STAGE 2 Indian Chief Dark Horse!

[@edman79]

I've been looking for the best cruiser. After much research I decided to go with the Honda Grom. Miles of effortless riding await me.

[@TeriWright]

😂

[@CjLao]

Just get a moped instead mate. Save your money.

[@dna129]

Groms aren't really much of a distance cruiser, but if you do a lot of short trips and city riding, they're great. Heavy riders will suffer even slower acceleration from the bitty engine. There's a lot of better deals to be had for that same Grom money, but you gotta take some time to find those bikes.

[@stevepowers419]

❤️😭

[@56sketch]

@@dna129 I think it was supposed to be a joke my dude

[@Swrdfshtrmbns]

I ordered this bike in black with the stage 2 with the same slip ons, but I opted for the high flow air cleaner instead of the forward because I want less interference with my left leg. Should be here next month. Can't wait!

[@jamesfairchild9374]

Hey friend! You get your Stage 2? What do you think?

[@shibblesshalzabot6320]

I love riding through New Mexico and Arizona! On a full moon late at night, the moon is so bright that it lights everything up around you, giving everything a black light type of look.

[@paintup46]

Yup. Navajo nation at night is wild as well.

[@ClanReyn]

Exactly what you just described is exactly what I want to experience on a ride.

[@shibblesshalzabot6320]

@@ClanReyn it’s even better if you turn it into a camping trip. I’ve spent a month camping out in New Mexico and it was amazing! The trick is to keep your campsite as dark as possible, not even a fire. The moonlight will illuminate everything around you and it’s almost as bright as daytime with no need for flashlights and such. And when you higher up in elevation, you’ll be able to see for miles all around you. I highly recommend it

[@ClanReyn]

@@shibblesshalzabot6320 I’m way past sold on this now

[@shibblesshalzabot6320]

@@ClanReyn safe travels and enjoy your journey!! It’s already perfect weather for camping now and we ain’t even got to summer yet. Have fun, you won’t regret it.

[@CRIZS_CREATIONS]

To Your Negatives of the Dark Horse: Indian offers a Tourer Front Screen just Like the Chieftain Darkhorse in 32 Different Colors, and the 5" Mini Apes as well for longer rides is an Option, Lastly you have the Option when Purchasing to have FOX Adjustable Preload Shocks or Twin Chamber Shocks for better Handling and you can Also Buy the FOX Twin Cylinder Rear Shocks which give you up to a Extra 1"inch of Rear Travel on the Factory Shocks which also Increase the Lean angle an extra 15% of Stock. So With those Option all the Negatives on the Dark Horse are Non Existent.

[@Smiley_Boi76]

Not nonexistent, just expensive 😂

[@jayleav]

Left side air cleaner is designed to take the air intake away from the screaming hot exhaust header pipe. Theoretically it’ll bring in cooler air which is better for performance.

[@TheDankh]

Prescott Valley, out to I-17 North into Camp Verde and beyond... Man, all these videos take me back, been on all those roads hundreds of times.

[@charnath]

as the owner of a scout I didn't think I'd be all that interested in an air cooled model, but that chief is beautiful!

[@bogatron69]

Dude Indian is killing it.

[@jcsquared1111]

As am 46 years old used to rixe 2 stroke 250CC dirt bikes years back. Fully want to get my first street bike but deff not trying ti kill myself. Was thinking the Scout might be a good starter for me. Oh I am 5 foot 8 210lbs. Love the channel

[@G7130]

Love it when people cut across the turn lane...

[@keithpointer7380]

Fine I'll say it the bike looks like a dyna and I like it!

[@taylor2105]

Since Harley doesn't make a Dyna anymore, does that mean this isn't a copycat bike?

[@Mordorer]

@@taylor2105 haha 😆

[@BB-1990]

How different can they make two wheels, a seat, a tank and a couple of fenders look?

[@Firestorm637]

Wow, a 116 in that small bike!! Cool!

[@vernlochtefeld1626]

Wonder what it weighs? I have a 114ci in an HD softail about 670 pounds. I just assumed they are similar?

[@LesterSuarezGonzalez-dz9ns]

Absolutely Stunning bike!!, Truly love this Amazing Machine!!!

[@vincenthamilton9042]

I want it bad I love Indian motorcycles.

[@thejoker_2127]

Got a scout bobber sixty recently, loved every mile of it and I think I found my favorite choice of brand. After watching this video I may consider getting one of those in the future.

[@doncaruso1949]

The Springfield Dark horse is more my style.

