Just did this to my 2019, polaris, indian make them stupid tight. I didnt have a wrench and did the old fashioned screwdriver and a mallet trick. Good video dude. Wish I recorded the mods I did to mine
Those aren't actually crush washers. Not real expensive, but I've got 36k+ miles on the original washer. Doesn't leak a drop. I just hate to pitch perfectly good parts. Another tip is to fill the oil filter with oil before you put it on. The material will soak most of it up. It may drip a few drops when you put it on, but it won't starve the engine of oil nearly as long when you start it back up. Compare how long the oil pressure light stays on when you don't do it. It turns off almost immediately when the filter has been prefilled.
BB: That's good. Maybe the Indian has a better than average pump? I know before I learned about pre-filling them, the oil lights stayed on a lot longer. Course that's been a long time ago. You might want to try it next time just for fun. You might be amazed how much oil that little thing holds. You fill it up, the filter material wicks it up...over and over a few times.
Super clean video, Bicasso. Love the chill vibe of the whole thing. Music is key. Maybe some better lighting in the garage, but overall informative and fun to watch.
Can’t wait for the upgrades!!! I went with a Gman air filter and spark plugs. And I’m gona go with the Hacker Mayhem exhaust, just waiting till Black Friday 🤞🏽 hoping they got some kind of discount.
Red Solo I’m torn from trying anything other then what hacker has which I believe is AMS. I’ve tried doing research...but man there’s soooo much info out there with so many different opinion with a lot of different prices ranges. But I’ll probably go with the one hacker has cuz it’s tuned for the pipes.
Word on the street is that an Independent Speed Shop is working on something as we speak for cams. After Indian just released there big bore kit for the TS111 engine I'm hopeful maybe they will start showing the Scout some love.
Did I miss something? It looks like you drained oil from both the engine AND transmission and then just put oil back in the engine. Did you put oil back in the transmission?
great vid, subscribed and looking forward to more vids! great music, great cuts, chill vibe. Are you thinking of showing more maintenance vids for the bike? I would loooovvvvvveeeee to see those
I actually have of those wrenches with a leather belt on which fits different size car and motorcycle filters. It was like 6 or 7 euro. Works absolutely great. I googled it, its called a strap wrench apparently.
Jed Mapeso There's a number of things. Just a general look over checking to see if anything is loose. Greasing the clutch/brake levers. Stuff like that.
is it possible to make a vid on how to grease the clutch/break levers and things like that? I love that you do it all on your own very cool and a true bikers way
That motor though!!! Well done Indian! I have a sport bike background and didn’t know that any bikes used dip sticks. Is that a cruiser thing or just an Indian thing? Enjoyed the video!
Thanks for the vid man. I too had a horrible time trying to understand that damn dip stick. I ended up saying , fuck it, and put the whole 4 quarts of oil in. I was unsure on what level is was at. Also I had a hard time remembering the direction to turn my ratchet to remove the bolts that dump the oil. 😅 I can’t believe I struggled with that. I was accidentally tightening them more instead of loosening them. I couldn’t sleep at night thinking I probably messed up the aluminum threads on the body 😰. I have had no leaks since so I can sleep at night now.
Great video, I wanted to let you know what bike I'm getting, it will be the 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS It supposed to be coming out sometime next year, and I can't wait I just dig that retro look with modern technology and reliability Good luck with your Indian and have a good one
That's a sweet looking machine. I'd love to get a test ride on one. Thing is, Kawasaki doesn't do many test rides or demo days. If I find one, I will make sure to ride that one.
What’s the motorcycle your hiding in the back ground ? How do you like your Indian How many Cc’s How many gears Does it seem like it’s enough on the highway at Highway speeds ?
Brandon Bicasso No big deal was just wondering. I’m thinking of making the jump from sportbike to cruiser and this is one of the bikes I’m really interested in. This bike seem so awesomely low maintenance that it’s unreal. 10,000 miles to a oil change is crazy! That’s a big savings in itself. The only thing that I see from your videos that I don’t like about the bike is that peg scrap.
