Finally… Making Indian Chieftain Worth Riding More. Should Have Done This Sooner.

[@JamesMiller-q9w]

I'm so glad that I lived to ride Motorcycles for over 50 years when they were simple machines that were easily repairable. You could pull a Panhead to Shovelhead down to the Frame with a 1/2 inch and 9/16 wrench. The wiring diagrams were in a Jammer Catalog. Easy to read. No Dyno needed to tune it .I commend you youngsters for your abilities but a two wheel stereo equipped heated grip plastic space machine sure isn't my idea of a Motorcycle.

[@nativeoutdoors1780]

It is nice to not have to wrench on a bike every tank because she never could run quite right haha

[@paulh6101]

Just bought me a 23 base chieftain about a month ago. Put on reduced reach bars and kicked them upwards. Made a world of difference in feel. Saved myself 400 bucks doing it myself.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Heck yeah! Doesn’t take long to do at all.

[@jeffreyeagen4896]

Nice of them to make the wiring harness long enough to add taller bars!

[@BrandonBicasso]

Definitely. Super easy install once you take the fairing off which is all of 10 minutes.

[@SGTJDerek]

That face at 5:21🤣. We've ALL been there Brother. More times than I care to count.

[@BrandonBicasso]

There’s many more like that to make 💀💀

[@raylocke282]

Congrats on doing a great job.

[@darekjackson1963]

Love it. Man, bars on my 2021 chieftian dark horse made a WORLD off difference. Also made me itch to modify it more

[@119topdawg]

I had the mid rise bars out in my 2019 Chieftain Dark Horse, man what a difference it made in both comfort and handling. Watching you go on this makes me envious…hell, I’m sweating adding my heated seat. Great video

[@manuelflick7212]

You are definitely a very capable young man thanks for showing me how to install new handlebars

[@BrandonBicasso]

I appreciate that 🤟🏾

[@jymebale5545]

I use clothes pins and those tie downs you use to hold parts in place so they don't fall or hit the pavement unexpectedly, sometimes have a small towel or big drapped across an area to pin the pins to.

[@anotherbrickinthewall1700]

Great effort on performing the swap and getting all the camera angles bang on. Result looks good and I am happy you're happy.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Preciate that!

[@Sharky_On_The_Road]

Sweet looking bars. Have the same bars on my 2018 Chieftain. Really comfortable to ride.

[@denniscliff478]

Looks awesome man. I’ve been thinking about going to the same thing on my ‘18 chieftain dark horse.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Def should. Love them.

[@thomasritz4863]

Great video Brother. I will be taking mine to a good mechanic. Safe travels and If I see you on the road the beverage of your choice is on me!

[@Donnabatical-0O]

Even with a master's degree in engineering my mechanics skill level stopped at replacing the headlight. 😂 Love watching your vids Bruh!

[@BrandonBicasso]

What, you're the one who designed it! lol

[@robjamescapel8891]

Nice bars, definitely suit the bike.

[@billytaylor5215]

You are good Bro... You must went to Tec - School

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

nice job man! looks great ! much more functional! you're becoming a beast 🎉

[@Roll_with_R.C.]

I agree and did my own as well! Much more comfortable with the mid rise bars!

[@elementjoe]

Nice work!

[@onlyhereonce7290]

I think it was worth the investment in time to do that to your bike. I’d be a bit worried about my heated grip’s having issues. Or my hands being in the wind. But that’s just me. Good job Brandon. And another good video. Thanks for taking us all along.

[@MasotankaTV]

Great Video B

[@jimmyturbeville8753]

nothing like a new set of bars they will make a difference in your comfort

[@justin.s9783]

it looks good. you do good work . good vid 👍👍

[@quentinwormicksr.7031]

Great Job.

[@upsidedowndog1256]

Cool that Polaris gave extra length wires for such a conversion. You did a nice job, Brandon. Most shops would charge $1500-$2500 for that. I am not personally fond of that riding position but it ain't mine! Been tooling around on my 1971 Honda CB350 twin hotrod. Never ran right from the showroom floor. Mikuni VM32 conversion cured that!

[@Sodiumfreeriding]

Did my bars in the garage. Used all the stock parts with the kst bars. Much much better.

