How to Install 240 Tire on Indian Scout Bobber

Detailed video on how to install the 240 wheel and tire on the Indian Scout Bobber
Belt tensioner nuts are 13mm, not 10mm as I stated in the video.

[@sam-parallel-parks]

Echoing people below- this is probably the clearest, most precise, most well-paced instructional video I've ever seen. Well done.

[@oxouk]

Wow, thanks very much Sam

[@markmarkyyy5632]

My mechanic looked at this video while we were discussing putting the 240 tire kit on my 2024 bobber and even he was impressed with your explanations and skills. He's installed a bunch of 240's on harleys so he was unfamiliar with the RC setup on an Indian. Needless to say; he told me to go ahead and order the kit and he would slap it on with a custom fender job and rear light setup. This will all be done after I get back from Vegas in April. Thanks for another great video!

[@oxouk]

I really appreciate the feedback. Thank you for watching the video. Just a word of advice, RC sends the rear wheel with the Metzeller 888 tire for a reason. Due to tire size inconsistencies some 240 tires will not clear the swing arm and will rub. Good luck on your build. You won't be dissapointed!

[@mg52977]

This has the be the best informative video in full detail.. great job

[@oxouk]

@@mg52977 Wow! Thank you. I appreciate the feedback.

[@PunkSolar22x]

Realize this was 2 yrs ago but I have to say the reason I subscribe to your channel is that (you're a natural teacher) right to-the-point easy to follow step-by-step instructions advice on how to hang things how to protect things great video men.

[@oxouk]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@laviniulazar8069]

the best tutorial I've seen on this topic. Thank you very much!

[@borkoniBG]

You have no idea how much this video helps us. Thank you so much for your time to make this video

[@oxouk]

Your positive comment makes it all worth while. Glad I could help.

[@Itchy2much]

Made my life so easy cheers for your help

[@Itchy2much]

Does anyone have advice on where I can get second hand, used exhaust pipes for the scout, please 🙏

[@kristilong2016]

we have both bobbers scout and rouge thank you great video i can see 200 and 240 rear wheel replacements thank you once again !

[@oxouk]

You are most welcome!

[@jay_fast]

Awesome video! Great instructions. Hopefully people seeing videos like this give them the confidence to work on their own bikes and do their own maintenance. It’s fun and gives you a sense of pride! The bike looks awesome! Subscribed.

[@oxouk]

Thank you brother. I subscribed to you when I first got my bike. You were one of a few people with helpful videos.

[@famousj6]

I'm a computer engineer. This was fabulously done. All the info I need, none of it that I don't.

[@Jooeffoh]

I'm an international playboy and i'll point this video in the direction of my mechanic. :D

[@nstudiodesign]

Anybody in here think that 3k kits are a bit excessive? If you may, just let us have the spacers and we will find a cheaper wheel to fit our 240 tire onto. Otherwise, this is a great video, Thanks oxouk!

[@sopaulsmovies]

Thanks man I think this pushed me over the hill to do this

[@chuckcollins597]

Great step by step video!! Can’t wait to install this on my 2021 bobber

[@iamticklebot]

Which color did you scoop?

[@chuckcollins597]

Thunder black but wrapping my tank matte black

[@iamticklebot]

@@chuckcollins597 nice. I got the alumina jade smoke last Thursday and I’m in love.

[@winksthebiker5193]

What I did to lift my scout was remove the seat and hooked a wrachet strap around the top of each shock bolts and across the seat area, then used my engine hoist to lift the rear up, the balance was perfect and no fear of dropping the bike.

[@oxouk]

Not a bad idea. I like it.

[@comedil789]

That’s amazing setup,I preordered my 2021 Scout Bobber and I’m definitely I will do the same with my bike,thanks for the video process and details

[@myscoutbobber3298]

Thanks for the video!! I used it to install my 240 rear wheel kit for my 2022 Indian Scout.