Yeah, it does scrape pegs easily if you're making hair pin turns. On regular roads with sweeps, it doesn't scrape easily. Mostly only happens on very sharp turns.
Can't remember if the bike was on the stand still or not. Or whether the service manual wanted it on the kickstand. I think my M109 wants it on the kickstand. I don't remember lol.
Can you make a video on cost for insurance, maintenance, upkeep etc....Outside of monthly payments on the bike, how much additional cost are you incurring as a bike owner? . Really good content and editing btw.
Yo BB... Interesting video. I noticed you're using 15/60 oil. My Indian gets 5/40 from the dealer. What's up with the 15/60 although it IS the Indian brand?
I'm 6'1" and ride a scout, bike isn't small it's just deceiving because it's quite low. With the seat that puts you further back I often forget how compact the bike actually is!
Brandon, I wanted a SCOUT, real bad. I rode for 51 years. Then, I crashed my HD Streetbob. Now, my Sister + my.41yr old Son say, NO MORE.BIKES. This was crash.#6, in 51yrs. Join the AMA, They.need you. John Spencer Long Beach, Ca.
Traded in my 2011 kawasaki ninja 650r for the 18 scout bobber. Love the looks the way it rides, turns awesome but i hate the seat. Very uncomfortable and seems to small. I feel like im going to slide off when i give throttle it.
You're right tho.. I don't need the oil filter wrench. But it helps to have it!! On my Harley, there is less clearance to get the oil filter off that way.
Look At Me Luis Yep, you could. Would've made this so much easier. I think you can get a ratchet on there without take the horn off. Either way, it's only 1 extra bolt so.
If I'm paying that much for a new bike, the least they can do is the 500 mile service for me. I wouldn't object to paying for the oil, but they can provide the labor. With cars/bikes, etc, I would always haggle over price and/or services. They work with me, and I keep going back to them. They stick to their prices, then I go elsewhere. :-) If they want my business, then they need to work with me.
Just want to say thanks my dude! Saved quite a bit of money . First oil change on my first bike I appreciate you !
Welcome!
Great video, easy to follow and well put together just like your other videos. Thanks for all the great vids you put out.
Sure thing 😎🤙
Nice video man, I saw one of these while I was driving the other day and it caught my eye, now I'm looking to buy one.
Thanks! They're great bikes.
Oh ok, nice place to ride, thank you for your answer buddy!!
Sure thing!
Just did this to my 2019, polaris, indian make them stupid tight. I didnt have a wrench and did the old fashioned screwdriver and a mallet trick. Good video dude. Wish I recorded the mods I did to mine
No worries, do the ones forward!
Those aren't actually crush washers. Not real expensive, but I've got 36k+ miles on the original washer. Doesn't leak a drop. I just hate to pitch perfectly good parts.
Another tip is to fill the oil filter with oil before you put it on. The material will soak most of it up. It may drip a few drops when you put it on, but it won't starve the engine of oil nearly as long when you start it back up. Compare how long the oil pressure light stays on when you don't do it. It turns off almost immediately when the filter has been prefilled.
Whoops. Wrong words. Also, same. I figured they would be okay to reuse, but I used the new ones since they came in the box.
Very good point. I've noticed most vertical mounted oil filters gets prefilled, prefilling the horizontal mounted types also is a good idea.
I didn't have issue with the oil light being on after starting it up. Went off instantly after the Ecu did it's thing.
BB: That's good. Maybe the Indian has a better than average pump? I know before I learned about pre-filling them, the oil lights stayed on a lot longer. Course that's been a long time ago.
You might want to try it next time just for fun. You might be amazed how much oil that little thing holds. You fill it up, the filter material wicks it up...over and over a few times.
I will definitely do that next time. I just went with the way I normally do it.
Super clean video, Bicasso. Love the chill vibe of the whole thing. Music is key. Maybe some better lighting in the garage, but overall informative and fun to watch.