[@BlueJ502]

Is a sweet bike I still want to demo one

[@CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC707]

I would throw so T bars on it....or BMX rised bars....Club style!

[@dragan4658]

The old Harley is the new Indian! Undeniably Indian has adapted the Harley Davidson styling for its new look, a definite improvement!

[@BB-1990]

Harley styling? LMAO, nope Indian styling.

[@dragan4658]

@@BB-1990 tank, rear fender, yup Harley, research it you'll see what I mean. The classic Indian styling was much better looking.

[@BB-1990]

@@dragan4658 All a matter of opinion, no need to research what i have already seen.

[@dragan4658]

@@BB-1990 not opinion, Harley used the style first but you can choose to ignore facts it's ok, it's your choice.

[@BB-1990]

@@dragan4658 Oh wow, they chopped the fenders! No, Harley didn't do it first, they copied what some guy did at his home. It's ok, ignore the facts.

[@mirkobrinkmann1156]

In good old Germany we are waiting so longingly for the chief .......😭😭😭😭😭🤭👍🏻

[@lost_in_gravy]

Scheduled delivery for mine is 05/28/2021 👍🏻 Now I'm hoping for the best.

[@stevenkuhnert5765]

Hallo Mirko, ich warte auch schon seid den 6.2 auf die chief dark horse, sie soll aber diesen Monat kommen

[@vincenttarquini8637]

Having watched a lot of these videos you really nailed it. These are not touring bikes. Lean angle is important. I have a few friends who traded in relatively new Indians for older Victory's because they were scraping pegs to often. The Victory Vision has a 39 degree lean angle and makes curvy roads much more comfortable, even riding conservatively while being much easier on the back. This would be a good all around short ride or commuter bike, but not a good long distance bike.

[@Offensive-Patti]

I have a feeling that buying a 2022 chief is going to be like trying to get a graphics card in 2021

[@CalebHoss37804]

Very true. If i hadnt just bought a 2020 Iron 1200, I would've gone with this, but I'm sure i wouldve been fighting for it. haha

[@YMH420s]

🤣

[@naythanjones2320]

on week 9 waiting. at least i have a 3090 tho

[@spurs4842]

I bought my very first bike yesterday, Blockhead. Got a 2012 Iron 883

[@spurs4842]

I'm currently in the process of learning how to ride. Even though this is my first time ever on a motorcycle of any form, I am embarrassed to say that I have dropped my bike a few times during low speed maneuvering...Noobie rider woes

[@willardhooton920]

Congrats on your first bike! Ride safely and ride often!!

[@spurs4842]

@@willardhooton920 thanks. I'm trying to be on the bike as much as possible to learn it, but it's hard to do so when it's raining

[@jasonstrohl1675]

loving all of the Indian content!

[@danielzellmer1386]

I have been patiently waiting for this, THANK YOU!!! Currently waiting on all my parts to come in for mine!!!

[@danielzellmer1386]

it's hard to get a feel for the sound, is it decently loud??

[@hulksmash5569]

Love Prescott and P.V. lived their for 2 years riding my 2004 Harley wide glide. Perfect place to ride. Great video

[@NicePantsLance]

Aw man 😭 I would love to join an Indian press event!!! My channel definitely isn't big enough though haha a man can dream

[@BrandonBicasso]

Keep going. You never know who's watching 😁

[@robertmitts9181]

The dark horse looks like an awesome bike!

[@TheRealAko]

Stage 2 would also include the cams. I've liked the Springfield DH for years but never liked the clocks on the tank, if the Spring gets these clocks I'm all in.

[@nbowling10trio]

I like forwards, much More comfortable than the rearsets when I used to ride sportbikes

[@GingersKing]

You forgot the most important part of the Stage 2 kit...the cams (and throttle body)! That's why it's such a big difference. I'm waiting for my Dark Horse in Alumina Jade to arrive with the Stage 2 pieces already ready to go in! 😁 🤤

[@ryanmeyer5939]

How long did it take?

[@thebob6385]

I loved this bike when I did a demo ride at Laconia Bike Week. I don't know when, but one of these will eventually live with me.

[@ramonlong1079]

I had a Springfield dark horse with all stage 2 ordered.. fastest bike I ever owned..

[@sway0221]

Yeah those wind gusts ain't no joke...you feel like you are fighting to stay up and straight!

[@vtwindad1549]

Really have been considering this bike for my next bike over the M109R and the HD Street Bob... Seems like a fantastic all round bike

[@vincenthamilton9042]

I believe you won't regret it either way.