[@oxouk]

Glad I could help!

[@itsmeericb]

Great and accurate video! I plan to do this upgrade on mine when I pick up my Indian Scout. 👍👍

[@borkoniBG]

Me again, I just installed that beautiful massive tire on my bike, but.....ok, I didn't thinking about my fender and seat ( Corbin ) that was fitted on bike before and now I need to make my scout bobber to be scout twenty. Meaning, it has to look like yours with seat haha. Now I need to go to Indian and see if I can buy complete set to transfer seat positions. On bobber seat covers battery and cables so now I have to close it. Again, thank you for this video helps me a lot

[@oxouk]

Glad you found it helpful. The 240 takes the bike to a new level of badass!

[@joehiker5573]

Start with the jack under the bike... there will be NO tension on the bolts when being disassembled. Thanks for posting!

[@sylvionac]

Very good job, nice video, well detailed and clear. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge.

[@oxouk]

You are very welcome. I appreciate the compliment.

[@thatoneukrainian]

Thank you for a very detailed overview

[@oxouk]

You're very welcome.

[@scottwegzynowski860]

This video has been so helpful! Thankyou for posting this and thank you for generous help. Cheers 🍻

[@oxouk]

Thanks for the kind words Scott.

[@roodyjeune8561]

Thank you brother we needed this

[@oxouk]

Nothing but love for my viewers.

[@AceGreene360]

Getting mine installed now. I opted for the black Illusion wheels with Metzelers all around.

[@minhhuynh275]

I dont have a bike , but your video makes me want to buy a bike.lol thanks

[@oxouk]

Thank you!

[@obriantucker2256]

Thank you. I'm getting my scout this year and thats one of the first mods I'm going to do, along with an exhaust

[@oxouk]

Thanks for viewing. The Scout is a great bike no matter which model you decide on.

[@jasoncapetillo870]

How much is the mod

[@shawnrobidoux]

Thanks dude bra! Can’t wait to set up my bike.

[@rossrockton8353]

Awesome Step by step guide. Thank you for taking the time out to make this one. Your Bike looks amazing.

[@oxouk]

The Scout community needed this...bad.

[@rossrockton8353]

Absolutely. I have been on the fence about this upgrade for a while but seeing this would make it much easier. Now I also have the Indian Chef further complicating my decision. I would love to see how many custom builds will come out that line once it hits dealerships across the U.S. I think a 116 with Wide rear on the Dark Horse variant would be a sweet ride.

[@romulus2324]

Been looking for this video! Very well done.

[@bobgraddy5884]

Great video! Your attention to detail it was awesome thank you.

[@bobgraddy5884]

Where did you get the kit or its name?

[@oxouk]

@@bobgraddy5884 kit was bought from RC Components

[@fakereality3792]

Very clear and precise explanation. Best I’ve ever seen in fact. You’ve a talent indeed. Super looking bike 👍

[@aaronhughey2134]

Love what you been doing to your bike!

[@stkyrce]

Excellent how to video.

[@colinmos]

thanks, doing mine today

[@R3RLEE]

Great vid!! Subscribed!

[@oxouk]

Cheers Lee!

[@rhonelmadlambayan4924]

Great job. Thank you!

[@usmcmsgt5487]

Great instructions.

[@jayeparker9281]

If you're doing the 240 this is the video to watch. Took the guess work out of my install.

[@DANIILFEDORUK]

TIP: when removing the axle spacer. If the old one is in there right and you can’t pull out out. Get a flat head screw driver and push up while rotating the spacer. Took me about 3 minutes just to get it out because it was really stuck in there.

[@detailingbox]

Thanks buddy

[@hecyr]

excelente video no podía dejar de agradecer y voy a hacerlo yo mismo gracias !! PS the jfast video can you share the link?

[@StreetPilots]

Beautiful build! Hopefully you can help me out. I want to do majority of the work myself, what are the dimensions of the spacers so I can fabricate them myself?