Thanks! I try to find music with a similar vibe. And yeah, the lighting was awful and an after thought. Gonna work on that for next time.
Bro that oil filter was no joke trying to take it out lol
100% wanted to play games.
Dope video. How did you straighten the bike out? Just the kickstand with a brick under?
Yep! 😎🤙
Can’t wait for the upgrades!!!
I went with a Gman air filter and spark plugs. And I’m gona go with the Hacker Mayhem exhaust, just waiting till Black Friday 🤞🏽 hoping they got some kind of discount.
Diego Alvarez gman air intake looks great and everyone is going to hear you coming with the Mayhem's. Lol What fuel controller you going with?
Red Solo I’m torn from trying anything other then what hacker has which I believe is AMS. I’ve tried doing research...but man there’s soooo much info out there with so many different opinion with a lot of different prices ranges. But I’ll probably go with the one hacker has cuz it’s tuned for the pipes.
I bought a lil some some myself. ; ). I didn't go THAT hard, though, lol. Diego and I are waiting on CAMS.
Word on the street is that an Independent Speed Shop is working on something as we speak for cams. After Indian just released there big bore kit for the TS111 engine I'm hopeful maybe they will start showing the Scout some love.
Yep, I saw that! The 116 kit is lovely, but still no Scout love.
Thanks for the video. I think I see an M109, we think alike, got me a 2017 Blue BOSS one.
Yep! 2007
Did I miss something? It looks like you drained oil from both the engine AND transmission and then just put oil back in the engine. Did you put oil back in the transmission?
Pretty sure the Indian and Victory lines are like Honda and Yamaha where there's only one type of oil that the engine and transmission share...
Nah, just the engine. No transmission oil.
trans and engine use same "oil"
They use the same oil, but you still have to refill both, separately.
great vid, subscribed and looking forward to more vids! great music, great cuts, chill vibe. Are you thinking of showing more maintenance vids for the bike? I would loooovvvvvveeeee to see those
Thanks! So far I haven't had to do anything else, but I will def record everything else.
What size was the filter wrench/socket that you had to buy?
What the usual oil change - once past the 500 mark?
Every 10k
Great video, Thank you!
Sure thing 😎🤙
Some Nitro gloves will keep you from getting your hands oily. Also you might want to put some oil in the filter before installing it.
Ron Hamilton I had some. I was lazy, lol.
I actually have of those wrenches with a leather belt on which fits different size car and motorcycle filters. It was like 6 or 7 euro. Works absolutely great. I googled it, its called a strap wrench apparently.
I swapped sockets 3 times before I found the correct one. I was beginning to get frustrated, lol.
Nice looking engine on that machine! Enjoyed the vid bro
It shines hard when the sun hits it :D
Just bought this identical bike, taking delivery tomorrow. If I do a video with it, I’ll do a shoutout to you 🤙🏼
Ayeee, congrats! Looking forward to it 😎🤙
Love your bike, the bobber is on my short list of bikes to buy. I noticed the M109r, which bike do you like better?
They both have their purposes :). So, right now it's the Bobber.
I still watch this video every time I change my oil
Glad it still provides value. 🫴🏾
Thank you Brandon..
Welcome ❤️
Great bike Brandon I am hoping to get one same colour in few months, only worry I have is reach to the grips as I am only 5 ft 7.
Annunaki G Schedule a test ride and find that out. I'm 5'10" so not far off.
Thanks Brandon, problem is they don't have it yet in part of world i live in
Annunaki G Ahhh! I see. Any regular Scouts?
Yes, they have them but i think they are slightly different in reach, anyway couple of months will be sorted hopefully.
I'm 5'7" as well and don't have any issues reaching the grips.
Cool music, bro!
Wesley Dearman Thanks! Attention to detail is key.
I was thinking the same. It made for a laid-back vibe, and wasn’t too loud.
what size is the oil filter wrench you bought? I have a victory and im sure its the same size. I have to change my oil soon.
