Brandon, you made several comments in this video that indicate you believe switching ride modes has some effect on fuel economy- that switching to Tour will give you better mileage. This is not true. Switching ride modes simply changes how much throttle twist it takes to get the same response, i.e., the same amount of fuel to be injected into the cylinders. Tour Mode makes the bike less responsive to throttle input, while Sport Mode makes it more responsive. Assuming your riding style remains unchanged, the fuel economy will remain the same. Kind Regards-
Ah. My logic is sport mode keeps me from being a hooligan so I’m saving gas. I’m multiple times less likely to do stop light pulls on tour mode so it does change my riding habit/style. Thanks for educating me on the fueling. 👌🏾❤️
@@evil_musclemuscled3814 Because they each feel different and can change the riding style. Riding in Sport Mode all the time is fine but it’s borderline too much. Very easy to whiskey throttle. For new riders, it’s perfect and allows them to grow into the bike.
Sooo, Educator. Your're saying that you have the same level of power in sport mode that you have in touring mode. If you do..what would be the point of having the options? The option titles are suggestive as to what to expect in each mode??
You're an inspiring dude. If I can ever overcome my introversion and put myself out there to do this TH-cam thing, you'll be a part of the reason I finally do it.
BB, thanks for bringing us along. That was truly a trek. Very comprehensive review of Chief on the long haul. Shout out to your Road Dogs! Riding is Life! Keep 'em coming!
Great video! I've been waiting for your long trip review. I ordered a Chief Dark Horse about two weeks ago. After watching you, Blockhead, and some other moto-vloggers review the Chief earlier this year, I knew I had to get one. Super excited to start my adventure on it!
Revisited this video 3 years layer, I definately saw it back in the day but as I am preparing for a bike purchase and leaning heavilly toward the Chief Dark Horse Ive been devouring content HARD!!!
Orsum Bicasso. Thanks for the ride along and the review. I’m probably gonna go with the Darkhorse Roadmaster in the coming 12 months. Buying Sommer a HD TC 500 Trike this week all going well with finances. It’s the last 500 street converted Trike in the world. Great vid mate 👍🏾💯
Never seen your channel before, REALLY good review. I like how you started it with people have no attention span! 150 mile range is not that great for the bike. When I am doing distance on my Tiger I usually stop every 250 miles for a break. And I agree, cruise control is REQUIRED. That orange bike looks AMAZING.
Brandon, you are one of the most compelling reviewers I have had the pleasure to view. Trying to decide to trade my 2017 Chieftain for either a Super or Sport Chief. Thanks for this insightful trip!
Love me some Cheetos :) Solid video Brandon, got a good handle on the Super Chief from it. I've been looking at a Road King but your video has be up for a test ride. PS: You got the best riding family ever. Cheers! PS: Chillhop Music is win, perfect beats and vibe.
Great video. I can only do day ride's mostly. We like to go all day, stopping whenever, a bunch of times. No real destination just enjoy and try to go as far away as possible. Less than 300 miles is not enough. Our 10 day ride back in August was still not enough. Left stillwater NY to Pennsylvania Maryland west Virginia Virginia north Carolina Tennessee and back. All back roads. Loved every bit of that. 6 bikes 3 couples 3 old men. Can't wait for spring 2022. Let's go
Another great video man. As always I love how real your descriptions are. It certainly does suck to ride in the rain, but it's part of the process. If you really stopped for it every time, you'd never make it anywhere.
just found your channel while searching about the Chief. Your presentation on camera comes across with no shtick which is greatly appreciated. Authenticity sells above all else, Ill keep watching
Thanks for the feedback, brother. Longest trips I’ve done on the Chief Dark Horse so far are 200-300 something miles over a weekend. Hoping to make it to the Black Hills before it snows! I’m sorry to hear the Chief is gone! Looking forward to future content :)
NIce vid BB. I can't imagine touring on the Chief, for me its for around town and that's it so kudos to you. Welcome to LDR community :D BTW, this video just flew by
Thanks for the detailed, real-life review Brandon. I’m looking to get one of these down here in Australia and it’s nice to see how it performs on those long highway trips.
I follow several M/C vloggers and you and one other are the only vids I watch and stay interested in completely. I enjoy your style and actually seeing the bike a lot. I don’t know how those that talk and ride the entire time get so many followers! They are boring. Keep up the great work. The Chief will be my next bike for sure. I will be going to Indian from a Yamaha FZ1, so it may be quite a shock and adjusting but I am getting old. Looking forward to your continuing efforts!!