[@TheJaredjudd]

Did you ever end up finding this information?

[@StreetPilots]

@@TheJaredjudd I have had 2 different 240 kits since but I never took measurements of the spacers 🤣

[@nonameman518]

Good vidéo thanks bro

[@cjschmitt4882]

Can we get the spacers in black?!?!?!

[@jakescorpion1]

Great video

[@oxouk]

Thank you Sir!

[@redstingraycorvette]

Great video and man is your bike look good that 240 is monstrous I love it What kind of pipes are those and did you install those yourself

[@pinnacle_moto]

Is it not worth to jack the bike up before undoing the suspension to release all pressure? Also that belt looks so close to the wheel. I'd be a bit worried about that rubbing.

[@juanyanez4838]

Great video super clear and very good, one more thing can you send me the kit name or where to get it

[@oxouk]

I ordered the wheel and tire from RC COMPONENTS. The wheel I ordered is called the “Stocker” because it matches the stock Indian Scout wheel. If you want the wheel that matches the Indian Scout Bobber then you order the “Raider” wheel. Price is roughly $2300.

[@rebeltruce1964]

Hello, I'm about to pull the trigger on this RC Components kit. I want to ask, so I'm sure, all of the spacers you mention in the video are included with the kit, correct? Thanks, great video!!!

[@oxouk]

That’s correct. RC will provide necessary spacers but you will also reuse inner axle spacers as mentioned in the video.

[@janpetko2422]

Hi awesome instructions! Question for you. Did the adjustment indicator plates marked same on both sides after the install? Mine dont, wonder if its ok.

[@humpydumpy3352]

Big thanks for this video.. really helps. Is it possible to share the cost for both tires so i'll know how to "slowly" tell my wife 😬

[@humpydumpy3352]

Maybe bro if you have time, if can list all the items so 1 time purchase as u mentioned it took RC Components 3x to make your order right..

[@jtown102]

How much was your tire kit. Seen some for over $2000

[@oxouk]

$2300 if I remember correctly

[@Freckle-101]

Didn’t put the original spacer back in behind the tyre sprocket?

[@raybrensike42]

Will a car tire go on a Scout rear wheel?

[@DANIILFEDORUK]

What did you have to fabricate as a wall for the back of the battery since the old wheel fender is to small

[@jaySANPEDRO]

What max rear tire do you think will fit on a stock without those spacers?? How much can I fit on a stock without spacers for rear?

[@liranbarryvaknin2773]

Great video i’m always afraid to do stuff on my own on the motorcycle but you making me want to start do it. I have a 2018 scout bobber How do i order the kit?

[@oxouk]

I ordered the kit from RCcomponents.com. The wheel that matches the bobber wheel is called the “Raider” wheel. They ship it with a Metzeler 888 tire. If you choose any other tire brand it may not clear the swing arm and will rub. This is because tire sizes differ from brand to brand.

[@liranbarryvaknin2773]

@@oxouk thank you very much

[@ermalaguita78]

Buen trabajo,q medida de aro llevas?

[@motok.l.i.m9316]

Do you have exactly what brand of rubber model is the exact one on your motorcycle? so that later she does not rub into the pendulum? 🏍🔥😊

[@drewmax77]

awesome vid.. not sure if you shared already the link where you get the kit. will love to get the same one of your.. mine is a 2021

[@oxouk]

I got the rear wheel and tire from RC COMPONENTS. It was like $2300 or so. The Scout and Scout Sixty rear wheel is called the “Stocker” wheel, the Bobber rear wheel is called the “Raider” wheel. They are not the exact same design as the front wheel, but very similar.

