I Really Don't Need It.. 24 Hours With Indian Challenger

💭 My Uncle brought his Indian Challenger to the garage for some maintenance. Needed new tires and rear brakes. I had 24 hours with this bike to get that done and of course.. go on a bit of a speedy.. I mean safety ride to make sure it was good to go.
Makes me realize why I like the Challenger so much and why I don't want to own one.. right now. Maybe it's just the engine I like more.
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[@BrandonBicasso]

Join Patreon cause.. I dunno. Didn't have anything witty to say this time. patreon.com/brandonbicasso

[@MarcusTurner-db5qv]

Nice video keep up the good work my brother

[@BrandonBicasso]

@@MarcusTurner-db5qv thanks, Marcus! 🤘🏾

[@rxman4453]

I got you unc. This is how I wish all family members responded to other family members. You’re a good nephew Brandon.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Most def. Glad I could lend a hand and not need a dealership run. We don't have one for a solid 100 miles and no local dealers will touch anything they don't sell.

[@dmedina6835]

Thank you for another great video! Stay blessed

[@stevenwright6573]

It is a safety check. You ride it over 90 mph, you felt perfectly safe. Safety ✔️ ✅️.

[@BrandonBicasso]

100%, I do scrub the tires in a bit before going that fast.

[@ilovepandas1246]

I can never get over how smooth your voice is. You’re also a talented script writer.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Thank you! Been freestyling it a bit more lately. A lot less editing to deal with.

[@aliiorga]

I actually had the same thought in my mind.

[@mrh6825]

Pause

[@BrandonBicasso]

@@mrh6825 No Diddy

[@TwoWheeledHepkat]

That is such a good looking bike. Indian is really getting better every year.

[@Mayjay87]

Everyone needs a Challenger! I've had mine a month, and I'm in love. Had to loosen the clutch though.

[@BrandonBicasso]

It's a bit grabby at the friction point. You can hear me getting off the cable a bit late on the pulls.

[@Mayjay87]

@@BrandonBicasso I feel like the friction zone is too short of a throw. Before I loosened it, my fingers were almost fully extended before it hit the friction zone.

[@bridgettdixon6807]

Nice seeing your uncle again. 😊

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

Just waiting for the Shop to open! Bicasso's Bikes! Send it!

[@TheEmpiredown]

As a guy about to ride his Roadmaster up/back to Sturgis again this year from Central Texas, I totally feel you on the weight. Especially lugging it around during the summer months with gear on. But that size is perfect for the long-haul. Definitely going to be interesting when they do migrate the PP to their midweights. For now, the TS (with a pipe and a opened up air cleaner) is MORE than peppy enough for me on the Sport Chief though. To be honest, even before the mods it was plenty, but it just looks the part a bit better now! Awesome vid, as always, mano! Be safe.

[@BrandonBicasso]

You'll be on a great bike for it. I'm still stuck on making a middle weight do things the bigger bikes are better at. Always been like that haha.

[@slim56]

Your tire changer looks way better then my No-Mar tire changer. Changing the 19 inch front and 16 inch rear on my chieftain limited is brutal.

[@BrandonBicasso]

The Rabaconda isn't perfect and it has a learning curve. It's got some balancing issues but that's at the expense of it being foldable. People have broken the machine and damaged wheels from not using it correctly too. So far, I haven't damaged a wheel and I can change multiple tires in a day no problems. I haven't done anything over 19" and 200mm yet. Max is 21"/250mm.

[@FinesseTheChallenger]

Challenger/Pursuit & Tab Performance just makes for a lot of smiles, smiles, smiles!!! I am also waiting for the Power Plus to lose some weight LOL. Great video BB!

[@BrandonBicasso]

Lol, maybe they’ll drop one next year.

[@TheEasy10pins]

Love the video, homeslice. Too bad I no longer own 2 wheels or I'd bring my scoot to you. LOL.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Slowly becoming the neighborhood bike mechanic haha. My limit right now is tires/brakes, though. Anything else I'd rather not mess with currently. I help the homies out though.

