Indian Challenger 10 Minute Overview
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- Опубліковано 19 січ 2022
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Supercut of my longer overview video. Covers some differences between the base model challenger vs the dark horse and limited models. A few thoughts at the end as to why one may choose to pick this over an HD road glide.
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I’m a Harley guy and the first bike I ever test rode after taking the course for my bike license was an Indian. I LOVED that bike but still went with Harley. Over the last year I’ve wanted a road glide but the challenger has really started to stand out. Better bang for your buck and I can’t wait to ride one when it get warmer.
Love those Indian motorcycles!
They just keep getting better and better!!👍
Yup, And I just got an email back from RVS performance they’re sending my newly tuned ECU back to me🚀🚀🚀😝
I’ve never taken my Challenger out of sport mode since the test ride. I have the Bassani 2 into 1 with no cat and a Dynojet tune(reflash). My bike will smoke any Harley unless it’s a stage 4 131. Then it depends on the rider if it’s a race. I put the Bare Knuckle Performance 2” lift kit on mine and it handles like AWESOME! Tons of lean angle now. This is truly the best of the V-twin baggers and a true sport bagger.
Now, if they could just fix the parasitic draw issue with the batteries it would be perfect.
Definitely is, that's the truth!! Thanks for watching, and please sub for more content! I'd love to hear more from you in the future. 2 inch lift!! Damn I definitely don't need that, I run it pretty aggressive and have only managed to scrape boards twice!!! (Even when im trying to maximize lean)
I have a 2019 Chieftain Dark Horse and I`m very satisfied with it. But the more I see the Challenger I know what I`m switching to next. You have a very nice setup on yours.
Now that's a beautiful bike!!
Thank you, yes they are!
Great Video, I have a 2020 DH Black, I have the same bars, tank detail & sissy bar. Ride Safe Brother!!!
Nice overview of your bike. I was researching the challenger before. But dealerships are far in between, unlike Harley dealerships are everywhere. I do like the Challenger though. Maybe for my second bike.
Yeah that seems to be the biggest issue for some. However, I'd strongly recommend trying one out before you pull the trigger on an HD. You really won't get this kind of performance right out of the box with an HD, may be worth it even not having a dealer nearby. Few minor issues with a handful of bikes, but mostly reliable in general.
Wish I could afford a challenger. So nice!
Maybe one day, or maybe you'll have something even better! I'm very fortunate to be able to own one. Thanks for watching!
Life is short. Just buy the bike!
A great video. Thank you. Just an FYI. If you double tap the windshield switch either up or down this can cause extra stress on the threaded carrier. This carrier enables the screw to move the window up and down. Or at least that’s what I’m told.
It should not, it's a defect some are experiencing, and they are working to fix it. My windshield so far has been trouble free, and I use it all the time. I've never had issues with this or my previous one. Thanks for watching!
Nice overview. I have 2 Harley’s, a 2019 Deluxe (Cholo’d) & a SGS. I test rode the challenger a couple of years ago and was so impressed. I just ordered the Pursuit Darkhorse Black Smoke and will trade my SGS when in comes in ~late Aug. The Indian Tourer is just a better bike out of the box, there’s just no dbate…suspension, audio, LEDs, frame, etc. I wont bad mouth either brand as I’ll be a proud owner of each. Ride safe brother…
I agree. I wish everyone could be so objective, I've always liked HD motorcycles, but they simply don't offer the out of the box performance or features. Ride Safe brother!
Well said, spoken like a Gentleman. Congrats on the Pursuit, welcome to the tribe / RIDE SAFE BROTHER‼
Dude your Challenger is amazing can you please tell me where you got those front crash bars from? I just bought a brand new Challenger yesterday
TLC customs. You can order them through my boys shop, bravewolf.us
I have the 2020 dark horse smoke white.. I ABSOLUTELY IT 🤘🏼 make sure you get that Lloyd's Garage tune !!!! You won't regret it !!! Ride safe and enjoy 👍🏽
I know a few people who's engines have blown due to the tune. Hard pass.
I think the Milwaukee 8s have an oil cooler system along with the air cooling fins on the cylinder heads. Both require forward motion for air flow, whereas I think the Challenger has an electric fan which would be considerably more efficient in stop-start traffic on a 40°c day.