[@southsidehitmen]

@BrandonBicasso Respect on all that work! I do NOT have the patience to pull apart a bike like that to install some bars and lights…..Great job man!!!!! 🏍️🖤🫡

[@shoomapadoo1141]

great job

[@BrandonBicasso]

On 2021+ Chieftains, the brake line is just long enough to install Mid-Risers without removing it. 👌🏾

[@kcrady72]

Great video. Thanks

[@ericthered7226]

Good video. 👍

[@chrishunter5041]

Hi if it was easy we'd all be doing it, at least the electrical cables are long to accommodate the taller bars.

[@Usmanthemecano]

Doing it to my shadow.. more cables, holes drilling etc but not bad for a mechanic ;)

[@jefferysmith5632]

Since you have taken the fairing off of your bike do you think the 2017 chieftain fairing can be retro fitting to your chieftain. Thanks

[@roguecheddar]

If you're going to change out the headlight, I highly recommend the Gen III Halo from EagleLights. I have that headlight and passing lights on my Springfield, what a great upgrade, plus lifetime warranty, easy plug and play. The Gen III Halo is way much better than any of the LEDs that Indian sells for a fraction of the price.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Always could use a good headlight update.

[@roguecheddar]

@@BrandonBicasso A good number of review comparisons done by different people seems to always have the EagleLights coming out on top, for overall brightness and coverage, plus the prices are very good. My Gen III set Headlight and passing lamps cost $329, got a first time buyer 10% discount so the total was only $298. less than half of what Indian charges for the adaptive pathfinder $600 +, which other people have found the adaptive pathfinder to not be all that great, especially for what it costs.

[@grampageorge3407]

Good job.I wanted to know about the handlebar wiring because I have never done an Indian handlebar swap.Your video cleared up my concerns.I am new to Indian about two years.My first Indian was a Scout60.Great bike but it beat the hell out of my old bones.I now ride a Chief Vintage.I will be swapping my bars this weekend!

[@BrandonBicasso]

Hope it goes well!

[@northerniltree]

I'm all up for different bars, because I've been kicked out of all the ones near me.

[@markmcintosh7095]

I'm impressed

[@ut1004bp]

I miss some of your videos, didn't realize you go this one.. How many miles on it.. does it have some engine mods (it sounds small bit noisy in your video at 13 mins while its idling(?) It does just seems contrary to the bike to raise your hands above the protection of the batwing, Now more wind on your hands and up your sleeves and I suspect that in most cases you won't enjoy

[@ramgarcia2803]

I have the same bike, 2020 Indian Chieftain Limited, black pearl in color. My upgrade have been the mid rise handlebars, stage one, chrome rinehart pipes with black tips. Stage two Indian cams and throttle body, all done by the dealership in San Jose Ca. Love the bike. I really like the chief you built. Waiting on the Cheeto lol.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Very nice set up. Big Cheeto is a severe work in progress but it will see the road again. 🤟🏾

[@gwaddles]

Excellent

[@MrBrad750]

Brandon, Awesome video! Are there any further adjustments that can be made to the handlebars? I noticed there are some serrated marks and am wondering if they can be moved away or toward the rider? Thanks and safe riding!

[@BrandonBicasso]

They can be pivoted a bit so there's some adjustment in there.

[@MrBrad750]

@@BrandonBicasso 👍🏽

[@jymebale5545]

I sure do wish BMW's were that easy to work on, they ain't at all, do damn difficult, but I'm doing just fine, just wish I had a video camera I could use to show what I'm doing, tearing a part and putting back together the whole damn thing. You do have to be real mechanically inclined, I am. Harley riders come by for this and that adjustment.

[@jag1963]

I wish I had the skills and moreover the confidence to tackle jobs like this. Thank goodness I dont mind the handlebar position as it is.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Haha, it's not that bad. Everything comes off and goes on without much effort.

[@bigjayrawls]

If doing this might as well add heated hand grips.

[@scottschultz4241]

I looked on previous videos and comments, but I cant find out where your m109r went. Did you sell it?

[@BrandonBicasso]

Nope, still have it. Just not in the garage for space reasons.