[@sparkplug4178]

I *was* gonna sleep, but, well, plans changed

[@DrDiff952]

I really wish that the 2022 Chief had the option for a longer (NOT BOBBED) rear fender. Not necessarily with the skirts, but something more like the Scout (not bobber version).

[@sharx0007]

That soundtrack at 11:25 min is sick !!

[@razzrasmussen5773]

Finally a good reason for a long light...Blockhead gets to do the controls. lol Enjoyed the video. Hooah

[@jeffreygraczyk853]

Not gonna lie, I like the Indian Breakout!

[@LARGO125]

Really? How do you like the new HD FTR1200S? Complete with the Indian Chief 4" TFT display.

[@jgracz01]

@@LARGO125 I dont hate it, but i like my Triumph Street Triple RS better in that particular class

[@LARGO125]

@@jgracz01 not surprising. The triumph is a superior machine. I'd probably go with the MV Brutale myself, but there are no dealers in my area.

[@jgracz01]

@@LARGO125 I love the MV as well. My original choice was the new Ducati Streetfighter, but i got a steal on the Triple

[@mcdragan6925]

Nice looking bike! greetings from Sweden😎✌🏻

[@ausforce1]

The whole while mids give you more control thing it overblown, forward controls and a good seat that supports you from slipping backwards and you can control the bike through the pegs just as well as mids but have some actual comfort. (6foot)I ride sports bikes and dirt bikes ...if I want to drag a knee I ride a sports bike if I want to cruise I ride a cruiser ...with forward controls.

[@asatru_8888]

Agreed mate.

[@jproper]

And forwards allow just a tad more lean angle IMO I start dragging mids quite a bit

[@willardhooton920]

Absolutely 👌

[@abdullahal-shimri3091]

Love the drag bars

[@santi8751]

Can you please review the 2021 Harley Davidson street bob 114!! Nd compare it to Indians chief dark horse

[@ryanrussell2337]

This is the hardest decision!!!

[@hansoalone5238]

Ayy blockhead was in my state and rode through my town 🤘

[@jef1cruz]

Enjoyed watching video and seeing my town in the background. Sorry you dont get to ride this area everyday like me. Only down fall is we hv a temp swing of 20 to 40 degrees.

[@alessandramarques7727]

A masterpiece

[@kalist123]

Which color is that? I only saw three for the 2022 stage 2 option.

[@DrDiff952]

My local dealer said that the chief can't be tuned. It is a Thunderstroke 111/116, why can't it be tuned like any other Thunderstroke?

[@michaelcoulter714]

God....everyone of these Indian demo vids of yours I watch just makes me want a Dark horse more and more ..lol. thank goodness I'm a level headed responsible old coot otherwise..... Aww hell.... Ima get me one of those little fellers !!!! Lol

[@FranBunnyFFXII]

M8 Softail is still better and cheaper than these. There wont be any aftermarket for these bikes for years either. Indian wont sell enough of them per year to make a worthwhile dent. They'd have to sell what harley does of the lowerider S a year, per quarter to make a dent. Indian sells around 20K bikes a year.

[@csolivais1979]

@@FranBunnyFFXII Revzila alone already has more than 1500 parts available for sale on the Cheif, so I don't know what your babbling on about no aftermarket support. And your harley to indian price isn't comparable. The M8 is 107 cubic inch engine and lists $16000,and the Cheif dark horse is a 116 cubic inch and starts at 20,000. By the time you get the M8 to where the dark horse sits, is either going to be more expensive or the same price as the Dark horse.

[@FranBunnyFFXII]

@@csolivais1979 what? You got that backwards bud, better check your prices because you look really dumb right now. An FXST is 13600$ and its a 107, makes 81hp. TS111 makes 75hp. You gotta upgrade the TS to stage 1 to get to match. And that stage 1 for the base chief is 1500$ from indian and you don't even get an autotuner box. You get one reflash at a dealer and they charge you labor for that. People reaaaaaly need to do their research before they start talkin because this just makes you look really foolish.

[@FranBunnyFFXII]

@@csolivais1979 Oh yeah you can get a street bob 114 for 15000$ and it makes 86HP comapred to the TS116 at 17000$ that makes 82hp. Better check the manufacturer's websites before you open your fat mouth!

[@csolivais1979]

@@FranBunnyFFXII also, everything I've seen about the Chief Dark Horse is that it makes 92 hp, not 82.

[@larrycarpenter9899]

I like the looks of this bike I really like the color great job Indian

[@jaceriddell7283]

How do you find Indians 116ci in comparison to Harleys 114ci? Also I would love to see you pick up an MT09.. would love to see how you customize it, as I own an FZ09 myself.

