Getting to know the Indian Chieftain Limited [RAW Onboard]

[@Schaaf]

F*ck! I just watched this wideo with a pair of expensive headphones on. Still got a semi! ENJOY!

[@vertexrikers]

Mwaha 0d Das Ding is so exotisch, da bin ich auch mal wieder beim RAW dabei. Das Einzige was am Soud fehlt: Deine Stimme

[@nyleen]

Roberto??? ahaha

[@bas4627]

Thanks for your contributions to my "elektro shit" Spotify playlist... ;-)

[@mindspinn311]

Same here. Does sound great with headphones.

[@dleebox2268]

I am using a skull candy with bass up, wicked 😎💯

[@mrvwbug4423]

The sound of that motor never gets old.

[@Schaaf]

thanks!

[@mindspinn311]

Agreed. Watching this with headphones is almost like listening to ASMR.

[@AndrewCannard]

I bought a new Chieftain Darkhorse in 2020 and your comment about not needing to speed now is spot on. It's the most glorious bike I've ever ridden and I still pinch myself that it belongs to me. Great idea to just have the engine noise and the awesome road you were on, well done.

[@overlander5587]

Awesome ride..Whether a cruiser, sports bike or scrambler, the end result is always the same, that is Freedom.

[@Schaaf]

true!!

[@Roll_with_R.C.]

Had a 2018, very much concur with how relaxing and satisfying this bike is. Rode it all over Tennessee, North Carolina, Florida, Michigan and Ohio. The features, sound and surprisingly “nimble” handling were mind blowing. Just picked up a Pursuit… can’t wait for the season to start and explore its limits as well. Great video!

[@RickyJr46]

This one is relaxing, it creates a meditation state.

[@Schaaf]

Glad it does!

[@freixo1200]

That gearbox sounds like it is made of Stone without any lube on it😂 but looks like a satisfying ride

[@Schaaf]

;)

[@JohnErikjohansson]

like the BMW boxers :)

[@JohnErikjohansson]

like bmw boxers..

[@NightcruiserMA]

My exact bike, in my exact color. Very nice video! My vids get a lot of positive comments about the engine sound as well. Just such a great bike.

[@Schaaf]

amazing! Congrats!!

[@TheDidiwolf34]

Thanks for reminding us that riding a bike is all about the experience. Back to the roots ! Great vid 😉

[@Schaaf]

thanks Didi!

[@Worshipbyruben]

What a great video. Would love to see you try out more cruisers 👍

[@Schaaf]

me too man

[@JohnErikjohansson]

@@Schaaf how does the power feels ?

[@sivvinod3187]

@@JohnErikjohansson slow, smooth, and relaxing.

[@ShoebHussaini]

Beautiful !! Schaaf my man, your videos always impresses me!

[@Schaaf]

thanks Shoeb

[@Englishbikerdan]

The sound of that bike is amazing. Nice views on this ride, thanks for sharing. Shame about the camera doesn't work well with ND and Hypersmooth. I've just bought some ND filters and I generally try to use Hypersmooth and all my ride videos as I seem to move around on the bike a lot! EBD

[@Schaaf]

thanks Dan

[@jezzamarkham5285]

Great Video! I’m glad you enjoyed the Indian for what it was and had fun in the process. I have felt the big V rumble under me but never was in control of it. Nearest i ever got was big singles! Ride safe🙂

[@Schaaf]

Thank you Jezza!

[@HENK741]

By far the best review, I like the rumble an to hear a man speaks without talking….thnx….

[@Schaaf]

Glad you liked it!

[@TecTurtle3]

Hey Schaaf, absolut entspannendes Video... und der SOUND! 0_0 Ich kann mir gut vorstellen, wie viel Spaß dir das Cruisen gemacht hat. Bin sehr auf die neue Triumph Rocket gespannt - falls Du die Chance hast, nimm die mal im Vergleich! Für solche Videos würde mich auch sehr interessieren, wie die Motoren mal über das gesamte Drehzahlband schieben und klingen. Wäre toll, wenn Du das in die nächsten mit rein bringen könntest. 3. oder 4. Gang und ab Standgas die Brause auf. :-) DlzG TecTurtle3 PS: jajaja, 15:31... Cruisen. ;-P

[@Schaaf]

Danke für den Input!

[@Tekdiver1981]

I had the same feeling riding a Triumph Bonneville T120 as a rental bike on holiday, i love my sporty street triple and never expected a Bonny to satisfyi me that much. Easy going just minding my business and enjoy the sound

[@TheDidiwolf34]

I can relate. Sometimes riding a less capable bike at normal speeds is more satisfying than riding a fast bike at a reasonably quick pace. I also felt this kind of satisfaction when I drove an old VW T4 van : it's slow and quirky as fuck but it's tricky enough that it gives a great driving experience involving your skills 😊

[@Schaaf]

sounds great!!

