Road testing my scout bobber Check out my other video's Building the Scout, Work on our 1954 flxible motor home conversion and My son learning to drive Indian Chief a new generation of Indian riders.
I like the new Indian Scout, it's a nice bike and they're selling a lot of them. Obviously the old Indians are icons of history and great fun, but I would buy a new Indian in a minute.
I had heard back in the day that people who owned flatheads were allways looking to get more power out of them & that builders would put the '74 cheif flywheels into scouts , Harley owners would do the same & it made the smaller bikes quicker, compared to the stock "45 bikes but OHV were the way of the future . Still dosen't detract 1 iota from the fact that its an awesome bike that could participate in vintage racing . Wishing you many years of safe & fun riding .
Absolutley the best looking Indian Bobber i have ever seen and sounds as good as it looks . Hell that machine is a peice of art. So what da you guys do for fun anyway?
The road - the bike - memory lane for me - in 1962 I bought an Indian Chout bobber with a chromed leaf spring front end and jockey shift - $200 was the price - bailing wire was evident and it hauled ass having been a dirt track racer I was told. I drove all over eastern Mass and never had a problem. Started every time. I loved that bike and this is the closest image that matches my memory. Thanks.
Nice shape .. Had a "37" model ..Like the rider position , foot rests , shaped seat , pulled-back handelbars ... Rider sits upright and comfortable ...
Besides the engine displ., is it all stock? That's the look everyone is going for with custom bikes these days. Beautiful! My Harley could only dream of looking that good.
Even though I'm not a fan of the 'bobber' style, this machine looks pretty decent done up that way. I'd have to have at least a small fender on the front wheel to help protect the frame from debris and water off the front wheel on wet days.
What an absolutely beautiful bike. It's so clean and well proportioned. The emphasis is obviously on the art deco styling and the vintage mechanical bits as opposed the goofiness you see on all the chopper building shows. Obviously 1930s technology is no match for a modern sport bike or street fighter when it comes to all out performance. But I suspect a light nimble bike with a torquey stroker motor, like this, is one sweet performing bike in the real world
I once rode a 10:1 compression stroker Chief, had to have the shop owner start it for me , I only weighed 120 lbs It .had a 1/4 turn throttle, no front brake. Scary!
I'd love that bike, but the neighbours would all want to lynch me. Does that thing have open exhausts? You probably couldn't get away with such in the UK, even out in the country. Even though I like the sound maybe Mr Law Man might think otherwise & bust me for illegal pipes. No idea of the noise rules on a pre-WW2 bike in the UK.
no no the noise from 1:41 is beyond amazing
I think this Indian may be the most perfect motorcycle I have ever seen. I'd love to ride one
That pop at 1:58 is beyond awesome
You did an amazing job! Those wonderful old basket-case project Indians are becoming very hard and expensive to find.
What a great sounding machine, you should be proud. It puts modern day bikes to shame. Congrats on a killer job!
I like the new Indian Scout, it's a nice bike and they're selling a lot of them. Obviously the old Indians are icons of history and great fun, but I would buy a new Indian in a minute.
What a beautiful bike! And the sound is awesome! Congrats!
Still the best looking Scout i have seen anywhere.
That bike cackles and like no other thanks for sharing !!!
Hearing that bike start sent shivers through my body!
Beautiful! My own Scout is stroked to 50, using HD 45 wheels.
Saw the Ol Scout on Facebook and new it was this one .I commented a few years ago that it was the best looking Indian Bobber I had seen. Still is.
I had heard back in the day that people who owned flatheads were allways looking to get more power out of them & that builders would put the '74 cheif flywheels into scouts , Harley owners would do the same & it made the smaller bikes quicker, compared to the stock "45 bikes but OHV were the way of the future . Still dosen't detract 1 iota from the fact that its an awesome bike that could participate in vintage racing . Wishing you many years of safe & fun riding .
ideał... the most beautiful bike I've ever seen. Nice job!
Gorgeous bike. Perfect proportion, very tasteful, sounds incredible!
Nice job sounds fantastic. I have a 48 Chief I am working on - real close to "done"
Still my favorite motorcycle on YT.When i hear thr exhaust pop in the distance Im grinning like a mule eating briars.
nice deep breathin, no 45" there, I'm a Norton guy but that is one yummy flathead!!!!!!!!