[@PotatoeJoe69]

I know you didn't ask me and it's been 5 months; but I can provide some insight. Indians 116 is a hell of lot more powerful, and is buttery smooth.

[@NoCommonGround_1]

@@PotatoeJoe69 It actually isn't more powerful. I don't know where you got your info.

[@Summitseeker110]

First time bike buyer and new rider here. Been watching your videos for a little while now, (Since I took the 2-day safety course in NY). I know , I know...I should be looking at a cheap first junker bike to start out learning to ride with. With that out in the open, I love the Indian history and the aesthetics of this bike had me switch from wanting the scout bobber. Do you feel as though the left side high flow air cleaner is getting in the way of your leg at all? I know the Indian scout bobber is notorious for uncomfortable seat, would you sway from the factory seat on the dark horse, or stay stock? I would be doing short 20 minute rides on highway and occasional 5 hour ride to the Adirondacks.

[@Peterquince321]

Dunno if you’ve made any purchases. I got a 21 scout bobber. Seat was shit and I ordered some nice stuff from dean speed customs out of Arizona. The airflow for the scout is beneath the tank rather than on the side Currently undergoing making my scout good for touring. Me and my girl are riding from NM go sturgus this year. Things I’d recommend is definitely a new seat. I have a two up seat. Gives me some Nice low back support. Got 10 inch ape bars. Have custom pipes, pegs and a 22 inch sissy bar coming in. Debating on getting a fairing only cause I know that open roads are tough enough as is for an hour. Let alone 2 days of riding. And some shocks. The stock suspension isn’t the best. Better than my last bike which was a rebel 500 (amazing bike btw) But I can still feel a lot of bumps. Damn near through my back out on the interstate a few weeks ago I’ll eventually get a stage two air intake which will be nice.

[@bhattsuhail6418]

I like it's mirrors, can they fit on Royal Enfield

[@davidleroth8644]

Wow it's almost like you can make a big american style v twin that doesn't shake itself to death

[@joshuelodge1227]

How small are these bikes.... You looked enormous riding that bike

[@paulinhorider3045]

nice video bro, I've sold my kawasaki vucan, and now I think I gonna buy a chief dark horse, its so nice bike.

[@thescott_t_k8930]

Those handlebars look like they are about 1/2 inch in diameter. Is that the GoPro effect or are they just really thin?

[@Firestorm637]

Harley needs to place their 117 in a small ALUMINUM FRAME HARLEY!

[@CRIZS_CREATIONS]

How does it compare in handling and tech to the Harley Sporters S and Performance

[@presentmnd]

What is the color on this bad boy? Hard to tell is it the dark Grey?

[@jproper]

My money says this is the next give away build

[@xplaur]

Pretty nice bike, dude, no doubt about it, but my 2009 Yamaha XVS1300 is doing pretty much the same thing for a tenth of the price! Not bad, huh......

[@tacopepe2019]

If by doing the same thing you mean going down the road, then your not wrong. I just sold my xvs for a chief, and it is not the same bike my friend. A lot more of the classic feeling low end grunt, better handling and better tech overall. I’ve got nothing but love the yamahas though. Great and very capable bikes, I’ve owned an 1100 and a 1300, both very fun bikes. I wish I could have just kept them all. But it’s not like all that extra money is for nothing.

[@jackmetzger8644]

That bike doesn’t exist!!! 🦄

[@christopherritter23]

Yea I'm a subscriber to all of you guys nice seeing you in this ride Jess aKa HerTwoWheels

[@tps3057]

Awesome video block n scenery

[@twodogs2076]

After riding the Chief, any regrets with the FXLRS? I’m wishing they were out when I got mine late last year

[@2kanchoo]

Bro. When are you getting a ruroc atlas 3.0 for reviewing? I already got mine and my gf's ordered but wanna see your review video. :)

[@rob7105]

They don`t show the pricing for the performance upgrades on the configurator for the website at least here in New Zealand. I`m not quite there on buying a new bike yet but would have been nice to know.

[@michaelbrannin9297]

2,236 US Dollar

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

Great review. Thanks and ride safe.

[@DmacDomage]

Im looking for a cruiser, but still like having some sports bike elements. I like the look of the peg clearance on the Dark Horse. If anyone has any other models they would recommend to try out, please let me know. The only cruiser Ive ridden was a Virago 1100 and ride an SV1000 ATM.

[@christopherritter23]

I'm going to be in Daytona for bike week this coming year...

