Fitting Victory Octane Wheels on the Scout Bobber

Fitting some 2017 Victory Octane Wheels onto the 2018 Scout Bobber. Direct swap and looks killer! More tire options as well

[@BrandonBicasso]

You did that, Homie. Hell of an upgrade and super detailed.

[@TheBeardedBobber]

They look absolutely killer brother!!

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Way cool man! Great editing ! Thanks for the info!

[@RoadRashHD]

The tires look great man

[@satudave]

Ironically I did just the opposite mode about 2 years ago. I had an Octane that I put Scout wheels on. Just changes the whole look. Looks like your mode did the same 👍👍

[@jay_fast]

DAVE ARGENTINA funny how that works out. I mainly did it for the expanded tire selection. Turns out I like the octane rims more than the bobber rims.

[@oxouk]

Nice job man. Love those tires.

[@jay_fast]

oxouk I am liking them too. They ride quite well for what they are

[@joedavis6377]

That tire and rim combo looks sweet! Hard to believe what a couple more spokes does. The only thing that looks like crap is that sticker in the back fender! Lol. Glad to see you again. Till the next one!

[@jay_fast]

Joe Davis some dick stuck it on there and it won’t come off?

[@xbigdaddy77x]

Dam those rims look so much better.. I’ve been looking for a while something different for my bobber.. I’m really keen with those wheels.. 👍

[@jay_fast]

xbigdaddy77x .kakias was a pleasant surprise to like them this much.

[@joesimpson2788]

Jay love the bike I'm hoping to get a scout in April 2021. Keep up the good work maybe see you on the road one day. Okanagan Valley is a beautiful place lol

[@jay_fast]

Now that’s a road trip I could go on! I’ll make you a deal. You get the bike. I’ll make the trip! Hit me up on Instagram when you get her.

[@joesimpson2788]

@@jay_fast done and will do

[@scottycarver5186]

Keep up the good work, nice wheels

[@jay_fast]

I appreciate you

[@joshhendricks6597]

I'd hang onto that octane pulley in case you ever want to pick up a little acceleration over the scout one. Looks awesome man.

[@jay_fast]

Josh Hendricks that’s actually a great point I didn’t consider when buying my wheels off eBay. But my rear didn’t come with the pully. Just the wheel.

[@RebelRides]

I do like the way the Octane handles with those wheels. I'd still like to see them do a 120hp Sport Scout with those wheels 👌

[@jay_fast]

Dazzle Яebel Rides well. Maybe with HD Bronx coming out Indian will step up the scout!

[@viperq]

Looks good.

[@jay_fast]

Thanks! i am really liking it!

[@OutbackOutlaw]

Bloody Orsum man. Shhhweeeetttt!!

[@spacecoastz4026]

Hope you put thread lock on the valve stem. Wish you have posted a clip with it fully installed.

[@djratko]

Great Job! I got me some Metzeler whitewalls on my Bobber! What are the footpegs you have on your Bobber? Thanks and stay healthy!

[@kgjohnn]

Hey Jay, Cool look. Watched your other video putting a 180 on the stock rim. Would a 180/65 on a 5.5" wheel clear the fender?. I read that the effective width of a tire would differ with rim width. Have you ever noticed any change, with first job and now given, the tires are same and there is a of difference 1" between stock and Victory alloy.

[@OpenRoader]

Any updates on how you like these tires? I was hoping you were going to show the stock wheel and tire next to the Victory to see if there was a height difference. Was also wondering how much clearance you had in the sub frame. Any rubbing? They sure look good, that's for sure. Stay safe bro

[@cjschmitt4882]

I like how he didn’t answer you but gave a more important “like”!!!! LOL

[@jorgeg.d.5983]

How does the bike handle/ride with the new arrangement? Is it "lighter/"faster" on curves? I mean because of the narrower track on tires. Also can you lean a bit More?

[@guillaumepomarede8534]

Nice tire , my next ll be the same or mt60rs , in 180 of course !

[@jay_fast]

Guillaume Pomarede I’ve been happy with it. I looked at the mt60 as that’s what’s stock now on the bobber vs the old kendas. I like them too

[@YouthReachInc]

Miss seeing ya on KZbin Jay. Still riding the Scout Bobber? I need to switch out my rear tire on my bobber and wanted to know your thoughts on going up a size or two.

[@cmac123]

Hey Jay, are there any other rims that would also work with the 180s and be plug and play on the stock bobber? Seems those Octane Victory rims are hard to find.

[@matthewpiper7892]

Hi Jay, greetings from the UK, can I ask how available are those Octane wheels as Polaris has scaled back production of Victory ?

[@jay_fast]

Matthew Piper it’s funny. When I was looking there were quite a few on ebay. Since I’ve heard guys have been having a hard time finding them. The ones I bought were used.