@@BrandonBicasso love it man. I don’t mind long videos. I try to keep mine short, but they end up either being 10 minutes or 30 minutes. We’re in COVID lockdown now, so not much long distance trips anywhere. But hopefully soon. Thanks for the videos man. They help me at least come along on your adventures.
That`s some crazy weather there. Oh rain tip. If you put Rain-X on your windshield when you know you will hit wet weather. It makes it easier to see. Great video. Stay safe and keep up the great work.
Great video thanks. My Thruxton R has the Triumph saddlebags. They look amazing but just like you I found they really do not hold enough. Interesting to see another set of rather small factory saddlebags.
Great video Brandon. A very balanced review of this amazing machine. Indian makes a great bike and reviews like this clearly will drive riders to the dealers and to demo rides. Nice work be friend!!
Thanks bro looking to get my Self a bike and your information has been really helpful I’m probably going to go with you Indian scout bobber thanks for your advice and suggestions keep up the great videos brother
Man , that’s awesome. Hope you get many more on that level. Right now my back is so twisted up and out of place, I just have to look at my road king in the driveway. Can’t wait to get back on. It’s been a long few weeks down. Have fun ride long.
I'm late to the comments but just got done with my first solo trip from central Florida to central Wisconsin and back Indian cheftain DH . And pulled 750 mile days and what a beating with the OEM seat at 54yrs old i need comfort.. my bike did great tho and I did have some problems with the nav. Also took me straight into the not so good side of Chicago and trust me I found my way out FAST🤪 great video bro... and keep on keeping on..
"Suspension was good until we got to Shreveport Louisiana. Roads are trash there." 😂😂. I feel that on a personal level. I live in south Louisiana. The roads are trash pretty much all over this state unfortunately.
160 miles per tank isn’t great ,but I’ve ridden w ppl that had to stop 50 miles before that. The 4 gallon tank is something that turns me off w the “new” Chief. One thing I do when on long rides is stop whenever I fkn feel like it, unless I’m hammering down cause I’m late, I don’t get mad if someone needs to stop. Injuries cause me to lose feeling in my hands & arms if I can’t shake it out. I also broke my coccyx (buttbone) in ‘96 so I squirm on the seat. Haven’t found a seat yet that I won’t have discomfort at some point. Also if u start doing long trip you will become very creative packing saddlebags. U will be surprised how much u can get in one. Sissy bar bags are an absolute too. Good review cuz, keep it on 2 wheels & hope to see u out there! “Edit” sorry I see now that you do long rides so u know how sh!, goes. First time I’ve seen your vids
Really enjoyed this video. Love my Super Chief. Not the limited. You are right about the windshield. It needs just a little something more to help the buffeting. I've been able to ride mine to almost 200 miles before fill-up. It was angry with me. Suspension, I had to stretch out the shock to where there isn't much left for adjustment. It helped immensely on those bumps where it felt like you were about to launch off your seat. Shield does help in the rain. I'm your same height. I have also raised the bars just slightly has helped the shoulders. It looks like your bars were set high. I did that once and pinched the nerve between my left shoulder blade. Floorboards are awesome, though looking forward to getting the crash bars with highway pegs. Great video 👍
Awesome video as always, Brandon. Good, honest info. I like that you kept it real with the flaws and didn't just hype it up because Indian loaned it to you
Always. Couldn't have gotten more real than how I wanted to rip the nav off and toss it down the highway. 🙃 Even with the flaws, there's a way to offer criticism and still be fair. That's what makes it better.
I do this type of ride about 4 times per year. I have plans to do a cross country trip next year if it is possible at that time. To me, the Chief and the Harley version, the Heritage, are more for the 200-300 mile trips. The bigger bikes like the Challenger or the Harley Ultras or Road Glides are great on a 1700 mile trip.
It took me 10 hours to do 420 mi on my little rebel 300 in one day. Not the most comfortable bike for such a trip and hence the reason why it took so long. I've been eyeing an Indian for my upgrade. Maybe someday. :)
Excellent review! I am considering the Super Chief to be my next bike. Your review will help in making that decision. I hate riding in the rain. I'd rather ride in cold weather than in the rain! lol It looks like you really enjoyed yourself on that trip. Thanks!
