Indian Chieftain Limited sound [RAW Onboard]

[@Schaaf]

The actual cruise mode ;) Don't forget to take part in the poll in the upper right corner of the wideo! *ENJOY*

[@francescoanesa7927]

Can you do the "only engine sound" of the street triple rs and the mt-09?

[@Schaaf]

nope

[@francescoanesa7927]

Schaaf well, at least tell me why, not just “nope”. Don’t be rude...

[@mhtate3626]

@@francescoanesa7927 I'm not sure if this is some sort of inside joke or not, but in case it is not; He has indeed done those or some variation of those stated bikes, you can search their uploads to see them.

[@francescoanesa7927]

MHTATE he did a video on the speed triple not the street triple; then he manda a video of mt-09 but he was on a shitty track. He could've answer me better... not like that

[@roscocsa]

A big cruiser is like fat lazy cat purring on your lap.

[@Schaaf]

well said!

[@blipco5]

The combination of the big red dashboard and tank against the colors of the rock faces, trees and sky made for a beautiful scene, especially in the bright sun. Any screen shot from this video would make a beautiful post card. And IMO, the clarity of your filming made for an 'old timey' feeling. Perfect. I'm totally mellow now. Cheers.

[@Schaaf]

thanks a lot mate!

[@joshsullivan8464]

7 r0rrrjbbfrr

[@joshsullivan8464]

Rrrrrrr

[@scottc3]

You are obviously a talented rider, hustling a bike that size along those roads! Sounds great too!

[@Schaaf]

thanks but actually the Chieftain is just as easy to ride as any other bike out there :)

[@rideroundandstuff]

Would be an incredibly shitty bike if it was hard to go through corners.

[@JohnnyRebKy]

They handle much better than you would think. A lot better. Harley road king, ultra, Indian Chieftain, are all big bikes that handle like a much smaller machine. They just make great handling big bikes these days. Frames are different than the old days. 20 years ago big bikes handled like ...well...big bikes lol. Lots of improvement nowadays

[@dv7397]

Love it! The blur made it look like a videogame cutscene at times! Also, that sound is absolutely amazing. When I tried riding a Harley after many years on a VFR I was skeptical but I LOVED IT. The rumble, the sound, the cruise... I get exactly what you mean when you said "it killed my need for speed". I was just so happy cruising and enjoying the ride.

[@Schaaf]

thanks a lot!!

[@darcher5888]

That’s the best Indian riding video I have ever seen. Loved it, and thank you!

[@Schaaf]

Thank YOU!

[@Roll_with_R.C.]

Good to see someone else riding the Chieftain the way it can be ridden (outside of comfy cruise mode). Great road and scenery, thanks for not adding sound!

[@Schaaf]

thanks Randall!

[@soopergoof232]

AWEsome, dude. Specially the sound played thru a high-end Fisher amp and KLH speakers. You can literally feel the thudding exhaust note in your chest, particularly at gear change and acceleration. And watching on HD big screen is almost "being there".

[@Mxrider92i]

Man, I doubled checked at first, when I saw the thumbnail and the title of your vid ! Haha. Never thought I would see an American cruiser on that channel. I love it ! Now you can try a Harley Street/Road Glide and tell us wich one you like better. :D

[@Schaaf]

I would love to!

[@ellisd82]

Must be nice to actually enjoy the ride. So often we ride sports bikes like we need to get to our destination and get off the bike, like we don't like riding lol.

[@Schaaf]

hahaha yup

[@jackcarey4902]

Hahaha you know that's so true

[@jackcarey4902]

But still got my 1198 this week boom time to go even faster haha

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

i dont think its the bikes fault if destination is your only goal

[@JP-ec9rl]

I have a 2018 chieftain limited. Live in West Virginia. This bike is easy to ride hard on a twisty road. I rode my 2014 ultra classic hard too but the chieftain feels 200 pounds lighter even though it is only fifty pounds lighter. They are great bikes!