[@TheEasy10pins]

@@BrandonBicasso not even oil changes? Come on, bro. I'll even bring pizza and good beer. :)

[@BrandonBicasso]

I don't even like doing my own oil changes lol! If someone needed help, I'd help. I'm not gonna offer : )

[@taters-no4gj]

That is a seriously big bit of kit. Thanks for taking us the ride; I felt myself smiling when you accelerated and leaning when you went into corners. Gotta get myself another bike, particularly with the sun starting to come out. Stay safe. Stay 2 😉👍🏼

[@sway0221]

Man that looks fun!

[@BrandonBicasso]

It was! I really like changing tires haha.

[@TheGanZztaLyfestyle]

Salute from @KeepingItGanZzta We ride Indian Challengers over here! With The Rinehart DBX Slip on Tab Performance cat delete and just got the Lloyds ECU Flash my joint is a monster

[@Roguewolfscout]

I really enjoy watching all your content brother! I bought an 2023 Indian Scout Rogue last Year and I’ve learned so much watching your channel 🙏🏾. Keep it going !

[@road_king_dude]

Love me ah Challenger! Thumbs up 👍

[@Dragoninja833]

I'm not a bagger guy, but the Indian baggers are so much nicer than looking than the Harley baggers. Great bike. I'd love to see YOUR bikes. What are you doing with them? What are your plans for them? What are your dream bikes you are working up to? Love the vidoes! I have been watching every one of them. Been watching since before you had your incident on your scout bobber. Keep it up! You're hella inspiring!

[@thanosetsitty1896]

Stock bagger Indian motorcycles have a nice suspension.

[@TheBaldDog32]

Quick thought on your airing down the tires. If you used that Ryobi pump to go from 0psi - 46psi, that air is super warm, bordering on pretty hot. It would cool down anywhere from 3-10psi depending on the temp of the tire and how hot the pump got the air to.

[@BrandonBicasso]

I didn't think about that, thanks for letting me know! I have an air compressor but I always use the Ryobi handheld just cause.

[@QuinnTales-sq5pl]

Love the Challenger but now the Pursuit is out for Touring that is the better option. But I agree with you I would love to see that engine in a cruiser. Just look at the new Chief with basically the Scout frame with a 116 in!! Great Video.

[@stephen6157]

His bike still looking 👍🏾

[@todddellinger9719]

I have those same handlebars. I love my challenger so much!! Beautiful bike

[@jontnoneya3404]

Great vid and man that mike looks SICK!! I feel ya on that heavy bike stuff. Sometimes light and nimble is the way to go. Hey man - would love to see a vid from you about all the intricacies of changing tires, like start to finish, all the details. Also about troubleshooting and correcting wobbles in laced wheels/softtail bikes. I've got a 2008 Harley Softail Crossbones (FLSTSB) and it's got a persistent wobble. I literally can't take both hands off the bars or it'll go into a tank slapper. The wobble is pretty low key while riding with both hands on the bars but if I take em off, it'll get nasty in about 5 seconds or less. I've heard wobbles can be caused by all kinds of things like out of true wheels, imbalanced wheels and front and rear wheels not being aligned properly but I'm not sure how to go about aligning my wheels. Anyways - love your vids!!

[@StarClusterShootandForget]

Liked and subscribed. You're a cool cat, bro. Keep up the good work.

[@bridgettdixon6807]

Nice helping fam.

You're a good man, and technician, but damn good nephew!

[@Cpt-Night-ajg]

The challenger rides so well though I use it every day as my commuter bike as well. And I only need to go 4 miles to work. It handles parking lot speeds like a dream for its size, too. Then on weekend it will take me as far as I ever caret go. It damn near perfect.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Yeah, it handles really well. I was fine riding the Chieftain around town. My Chief rips in a different way for my riding style.

[@Forleaftaback]

As I was thinking he must have a tune by the way you were able to blip the throttle, you mentioned it was dialed in lol. Can't wait to get mine.

[@BrandonBicasso]

It really is. Tune is smooth.

[@B702K]

Nice bike. Sounds really good!