Great review my Friend! 59 years of riding and about every year or so I buy a new bike---or two.:) 89 so far and of all kinds. I'm looking into a new Chief right now if they will give ma a good trade in on my 2021 CAN-AM, Spyder RT, with only 3,500 miles on it! Thank you for not cussing even one time--You must be a Christian like me. :)
I’ve watched this video several times and was on the fence about Indian. However, now I’m very open to the idea of getting one. I’m thinking Challenger 😅 Thanks for the excellent content Brandon
Brandon, I just subscribed to your channel! I’ve watched several of your videos and enjoy them all! You are one of my favorites to watch! Great job! I had a 2017 Chieftain, but recently switched to a H-D Ultra Limited! I loved both bikes! I may add an Indian Springfield as soon as my Ultra is paid-off! Ride safe!
Looks like a great trip ! I have problems with the gas gauge on my '19 FTR1200 S ,also. With a full tank, it gives a range of 140 plus miles, then drops rapidly to 100, then starts to decline normally from there. Can't trust it. That rain looked nasty ! Nothing worse that having rain gear, and not putting it on until you're soaked ! Happened every time we rode west from Iowa to the Black Hills in SD. Nice report with some good friends and family !
Gate video as always!! Ps a very good life hack on a bike with riding modes once you get low on fuel swich to rain mode (I call it eco mode on my Moto Guzzi California Audace 1400) cause normaly rain mode cuts power (on my bike the power is reduced by 1/3 compared to sport mode) plus the throttle is very muted it helps again with fuel economy. My Audace has 20.5 liters of fuel capacity. In sport mode beimg on it will get 140-150 miles from a tank. Putting my bike in rain mode(eco mode as I said) i will get 160-200miles from a tank! Also 56mph(90km/h) is the golden speed for economy riding! Where the speed to air friction is at the lowest. Thay means it is the highest speed at which the friction of the air still doesn't effect fuel consumption badly!!
i like the near gooseneck frame style and the fact that its a true air cooled engine but i think the heritage has it beat with a plusher ride and better fit/finish and you sit in th heritage and sit on the chief.
@@BrandonBicasso Indian engine might be better quality than the Harley engine. Surprised Indian didn't go with a quality single rear shock which i think is probably better than those two low angled spring shocks.
I enjoy making miles on my H-D Heritage Softail. That Indian looks tremendous. Love to try my normal 300 plus each way 300 mile weekends on one. I know where my gas stations are at each 150ish. Praise Chevron for maps.
I ride with Advil in my jacket or panniers for those long day in the saddle (typically 1000 miles) days. In my case the ergonomics on my bike (Africa Twin) are perfect for me so I don't get the shoulder fatigue, but my lower back, after 6 or 7 hours, starts to get unhappy. I gotta work on improving my core strength. Mine can go about 200 miles between fillups but whiskey throttle makes it 150.
Thank you Brandon! The problem with the Software is exactly what I was afraid of! Don't know if a wait because of it would pay off. Paying for a 18k euro bike and then have it not work properly would be annoying!
Yeah, but software can be fixed. Common with Gen 1 products. I made sure to mention that so people would know that going into a purchase. It will get better, though.
Over 6ft and even the biggest windshield on the chief leaves you with major buffeting above 35mph to the point that having no wind shield works better if you can hold on for how ever many hours over 80sh mph. Fork mounted wind deflectors seem to work best in combo with a freedom shield but it's still noticable tho not as much a brain rattle over 70mph.
Yep. That buffeting is something most probably don't experience on test rides, but at least it can be fixed. Not isolated to Indian, but just a nature of windshields.
I’ve been hit by rain like that. Next time if you don’t want to take full rain gear, search for a Tractor Supply and buy those oil field rain gear. They always hav them in 3-4XL and they fit over my armored riding gear.
Glad you had fun, that looks great and like an awesome accomplishment. I gotta find a way to join some of yall some day. Riding with cool peeps on a long trek would be fun. Gotta throw some shade tho...37~42mpg.... Ouch... I mean... That's way lower than I thought. The M8 softails are getting above 45mpg and up to 50 even with stage 2 upgrades. Sad to see the bike go though, sounds like you loved it. Hey indian... this guy right here... you know he doing work for ya. Maybe toss him that bike back for good? eh? EH!?