[@Schaaf]

Yesss!

[@ElZerozable]

I want to see you ride the 1290 ktm super duke

[@Schaaf]

I unfortunately don't get to choose the bikes I get to ride :)

[@fdhmcking]

This would be great 👍

[@st-rufus]

Watching this video made me completly relaxed. Nice sound btw.

[@Schaaf]

thanks!!

[@xpally944]

I've started watching your videos and I love them. The Chieftain is my favorite motorcycle, and I love the way you ride it, not too extreme but not too slow. Subscribed!!

[@Schaaf]

Welcome!!

[@scatpack440]

Schaff, GREAT seeing you out on a big twin having fun. I ride an Indian Roadmaster (basically same bike but heavier with lowers and a trunk) always wondered how you would carve canyons on one, LOVE the video. I love ALL your videos!

[@Schaaf]

thanks a lot pal!

[@mindspinn311]

Sounds amazing and looks so enjoyable and relaxing to ride. I think it’s time for a bike like this because this is the kind of riding I want to do. No need to speed and take fast curves, just chill. Indian is definitely making a more attractive package than Harley-Davidson.

[@Schaaf]

Couldn't agree more!

[@TheFighterbike]

That is an amazing sound! I would love to try one of these.

[@Schaaf]

yessss

[@Petrolheadish]

To be honest, I didn't know big cruisers could do this. Awesome video!

[@Schaaf]

Thanks!

[@fredthebarber]

I’m not a big fat cruiser guy (but I am a big fat guy), but this was great. While I never see a big v-twin dresser and get excited about it, I’d happily spend a day riding one. I like most motorcycles, and enjoy how different the ride and feelings you get from different bikes are. This was an interesting change from most of your videos, it’s the first time I’ve ever felt relaxed after watching a Schaaf video! I know that you were trying not to scrape, but hearing a bit of floorboard getting scrubbed off reminded me that it was still you doing 5he ride! Haha

[@Schaaf]

thanks Fred!!

[@Theologic]

Location? Great roads!! Your videos inspired me to throttle blip, downshifting is now even more satisfying!

[@Schaaf]

Glad to hear it!

[@KD-nb3mp]

Riding that thing must be pure joy. That sound plus the comfort.... just awesome.

[@Schaaf]

It is!

[@larryhouse3776]

Indian Cruisers really are something special. I spent over 10 years riding sport bikes. The past year on a new Triumph Tiger. I got the chance to demo a Indian Chieftain last friday... and then i ordered a Roadmaster on Saturday. Bye bye Triumph Tiger!

[@nikomotard]

I ride bike from 13 years..i love almost all tipe of bike ... you are an exellent driver!!! Great content as always.

[@Schaaf]

thanks Niko!

[@nikomotard]

@@Schaaf i hope to find u some day in the twisty road of north-italy( i live in venice). ..."buona strada" ✌

[@rudyrude7975]

That crispness of the motor, so smooth, undoubtably INDIAN😎

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@bill2726l]

I signed the paperwork today for m bike (same color) I can’t wait to pick it up.

[@Schaaf]

congrats man!!

[@pantarhei7335]

First video that makes me consider a cruiser

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

i'd take the rocket3, vulcan s or boneville bobber any day to be honest. but for the money would probably get a normal naked bike

[@AT1Tan]

I just went from a cruiser to a naked bike.

[@rubiwick7264]

That road is beautiful!!! I love the chill of the ride and the amazing sound of it... i would love to try a cruiser. Must be cool, peacefull and different

[@Schaaf]

it sure is!

[@dieselmiro7241]

I skipped work watching that 4 times .. amazing man, just amazing!