I forgot but I'll find out for you 😎
Are the turn signals on the bobber LEDS bulbs ?
Yes, they are leds. Not halogen bulbs.
Nice one Brandon my scout is due an oil change and this helps alot bro.
Sure thing! Glad I could help! 👌😎
So did you put oil in the filter before you replaced it? I'm doing my first oil change here this week.
Being that the oil filter is side ways on the bike, no.
Brandon Bicasso thx and great vids, very helpful and awesome to watch.
Thanks 😎🤙
What else do you gave go check for on your first 500 miles? I wondered why the first oil change cost to about 300 something.
Jed Mapeso There's a number of things. Just a general look over checking to see if anything is loose. Greasing the clutch/brake levers. Stuff like that.
I made the mistake of the dealership performing the first service on a R1 I had and they charged $350. All stuff that everyone can do themselves.
Well damn.
is it possible to make a vid on how to grease the clutch/break levers and things like that? I love that you do it all on your own very cool and a true bikers way
So do you plan on modin the indi now its all good for faster riding ? ;-)
> : )
That motor though!!! Well done Indian! I have a sport bike background and didn’t know that any bikes used dip sticks. Is that a cruiser thing or just an Indian thing? Enjoyed the video!
It's a cruiser thing. My M109R in the background uses a dip stick too.
Awesome vid. Keep it up.
Thanks! Will do!
Great video... thanks for the information. I can see you love your motorcycles. Can you show your yard Some Love!?? 😂
Michael Stout Yards don't get any love around here 😂😂😂😂.
Brandon Bicasso just messing with ya! 😂😎😂. Great job with your videos and passion for motorcycles 👍👍
Lol, thanks 😎🤙
Thanks for the vid man. I too had a horrible time trying to understand that damn dip stick. I ended up saying , fuck it, and put the whole 4 quarts of oil in. I was unsure on what level is was at. Also I had a hard time remembering the direction to turn my ratchet to remove the bolts that dump the oil. 😅 I can’t believe I struggled with that. I was accidentally tightening them more instead of loosening them. I couldn’t sleep at night thinking I probably messed up the aluminum threads on the body 😰. I have had no leaks since so I can sleep at night now.
Great video, I wanted to let you know what bike I'm getting, it will be the 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS It supposed to be coming out sometime next year, and I can't wait I just dig that retro look with modern technology and reliability Good luck with your Indian and have a good one
That's a sweet looking machine. I'd love to get a test ride on one. Thing is, Kawasaki doesn't do many test rides or demo days. If I find one, I will make sure to ride that one.
What’s the motorcycle your hiding in the back ground ?
How do you like your Indian
How many Cc’s
How many gears
Does it seem like it’s enough on the highway at Highway speeds ?
2007 Suzuki M109R
Love the Indian. Addicted to it.
1200 ccs
6 gears
More than enough for the highway
Perfect , thanks for getting back to me .
boone7075 You got it!
Did you scrape a peg pulling into the driveway? Only you.
moddabeech Sure did, lol.
Solid vid bro keep it up.
Will do!
How much would it have cost to just let the shop do the oil change?
I don't remember my original quote but I think it was about $300 since it's more to it than an oil change. They do some inspections and all that too.
Brandon Bicasso $300! Damn! Just started watching your videos. Busy watching your whole journey with the scout! Awesome bike!
I still have the quote at home somewhere. I'll look it up when I get in later. 😎🤙
Brandon Bicasso No big deal was just wondering. I’m thinking of making the jump from sportbike to cruiser and this is one of the bikes I’m really interested in. This bike seem so awesomely low maintenance that it’s unreal. 10,000 miles to a oil change is crazy! That’s a big savings in itself. The only thing that I see from your videos that I don’t like about the bike is that peg scrap.
Yeah, it does scrape pegs easily if you're making hair pin turns. On regular roads with sweeps, it doesn't scrape easily. Mostly only happens on very sharp turns.