Awesome video! Wish y’all had more dry days, but looks like the trip was more than worth it. That BMW though…not sure if it will be good on a long trip, but it sure does look the part.
love it !! looks like i will be buying a new bike ,totaled my indian chieftain aweek ago !! i walked away with only broken nose /ribs / lots of abrasions
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Brandon, you made several comments in this video that indicate you believe switching ride modes has some effect on fuel economy- that switching to Tour will give you better mileage. This is not true. Switching ride modes simply changes how much throttle twist it takes to get the same response, i.e., the same amount of fuel to be injected into the cylinders. Tour Mode makes the bike less responsive to throttle input, while Sport Mode makes it more responsive. Assuming your riding style remains unchanged, the fuel economy will remain the same. Kind Regards-
Ah. My logic is sport mode keeps me from being a hooligan so I’m saving gas. I’m multiple times less likely to do stop light pulls on tour mode so it does change my riding habit/style. Thanks for educating me on the fueling. 👌🏾❤️
If that's the way it is than why have riding modes , just use the throttle differently
@@evil_musclemuscled3814 Because they each feel different and can change the riding style. Riding in Sport Mode all the time is fine but it’s borderline too much. Very easy to whiskey throttle. For new riders, it’s perfect and allows them to grow into the bike.
@@BrandonBicasso I agree.
Sooo, Educator. Your're saying that you have the same level of power in sport mode that you have in touring mode. If you do..what would be the point of having the options? The option titles are suggestive as to what to expect in each mode??
That Victory is gorgeous
Absolutely
Actually it's an Indian. Actually it's a Polaris.
One company owning another company doesn’t make it the same company haha. Probably 99% of big companies are owned by bigger ones.
@@chazlyle41 your not making any sense man.
@@road_king_dude Indian being owned by Polaris doesn't make the company Indian actually Polaris. Pretty simple, brother!
This is an outstanding REAL LIFE review ON the road in real time. VERY well done! Honest, legit, and just REAL. Great edits too good sir!
Facts
#Goals
This is the type of videos I like. Good job
You're an inspiring dude. If I can ever overcome my introversion and put myself out there to do this TH-cam thing, you'll be a part of the reason I finally do it.
I feel that. I have my moments where I'm introverted, but you'll have fun doing it regardless.
Man I’m like Bigfoot. I try to avoid people at all possible. Now I’m a disabled veteran so I can avoid everyone and ride
Love that Victory, the super Chief been tour oriented bike you'd have thought it would have had a bigger tank
Just test rode the Chef and that bike is dope, solid, and I'm surprised how well this bike is built. The 116 is awesome.
"In the mood for an adventure" Boom, there it is. Thank you for sharing.
Yeeeah, that made it so much better.
Brandon, Enjoyed watching this video a lot. Thank you for posting it.
Glad you enjoyed it! ❤
BB, thanks for bringing us along. That was truly a trek. Very comprehensive review of Chief on the long haul. Shout out to your Road Dogs! Riding is Life! Keep 'em coming!
Thank you Michael!
Great video! I've been waiting for your long trip review. I ordered a Chief Dark Horse about two weeks ago. After watching you, Blockhead, and some other moto-vloggers review the Chief earlier this year, I knew I had to get one. Super excited to start my adventure on it!
Congrats! Enjoy that Stallion!
I really enjoyed your review. I got my Super Chief Limited 5 weeks ago. I’m living it.
Awesome, Gary!
Just a GREAT video. Thank you for sharing it with us. Good times.
Glad you enjoyed it
There's a relaxed mood to this video. No BS talk. Great footage. Good info. Your video convinced me towards the Super Chief Limited. I'm sold 😎
Preciate that!
Revisited this video 3 years layer, I definately saw it back in the day but as I am preparing for a bike purchase and leaning heavilly toward the Chief Dark Horse Ive been devouring content HARD!!!
Hope it helped!
@@BrandonBicasso More than you could imagine
Great review! Sounds like you had a great time.
Lady Biker riding an Indian Springfield and loving this Chief thinking it might be a good fit for my 5ft 4inches. Thank you for this awesome review.