[@darcher5888]

Dude, you caused me to trade in my Vic for an 19 Indian Chieftain....... The ride is incredible!

[@Schaaf]

Good choice, eh

[@symbian1530]

Amazing ride! Did you like more than the HD Street Glide?

[@blackbean8465]

Hi i just found this channel thanks to wanting a goldwing and now i am bingeing excellent content thankyou

[@Schaaf]

Thanks and welcome!

[@Judas114]

That's with the stock exhaust? I'm buying a leftover 2019 in the spring and assumed I'd have to swap out the exhaust for something a little louder, but those sound perfect.

[@Schaaf]

yes maybe think about not annoying your surroundings too much. Stock sound is very fine

[@quasimoto4424]

Dont listen to the haters. i really liked your Indian videos. cruisers can be very fun on the 60-100kmh roads. And your video proves that! Thanks for your service!

[@Schaaf]

thanks man

[@BubbaSatori]

Interesting to hear how much you enjoyed riding a cruiser. There’s a lot to be said for the occasional ride where you enjoy an easy going ride. Will probably be my next ride. Btw, vid is nicer with the nd filter.

[@Schaaf]

thaks Gerald

[@kennethsmith5494]

I saw this last night and my computer would not let me comment. What a ride. Awesome entertainment. Perfect shifting with that cable clutch. Great "spirited" ride

[@Schaaf]

Thanks again!

[@knoxlogic82]

Love the sound! What kind of mufflers/slip-ons do you have for the Chieftain? And what part of the world are you in? That is gorgeous country side!

[@Terry1371989]

Oh my god! It really does look like Roberto. I love it....

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@mindspinn311]

I am hoping to have the same experience you described when I buy a bagger. You were very open minded to something new and a bike that is the opposite of what you’re used to riding. I am torn between Indian and HD currently, but have time to decide. Slowing down and enjoying either is something I look forward to, but there is a compromise for us sport bike riders: the new Indian Challenger. I did a test ride and it is more performance oriented with a far more powerful higher revving liquid cooled engine, inverted fork, and radial Brembo calipers. It was possibly the perfect balance of sport and cruise and could be the solution to my fear of the standard Indian and Harley baggers being too mellow. Cheers!

[@Schaaf]

Sounds awesome! I hope I get to testride the Challenger one day myself :)

[@gosemonster]

What a great relaxing video! Beautiful scenery great sound! Now I want to test ride a bike like this.

[@Schaaf]

Thanks Philip

[@98durangopack]

Gorgeous bike!! The video quality was just fine btw! Still watching that KTM 790 video almost daily haha! Wish you would get on a 1090r and do a similar video!

[@Schaaf]

nice :D Thanks!

[@stevebee454]

Deine Beschreibung hats mir echt angetan, hab jetzt richtig Lust mal so nen cruiser Probe zu fahren 🤙✌

[@Schaaf]

musst du unbedingt!

[@MultiAdsads]

Direto do Brasil pra mais um vídeo top...

[@Schaaf]

obrigado

[@SilentShadow07]

Music to my ears… Nothing beats the sexy sound of a V-Twin engine.

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@kugi7611]

That sound *__*

[@Schaaf]

Oh yes

[@karoly33]

Nice vid 😁 (and that sound !!!) But look's cold, how much is the temperature out there ?

[@Schaaf]

around 15 degrees C

[@humaidibrahim581]

Nice video I wish that you tried the 116 engine. How you compare it to the gold wing (power, lean angle, fun, enjoyment, cruising, and in general pros & cons)I know that they are different bikes completely. I hope you try Indian challenger and compare it to the gold wing.

[@Schaaf]

Thanks for the comment. Unfortunately though: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5DPh4hrg6x8i7s

[@humaidibrahim581]

@@Schaaf I ment how you compare the chieftain 111 to the gold wing

[@maximus9401]

Never really been into cruisers but I should try it for a change of pace

[@Schaaf]

Most definitely

[@Mike-uk2oq]

Wunderschöne Umgebung, ist das in Bayern?

[@mindspinn311]

Which riding mode were you using? On both the Chieftain and the Challenger the modes make a big difference in throttle response. Tour and Normal are surprisingly good for this kind of riding, whereas Sport only seems to make sense on the Challenger.

[@Schaaf]

This was Normal, later I tried Sport which was nice for more aggressive riding IMO but then again I wouldn't ride aggressively on a bike like that

[@muaythai193]

Göttlicher Sound!

[@Schaaf]

Danke!!