[@dreambrew]

That engine sure does sound smooth

[@BrandonBicasso]

Feels smooth too!

[@jasonshortphd]

My Challenger pads looked the same way. Slightly uneven, not sure why. I pulled the pins and cleaned everything real good this time. Will see how it wears at next changeout. And yes, the engine in the Challenger is amazing. :)

[@BrandonBicasso]

Definitely odd but no major security issue. :D

[@DUBMANS]

Boy got a rabaconda. Very nice.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Best tool I've financed in awhile. Worth it.

[@Sr.D]

I'm really waiting to see that engine on a more classic, no fairing, cruiser

[@chrishunter5041]

The FTR platform with the 108 motor😍😍

[@BrandonBicasso]

Oooo that would be fun.

[@AnthonysWestTexasRides]

The rabaconda is awesome, but I am still glad I have a real tire machine.

[@Jrocc811]

That is one beautiful bike.

[@benca101]

great vid, loved seeing which tools, how you used them, etc. What exhaust is on that bike? thanks man!

[@BrandonBicasso]

Tab Performance Zombie Baffles, Tab Mid Pipe, RineHart Tips, Lloydz Tune

[@benca101]

@@BrandonBicasso Thank you! Appreciate it! Sounds amazing.

[@morrisfoston2]

Got my bike back on the road!!!!!

[@josephleister9198]

Nice ride out...

[@GiancarloBenzina]

We love brakes that are mounted as dirt, wet, mud collectors Polaris and swingarms that look like they were thrown in salt for a month. Instantly.

[@fifthgearfoodie5272]

Excellent video! In all fairness that rear tire had at least another 500 miles on it. When I went from a Honda Shadow Phantom 750 to a Victory Vision, which is even bigger than a Challenger, I was terrified when I first rode it. After getting over the size and height difference the Vision handles even better than my Phantom. In fact it handles like a sport bike. When you get used to the differences of a full-sized cruiser you won't want to go back to a smaller bike.

[@BrandonBicasso]

That Vision is long as my garage 😂😂 I appreciate it even though I’ll probably never buy one.

[@fifthgearfoodie5272]

@@BrandonBicasso nobody said you had to buy a Vision. A bike like mine is not for the faint of heart. It’s for guys who want to crush serious miles comfortably without the need to change every aspect of the bike to do so.

[@JsuBphiB89]

I’m next neighbor!!!! My rear is gone already. Ordering a new “set” this week!✊🏾

[@BrandonBicasso]

I'll be here!

[@autofanist]

One of the best bikes I have ever owned

[@theresaamp]

Beautiful bike!!!

[@BrandonBicasso]

Yours is just as nice!

[@matrix4you2see]

90+ MPH welcome to Challenger life...

[@mrdude3540]

Hey brother, appreciate your videos. Do you have any videos showing how to jack up the challenger? I have the exact same Jack you have but I’m not sure if I need some type of pad that goes underneath the arms and I’m not sure exactly where to put it under the engine. Also, do you have a video of the full step-by-step how to remove the rear tire or front tire of the challenger much appreciated

[@BrandonBicasso]

I don’t have anything specifically other than doing it in the video. It lifts just like the Victory Magnum. The front is the same as the other bikes besides hanging the fender with bungie cords. I don’t disconnect it from the harness.

[@TonberryShuffle]

Waiting for Indian to put out a counter to the Low Rider ST. The Chief/cruiser frame, Powerplus engine, taller stance, better suspension, hard bags, fixed fairing.

[@BrandonBicasso]

There’s a few Chief floating around with Low Rider ST fairings. Have you seen them?

[@pejmanqobadi8584]

Thanx bro

[@alvinmccoyjr2739]

Hey young man, I noticed your set up on your helmet on your GoPro. What type of wireless mic is that I can’t find it.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Here's the mic I use although it is not wireless: amzn.to/3V0f5mM It requires the GoPro mic adapter: amzn.to/3X7z0mp

[@KlingonCaptain]

For those without a heat gun, I've seen videos where people leave the tire out in the sun during the heat of the day.