Sure thing! Go swing a leg over one and get a test ride in. 💪🏾
Orsum Bicasso. Thanks for the ride along and the review. I’m probably gonna go with the Darkhorse Roadmaster in the coming 12 months. Buying Sommer a HD TC 500 Trike this week all going well with finances. It’s the last 500 street converted Trike in the world. Great vid mate 👍🏾💯
Heck yeah, Brother! Hope you and the Fam are doing well in the Outback!
Never seen your channel before, REALLY good review. I like how you started it with people have no attention span! 150 mile range is not that great for the bike. When I am doing distance on my Tiger I usually stop every 250 miles for a break. And I agree, cruise control is REQUIRED.
That orange bike looks AMAZING.
Thank you, Jason!
Brandon, you are one of the most compelling reviewers I have had the pleasure to view. Trying to decide to trade my 2017 Chieftain for either a Super or Sport Chief. Thanks for this insightful trip!
Happy to see you safe n sound with a big ol' smile on your face after what looked like a great trip
Always with a grin even in the rain!
Love me some Cheetos :) Solid video Brandon, got a good handle on the Super Chief from it. I've been looking at a Road King but your video has be up for a test ride. PS: You got the best riding family ever. Cheers!
PS: Chillhop Music is win, perfect beats and vibe.
The Fam isn't always up for the b.s. with me lol but they've been with the game lately. Get that test ride in too!
Entertaining video plus LOTS of informative details about the Chief. I want one now!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video. I can only do day ride's mostly. We like to go all day, stopping whenever, a bunch of times. No real destination just enjoy and try to go as far away as possible. Less than 300 miles is not enough. Our 10 day ride back in August was still not enough. Left stillwater NY to Pennsylvania Maryland west Virginia Virginia north Carolina Tennessee and back. All back roads. Loved every bit of that. 6 bikes 3 couples 3 old men. Can't wait for spring 2022. Let's go
Quality content and great honest info, as usual. Thank you for another solid video.
Much appreciated!
Great video. Been wanting one of these. Best video I've seen on it so far for day to day riding value.
Another great video man. As always I love how real your descriptions are. It certainly does suck to ride in the rain, but it's part of the process. If you really stopped for it every time, you'd never make it anywhere.
That's true! Just a part of this lifestyle.
just found your channel while searching about the Chief. Your presentation on camera comes across with no shtick which is greatly appreciated. Authenticity sells above all else, Ill keep watching
Thanks, Jamin!
Thanks for the feedback, brother. Longest trips I’ve done on the Chief Dark Horse so far are 200-300 something miles over a weekend. Hoping to make it to the Black Hills before it snows! I’m sorry to hear the Chief is gone! Looking forward to future content :)
Might have something else here soon 😎 Get those miles on that Chief!
Just ordered a Super Chief Limited in black. Thanks for the great video.
Sure thing!
This may be the best review I've seen for this bike, I'd like to see indian continue this and maybe get the rest of the market on board
Appreciate that. 💪🏾
NIce vid BB. I can't imagine touring on the Chief, for me its for around town and that's it so kudos to you. Welcome to LDR community :D BTW, this video just flew by
Thanks B!
History in the making my friend😜👍 thanks for taking us along for the journey, looking forward to seeing what’s next
1700 hundred with a pack pack !!!
You the man.
Stellar review and adventure my friend! 👊🏼
Thank you Brother!
What a spectacular review! Easily the best I've seen in a while.
Thank you!
Thanks for the detailed, real-life review Brandon. I’m looking to get one of these down here in Australia and it’s nice to see how it performs on those long highway trips.
I follow several M/C vloggers and you and one other are the only vids I watch and stay interested in completely. I enjoy your style and actually seeing the bike a lot. I don’t know how those that talk and ride the entire time get so many followers! They are boring. Keep up the great work. The Chief will be my next bike for sure. I will be going to Indian from a Yamaha FZ1, so it may be quite a shock and adjusting but I am getting old. Looking forward to your continuing efforts!!
Preciate that, John. Lot of work goes into these stories but they’re definitely fun to make!
What a great video. No bullshit, real world, real riding, no staged trash with unnecessary info.
That’s the moto. Sometimes the videos are long because I want to tell a story but I think that makes it better. Glad you enjoyed it!
@@BrandonBicasso love it man. I don’t mind long videos. I try to keep mine short, but they end up either being 10 minutes or 30 minutes. We’re in COVID lockdown now, so not much long distance trips anywhere. But hopefully soon. Thanks for the videos man. They help me at least come along on your adventures.
