2023 Indian Scout Bobber | What NEEDS to CHANGE? |

[@rickiekm]

Reset your trip odometer at each fill up. That way you are able to determine when to fill up.

[@hrobertb]

I've been doing that for a few months now. Also lets me gauge how *my* riding is getting me for mpg.

[@dakingzview8198]

The most important upgrade that needs to come to the Scout lineup is a Cruise Control. Anything after that is just a bonus in my book.

[@cmatycycles8286]

Dude yes!!!! Why didn’t I even think about that!! Cruise control would be absolutely amazing, being able to stretch your arms out while riding without losing speed! Great idea brother.

[@nirvana213xxxz]

Absolutely and a actual fuel gauge.

[@hrobertb]

Cruise control & fuel gauge lets go baby!

[@travelinman482]

@Cmaty Cycles If you Ride Command system, get a bigger bike. Problem solved. I'm with you on the bigger gas tank.

[@tinman3586]

130 - 150 miles on a 3.3 gallon tank really isn't bad for an 1133cc motor. My main things I think are a must for Indian to upgrade first on the bike are: - Stock LED Headlight - Better suspension - Fuel guage Things that would be nice to have but aren't a must have: - Keyless ignition - Ride Command TFT display like what's on the Chief Dark Horse. - Rider modes - Cruise control

[@inspiredtosucceed]

A bigger tank would mess with the look of the bike. It’s a sacrifice of longer rides with less stops vs looks. If I wanted a bigger tank I would go with a different bike. It does suck having to fill up more often though. I don’t think a bigger tank would be achievable without messing with the lines. Spot on about the shocks and display. It would be nice to have some good shocks and the ride command display from the dark horse. Stock seats always suck. I wish the exhaust was shorter and deeper. The long exhaust looks bad and I would like to have the low growl that could come from the factory and within the legal decibel range. I don’t want loud as much as I want it to sound like a low deep growl vs the current scooter sound from the factory.

[@cmatycycles8286]

That is very true! And I love the tank design definitely don’t want them to mess with it much. Love the idea about the exhaust, I agree the stock exhaust is ugly and sounds awful!

[@that_bobber_guy]

100% agree with everything you said. The Indian scout bobber is also my first bike. I got my 2022 scout bobber this year in late August. Something I'd like to see is a led headlight come standard

[@cmatycycles8286]

Yeah the led headlight should honestly be stock.

[@handwear13]

Please, they should put a fuel gauge now. I'm tired of having to reset the kilometers every time I fill the tank. Sometimes I forgot to do it and I didn't know when I should take it again. And it makes me very angry that much cheaper and simpler motorcycles have this mechanism and our enormous Indian Scouts do not have it.

[@Texasmade76]

You have to ask yourself how is the scout $9800 to $12,000? Then you have to ask yourself whats the competition cost 16, $17,000. It's arguably the sexiest bike out there none comparable at the price point. It's a bike, it's meant yo have the feeling of freedom and adventure It's not a tesla where you have GPS, menus that make more dangerous for the road. I love Indian scout.❤️ at the price point it allows you to customize the bike to what you envision.Had to watch your video again bro💯

[@cmatycycles8286]

Agreed man the bike is flat amazing and I love how big the aftermarket parts are growing!

[@TheGarthinator]

Tbh adding things like the chief speedo, cruise control etc will drive the price up higher, and a lot of things like the grips etc are meant to be bad, so that people can customize their bikes to their liking

[@timbrwolf1121]

I really want to see a mini bagger based on the scout. With a full fairing and bags they could comfortably adjust the lines on the tank and give it a better fuel capacity. I saw a really good looking scout bagger and someone in the comments suggested it looks like a mini dark horse chieftain. That would sell like hot cakes if it had better range and everything.

[@timbrwolf1121]

I wonder if they could make the tank a stressed member as well? Some bikes do that, hell is it KTM that uses the frame as a tank? They would just need to change the fuel pickup location and they could deepen the pan.

[@sew2prosper]

1 and 2 I agree with.

[@dicksoncamilo7214]

I agree 100% with you!

[@rodriguezahr]

Great video. I’m with you on your wish list. The bubbler however, as is, still is the most beautiful bobber out there. What a beauty.

[@AceGreene360]

My 2022 black smoke arrives in one week!!!

[@cmatycycles8286]

Congratulations you’re gonna love it!!!!!