[@BrandonBicasso]

That works too! It helps so much getting these stiff tires on. Dunlops are harder.

[@yakarime]

What year is it? If you could own this bike or the Scout 101, which one would you choose?

[@BrandonBicasso]

2020. 101. I like cruisers more than baggers.

[@Forleaftaback]

Weren't the reinhart slips ons on when he took out the cat? Why did he ditch them for the zombies? I was set on the zombies but bought a bike with reinharts so I am curious.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Always had Zombies slip-ons with Rinehart tips.

[@darrenschneider9722]

Spray soap and water on tire makes it go smoother,never enough lube

[@BrandonBicasso]

Definitely. I didn't know that the first time I tried to change a tire. Now, I use a diluted grease/water to remove/mount the tires. Grease to lubricate my tools to prevent scratching.

[@Dnewman3402-6]

The 3-inch Zombie baffles are soft on the low end compared to the Tab Performance 2.25 baffles.

[@BrandonBicasso]

They’re both loud enough to provide a healthy dose of Tinnitus

[@Dnewman3402-6]

@@BrandonBicasso --> With the modifications that your uncle has done to his Challenger the loudness does not mean he has gained power and will destroy his hearing over time. Lloyd 's uses the 2.25 baffles with power mods with his cams and not the zombie baffles. Tab performance has come out with baffles to fit inside of the Zombie baffles to increase power in low end. The Zombie baffles need high RPMS to make HP but not torque.

[@MotorcycleMayhem595]

nice bike unc

[@shortyrock804]

If you had your choice of 2024 bikes would you purchase a Challenger or Road Glide ?

[@BrandonBicasso]

Haven’t had enough time with the Road Glide to say. If I had to answer, Challenger because of the experience. Looks wise, Street Glide.

[@Manny109r]

Hey how does the Indian Challenger feel compared to the m109r in regards to power and torque?

[@BrandonBicasso]

Similar. Challenger throttle response is smoother stock.

[@ghostbear38]

Indians giving Harley a run for the money now😉

[@Ferraiolo_1]

yes, yes you need it

[@jaygee2120]

What is the biggest size rear tire i can put for the 2024 Scout classic abs sixty without any modifications?

[@BrandonBicasso]

180

[@justinperez3530]

that's a sturdy gal

[@SuperDurtyharry]

After I traded my Chieftain and hopped on a 22 Challenger I don't miss that thunder stroke what-so-ever and yes zombies all day long .

[@BrandonBicasso]

Hey Hey, don't do Thunderstroke like that haha.

[@SuperDurtyharry]

@@BrandonBicasso In the Brandon voice POWER PLUS BAAAAYYYYBEEEEE😁

[@orhancebi5288]

As always, a very entertaining video my brother on the other side of the Atlantic ❤️ I have a question and could you help me make my decision easier? I've been happily driving a Scout bobber twenty for almost 4 years now. However, I think it's time for me to invest in something bigger. Maybe with better suspension and also the possibility of taking someone with me without any problems. So I can choose between the two Both models and both brands can't decide and that's where you come into play. One time it would be from Indian the new Sport Chief and or the Indian Springfield Dark Horse or from Harley the lowrider S or the Road King Special. What do you think is the better bike in this case? Quality-wise and everything, thank you in advance for the answer LG Orhan from Germany!

[@DavidLee-qo3db]

What size bars are those? They look like perfect size

[@BrandonBicasso]

www.kstkustoms.com/products/comanche-bagger

[@earnestmarkham5703]

B, where did u get the tire replace stand ?

[@BrandonBicasso]

Rabaconda Street Bike Tire Changer amzn.to/3XCUOGZ

[@KevinButler816]

Brandon did you use any type of tire lube when you mounted the tire ?

[@BrandonBicasso]

Yes, I use a spray bead grease/water mix for the tires and bead grease to lubricate my tools to prevent scratching the wheels.

[@KevinButler816]

@BrandonBicasso When I worked at the plant here in KC we were mounting close to 400 wheels a day! 2 people Mounting fronts and 2 Mounting rears!