[@Schaaf]

Glad I could help ;)

[@mortondavisproductions7578]

I enjoyed the ride you shared and felt like I was riding my own bike, which is a 2016 Indian Roadmaster. I removed the large luggage rack off the back and the front lower fairings. replaced the original seat with an Ultimate Seats solo seat with back-rest and replaced the original slip-ons with Rinehart slip-ons... also replace the air cleaner with a high-flow air cleaner... this bike is a head turner... a high class bagger! I like the way you ride. You mentioned blurriness, but I had no issue with any of this video... just felt like I was riding right there with you on my own Indian... Never thought I would own an Indian... now that I do, I am so proud of it... wouldn't trade it for anything. Every time I ride, I spend a bit of time in a nearby parking lot working on my start, stop and turning (U-turn, circles, figure 8 techniques) keeping that rear wheel loaded at slow speeds, working he clutch and throttle with just a little rear braking...the better I get at these techniques, the more I enjoy and love riding.

[@Schaaf]

Awesome!

[@robdove4105]

Schaaf, another great video. This takes me back years ago, maybe I should say decades to when I first started riding in West Virginia. There is something that is so relaxing about working a big twin through mountain roads. Other motorcycles have similar effects but not quite the same. I don't believe it matters weather it is a vee, flat, or vertical they all seem to have a nearly magical relaxing effect. I have ridden all three and they are calming, not all of them are slow plodders either, so do not forget that bikes capable of high performance can also be very relaxing.

[@Schaaf]

I totally agree!!

[@gregc33487]

Beautiful. I could almost feel myself riding instead of only viewing at some points.

[@Schaaf]

thanks Greg

[@cularu1]

Love the music

[@Schaaf]

;)

[@blaufeld66]

Me, as an owner of a lovely Moto Guzzi California EV cruiser, can testify how is good to take a winding road in a beautiful sunny day and forget all the rest of the world!!!

[@Schaaf]

nice!!

[@SuperGdhf]

Beautiful bike with a beautiful sound on a beautiful road.

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@SkyeRocket]

This is such a beautiful video, bravo.

[@Schaaf]

thanks!

[@tonibeitlich9948]

Wonderful, the ride, the Landscape and the Bike. Thumbs up

[@Schaaf]

thanks Toni!

[@MrLoOsN]

Thats what heaven must sound like. I love this style of riding...cruising along, watching the countryside, listening to this beautiful vioce of "hers".

[@Schaaf]

thanks!!

[@MotoZeus]

This is so relaxing :) Thanks Schaaf!

[@Schaaf]

thank YOU!

[@mrvwbug4423]

Very impressive pace for the big fat bagger. It's rare to see them ridden with any level of speed here in the US, even though they are extremely common here. That huge twin also sounds great. I've ridden the Chieftan myself and its handling impressed me for such a huge bike, definitely corners better than its Harley equivalents.

[@Schaaf]

good to know! Thanks mate

[@automototesty]

It is not slowly ride but very fast. Awesome. Thanks for the movie. I love Indian bike from now at the moment

[@Schaaf]

thanks for the comment!

[@Intel-i7-9700k]

If I ever were to ride a bike, I'd go for this one. I'm absolutely in love with the motor engine sounds

[@Schaaf]

Good choice!

[@amphibdriver1]

Thank's for uploading this video with just the exhaust sound. Two Big thumbs up! Was this video shot in Colorado? Awesome scenery.

[@sv7017]

Sound is awesome!!!

[@Schaaf]

thanks!

[@Redline748]

Awesome video, that view I felt like I was on the ride, wow that thing has some grunt, lovely sound, enjoyed that 👍😁

[@Schaaf]

thanks!!

[@Ingenieur1961]

247 und 207 im mittigen Display, zeigt das die aktuelle Radlast auf Hinter- und Vorderrad? Wegen Brücken mit Gewichtsbeschränkung und so .... :-)

[@Schaaf]

hahahahaha

[@magnadar]

Wenn die linke Zahl auf 0 geht, ist man Game Over :O

[@CPUspeed]

Sweet! Nice to see a vid of this bike at a faster pace

[@Schaaf]

thanks!!