[@2laneblacktop943]

Great episode, love the look . Be interesting to see how the new rubber handles and wears. By the way they are called "Cush" not crush, pucks or to be pefectly correct Indian calls them "Puck-Cush Drive", just sayn.

[@jay_fast]

2Lane Blacktop well. Consider me learnt

[@richardsmith5738]

NICE!!!

[@sebastianmenna8390]

You don’t by chance have the part numbers for the wheels do you? Was thinking of trying to get them new from an OEM site

[@jay_fast]

I don’t. But they can’t be that hard. Octane was only Offered for a few years. How does the cost compare to aftermarket wheels?

[@angel-hf2cj]

What are their specific dimensions?

[@achieveidealweighify]

I believe a 180 rear tire is to wide for a 4.5 rim?

[@OutbackOutlaw]

I need to invest in some knobbies on my chief. Riding in the dirt on street tyres just doesn’t cut it.

[@jay_fast]

Outback Outlaw i want to see that!

[@OutbackOutlaw]

Jay Fast check my latest vid. I’m riding in the dirt.

[@xavierdelgado1425]

Does this support the abs variant

[@guillaumepomarede8534]

Do you change the wheel for the look or any problem with the tire in 180 and stock wheel of the bobber ?

[@jay_fast]

Main reason was i wanted to go back to a knobby tire and there are just not many options on a 16' rim. A happy bonus was i really like the looks too! I still have the cobras and will probably run them again. Even with the new rear wheel i still put a 180 on it.

[@guillaumepomarede8534]

@@jay_fast ok thanks so it s possible to put a 180 on the original whell without problem?

[@justinwilliams5213]

Can I put kingpin wheels on a bobber?

[@briandrake496]

Jay you still rocking these wheels? Any feedback on how their holding up? They are hard to find used might buy some new ones. Would love your input!

[@jay_fast]

Yes. Wheels are still on the bike. Honestly other than the looks they function just like stock. Little bit less sidewall on the tires I’m running right now. But I am not a good e light rider to ride this bike at its limits to really know a difference. I would say to hold out for used ones. Took me about a year to find both. But I’m into both wheels for about $300.

[@txco5768]

@@jay_fast did you pay $300 for both and your are right the are hard to come by took me a year to find the but i spent more 300

[@jay_fast]

@@txco5768 ya. Was like $98 for the front. And I think it was like $190 for the rear. The rear came with a tire.

[@doyzkie88]

Where did you buy the octane rims? Do you know someone selling?

[@jay_fast]

I found them as an eBay listing. Took a while to find some that were reasonably priced. Just gotta keep looking.

[@takezokensei2452]

hi.. i want to make 17"" rims on my scout bobber 2019 abs , for having more choice with tyres ... is there rims like yours for installing to my bike? Where do you take it? Thanks a lot

[@jay_fast]

The cheapest would probably be used victory octane rims. Witch doctor has new wheels for sale as well.

[@takezokensei2452]

@@jay_fast thx a lot

[@TYLERTW24]

Hi! New to your channel, and was referred to you by Open Roader! Don't necessarily know if this is the right place to be asking this question, but do you have any info on the Big Bore kit for the indian? Any info would be absolutely wonderful.

[@jay_fast]

TYLERTW24 I have been very keen on doing it myself. And will def make a video of it if I do. Revolution performance is the company that does the kit. I believe it’s $1200USD. You remove your cylinders and ship to them. They machine the bore larger and send them back to you along with new pistons and rings. You would need enough engine building knowledge to disassembled and reassemble as well as grind and set your ring gaps otherwise you’d have to have it installed by a shop. It seems guys are seeing 110hp and 90ft/lbs. That’s with the big bore, intake, exhaust and tune. For comparison I have 95hp and 70ft/lbs with intake exhaust and custom tune

[@TYLERTW24]

@@jay_fast those are very good number! Are they easy to reach out to for Q&A via email (or other social media platform)?

[@jay_fast]

TYLERTW24 I’ve talked to them on the phone but there are a few others that have this installed on their bikes. Hatt on Indian motorcycle forum Or Beast mode scout on Instagram.

[@TYLERTW24]

@@jay_fast i appreciate the speedy and helpful responses! Huge amount of respect to you and open roader. You've totally earned a new subscriber. Look forward to seeing more videos from you. Safe riding, stay frosty!🙏

[@jay_fast]

TYLERTW24 thanks man! It’s the least I can do. If someone takes the time to write me I will always do my best to write back. I appreciate the support !

[@808BudSmoker]

Subbed 🔥🤙

[@jay_fast]

That’s awesome! So glad to have you Part of the channel

[@jram7047]

I'm still wondering how the 180 drives on the scout

[@jay_fast]

J Ram you won’t have any regrets. It’s been a fantastic mod. I won’t go back.