[@muaythai193]

@@Schaaf Wenn du einmal die Möglichkeit hast wäre eine 1900er Yamaha Fahrt auch einmal was Geiles! Das Ding klingt auch brutal schön.

[@TommyBarnezTV]

Lovely video as always mate. How was the head buffering you mentioned? Was a solution to solving found or was it not too much of an issue? I really like the look of the chieftain though have been spending a bit of time with the harley boys recently so keen to get a go on the street glide soon. Thanks again for great content, probably my favourite bike content on youtube 😎🤟😎

[@Schaaf]

Thanks Tommy! To me it was no issue at all. It was weird at first but I quickly got used to it

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Hey Schaaf, bike sounds great !. I watched a guy racing one of those bikes recently at the Bike Shed Festival...he was grinding Pegs and panniers!! Cheers, Steve

[@Schaaf]

Sounds awesome :)

[@humaidibrahim581]

As I saw that you tried the gold wing and the chieftain which bike is more maneuverable and fun to drive aggressively and comfortable as I’m confused which one to buy as I couldn’t find a chieftain for a test drive. Thank

[@Schaaf]

The GW

[@bradleypearson1087]

What pipes have you got.

[@theevox7]

I want to see shaaf on the New BMW R18 !

[@Schaaf]

Me too

[@Frejborg]

Gorgeous cockpit

[@Schaaf]

yea

[@dazzelya]

Great area. Could you please tell me when this was filmed? I'm leaving on a road trip to Switzerland and Italy next week and this weather looks perfect. So beautiful, I've only ever been in the summer.

[@Schaaf]

late March this year

[@derfskittlers6125]

Blip Blip on the throttle 😁 you are definitely a street bike rider. Looks like a nice road to ride.

[@aeror115]

A car console, handlebars, wheels and an beautiful engine... here we go!! Got no headphones on but you are riding via Bose speakers through my house🤘🤘🤘

[@Schaaf]

nice :D

[@finished6553]

I personally would never get a cruiser but that looks nice

[@Schaaf]

It absolutely is

[@DrKampfpudding]

I would get one when I'm like .60-70 years old and be like the cool grandpa

[@johnrager766]

I love your videos! They range from a cute little Honda Monkey to a giant Indian Cheftain

[@Schaaf]

thanks a lot

[@davexs]

I have tractor on the farm that sounds the same!!!!!! Even the agricultural gear changes.....I love my tractor. haha Cheer's comfy Schaaf...😎

[@Schaaf]

hahaha

[@siribiriz]

nice ride, stay safe my dude

[@Schaaf]

Thanks dude

[@vstm3950]

Love it. This motor for bike is what V8 is amongst cars

[@Schaaf]

thanks again!

[@hammerz7723]

Bad ass bud nothing like tearing it up on a awesome bike

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@kennethsmith5494]

So bad ass. Love it

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@disekjoumoer]

Tja Schööfl, it has a certain appeal and the sound is simply magnificent. However, I wonder how long that appeal would last?

[@Schaaf]

Forever. As long as I get to ride different bikes from time to time ;)

[@slim56]

That appeal and sound doesn’t ware off at least in my experience. I have a 17 chieftain and love it as much as the day I got it

[@paperheartedghost194]

Servus Schaaf! 😎 Ich kann das gut verstehen, wenn du davon sprichst, dass man fährt und einfach nur genießen will. Selbst auf meiner NC 750 X (welche ja nun kein Vergleich zum Indianer ist) mag ich es, wenn der Paralleltwin unter mir seine Arbeit verrichtet und mit ca. 2.500 - 3.000 u/Min. über Land zu bollern. 😉 Bei der Chieftain hätte ich irgendwie immer das Gefühl, dass mich "Wall-E" anguckt, wenn ich draufsitze. 😂 Der Sound ist aber auf jeden Fall Chef! 💪😎

[@Schaaf]

hahaha ja, Wall-E triffts auch ganz gut!

[@RobinZibell]

Ich finde es wirklich auch mal ganz nett mit so einem Flaggschiff dahin zu gleiten. Klangtechnisch echt großes Kino! Wie immer grandiose Bilder! Fearing for my driver‘s license and also trying not to get killed in the process. 🤣 👌

[@Schaaf]

Danke, Robin!

[@Szlejer]

Didn't like the looks, but the sound is absolutely badass! Amazing vid, thanks!

[@Schaaf]

Thanks!!

[@amjrpain919]

I love a good rev match...😎

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@bambam0099]

Indian ... nothing better!