@@whatsstefon absolutely! More coming. 💪🏾
@@BrandonBicasso look forward to it!!!
That`s some crazy weather there. Oh rain tip. If you put Rain-X on your windshield when you know you will hit wet weather. It makes it easier to see. Great video. Stay safe and keep up the great work.
Great video thanks. My Thruxton R has the Triumph saddlebags. They look amazing but just like you I found they really do not hold enough. Interesting to see another set of rather small factory saddlebags.
Yeah, it was more the opening that made it tough, but better to have them than not.
Great video Brandon. A very balanced review of this amazing machine. Indian makes a great bike and reviews like this clearly will drive riders to the dealers and to demo rides. Nice work be friend!!
Thank you!
Awesome review on the Chief and thanks for sharing the road trip adventure!
Thanks bro looking to get my Self a bike and your information has been really helpful I’m probably going to go with you Indian scout bobber thanks for your advice and suggestions keep up the great videos brother
Man , that’s awesome. Hope you get many more on that level.
Right now my back is so twisted up and out of place, I just have to look at my road king in the driveway. Can’t wait to get back on. It’s been a long few weeks down. Have fun ride long.
Continue to rest up! It’ll be there when you’re healthy and ready. 👌🏾❤️
I'm late to the comments but just got done with my first solo trip from central Florida to central Wisconsin and back Indian cheftain DH .
And pulled 750 mile days and what a beating with the OEM seat at 54yrs old i need comfort.. my bike did great tho and I did have some problems with the nav. Also took me straight into the not so good side of Chicago and trust me I found my way out FAST🤪 great video bro... and keep on keeping on..
😂😂😂😂😂
"Suspension was good until we got to Shreveport Louisiana. Roads are trash there." 😂😂. I feel that on a personal level. I live in south Louisiana. The roads are trash pretty much all over this state unfortunately.
You should try Detroit, the worse I have ever seen. It like you are riding on abandoned roads.
😂😂😂😂😂😂
160 miles per tank isn’t great ,but I’ve ridden w ppl that had to stop 50 miles before that. The 4 gallon tank is something that turns me off w the “new” Chief. One thing I do when on long rides is stop whenever I fkn feel like it, unless I’m hammering down cause I’m late, I don’t get mad if someone needs to stop. Injuries cause me to lose feeling in my hands & arms if I can’t shake it out. I also broke my coccyx (buttbone) in ‘96 so I squirm on the seat. Haven’t found a seat yet that I won’t have discomfort at some point. Also if u start doing long trip you will become very creative packing saddlebags. U will be surprised how much u can get in one. Sissy bar bags are an absolute too. Good review cuz, keep it on 2 wheels & hope to see u out there! “Edit” sorry I see now that you do long rides so u know how sh!, goes. First time I’ve seen your vids
I enjoyed your review. I've experienced everything you mentioned and made the same decisions! Ride safe!
Thank you! 🙏🏾
Really enjoyed this video. Love my Super Chief. Not the limited. You are right about the windshield. It needs just a little something more to help the buffeting. I've been able to ride mine to almost 200 miles before fill-up. It was angry with me. Suspension, I had to stretch out the shock to where there isn't much left for adjustment. It helped immensely on those bumps where it felt like you were about to launch off your seat. Shield does help in the rain. I'm your same height. I have also raised the bars just slightly has helped the shoulders. It looks like your bars were set high. I did that once and pinched the nerve between my left shoulder blade. Floorboards are awesome, though looking forward to getting the crash bars with highway pegs. Great video 👍
Can’t believe you actually trust the gas gauge, I have a Victory and learned not to trust that gas gauge,thanks for sharing your experience
😂, I probably shouldn’t have.
Awesome video as always, Brandon. Good, honest info. I like that you kept it real with the flaws and didn't just hype it up because Indian loaned it to you
Always. Couldn't have gotten more real than how I wanted to rip the nav off and toss it down the highway. 🙃 Even with the flaws, there's a way to offer criticism and still be fair. That's what makes it better.
I do this type of ride about 4 times per year. I have plans to do a cross country trip next year if it is possible at that time. To me, the Chief and the Harley version, the Heritage, are more for the 200-300 mile trips. The bigger bikes like the Challenger or the Harley Ultras or Road Glides are great on a 1700 mile trip.