[@changez77654]

Awesome vid!! Is this a rental or a test ride? I'd love to ride a large v-twin on these roads!

[@Schaaf]

it's a press bike

[@hooshd]

Love your videos (and sound)! Could you explain one comment: what was it about the Chieftain that quenched your "need for speed"? The engine's power delivery? The foot position? I'm looking for a more affordable bike than the Chieftain that will do the same for me. Thanks.

[@mjonji1281]

Well for one, the forward foot pegs and relaxed seating position make you feel lazy instead of a more aggressive seating position

[@Schaaf]

the weight of the bike and the big engine. A bike this heavy feels more satisfying to me when moved as if I was gliding ;)

[@Xaunoki]

That's a beautiful red on the motorcycle! Awesome scenery too

[@Schaaf]

It really is!

[@GeorgeEdmonds-v7e]

That was a good ride.I wished that I was behind you on my Chief Vintage!

[@joenarvaez19]

I hope to one day be this skilled of a rider, that is very impressive

[@Schaaf]

just take your time

[@erwindsouza785]

The exhaust note is spot on 🔥

[@Schaaf]

Thanks Erwin

[@RichyVida]

Oh Schaaf, that is one stunning machine. I HAVE to get my ass on one of those!

[@Schaaf]

I hope you'll get the chance one day! One of the best bike experiences I've ever had!

[@Csirkefoga]

Seems like this bike has legit good build quality!

[@Schaaf]

at least it felt like it

[@Black_Gold_Saw]

Great ride, so relaxed yet fun speeds on that beast

[@Schaaf]

thanks Jason

[@Rubuz]

I have reserved a coast to coast trip in USA this Agusust. I will be doing it on a Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited. Seeing you enjoy that type of bike makes me even more excited.

[@josuke6131]

August*

[@Schaaf]

awesome!!!!

[@Szlejer]

Couple weeks ago I tried the 2019 Fat Bob with similar feelings... Great vid, anyways.

[@Schaaf]

sounds grood!

[@RamCruiserOverland]

I ride a sport bike, but recently a friend and I rented Harley Electra-Glides to tour the Texas Hill Country. I'd never ridden a cruiser before. I'm shocked how much I enjoyed it. Sport bikes are pure bliss on a twisty road with no traffic. The reality is you're always itching for that, and are usually stuck going slow and being uncomfortable. The Harley was just fun and cozy at every speed. I'll probably end up getting a big V-Twin tourer soon....for a second bike ;)

[@Schaaf]

yep! Just what I thought too!

[@kevinpolito1529]

A great feature of big V-twins is the engine braking. You can find the right gear on a twisty road and use the throttle for both accelerating and braking.

[@Schaaf]

Yea

[@aukanmeister]

That actually look like it was enjoyable as well! I have a soft spot for older bikes. I guess this gives some of the same feeling? Not in a rush, but listening to the awesome sound, driving the corners as fast as enjoyable?

[@Schaaf]

yes that's very much like that!

[@WozzasSportsCruiserRides]

I could tell you enjoyed riding that bike. The Indian seems to be a great bike from behind the bars and ridden just like a cruiser should be ridden. With that scenery, I think that suits you. Very nice and I'm glad to see this of you.

[@Schaaf]

thanks Wozza!

[@aditya-uw6by]

It looks like a huge analogue spaceship .kickass though🔥

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@mmcguireiphone]

Reminds me of stabby robot in futurama. Great roads

[@Schaaf]

ahahaha nice one

[@nativedave]

Are these stock mufflers?

[@rabidpandamotovlogs1389]

Bike sounds incredible. Red against the darker colors makes her pop.

[@Schaaf]

thanks!

[@gregennico9277]

Cheiftain is probably my next bike. it's awesome

[@Schaaf]

nice choice!