[@drewmax77]

@@oxouk you the man. thanks so much, you`re good man.. also I just subscribed ..love your work, keep it up

[@jordisola1141]

Hello and greetings from Spain. I'm trying to find out what type of rim and tire you have so I can upgrade my Indian Scout to a 240 wheel. Could you tell me? thanks a lot

[@oxouk]

I ordered it from RCcomponents. It is their “Stocker” wheel. If you have a Bobber it’s a “Raider” wheel. It is an 18X9 wheel. The tire they use is a Metzeller 888, 240/40/18. Due to slight tire size difference between brands, not all 240 tires will fit the swing arm of the Scout. The Metzeller works without any clearance issues. The price here in the states is approximately $2300 for the wheel and tire.

[@arjunlekhi424]

Hey it’s really nice bike and just bought my 2020 bobber and because of you I’m gonna upgrade my mine as well so I got question for you so before I buy 240 rear tire kit from RC components can you provide a picture of fender that you got with kit please because I want to get some kinda idea that how the fender look that you got with kit please?

[@oxouk]

Thanks for viewing Arjun. I ordered my 240 kit without the rear fender, so I can't show you what the rear fender looks like. They may have a picture of it on the RC Components website.

[@joe_donchapman1233]

Dope video brother, so I have a question. I would love a 240 back tire and this video will help me a lot but I want a skinnier front tire is that possible and it smart? I was told that putting a skinnier front tire on the bobber can and should not be done. Thanks 🙏🏼

[@oxouk]

There is no right or wrong on tire size as long as the rim can safely accommodate the tire size. Handling will be different but nothing you can’t get used to. My philosophy is this. If I spend money on a mod and it doesn’t work out, put it back the way it was, sell what you bought, maybe you lose a couple bucks. That’s the price of modding bikes/cars etc…Trust me, not all of my ideas worked out.

[@cneuhauser1]

Nevermind... got it'

[@markmcginness1933]

Hi - thank you so much for this video. I’m waiting on a set of wheels to arrive and this is just brilliant. Do you need to grease up the axle when installing the new wheel?

[@oxouk]

That's a great question. Yes, but a very light coating will suffice. I believe when I originally installed it I used wheel bearing grease.

[@markmcginness1933]

Thanks again - and honestly, what’s guys like you do for the rest of us just getting started on our journey - its priceless. Legend!

[@markmcginness1933]

Hey again - been following your vid step by step, I’m stuck getting the stock spacer out of the rear belt drive sprocket.. I CANNOT get it to budge… any ideas?

[@oxouk]

@@markmcginness1933 Try putting the entire belt drive in the freezer for an hour. Materials will contract when cold. If it still won't come out, get a couple of pry bars and place them 180 degrees apart and try prying it out. Make sure to place a towel or shop rag under the pry bars as to not damage the machined edge of the pulley.

[@enjoythecampfire]

This was great! Thank you. I was wondering, will this 240 kit work with the OEM bobber fender?

[@oxouk]

It will not work with the oem fender because that fender is attached to the subframe which needs to be removed to install the 240 wheel and tire. RCComponents does make a rear fender that will work.

[@enjoythecampfire]

@@oxouk thank you

[@oxouk]

@@enjoythecampfire anytime

[@tyroneshoelace4872]

How does it handle now? I just bought a Fat Boy with a 240 rear and a 160 front. That thing won't make turns!

[@oxouk]

Mine handles great. The Scout has a very low center of gravity, so it feels lighter than it is.

[@lordohmachron6400]

Thanks for the great video. Can you tell me where you purchased your 240 tire setup? What company, what site etc. Thanks. Did you have to buy a new rim for the rear and if so do you need to also increase the size of the front tire?

[@oxouk]

I purchased the wheel and tire from RC Components. A 180mm is the widest you can go on the stock rear wheel. You don’t have to go wider on the front but I went from the stock 130 to a 150.

[@CaptainFrijole]

Great video very detailed! What plate holder and tail light relocation kit is that?

[@oxouk]

Home made from spare parts laying around.

[@arshoaibnj]

I wanted to mod mien same like yours, please share me the link for 1. Handbar, 2. Exhust, 3. 280/300 mm rear tire with rim and kits.