[@Schaaf]

Yeaaaa

[@aldvex8541]

SCHAAF please sir make a benelli trk 502 x video we really need your opinion on this moto :)

[@Schaaf]

I can't choose the bikes I get to ride

[@aldvex8541]

@@Schaaf i know but what can you say about it ? Would you recommend it for a new rider for trips around 140 kmh ??

[@branislavstanic5195]

Looks awesome! I am interested in how would you compare it to Honda Goldwing? Not that I can afford either of those😂

[@Schaaf]

I never ever would be able to choose between the two. Therefore I'm quite glad I can't afford them ;)

[@JP-ec9rl]

I've got an 18 chieftain and my brother has a 19 goldwing. Needless to say the goldwing is faster. Everything else is a matter of preference. I'd Take either one anywhere.

[@cpuuk]

This is where Indian stand above H-D, Indians handle well.

[@NightcruiserMA]

And the sound Indians make is better than the M8, I think.

[@Schaaf]

I wouldn't know actually

[@vmax03]

What scrapes first when you go hard with this thing? :D

[@Schaaf]

the footboards

[@iodineclip]

That bike kills your thirst for speed, and are actually fun going slow? Its like a time machine that automatically makes you 20 years older haha Awesome audio !

[@Schaaf]

hahahaha you might be right ;)

[@kurtcobain6075]

Can you ride a scout next? 👀

[@Schaaf]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5DPh4hrg6x8i7s

[@vstm3950]

This is what RELAX word sound like

[@Schaaf]

:)

[@ridermotion]

amazing

[@Schaaf]

thanks!

[@2008gerryman]

Interessiere mich für ne bonneville bopper... Bin mal gespannt ob ich mich für sowas auch begeistern kann 😜

[@Schaaf]

ausprobieren!

[@vmax673]

It’s sweet

[@Schaaf]

thanks!

[@thomaskalfer776]

Der Sound hört sich aber entspannt an

[@Schaaf]

absolut!

[@OCRMIG]

Every time I look at the dash I see roberto , lol .

[@Schaaf]

:D

[@kenmartin613]

Johnny 5 is alive!

[@Schaaf]

:)

[@stevebee454]

Die schaltet ja wie ein Bus 🤣, cooles Video

[@Schaaf]

hehehe

[@marcmarc4574]

Hype😄

[@Schaaf]

;)

[@MagnusEnev]

Like nr.💯

[@Schaaf]

thanks Magnus!

[@MrRandomNoLIfer]

What a relaxing cruise (*´꒳`*)

[@Schaaf]

yes!

[@Balithazzarr]

Now if you cut into the exhaust and take the cat out that's how it's supposed to sound.

[@Schaaf]

lol

[@assikopp123]

Hell yeah, schon schönes entschleunigendes Teil. Wenn du näher wohnen würdest hätt ich dir mal ne 1980er Naked Goldwing ausgeliehen ;)

[@Schaaf]

Boooaahh :D

[@dermudejoe7557]

Schon sehr sexy, der grummelnde Sound! Infected by heavy metal! Leiwand!

[@Schaaf]

Danke, Joe!!

[@Hillclimbfan1990]

lol, instantly ruined my view of the dash by comparing it to Roberto. Now I keep thinking the Chieftain is going to pull out a knife every time xD

[@Schaaf]

Hehehehe gotta practice my stabbing

[@Roy_Godiksen]

It Does look like a sad robot...

[@Schaaf]

hahaha

[@frankthetank7476]

Unterwegs wie der Kaiser von China 😁😁😁

[@Schaaf]

hahaha durchaus

[@uwegerold4647]

wäre schön , wenn alle " Schwermetalltreiber" ihre Kisten so bewegen würden …. leider sieht's in der Realität oft gaaaanz anders aus ( Schritttempo , in Kehren auf der Gegenfahrbahn , usw .. ) …. da wär hälfte Gewicht gleich doppelter Fahrspass !!!

[@Schaaf]

das stimmt wohl!

[@steveman1982]

Lol, Roberto indeed :D

[@Schaaf]

;)

[@Malvo0ovlaM]

Sounds like a wwII bomber

[@Schaaf]

yeaa

[@serhiy1237]

THAT'S A BIG CAT'S PURRR ON STEROIDS))

[@Schaaf]

Thanks ;)

[@Mike.4639]

Great bike ! To throw off a cliff. By the sound looks like only a BMW could have a slower/worse gearbox. Should corner like a Golwing ish. Like i said, throw it off a cliff, only way to get decent speed on that.

[@Schaaf]

Look, kids! A bike racist!

[@whiteshadow6262]

Super boring 💤

[@Schaaf]

Danke

[@mabrokenleg2388]

Kann man auch gleich auto fahren, is wahrs. sogar billiger😅

[@Schaaf]

das stimmt wohl :D