[@BrandonBicasso]

Oh wow! Yeah, I'm glad I have this machine cause the manual way is back breaking.

[@kelvinknaff9903]

What type of mileage did your Uncle get out of those Metzler tires?

[@BrandonBicasso]

I don't know exactly. This is the 3rd one. Bike has around 23k miles.

[@notreallydaedalus]

I think the question is how many burnouts did he get.

[@charlesmeyer7021]

Did you pull the pin to the shock rocker?

[@BrandonBicasso]

Not the first time. Second time I did.

[@MCmotoUSA]

What’s your dream bike currently?

[@BrandonBicasso]

I don't think I have one right now. It used to be XDiavel. I'd be okay if I never bought one. Then, Arch KRTG-1. Same thing. I'm pretty content with what I have. If I have the opportunity to work on them, sure! Plan is to work on others if I can.

[@LLoyoc]

Do you worry about tire brake in on new tires?

[@BrandonBicasso]

Nah. I do a couple of mile tire scrub-in and send it from there.

[@indian8952]

How well doe's the harbor freight lift work on challenger....debating on getting one

[@BrandonBicasso]

It works. I’d recommend putting a block of wood under the front tire or rear to keep it from moving. It likes to pivot left or right when elevated because the crankcase isn’t flat. My lift is worn in too and no longer has the rubber padding to prevent that. Otherwise, had no issues lifting it. Holds up to 1500 pounds and the Challenger is 840 pounds wet.

[@indian8952]

kool

[@2bad1]

The challenger with all 7 computers

[@Broddi169]

Got a link to the tire changer tools?

[@BrandonBicasso]

Rabaconda Street Tire Changer: amzn.to/4c5Cj1x Pricey, but I change tires a lot so made sense for me. Plus, no one will touch Indian Motorcycles locally so it's an hr+ drive to a dealership.

[@Broddi169]

@@BrandonBicasso thank you

[@appv12]

:Hey Brandon, what is that tire changer. I hate spooning tires. Where can i buy that???

[@BrandonBicasso]

Rabaconda Street Tire Changer: amzn.to/4c5Cj1x

[@appv12]

@@BrandonBicasso Thanks. I just spooned 2 Tusk adventure tires on and it was ptsd inducing.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Check out their dirt bike tire changer. May be more suited for your needs. I did the spoon technique once and said no more haha. I changed tires too much for it.

[@logansherman5233]

How tall are those handlebars?

[@BrandonBicasso]

www.kstkustoms.com/products/comanche-bagger

[@upsidedowndog1256]

At 42 psi tires on touring bikes tend to last longer.

[@BrandonBicasso]

I should research that more. With the weight it makes sense.

[@upsidedowndog1256]

@@BrandonBicasso At Hog Country we seen lots of tires worn prematurely running less pressures.

[@BrandonBicasso]

More so for me to learning than refute it. I truly don't know much about pressure choice other than less pressure for traction and more for control/weight.

[@frederickdominguez4829]

One thing I hate is tires. One thing I always pay for.

[@BrandonBicasso]

They're fun now tbh.

[@arkadiusw.897]

What bars are these?

[@BrandonBicasso]

Comanche KST

[@jkfsu]

I would love a Challenger but my 5'7" a$$ can't touch flat lol

[@BrandonBicasso]

Can change the suspension to lower it a bit. You can make it work with some boots to help : )

[@indian8952]

Leave air pressure up.... otherwise low pressure light will come on every morning

[@BrandonBicasso]

Fair! Will pass it along.

[@notreallydaedalus]

Yep, the specified tire pressure is when cold. It's supposed to be higher than the manual says, after it warms up.

[@seanmarchiny]

Ask him what bars these are.

[@BrandonBicasso]

www.kstkustoms.com/products/comanche-bagger

[@mickrose6450]

🫡

[@SpringPit]

when do you think Indian will put this engine on Springfield and the likes?

[@BrandonBicasso]

Hopefully next year. That engine is 5 years in the same model (Pursuit doesn’t count). Indian might announce something in the fall like they did with Challenger/Chieftain.