[@scottschultz4241]

@BrandonBicasso awesome man! You scared me for a bit. I was like surely he wouldn't have sold it without letting us know lol

[@grunta3370]

Lol scared me too 😢😂

[@grunta3370]

I've got a 2021 model last year to come to Australia .. abs laws have band them

[@Grunt49]

Picasso Bicasso!

[@Gotimerider62]

When you installed the mid-rise handlebars did you have to do anything with the brake line?

[@BrandonBicasso]

On the 21s it’s just long enough for the install. No need to do anything with brakes.

[@icebrakernh]

Some times a shop vac can suck the wires up for you

[@BrandonBicasso]

Yeah, I’ve done that before but not this time. I ended up using the old clutch cable and fishing the wires through. The cable wrap wasn’t rigid anymore so that made it bunch up instead the bars. Just annoying.

[@GreatThings8]

Most Beautiful Videos #Greatthings

[@_nopestr]

I have a stupid idea - please bear with me. Do you think a Chieftain fairing could fit the Challenger? Considering the gauges and the screen are practically the same size, it should be doable, right?

[@BrandonBicasso]

I'm not sure, but it's not a stupid idea. Probably could get it to work, but there's a few other things to consider. Mostly the mount points but also dealing with things like the gas cap trigger and power buttons.

[@_nopestr]

@@BrandonBicasso Thanks for the reply! Well, the buttons can be relocated. I don't think that's an issue. Mount points might be the most important - the fork is probably way different, since the Challenger fairing is frame mounted. Also, while I'm there, I would probably throw out the speakers, and replace them with some custom cubbies - speakers are useless for me anyway, and it would be nice to retain some cubbies.

[@gatorsmotorcyclemisadventu4341]

Did you finally buy the chieftan for touring?

[@BrandonBicasso]

Long term loan and I'm not interested in spending $30k on a motorcycle.

[@Sway1177]

Just wondering do Indian's have common issues like HD's crank run outs or cam problems?

[@BrandonBicasso]

Not that I know of with ThunderStroke.

[@RealtorVincent]

Does that fairing fit a springfield

[@BrandonBicasso]

No idea. You can compare the frames on Indian's site to see if it does. If the frame is the same, it's a matter of buying all the individual brackets, screws, facial pieces to make it work. A lot of these parts are interchangeable.

[@sway0221]

Did you have to bleed the brakes??? Man looks Noice!!!!!

[@BrandonBicasso]

Didn’t have to touch them. 2021+ Chieftains have long enough lines.

[@darrenschneider9722]

Nice

[@krikcet-163]

we really need to get you some fine tooth ratchets lol. otherwise fantastic to watch.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Aye Chill 😂 These work fine

[@slaskey]

What kind of bars are those

[@BrandonBicasso]

Midrisers direct from Indian.

[@slaskey]

Cool that's what I ordered thanks

[@jasonbreedlove495]

What height did you go with?

[@BrandonBicasso]

Mid-risers direct from Indian

[@mafosa8519]

hydraulic clutch?

[@BrandonBicasso]

Cable

[@mafosa8519]

@@BrandonBicasso they gotta get with it! Other then that! They check mark all the boxes!! Thanks for the share!! Larry

[@johnkevinsmith3718]

B AND MR. RATCHET AT IT AGAIN!

[@BrandonBicasso]

🤣🤣🤣

[@sageewong454]

Is this your new bike or a giveaway?

[@BrandonBicasso]

It’s on loan from Indian. I’ve had it for a good while.

[@roguecheddar]

@@BrandonBicasso When the loan expires, just remember, possession is 9/10ths of the law. 😁

[@YingYangStang]

What size are the new bars a 4 inch rise or 6 inch - I just bought some KST Indian Apache with the meat hook look similar to the rise on those …?

[@BrandonBicasso]

Uhhh, I'd think 4 inch. They're labeled as Mid-Risers from Indian.

[@meledge55]

Were you ever able to confirm if they were 4” or 6”? May I ask how tall you are? Thanks.

[@hot2me654]

Ha ha, “all this protein” 🦟🐞🪲

[@BrandonBicasso]

It’s a lot. Delicious to somebody.