[@tashneame6023]

is there a video of how this rides through the twisties? Curious what the lean angle is like in a practical sense.

[@codytoothman7581]

I have a 2019 chieftain dark horse with the 116 big bore kit, and a torque cam. It's stupid fast for a bagger. I actually bought the bike from Adam Sandoval.

[@jamiebrown5099]

Hey blockhead. How did you like the Indian chief bobber dark horse? I know this wasn’t the bike you just road in this video but just asking. I’m undecided for which bike to buy. New low rider S or the Indian chief bobber dark horse. I’m so torn. What bike do you like better?

[@86keen]

The air box is on the wrong side!!!

[@scottcampbell7947]

Did you encounter any rain how did the side mount air filter go with that?

[@icebrakernh]

I can't wait to get the big bore kit on my roadmaster and then add the 116 stage 2. More power hahahahahahaha.

[@zachohmie1262]

Why does Indian (Polaris) insist on plastering the name "Indian" on EVERY SINGLE PART of the bike? IMO it takes away from the look of the bike. Other than that I think this bike looks pretty good.

[@jasonsanderson9385]

Nice looking bike! ... Hopefully this season Blockhead Bike Build I'll be lucky enough to win the Indian BLOCKHEAD BOBBER... RIDE SAFE

[@christhepatriot4621]

Cool video! What’s the price on a stage 2 with that bike?

[@kyngaj7997]

Great content 🔥

[@frenchiechanel64]

What kind slip on exhaust does it have?

[@etherealiiiviix1051]

I thought stage 2 was referring to the cams. Honestly do not like the protruding filter this has as well as the Harley low rider S.

[@steelcityracer4129]

So it has a cam swap as well? Isn’t that what stage 2 is shouting mean?

[@rubbers3]

Judging how the phone touch screen works when wet, I wonder if riding in the rain will cause the touchscreen on them Indians go wild too? It's either pretty sensitive, so that it can be operated in gloves, right?

[@BlackbirdSSR]

Brandon BIcasso's video shows him operating the touch screen in the rain.....looked to operate pretty flawlessly!

[@blahyoubleep]

I want to learn to ride so bad!

[@robertjack5741]

All thanks to darkharck on Instagram he help me shipped free bike successful to my house

[@dmitrykhramov1832]

I’m interested to know how you would compare this bike ( with all the mods - intake, exhaust, cams ) to a Low Rider S with the same mods ! ?? 🤔 Or , stock to stock - Chief DH vs Low Rider S ! It would be awesome if you could do a comparison video ! 👌 And maybe, if possible , throw in an All Souped Up 117” Good Ol’ FXDLS !!! ( didn’t you own one , at one point 🤔 I’d like to know how you would rate this bike against M8 114” and TC117” ) Now that would be a power treat ! 💪💪💪 Thank you so much! 👌👍✌️

[@BlackbirdSSR]

I'm sure there will be face-off videos between the LRS and the CDH, they were made to run together!

[@MichaelHershman]

Nice follow up vid., Block. RSSV, Block ✌

[@badillo50]

Is there quick shifters for these type of bikes ?

[@AdventuresofmalibuandDad]

Great video ❤

[@michaelcooke8665]

I love your bike how much was it I might get one😎💪👍

[@robertjack5741]

All thanks to darkharck on Instagram he help me shipped free bike successful to my house

[@bighorn4x479]

nice color

[@THELXFOX]

Whats the color name for this model? i want the same color!

[@kenstar1862]

HP and TRQ on this motor

[@LARGO125]

90hp (approximately), 126 lb/ft tq on the TS116.

[@kenstar1862]

@@LARGO125 ,,,,impressive

[@jameslewis4436]

Do they offer risers?

[@trutrek913]

They call it a Chief Dark Horse and then give it a baby blue paint job.

[@badhonky6473]

How does it compare to the bike It was built to imitate the low rider s?

[@BlackbirdSSR]

Lowrider S and Chief Dark Horse were the 2 bikes I was deciding between. They are both amazing, but I had to get another Indian, just love what the company is doing. The specs between the two bikes are VERY similar and the CDH is $1000 cheaper and has that slick Infotainment gauge.

[@stillfox68]

Same. The gauge is what did it for me. Loved the Low Rider S, but hated the tank-mounted gauges.

[@toofastnobrakes]

So my question is, what exactly is a “stage 2”? or even a “stage 3”???

[@truckingwithmarco2649]

I like the HD low Rider S/ST better

[@darnellhendeason6119]

Only a single front brake? 😣 Totally missed an opportunity to be better than a HD.