It took me 10 hours to do 420 mi on my little rebel 300 in one day. Not the most comfortable bike for such a trip and hence the reason why it took so long. I've been eyeing an Indian for my upgrade. Maybe someday. :)
That shows you can tour on anything, eh?
@@BrandonBicasso it does! Though I don't think I would take it too much further than that. :-)
Awesome video, still waitng in nz for chiefs, but watching you keeps the dream alive!
Excellent review! I am considering the Super Chief to be my next bike. Your review will help in making that decision. I hate riding in the rain. I'd rather ride in cold weather than in the rain! lol It looks like you really enjoyed yourself on that trip. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it. 💪🏾
Great review my Friend! 59 years of riding and about every year or so I buy a new bike---or two.:) 89 so far and of all kinds. I'm looking into a new Chief right now if they will give ma a good trade in on my 2021 CAN-AM, Spyder RT, with only 3,500 miles on it! Thank you for not cussing even one time--You must be a Christian like me. :)
Very nice video and very nice bike. Well done Brandon!!!
Best Indian review I've seen bar none.
Preciate that, Clayton!
Thank you, and greetings from Australia.
Hey there!
@@BrandonBicasso g’day mate.
That looked like an awesome time! Thanks for sharing!
It was! Hope you're doing well, Charles!
Big Cheeto!!!! 😂😂😂. Great review of the super Chief and nice travel vlog. Enjoyed it.
😂🤟🏾
Hey! Great video. Looking at purchasing the Chief as a second bike. Your video just about sold me. Thanks!
Preciate that! 👌🏾😎
Thank you so much for this review! So helpful!
Thanks for watching 🤟🏾
@@BrandonBicasso I love your channel bro!
Oh, and the hardest rain 🌧 I’ve ever been through in my life was 6” in one hour in north Texas. Was in a VW bus, thankfully not on a bike.
I’ve watched this video several times and was on the fence about Indian. However, now I’m very open to the idea of getting one. I’m thinking Challenger 😅 Thanks for the excellent content Brandon
This is hands down one of my best made videos in my opinion. Story-telling combined with the review was 🤟🏾
@@BrandonBicasso I’m ready for a review on the Indian Pursuit Dark Horse 🏍
Great video! Loved the content! Keep up the good work!
Brandon, I just subscribed to your channel! I’ve watched several of your videos and enjoy them all! You are one of my favorites to watch! Great job! I had a 2017 Chieftain, but recently switched to a H-D Ultra Limited! I loved both bikes! I may add an Indian Springfield as soon as my Ultra is paid-off! Ride safe!
Thanks for the words, Jay! 💪🏾 Having one of each is living the best of both worlds. 😎
Awesome video man, thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks for watching 💪🏾
Excellent review.. thank you!
Welp I’ve just subscribed. Thanks for the amazing video 💪🏿💪🏿. Stay safe🥂
Thank you and welcome!
Looks like a great trip ! I have problems with the gas gauge on my '19 FTR1200 S ,also. With a full tank, it gives a range of 140 plus miles, then drops rapidly to 100, then starts to decline normally from there. Can't trust it. That rain looked nasty ! Nothing worse that having rain gear, and not putting it on until you're soaked ! Happened every time we rode west from Iowa to the Black Hills in SD. Nice report with some good friends and family !
I put a lot of trust into the fuel gauge and it's very accurate. Not sure if it'll last long term, but it did the job!
Gate video as always!! Ps a very good life hack on a bike with riding modes once you get low on fuel swich to rain mode (I call it eco mode on my Moto Guzzi California Audace 1400) cause normaly rain mode cuts power (on my bike the power is reduced by 1/3 compared to sport mode) plus the throttle is very muted it helps again with fuel economy. My Audace has 20.5 liters of fuel capacity. In sport mode beimg on it will get 140-150 miles from a tank. Putting my bike in rain mode(eco mode as I said) i will get 160-200miles from a tank! Also 56mph(90km/h) is the golden speed for economy riding! Where the speed to air friction is at the lowest. Thay means it is the highest speed at which the friction of the air still doesn't effect fuel consumption badly!!
Awesome review! Keep them coming!!
Another great video Brandon. "Big Cheeto". Awesome😆
BIG CHEETTOO!
@@BrandonBicasso you ever come to Miami give me a shout
Scout could hang too.
Great video!
First of your vlogs i've seen, really enjoyed it.
Thank you!