[@mellencolie]

Oxouk, I'm having a hell of a time getting the pulley nut to come off (36mm).. I guess I need to buy a large air impact gun/wrench? Any suggestions?

[@gerardpeyssi3593]

Thanks a lot for this useful video. By the way, do you know if the original rear fender from Indian is compatible with the 240 wide rear tire ? Thanks un advance

[@oxouk]

You’re welcome. The original Indian fender is not compatible, but RCcomponents makes a kit that includes a compatible fender

[@gerardpeyssi3593]

@@oxouk many thanks for your answer 👍

[@rollingchopsticks]

can you please help me with page to order and list parts i need to be like your

[@missioncapable4658]

So the kit comes with wheel, tire and spacers???

[@oxouk]

and also a belt guard which I didn't use.

[@RR-zf9hi]

Great video. Where can I get the red outline you have on the tank and tires? thx

[@oxouk]

It’s just automotive pinstripe tape. You can buy it at any auto parts store. It’s great because you can change up your color scheme for just a few dollars. Just make sure to clean the area with rubbing alcohol first for better adhesion.

[@LuisAlbertoGutierrezMota]

where i can buy all the pieces for do this job? thanks

[@oxouk]

I bought everything from RCcomponents.com

[@princessanineveh]

15:29 what's going to happen if you don't or forgot? Can i use 200mm tire instead 240mm?

[@Nich_Pavelow]

So, no rear fender? Wheres the stock one?

[@oxouk]

I sold it a while back.

[@elkfoeva]

Can you install a 240 tire without the fender delete on 2022?

[@oxouk]

You cannot. The widest tire with the fender is a 180.

[@MANJAEMAN]

Can I replace the wheel with an 18 x 8.5 wheel without replacing the swingarm in the original condition? Isn't the swing arm short? May I know which product it is?

[@oxouk]

You have to remove the subframe, not the swing arm. The subframe is what the rear fender attaches to. I have the stock swing arm. The brand for the wheel is RC Components.

[@MANJAEMAN]

@@oxouk so, Can I use the original swing arm as it is? Do I need to remove the subframe because of the wheel size? I'm a country that doesn't speak English so it's too hard to understand Thanks to your video, I am able to try. Thanks!

[@oxouk]

@@MANJAEMAN yes, only remove the subframe.

[@MANJAEMAN]

​@@oxouk Thank you for your kindness. Blessings in your bike

[@mariomartinez-iu2lt]

Can u send information about seat Ann mirrors

[@oxouk]

Seat came from Indian Motorcycles. It’s called the 1920 solo seat. It’s $399. Mirrors were bought from EBay then modified using the stock mounts.

[@popk7854]

have a questions did you have any problems lining up the belt tension lines on the rear axle can't seem to get the the same to where the belt is in center of pully

[@oxouk]

Mine was never center either, just slightly left of center. Just make sure your tire is clearing subframe and belt tension is good and you’ll be fine.

[@motok.l.i.m9316]

good day Can you find out the exact size of the rear rubber? 😊😊😊😊🏍🏍🏍🏍👍

[@oxouk]

240/40/18. If you use any other brand of tire other than Metzeler, it may rub due to inconsistent tire sizes between brands.

[@motok.l.i.m9316]

@@oxouk can you write a brand of rubber metzeler? more precisely 😊

[@isidrocesarcamarilloamador54]

Did you replaced the tire whit same rims?

[@oxouk]

I replaced the wheel also. Stock wheel is 16X3.5, the new wheel is 18X9.5”

[@mattroudebush3254]

What kind of tire did you use? I originally had m888 on it and tried switching to a commander 2 but the tire must be a little bit wider because it rubbed on both sides when I put it back on. Now I'm trying to figure out what to do next.

[@oxouk]

RC Components recommends the M888 for that exact reason. Not all tire sizes are the same even though they are marked as such. Your only option that is guaranteed to work is to stick with the M888. Other brands may work, but it will be trial and error, and costly.