God I love the sound of that bike.
love this bike. Classic piece of American motorcycle history.
Absolutley the best looking Indian Bobber i have ever seen and sounds as good as it looks . Hell that machine is a peice of art. So what da you guys do for fun anyway?
one of the most beautiful bikes i've ever seen. gorgeous!
Beautiful bike, awesome sound!
Awesome bike, awesome sound
those forks look sooooo good.
That sound!!!
thank you for making my day, prettiest bike.
Beautiful machine! You are a lucky guy!
Superb!!! Very high quality engineering. Pity it all came to an end in 1953.
Glorious motorcycle!
Beautiful... Just beautiful.
Thats fantastic...
The road - the bike - memory lane for me - in 1962 I bought an Indian Chout bobber with a chromed leaf spring front end and jockey shift - $200 was the price - bailing wire was evident and it hauled ass having been a dirt track racer I was told. I drove all over eastern Mass and never had a problem. Started every time. I loved that bike and this is the closest image that matches my memory. Thanks.
What happened to yours
I love them scouts beautiful bikes
Point of Perfection.
Best exhaust note I've ever heard.
beautiful one!
thanks for sharing! love the bike!
Nice shape .. Had a "37" model ..Like the rider position , foot rests , shaped seat , pulled-back handelbars ...
Rider sits upright and comfortable ...
utterly beautiful. keep on riding!
..PERFECT !!! BRILLIANT !! - Roaring Elements ! !
that is one awesome little Scout!
that is one awesome little Scout
Amazing bike, amazing sound 👍
Besides the engine displ., is it all stock? That's the look everyone is going for with custom bikes these days. Beautiful! My Harley could only dream of looking that good.
beautiful!
amazing sound!!
Coolest Indian ever...
There was a lot of other work done to the motor. The bike weighs in at 370 lbs and is a great driver
Joe
Cool Indian ..Well done sir
The best one! 👍🏻
Outstanding Indian Motorcycle but did you switch over the throttle to right handed??
Great looking bike
Even though I'm not a fan of the 'bobber' style, this machine looks pretty decent done up that way. I'd have to have at least a small fender on the front wheel to help protect the frame from debris and water off the front wheel on wet days.
Sound like heaven
What an absolutely beautiful bike. It's so clean and well proportioned. The emphasis is obviously on the art deco styling and the vintage mechanical bits as opposed the goofiness you see on all the chopper building shows.
Obviously 1930s technology is no match for a modern sport bike or street fighter when it comes to all out performance. But I suspect a light nimble bike with a torquey stroker motor, like this, is one sweet performing bike in the real world
SWEET Scout! Who built your tanks and fender?
Beautiful
Gyönyörű motor és a hangja sem mellékes.
that is really nice
music from the exhaust...
great Job. By coincidence I found the same saddle in India.....
Sweet!
wow
Thank you
Joe
My dream bike.
very, very nice ! 👍👍👍
I once rode a 10:1 compression stroker Chief, had to have the shop owner start it for me , I only weighed 120 lbs It .had a 1/4 turn throttle, no front brake. Scary!
bellissima
wow Amazing bike
well done
I WANT ONE OF THOSE!! SCOOTERS ARE NOTHING COMPARED TO THESE
What motor and what exhaust are you running on that bike?
It sounds awesome!
lovely
I want one!!!...
@dwc0052 where did you got one of these??? i always dream of having and riding one of these magnificent bikes
This machine is tuned to perfection. What’s the sale price?
Nice,is this a sport scout,only custom,etc thanks
Super bitchin bike! Perfect
Nice bike,what is done whit this bike from origial?thanks
What kind of money does one have to put into a similar project on an Indian like this? How was the bike when you first started?
lovley bike,what is the value on this,if selling,thanks
Sick bike. How much would one of these set me back (give or take)?
how much would something like this cost?
can it fit a passenger?
I'd love that bike, but the neighbours would all want to lynch me.
Does that thing have open exhausts?
You probably couldn't get away with such in the UK, even out in the country.
Even though I like the sound maybe Mr Law Man might think otherwise & bust me for illegal pipes. No idea of the noise rules on a pre-WW2 bike in the UK.
how much?
sounds like an helicopter...
I don't like the loud at low rpm bikes
that is really nice