[@jag1963]

Beautiful video thank you.. I have a sagebrush green 2023 Chieftain Darkhorse and I finally got it out yesterday for it's First ride of the season. The sound of your bike and mine is very similar and it's intoxicating. I have the Vance and hines Slip ons and it simple is wonderful. I do love the red though Its nicer than the sagebrush i have to admit. Next time I but one it will be gloss not matte i find i like the polished look.

[@Schaaf]

Great!! Thank you!

[@Hondacb500Gijon]

Smooth and nicely done !

[@Schaaf]

thanks!!

[@John_Stur]

Ok, I have watched some of your videos before and I liked them. But I am a huge cruiser fan and if I watch motorcycle POVs it's mostly cruisers/bobbers. I've said to myself that if you ride a cruiser I'll instantly sub and it happened 😄. You're driving style (a bit more aggressive than most cruiser riders) is the perfect fit for those rumbly V-Twins. I tell you, it sounds glorious! 👌

[@Schaaf]

thanks a lot mate

[@dleebox2268]

Love that deep v twin rumble from that Indian, is it the 116? Did you like it? Nice run anyway 😎💯

[@Schaaf]

Loved it

[@dleebox2268]

@@Schaaf 👊🏾💯😎

[@mikemcguire7579]

What a fantastic sound 👍

[@scmorton8]

I am listening to this on loop while studying. Great background for concentration (at least for me). Thanks for uploading/

[@LionelMessi-ll3xe]

That's why you don't get good grades.

[@Schaaf]

thanks for commenting!

[@ccooper8785]

I did the same but fell off my chair trying to get my knee down....

[@tomeutin7068]

Wie immer toll gefahren und super angenehm zu schauen! Habe die gleiche Erfahrung gemacht, als ich das erste Mal auf einem Cruiser saß und inzwischen wird nach einer passenden Harley gesucht. Da geht es plötzlich nicht mehr um sportliches Fahren auf Krampf weil "gemütlich" längere Touren fahren auf der Fireblade so eine Sache ist.

[@Schaaf]

Harley müsste ich als nächstes Ziel setzen :D

[@michel_fynn]

Schönes Video! Und was ein Schiff. Aber ich kann mir mittlerweile immer besser vorstellen, dass das auch echt Spaß macht. Besonders bei diesem Sound :D

[@Schaaf]

und diese genialen Vibrationen!!

[@rramirrezz]

klang is gut, die schaltbox hackt ordentlich rein und die progression vom tacho versteh i net ganz. ansonst netter ritt durch höllental und klostertal - klingt sehr entspannt. :)

[@Schaaf]

so entspannt war ich noch nie!

[@Ingenieur1961]

@ Onkel: ein Tacho, in dem 0 - 20 gleich viel Raum einnimmt wie 100 - 200 legt nahe, dass man oft unter 20 und selten über 100 fahren soll. Nix für mich, ich praktiziere das lieber umgekehrt.

[@Ingenieur1961]

@@Schaaf: Logisch, so langsam bist auch noch nie gefahren. Da steht die Tachonadel senkrecht in der Mitte der Skala, und man fährt läppische 60. Das ist wie auf einer 125er, nur halt 4 mal so schwer.

[@mustang1191]

Beautiful bike on a beautiful road...

[@Schaaf]

thanks man

[@kevinpolito1529]

A big, narrow-angle, single-crankpin V-twin is, to me, the most comforting aural companion. I have put 150,000 miles on my 2001 Kawasaki Nomad Fi in a combination of daily commuting, trips up to 10 days and 2,400 miles, and a couple of 1k Iron Butt rides. The growl and staccato burble when short-shifting through the gears, the comforting rumble when cruising. It is music, meditation, gentle massage.

[@Schaaf]

Wonderful comment!!!

[@ns9743]

That is a beast of a bike schaaf

[@Schaaf]

yea!

[@captainaverage721]

Hey Schaaf no selfie stick on this ride??

[@BananenrepublikDE]

hihi the insurance guy said no :D

[@dccycler3554]

Is that stock exhaust ?