Check the oil level with the bike standing up and with the engine hot
Can't remember if the bike was on the stand still or not. Or whether the service manual wanted it on the kickstand. I think my M109 wants it on the kickstand. I don't remember lol.
Can you make a video on cost for insurance, maintenance, upkeep etc....Outside of monthly payments on the bike, how much additional cost are you incurring as a bike owner? . Really good content and editing btw.
Look at you seeing the future! It's coming soon. And thanks!
Yo BB... Interesting video. I noticed you're using 15/60 oil. My Indian gets 5/40 from the dealer. What's up with the 15/60 although it IS the Indian brand?
I was asking the same questions. That's what the manual requires, though.
Cool. Let me do a double check to see what my manual says. Safe riding bro.
Well according to my manual, 20/40 synthetic blend is recommended. Weird but it is what it is...
Yeah, I found out last night that the Victory Magnum takes that.
Now we know!
Good video
Thanks, Josue!
hi Brandon. How tall are you?
5'10
thanks for reply. Im 6'1" and wondering if Im not to high for Indian Bobber
Nah, you aren't. There is an extended reach seat, foot pegs and handle bar.
I'm 6'1" and ride a scout, bike isn't small it's just deceiving because it's quite low. With the seat that puts you further back I often forget how compact the bike actually is!
nice video 👍
Thanks!!!
Where you ride at?
Alabama
Brandon,
I wanted a SCOUT, real bad. I rode for 51 years. Then, I crashed my HD Streetbob.
Now, my Sister + my.41yr old Son say, NO MORE.BIKES.
This was crash.#6, in 51yrs. Join the AMA, They.need you.
John Spencer
Long Beach, Ca.
Bike life. Nothing more, nothing less. ; )
Traded in my 2011 kawasaki ninja 650r for the 18 scout bobber. Love the looks the way it rides, turns awesome but i hate the seat. Very uncomfortable and seems to small. I feel like im going to slide off when i give throttle it.
Same. For me it's not so much the comfort but more of sliding off under a load. I definitely agree.
You do not need oil wrench, just nail screw driver through filter and unscrew. You do not need to try to save oil filter as it goes to garbage anyway
Not everyone wants oil everywhere either. I’d rather screw it off as intended. But I used a screw driver to get it off.
@BrandonBicasso got you, you have point 👉
You're right tho.. I don't need the oil filter wrench. But it helps to have it!! On my Harley, there is less clearance to get the oil filter off that way.
i get the k&n oil filter for my bikes for that reason
Look At Me Luis Yep, you could. Would've made this so much easier. I think you can get a ratchet on there without take the horn off. Either way, it's only 1 extra bolt so.
you have waaaaayyyy more room than i do lol there's no room on my bike to use an oil filter tool
On an Indian? I don't have that much room either on my M109R. I have it set up for hand turning.
It is a good idea before you put the new oil filter on to put oil in the new filter then install it. That way your oil filter is already primed.🇺🇸🛠🇺🇸
I did off camera. I'll make sure to show that next time.
Warranty GONE. lol. That's Indian for you.
Larry House Nah, changing oil doesn't void your warranty.
This is exactly how I would change the oil. Lol. Slipping, missing... and a trip to autozone
Frustrating day, lol.
Looks like a simple enough job. But, I still think I'll let the dealer do it. I'll haggle with them and make sure they do it for free.
Photo Biker Lmao, look at you haggling.
If I'm paying that much for a new bike, the least they can do is the 500 mile service for me. I wouldn't object to paying for the oil, but they can provide the labor. With cars/bikes, etc, I would always haggle over price and/or services. They work with me, and I keep going back to them. They stick to their prices, then I go elsewhere. :-) If they want my business, then they need to work with me.
Exactly, you have the power. If they don't wanna play ball, then oh well!
what size oil filter wrench did you buy?
I forgot :/ I'll check the one I have this afternoon and let you know. 😎🤙