Indian FTR1200 honest longer term review

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@tonymerendino5846 11 ай бұрын

Great Review. I've had '22 Carbon for 9 months now. I've done every mod you mentioned, and the bike is amazing, The tune and decatted exhaust make the torque and sound addictive. When the Metzlers wore out I put Michelin road6 tire on it, and it feels like a World Class Motorcycle.I Run in Sport mode always and I'm too old to ride wheelies so I scoot way up when I get on it. Makes this old man smile like a teenager every time I ride.

@TheBeardedBobber 11 ай бұрын

This bike is truely something else. Just going to work I have such a blast on it.

@jamespolucha8790 11 ай бұрын

I have a 2019 ftr1200S model had cold starting issues stalling out at times no gray area in the throttle, sent my ECU to Ryan Lloyd’s in North Carolina Indian dealership and I have no issues at all and it runs oh so much better and no hot motor issues either I did remove the catalyst converter and installed a S&S pipe but went back to stock pipes, just was too loud, but I’m having so much fun riding this things, everything that people complain about I love it makes it special, I rode from Maryland to Arizona and back with only 2 problems, the seat sucks but I bought an airhawk to sit on and the gas tank is so small and takes forever to fill but other than that it’s perfect

@TheBeardedBobber 11 ай бұрын

Ya I wish the tank was bigger! I know it’s not meant to be long trips but ya would be fun.

@jamespolucha8790 11 ай бұрын

I don’t know about yours but it takes me awhile to fill the tank just really slow and my seat sucks real bad

@TheBeardedBobber 11 ай бұрын

I haven’t minded the seat but I’ve only done like 120 mile days on it. If I was keeping this loaner I would be doing a saddlemen like my other bikes. It doesn’t take too long to fill up for me o think it would be easier if I wasn’t in Cali our pumps here suck

@jamespolucha8790 9 ай бұрын

Yeah just riding local is a pain to fill it up have to do it real real real slow and like I said the seat sucks and I’ve tried them all , I just installed a sattleman seat but haven’t been riding yet , just sitting on it feels so much better, like I said I rode it across country once just because everyone said I couldn’t and after sitting on the air hawk I didn’t have any issues,I installed a tail rack and bungee corded my suit case to it , I love this bike

@trentgrove9249 10 ай бұрын

Stumbled across your channel today, and love seeing the Redlands and surrounding areas, as I live in Redlands and grew up in this whole area. Thanks for sharing this "day in saddle" type of review. I fell in love with the FTR a couple years back during a demo day, but haven't been able to own it yet. Appreciate hearing the info about the battery and cold start issue too. That's the main issue I've seen discussed with the bike, so it's nice to see it happen live, and know that it hasn't been a detrimental issue for you either.

@TheBeardedBobber 10 ай бұрын

Awesome! Ya I’ve had the bike like 6 months now and it’s been fantastic. It’s not mine so it’s still stock. When I only get a little ride to work in I will put it on the trig-gal charger and that has made it where I don’t notice an issue.

@trentgrove9249 10 ай бұрын

@@TheBeardedBobber Honestly, my Sportster prefers being left on the tender too, especially in the colder weather. Could probably use a stronger cranking battery for it even.

@hungrybeastvending3590 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the depth review, I am looking/getting one in a few months and been looking for a honest long term review...

@TheBeardedBobber 8 ай бұрын

I will say I still have it and it’s been great. The battery tender helps so much. If this was mine I would’ve made a few mods but it’s a great bike still!

@vmonk1474 10 ай бұрын

I've read about people having trouble with the battery on their FTR. I've been lucky. Mine's been strong for the two years I've had it, not a single problem. I've got the Rally version and love it. Taking it to The Dragon tomorrow.

@TheBeardedBobber 10 ай бұрын

That’s awesome. Ya a big issue for me is I work only 8 miles from home so it doesn’t get that run time it would like. I’ve been using a charger at night and she’s been golden. This bike is so much fun. You’re gonna have a blast I bet!

@fazer2747 6 ай бұрын

The rally version looks cool. Does it have knobby tires? Do you ride with them on the street?

@BikesDrones 5 ай бұрын

I had a battery fail on my FTR after two years used a battery tender. It had some sort of internal breakdown. Wouldn't even start with a jumper battery attached. Bought a new battery and it was good to go.

@h.nguyen4193 9 ай бұрын

the general rule is to drop your left foot so you still have rear braking if you need it. This means you have to stop in gear. I always stop in gear due to the fear of soccer moms rear ending me.

@TheBeardedBobber 9 ай бұрын

That’s a good rule to have!

@PixelationMusic 6 ай бұрын

It also helps when you’re on a slope. Can use the rear brake to prevent you from rolling back and it’s easier to get going again.