[@mattroudebush3254]

@@oxouk unfortunately I learned that the frustrating way!

[@MrJesusguadarrama]

Cant find the kit can u post a link

[@LuisAlbertoGutierrezMota]

anyone can give me the size of the spacers?

[@haydenevans459]

Can you keep the stock rear Fender too?

[@oxouk]

Unfortunately you cannot

[@motok.l.i.m9316]

Can you write a better brand of rear tire?

[@oxouk]

Pirelli, Dunlop or Michelin.

[@paulcallan1044]

Just wondering where you purchased the kit wheel and. Spacers thank you

[@oxouk]

RC Components

[@jdmannino68]

Wow great video sir! Question I would like to live the stock fender on it would be possible with the 240 tire?? Thanks in advance

[@oxouk]

You would have to remove the stock fender and the subframe. RC Components makes a compatible rear fender for the 240 tire.

[@jdmannino68]

@@oxouk thanks again! 👍

[@dalepoulette]

Will this kit work on a the scout?

[@hvaccam5315]

Where can I buy that kit

[@hellsragegarcia6300]

Hey man great video I was wondering how did you to the Indian logo black? Please help

[@oxouk]

I removed the originals, bought new emblems from "Cheapcycleparts.com", painted them, then installed.

[@hellsragegarcia6300]

@@oxouk what did you use to paint them? Do they come with the double tape? Just wanna make sure I do it right and not having the paint peeling

[@oxouk]

@@hellsragegarcia6300 I used Krylon paint from my local auto store. Use adhesion promoter first (clear primer). I didn't use clear coat. The emblems will have 3M tape on the back and a clear film on top. Remove the top film, paint, wait until paint dries thoroughly (I waited 24 hrs), reapply the top clear film gently, remove bottom film from the 3M side, apply to tank, then remove top film. It'll make sense when you see the emblems.

[@tytrue8633]

I may have missed it in the video but did you have to replace the swing arm?

[@oxouk]

No

[@man12345ish]

Did you have to get a new swing arm or did you use the one already there???

[@oxouk]

Stock swing arm, just remove rear sub frame

[@travisking1223]

Great video!!! I am currently installing a 180 RC Component Patriot Eagle Eclipse rear wheel on my Scout Bobber. Do you know if I would need to swap that spacer on the pulley side of the wheel with a more shallow spacer as you did? I am doubtful since a 180 wheel is close in size to the 150 OEM wheel than the it is to the 240 wheel you’re installing. Any thoughts?

[@oxouk]

Travis, I would tend to agree with you. I think the shallow pulley spacer is just to help clear the belt guard or anything else that might be in the way, however I can't say for sure. I think you'll be fine without it.

[@travisking1223]

I found out the space on the drive side does in fact need to be swapped w/ a slightly more shallow spacer.

[@oxouk]

@@travisking1223 that’s good to know. Thanks for the update.

[@embiker6049]

@oxouk did you needed to edit any part the chasis of your bike to put the new tire size or only replace the original one for the new "240"?

[@oxouk]

The swing arm has just enough clearance for the 240 wheel and tire. The only thing you have to remove is the subframe which is responsible for holding the rear fender, tail lights, and the weight of a rear passenger.

[@elfamosin]

Thanks for the info, so you can replace a factory set up tire to a 240 size just with this spacers and a 240 size tire?

[@oxouk]

Correct, and a new wheel of course.

[@etishbite456]

@@oxouk what is that and light setup?

[@oxouk]

@@etishbite456 it’s something I made. Check out my latest video and I show you exactly how it was done. Thanks for watching.

[@daledoe-baggins]

How much debris and/or water get kicked up on your back with no rear fender?

[@oxouk]

A mile high rooster trail if you ride in the rain, however I only ride when it's dry. I have been caught in the rain, but that's how it goes.