Those Injuns look GOOD man!
“Then I almost ran out of gas… again…” I relate all too well to this 😂
😅🤙🏾 It happens so fast.
That Vic looks like it will bite and leave a big welt.
i like the near gooseneck frame style and the fact that its a true air cooled engine but i think the heritage has it beat with a plusher ride and better fit/finish and you sit in th heritage and sit on the chief.
That's fair. More options 😎
@@BrandonBicasso Indian engine might be better quality than the Harley engine. Surprised Indian didn't go with a quality single rear shock which i think is probably better than those two low angled spring shocks.
Holy crap! Them gas prices are a bygone era. Thanks Joe Biden.
Loved the video. Thanks for taking the time to make it.
Fantastic video, this is a better review than the Cycle World comparison to the HD Heritage Classic.
Now that’s Major. Thank you for that.
Looks like a great trip. Thanks for sharing
You bet
I tested a 116 super chief limited. Almost bought it.thats a powerfull bike😊.
I enjoy making miles on my H-D Heritage Softail. That Indian looks tremendous. Love to try my normal 300 plus each way 300 mile weekends on one. I know where my gas stations are at each 150ish. Praise Chevron for maps.
Chevron like Chevy... runs deep!
I ride with Advil in my jacket or panniers for those long day in the saddle (typically 1000 miles) days. In my case the ergonomics on my bike (Africa Twin) are perfect for me so I don't get the shoulder fatigue, but my lower back, after 6 or 7 hours, starts to get unhappy. I gotta work on improving my core strength.
Mine can go about 200 miles between fillups but whiskey throttle makes it 150.
Interesting. We all get fatigue in different ways. I stretch often now to help with it.
Awesome video. Thanks for the insights.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you Brandon! The problem with the Software is exactly what I was afraid of! Don't know if a wait because of it would pay off. Paying for a 18k euro bike and then have it not work properly would be annoying!
Yeah, but software can be fixed. Common with Gen 1 products. I made sure to mention that so people would know that going into a purchase. It will get better, though.
Cool vid mate , lovely bike but I’ll keep my heritage for now 👍👍🏴🏴🏴
Over 6ft and even the biggest windshield on the chief leaves you with major buffeting above 35mph to the point that having no wind shield works better if you can hold on for how ever many hours over 80sh mph. Fork mounted wind deflectors seem to work best in combo with a freedom shield but it's still noticable tho not as much a brain rattle over 70mph.
Yep. That buffeting is something most probably don't experience on test rides, but at least it can be fixed. Not isolated to Indian, but just a nature of windshields.
Always a great video you are definitely my favorite motovlogger
Thank you Brother!
Great video Brandon,, onto you via ride with two Indians.. cheers from downunder.
Hey there!
@@BrandonBicasso Gidday mate. Keep the good work going.. will take me awhile to view your backlog lol.
Another great video sir thanks for sharing
I’ve been hit by rain like that. Next time if you don’t want to take full rain gear, search for a Tractor Supply and buy those oil field rain gear. They always hav them in 3-4XL and they fit over my armored riding gear.
Glad you had fun, that looks great and like an awesome accomplishment.
I gotta find a way to join some of yall some day. Riding with cool peeps on a long trek would be fun.
Gotta throw some shade tho...37~42mpg.... Ouch... I mean... That's way lower than I thought.
The M8 softails are getting above 45mpg and up to 50 even with stage 2 upgrades.
Sad to see the bike go though, sounds like you loved it. Hey indian... this guy right here... you know he doing work for ya. Maybe toss him that bike back for good? eh? EH!?
😅, they don’t want me long term. It’ll get 45-50mph but you’d have to chill out to around 65-70.
Awesome video! Wish y’all had more dry days, but looks like the trip was more than worth it. That BMW though…not sure if it will be good on a long trip, but it sure does look the part.
Yeah, lot of wet, lol.
Great review
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Awesome video man,yo you and your uncle are awesome lol would really like to ride with you guys some day 🤘
Not far fetched at all. Stretching the legs more this year. Could happen.
Good video. Thx for sharing it.
love it !! looks like i will be buying a new bike ,totaled my indian chieftain aweek ago !! i walked away with only broken nose /ribs / lots of abrasions
Glad, you're okay. Rest up!
thx brother
challenger or chieftain class ? which one
sent me your email i will sent pics of my poor bike