@WreckingCrewHR4K Жыл бұрын

Great preview and honest apinion of this bonkers bulletproof motorcycle,... I purchased my FTR Rally in 2021 and immediately modified it for reasons that you have mentioned, EU regulations have ruined the performance, sound and looks of today's bikes, we don't have emission tests here in the UK so the first thing I did was to bypass the cat and change the exhaust, this allows the fuel to pass into the engine quicker No Longer Restricted plus much better performance, before I made these alterations it reached 130 mph before the fuel regulator kicked in, now not only does it ecellerate faster but the fuel regulator doesn't kick in until 140 mph,...As for cold starts the early models have problems if the temperature is below 12c, all you have to do is push the start button and quickly turn it off after the engine has turned over a few times, repeat... During the summer my FTR gets very hot and although the auto fan kicks in it gets unbearable stuck in traffic so I designed and fitted a ram-air collector to the left side of the engine and amazingly it works a treat,... My only dislike is the small 12 litre fuel tank, However I now see on the new FTRs tanks are much bigger,... I have made so many modifications to my bike that it is no longer recognisable as an FTR, very similar to EVEL KNIEVELS Stunt Bike, to much to mention, as pictured in my profile pic above,..I absolutely love it, Oh and of course I do run a well known German motorcycle during the winter months,... Hope you keep the FTR and enjoy it as much as I do, OAP Wales UK.

@brettavery7463 10 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, the 2024 FTR's have the same size gas tank :(

@WreckingCrewHR4K 10 ай бұрын

@@brettavery7463 Thank you Brett for taking the time to read my long message,.. I should of known better than to take any notice of a preview that was posted on the new FTR by someone that just took it out for a spin on a sunny afternoon, these people don't read up on the specs beforehand and give false information,.. In the 3 years that I have been riding my FTR I have not yet met or seen anyone else on one in the UK, It pulls a crowd where ever I go so more than compensates for having to put up with a small fuel tank.

@TheBeardedBobber 8 ай бұрын

Hey sorry. Ya this one is a 23 and ya I don’t think they have any plans to make a bigger tank. I agree with you wish it was bigger. I’m still daily driving the ftr. I love it but another 1/2-1 gallon would be so nice. Even the new scout they only added .1 gallon. So 3.3 and now 3.4 but I definitely think that little bit if it was on the ftr would help for sure

@billyjo316 10 ай бұрын

The exhaust welding is the new laws in California and indian changed it for all states

@marcusgeorge1825 2 ай бұрын

Three things. The batteries Polaris use aren’t the best so always keep it on a tender when not in use (even if you change the battery). Secondly, all bikes (regardless of brand) are set to run lean from the factory). So, a tune will fix this by adding more fuel and a small power and torque gain. It will also run a lot cooler and ultimately increase its longevity. Why exhausts are now (apart from some systems) are all welded together so you can’t simply add a cat delete linkage for emission regulations.

@ChadGrimes 11 ай бұрын

I hope the aftermarket finds a way to slightly relax the foot position i test rode one at a demo truck in Idaho and it was a blast and i want one lol

@knifetoucher 6 ай бұрын

I hear it's annoying to fill up this bike because the gas tank is shaped like a V and takes a bit for gas to fill up the back part of the v, so like the last gallon or so takes a bit of time due to fuel nozzle clicking off repeatedly. This true?

@TheBeardedBobber 6 ай бұрын

I haven’t really paid attention to it honestly. Ya it probably takes a little longer than my scout but nothing I’ve even thought about until now

@cire06. Жыл бұрын

I dont know much about bikes ..................yet. but this is nice :D

@billyjo316 10 ай бұрын

Man if you like this FTR then you need to try sport mod on the S

@TheBeardedBobber 10 ай бұрын

I have for a short ride on the demo truck. Had the wheel come up a few times. I’ve done that now with this one too but the sport mode made it just always wanna happen lol. I have a buddy that said I could ride his and he has a few things done to his. Fingers crossed I get to ride it soon

@M45T3R_B8ER 9 ай бұрын

How tall are you? I'm looking at one of these but I'm 5'7" and unsure if I'll be able to flat foot it.

@TheBeardedBobber 9 ай бұрын

I’m 5’7” 28” inseam I can flat foot one foot at a time but both feet is more like 3/4 foot. It has not been an issue. I actually just rode it to bike night and back.

@M45T3R_B8ER 9 ай бұрын

@@TheBeardedBobber oh sweet. Sounds like we're very similar in height. Much appreciated!

@PixelationMusic 6 ай бұрын

No mention of fuel economy?

@TheBeardedBobber 6 ай бұрын

So this one was hard for me since I don’t think I’ve been able to get a fair review. I have not been easy on the throttle at all!! I’m getting like 36-42mpg I know it could be way better if I tried

@PixelationMusic 6 ай бұрын

@@TheBeardedBobber so about 100-110 range total? That seems really low sadly :/

@TheBeardedBobber 6 ай бұрын

It’s only ya 3 gallon tank but I’m sure if you were not on it it could do better. My scout when I’m taking it easy can go 130-150 some have gotten more but on average 120-130 on a 3.3 The ftr I only ride local and hard

@rishit8110 9 ай бұрын

how many miles on this bike?

@TheBeardedBobber 9 ай бұрын

Like 500 I think during this video. Currently at like 1200. Since it’s not mine a battery tender has made it way better. If I owned it it would have a tune for sure. Biggest problem for the battery is I only work 8 miles from home so it doesn’t always get a good drive for the battery. But she’s been great with a tender. All winter she started just fine.

@krisruark9442 6 ай бұрын

Never had a battery issue put 15k miles.

@TheBeardedBobber 6 ай бұрын

Nice. Seems to be like the scout I never had issues but some did. I still have the ftr I use a tender more and it’s been great. I also don’t live far from work. I’m act moving and I’ll have more miles to work which should help it.