[@tawaitai]

Will it fit a 200???

[@blakefloyd5822]

So what you’re saying is that a 16” scout wheel will swap onto an octane too?

[@jay_fast]

I can’t confirm that. As I’ve never done it. But the wheel. Brakes. Crush bushing. Wheel bearings And the drive pully. Are all interchangeable as far as I’ve found. The octane pully does have a different tooth count though. So may change the gearing a bit.

[@blakefloyd5822]

@@jay_fast yes that’s what I’m hoping for. What year is your scout?

[@blakefloyd5822]

@@jay_fast sorry I’m dumb disregard

[@jay_fast]

@@blakefloyd5822 I still like you. It’s a 2018

[@joseprado3492]

I want those wheels on my 2020 scout bobber

[@jay_fast]

Ya you do! They are a decent looking wheel. Great priced used. And allows for many more tire options than the stock 16” rims front and rear

[@02soul95]

What about 180 60 17 tires?

[@jay_fast]

02 soul shouldn’t be an issue. Should mount right up.

[@johnherrmann9961]

Did you use the bearings and spacer from bobber wheel?

[@jay_fast]

Yes and no. Everything is an exact match. But the octane wheels came with bearings already installed. They seemed in good condition so I used them. I purchased some new ones from the dealer just incase prior to starting the swap. They were the same part number for the scout/octane. It’s a direct bolt up.

[@johnherrmann9961]

I found brand new from victory, under 400

[@jay_fast]

@@johnherrmann9961 I got mine on eBay. Minor scratches. I think I got lucky. Paid $98 for the front. And I think I paid about $168 USD for the rear. These bikes have had a short production run and there just isn’t a whole lot out there yet. New and used. All I can say if keep watching eBay.

[@johnherrmann9961]

@@jay_fast I checked eBay I can’t find anything

[@santi8751]

Will the victory octane wheels allow for wider tires?

[@jay_fast]

Yes. I’ve mounted a 180 on the stock 3.5” rim. Rode great. The 4.5” wide octane wheel is also taller. 17” vs the 16” stock wheel. So there are more tires available.

[@santi8751]

@@jay_fast okay okay im new to motorcycles nd this indian game so appreciate the response

[@jay_fast]

@@santi8751 of coarse. Message me anytime. Or hit me up on Instagram. Same name. @jay_fast

[@guitarist595]

How much did this throw off your speedometer

[@jay_fast]

guitarist595 it didn’t at all. You can take the tire sizes and put them into a tire calculator online. Speed is off by a percentage. So lower speeds is negligible. And as you get faster the speed offset percentage grows exponentially. But at 65mph on the speedo I was seeing 63.73mph actual speed.

[@angel-hf2cj]

What is the specific size of this rim?

[@jay_fast]

王angel rear is 17x4.5 and front is 18x3.5

[@Dustinatoz]

Hey where's the Jeep in the garage

[@jay_fast]

Dustinatoz it’s still around. I’ve moved since those videos with it on the garage. She unfortunately has to be out in the rain. It was either bike or Jeep in this garage. Bike won. But. Hoping to move again. Buy a place this time. So they can be reunited again in the garage. And then I can start on that project. Should be a good one

[@joellaurin9007]

Why no more videos?

[@jay_fast]

Soon. Wife and i bought our first home together and we are doing a full down to studs reno. We also welcomed out baby girl late January. Almost done the Reno’s. Then I can get back at it

[@joellaurin9007]

@@jay_fast nice, very nice... and congrats on the little one! I've got three myself all under 7...

[@jay_fast]

@@joellaurin9007 that’s awesome. It’s crazy. I didn’t think I could love something more than my bike. 😉

[@Sunlitassassin]

jay why no new content? in about a year

[@jay_fast]

I know. Working on it. Quite a few big life changes. Wife and I bought a house. Going through a full Reno. We also welcomed our baby girl. As I write this I’m covered in drywall dust and paint. New stuff coming soon. I appreciate your patience and continued support. Stay safe my friend.

[@Sunlitassassin]

@@jay_fast that’s all fantastic news brotha congratulations on the baby girl and the house which here in bc is a feat in itself

[@MeatballRebel]

Looks good, now go play in the dirt 😜

[@jay_fast]

Meatball Rebel mall crawler is the expression I believe

[@MeatballRebel]

@@jay_fast You sound like a Jeeper 🤣

[@blakefloyd5822]

But isn’t the scout axle different size thus needing a bearing change?

[@jay_fast]

Not on my bike. I bought replacement bearing just in case before I did the swap. The scout bearing were the exact same part number as the octane. The octane bearings were in really good shape so I just kept them and didn’t swap them out. Scout axle and everything was a direct swap. No funny business.