Yes, the Challenger has a full blown liquid cooling system, like cars do, which is one reason it has so much power. And the Harley has tradition oil cooling, which is why it isn't as efficient. The Indian also has a engine built for more efficient output.
It leans like a true sport tourer now. Probably 40 degrees lean angle. In my photos last weekend, it looked like I was about to catch a saddlebag.
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Hahahaha yeah be careful. This is why the king of the baggers bikes are modified, they have smaller bags that sit up high. Harley did the same thing with the new street glide and road glide st to give them more lean.
Beautiful bike brother, how many miles have you put on the bike?
About 1500 miles so far. Would be more, but it was down for over a month because of that stupid shifter ratchet I made a video about. Thanks for watching, hope you enjoyed!
What did you use to upgrade the headlight?
Eagle Light Gen 2, tho I currently don't know if I should recommend them. Someone told me it looks like they sent me the international model, supposedly, and the green plug it has gave me some issues I had to work around.
How clear is the audio at highway speeds with all the wind noise ?🇦🇺
So with you powerband audio, it's very clear and you can set it to your own ears. The real issue is actually a helmet. Full faced helmet will disturb the audio, make it distort, hold shell will sound awesome. Thanks for watching!
@@DarkHorseParatrooper after dealing with acquired brain injury sufferers in the health industry, i only wear a good quality full face helmet. I'm getting great success with the Motikon neck band with ear buds under the helmet with adjustable noise suppression. Thanks for letting me know, it helps with the decision making immensely. I've often thought the wind noise would impede the enjoyment of clear audio. 🇦🇺
ua-cam.com/video/B7PiMCVFjzk/v-deo.html these are what I currently using under a full face helmet 🇦🇺
Amazing bike. Who did the Indian Skull on your gas tank? It looks awesome!
The decals are from Bravewolf customs! Check his online store out, he also has an personal Instagram, lilithchallenger, where you can see his awesome bike. He's a veteran too, so consider supporting his store!
Thanks bro. Have a great day.
Great bike, whst type of sissy bar is that?
The Excalibur, 16 inch, from Siouxicide Choppers
The new FL model ST Harleys bag location is like the original FL bags(above the muffler) and simply returns the bikes to their original lean angle. They put the “short” bags back on the FL bikes because of the possibility of them touching(the specials will/can touch). The FL models still have MORE lean angle than the FXLRST. Sad but true. IIRC the FL has a 32 degree lean angle(just like the Chalkenger) and the FXLRST has a lean angle of 31 degrees. Again, sad but true. That’s why I spent 500 and lifted my Challenger. WAY more lean angle than any Harley with the exception of the Pan America. I own one of them as well.
Oh so they are reverting back to old designs? I didn't know that. Thanks!
What handlebars are those?
KST Comanche 14 inch for the challenger
What size is that backrest? 16 or 24 inch?
16
Look good brother 🤙
Yup, I just ordered mine 16"
Where did you get the decal?
From Bravewolf Customs. A veteran owned business that specializes in decals for Indian motorcycles.
Was it hard to remove the old one?
What do you mean remove? You don't have to remove anything. It goes right over like a sticker.
How tall are you ?
I am 5'7" if you are wondering if that means you can fit on this bike, you'd honestly just have to sit on one to know for sure.
@@DarkHorseParatrooper I’ve visited the dealers and there are no Challengers , Chieftains or Springfield DH available .
Everything is sold and off limits ..
Hmm. Have you sat on a Chieftain or a roadmaster? This bike will feel a bit taller even tho it isn't, as the seat/tank are a bit wider where your legs go and your legs lose a little vertical distance because of it.
@@DarkHorseParatrooper the Challenger is the only one I haven’t thrown a leg over .
I’m 6’5 and want to see what it felt like .
I’m leaning towards the Springfield Dark Horse but I’d hate to pull the trigger without knowing what the Challenger feels like
What it feels like is sportbike like handling in a bagger with a crazy amount of speed. It's nimble, sexy, and fast. Other cruisers don't compare, there's nothing like it out there. If you buy a Springfield and end up test riding a demo challenger later on at an event, almost a guarantee you'll regret having not gone for the Challenger.