[@Piuriel]

With this blurry image it looks like video game which I would like to play with those sounds :D

[@Schaaf]

hehehehe

[@zardportugal]

What a beautiful stoncking beast!

[@Schaaf]

true!

[@justicewarrior9187]

The Grindr bike of choice 😂

[@Schaaf]

lol

[@kennethsmith5494]

What engine. Awesome ridding and great video

[@Solelova67]

She sounds great and what a view.

[@Schaaf]

thanks Richard

[@pws330tn]

I this is is late posting, however, how did the clutch feel? And clanking? Love the video!

[@Schaaf]

All good.

[@shio9396]

this one and the tuono are my favourites soundwise

[@_Fox27_]

Top Video👌 zwischen dieser und der Harley Street Glide, was ist besser?

[@Schaaf]

kann ich ohne direkten Vergleich leider nicht sagen

[@MrMegaPerez]

This thumbnail 😍😍😍

[@Schaaf]

:)

[@-dgt-mrpropancake9352]

awesome ride, i'm not really a cruiser guy but this was just relaxing to watch. how do you get to ride all these different types of bikes?

[@cuzimaluzer777]

Motorcycle journalism

[@Schaaf]

I built up motorcycle Social Media channels reaching more than 110.000 bike enthusiasts. It's tough work but on days like this it pays off.

[@-dgt-mrpropancake9352]

Keep up the good work :D

[@rex669]

Rode one of these at Daytona Bike week. Sport bike guy my self, but can definitely see why people like these bikes maybe when I’m 65 lol Thing was awesome. Definitely gotta ride the Scout. Would not recommend the bobber as it’s hard to hang on while accelerating.

[@Schaaf]

nice!

[@maserukururu4837]

All Bikes have something going for themselves, even Mothership like a Chieftain

[@Schaaf]

true!

[@DobermannJeff]

Sehr schön!

[@Schaaf]

danke!

[@JohnnyRebKy]

I had to listen with headphones on to really get the sound. It sounds fantastic !! It's going to be a tough decision between Chieftain or Honda Goldwing for me 🙄

[@Schaaf]

that's a tough one for sure!!

[@2604Oyster]

grossartig Schaaf. Endlich mal etwas mehr Indian. Jetzt frag ich mich nach dem Vid. warum ich meine verkauft habe... LOL

[@Schaaf]

gute Frage ;)

[@alishanmao]

whats the piston size in this beast. Sounds like a tiger purring :)

[@Schaaf]

engine has more than 1800cc

[@slyguyaction]

Great sound and a really good video. Thanks!

[@Schaaf]

Welcome!

[@ironroad5549]

I have this bike same color love it my favorite bike out of the 21 I've owned that includes 10 hds .

[@Schaaf]

awesome!

[@MotoVibes]

There is definitely something nice about riding a fat cruiser. I took a 2018 Harley Street Glide through Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon for 2 days during my stay in the USA last summer. I thought about renting an Adventure Bike instead but I am glad I went for the Harley. It is just a better fit and it looks much cooler in the video (as it happens - this video was my first ever Premiere Pro edit & youtube upload). Anyway, your sound setup is just excellent - good sound makes all the difference. A shame with the GoPro image stabilizer - I just bought myself the Hero 7 and was running into similar issues with the ND filter - can I ask which strength ND filter you used for this video? is this a ND 8 or ND 16? Very nice video & a pleasure to be along for the ride! cheers!

[@TheBaj]

ND8 as per description

[@MotoVibes]

@@TheBaj thank you ;-) I guess it helps to carefully read the comments and all of it ;-) cheers mate!

[@11TruthAssassin]

One of my dream bikes . How many years of riding would you say it takes to be able to handle the corners at those speeds ?

[@Schaaf]

Depends on your talent

[@11TruthAssassin]

@@Schaaf cmon man try again. Not the answer I was looking for . I'm a complete bike nube . Never driven one before . So answer again( someone just starting out with bikes )