[@joesolo9946]

Been looking, no gas gauge, cruise control pushes me towards the Triumph.. Indian would hit a home run adding all the modern features which really don't add a lot of cost...

[@spacecoastz4026]

Here is what I would like to see.....make the bike fit the rider at "no cost". When you purchase a bike from Indian, I want the choice of bars (either the standard or the mini-apes), I want the choice of a seat (with various models and colors being available, including the 1920 floating seat) and I want the forward controls to be either fully extended or reduced reach. All of those things should not cost the rider additional money.

[@knives7876]

The Rogue is basically the Octane I always wanted as it has abs. So that will most likely be my next motorcycle.

[@bradleygoodrich5569]

Shocks makes sense but the ride command and fuel tank, just get a bigger bike. What you mentioned is the Indian Chief. Why would you make the two the same bike. People who get the scout expect it to be more barebones and simple, want more, spend more and get the chief. Thats the point of having different models. They cant all offer the same things or there would be no point

[@cmatycycles8286]

That’s a very valid point. I could do without the gas capacity changing but I think the ride command would make an awesome addition to the bobbers.

[@cmatycycles8286]

I’m actually looking at adding the chieftain dark horse to the garage but unfortunately it’s just no doable at the current time with inflation hitting hard and still paying on the bobber. I’m hoping in a few years if I work hard enough I can finally get it!

[@ThreeBattRanger]

Ride command doesn’t change the look of the bike. Also think they could expand the tank without much dimensional change to the outside of the tank or look. Lot of airspace beneath the tank. Love the look of the scout bobber which is why I bought a ‘21.

[@cmatycycles8286]

Yeah I was thinking of all the dead space under the tank as well they would definitely be able to do it. Some people just like the way the the bobbers look and may not have the money to drop on a chief or something bigger.

[@Texasmade76]

I have a rebel 500 I'm upgrading to an Indian scout bobber. Really like the 2019 model

[@cmatycycles8286]

Your gonna absolutely love the upgrade!! Let’s me know what you think of it!

[@petrol11]

For me, honestly I'd like to see the headlamp be upgraded by default to LED. Halogen lamp just totally dates the bike, not to mention safety issues that come with a dim light. Also, just because it's mentioned over and over, I think the default shocks need to changed, not necessarily to the piggybacks which ruin bagging compatibility, but I think the complaints about it being rough ride are far and wide enough for them to need a better solution. Not so bothered about a full digital cluster, mechanical upgrades first, but optional cruise control and digital cluster would be nice.

[@cmatycycles8286]

I definitely agree

[@pharoah1200]

What exhaust are you using?

[@cmatycycles8286]

Vance and Hines 3in slash cut

[@IRONMIKE883]

I'd say it's not 1997 anymore, need leds all the way around, and a fob system not a key.

[@cmatycycles8286]

I agree with that for sure! The stock headlight is so bad!

[@slamera63]

Number one thing to change is the stock seat, that isn't really a seat it's an istrument of torture! After my first longish ride my ass was in pain for a month. I love my bobber, but if I couldn't have done anything about that seat I would have sold the bike. I now have the comfort seat, much, much better.

[@cmatycycles8286]

Love the comfort seat it should just be stock.

[@Ewik548]

Why hasn’t he made a vid in 5 months? Anybody know if he’s ok?

[@cmatycycles8286]

I’m good man, thanks for the worry! Been super tied up and it’s winter here!

[@Ewik548]

@@cmatycycles8286 good to hear brother. Another KZbinr I liked to watch Dadwithbike just passed so maybe I’m extra paranoid. Love your vids. Hope to see more soon.

[@cmatycycles8286]

I know that’s so heartbreaking! I appreciate that so much I’ll make more I love doing it, just do it as a hobby and I have a full time job and my two daughter’s they keep me very busy lol. I’ll definitely make more videos just can’t promise weekly uploads.

[@johnnieharris3570]

NEVER GOING TO HAPPEN!!! Indian makes $$$ with aftermarket items…HUGE profit margins with added accessories…😎

[@cmatycycles8286]

Very true!

[@Anunnaki1821]

We need same cluster as chiefs

[@ChaohsiangChen]

Raise suspencion by 1.5".

[@cmatycycles8286]

I can definitely agree with that it would help a ton.

[@paulshearer9140]

2023 and still needs better seat as standard, better shocks as standard, better headlight as standard and a fuel gauge. Who's the genius that decided a fuel gauge wasn't necessary???

[@mrmurphy8609]

A bigger tank would be nice