 to my first bigger bike. A little concerned it might be a little tall, as I'm not so tall. Have to see some measurements I guess and compare the seat height. But I'd be going from 70000 miles, down to 50 with the Indian and hopefully 70000 more! Hopefully everything is just as good or better on the newer ones. I have seen some and they have large touch screens. First time for a dash, ferring, leg ferrings and heated seat and grips oh my!
I have a black 2015 roadmaster, pros, smooth ride great handling great looks great sounding , cons, valve train rattle around 3000 rpm, noisy belt drive under heavy acceleration weak dealers my bike started shutting off and on while visiting Ureaka springs bike meet , next morning was Ok rode 300 mi no trouble then started acting up again this happened five times very dangerous DEaler and Polaris seemed to not care , sent me off every time with what I considerd weak attempt to repair , finally they replaced module and seems ok but talk about flustrated its going to take a while if ever to fall back in love with this machine.
Need to update since the last time i posted bike died again but dealer finally talked to Indian and Indian is giving me a new 2016 roadmaster free of charge took too long but can no longer complain .
nice music
and with the engine noise it really makes it for me
Great review I have the vintage and I have ordered my road master today
Enjoy!
My Victory Vision was the most comfortable bike I ever owned I hope my Roadmaster is at least as comfortable
Pretty excited to get mine today
This is my favorite review of the RM
Thank You!
Where is this road along the sea?
riding at night is crazy.....oil slicks, huge pot holes, loose gravel, black cattle on the road , wild game, bales of hay etc . colorado back roads and night riding =death !
I love the Review are you going to review the Chieftain next ??
Kudos to you !!
waiting for you to do a review on the 2017 Roadmaster.
I DO NOT like a loud motorcycle on the highway. This sound is great! I wish someone made an aftermarket pipe with this deep sound and low volume.
I have one just like your review, see my picture to left, but you talk about the heat produced by the engine, I remove my lowers when temps get above 90 deg. 3 screws hold each lower, world a difference when removed.
I rode the chieftain and liked it, rode the chief and loved it. The Victory Magnum was a dissapointment, too much vibration, and same with the Octane. Indians felt more solid. Next will be the HD baggers. Ride safe.
Enjoy!
I found 6 gears to be tedious on such a torquey motor. Overall though.... fantastic
the review was really excellent, the bike is gorgeous ,I would never buy a bike that big at 900 lbs but that is not a minus thats just me. ,I just don't know if I could handle that big of a bike. Thanks for the view in california ride safe and keep the rubber on the road.
bmwrider 1953
I was concerned about the also. I own a 600 pound bike. I got to say the weight isn't bad. The bike is so well balanced and handles great at all speeds. I only have slight problem with the weight. while walking the bike. Parking spots etc. I can walk the bike back most places with wife on it. Never been real issue. You know to be careful
Best rewiew i ever seen.
Thank You!
what kind of camera is that on your helmet?
Sub'd and T-Up. VERY VERY good review!
great review
you ever tried the rocket iii touring or roadster?
gotta throw that on your bucket list.
+Robert Vinson II I owned a Rocket 3 with Corbin fairing, bags, and seat. Roll on torgue of the Triumph would make these V-twins seem like a 50 cc scooter.
Yep but sadly feels like a truck at slow speeds.
Rocket III for print long ago. The engine was certainly fun. Rideability ....
Nice Review and Ride.
Thank You!
Great review and a great looking bike. I'm so horribly torn not because I've been thinking of a HD Electra that;s in or about that same class. Obly thing is the Roadmaster is about $3k more than a comparable HD.
I believe you can buy a taller windshield but then when it’s all the way down it’s too tall
What state is this ?
CA and the CA coast.
Nobody does a better review.
what is name music in 1:20
WHERES THE TV?
Hopefully it won't happen.
So beautiful
After watching this video ... ua-cam.com/video/DTnCfY2XdWE/v-deo.html... I am having second thoughts about the Springfield I am supposed to pick up in a few weeks. My concern is the heat. I did ride the RM and SF at the Indian "DEMO DAY". It was a hot summer day. Yes the rear jug let off heat as is to be expected. But it was only a short demo ride. The heat was not unbearable. I am guessing any OAT less than 85 degrees F, and the heat would be easy to deal with. ANY ADVISE / IDEAS most appreciated. Thanks in advance. Sub'd and t-up!
Love the bike, I just can't stand the 2 ton front fender.
They should have called it the politically incorrect "INJUN"...would have added to the "cool" factor!
Chulada de moto
Too much plastic, trinkets, ornaments and superfluous BS like the skirts for me..
commentating put me to sleep....very boring!
Thank You!
You are right - I was tired.
The Perry Como of bike reviews.