Indian Scout Oil Change (By the Book???)

[@haydenperry-i7q]

dude you just saved me $362 for a service. I know how to do cars but bikes are new to me. thank you! great content!

[@RenchRanch]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching, much appreciated. Mike & Melly

[@digidrum2003]

Same here...been changing my own car oil for over 30 years....looking to get a bike soon.

[@alexv5581]

Well that's nice but a trained technician inspects other things that DIY simply can't catch.

[@deepsmac7784]

@@alexv5581 Oh yer. Like what?

[@I-Libertine]

For real: this was great. Very much a public service for those of us who are Scout owners and lack a certain degree of confidence. Thanks much.

[@BilliumRidesNC]

Great tutorial! I just bought a brand new scout rogue and getting ready to do my first oil change, and this looks like it'll be fun and I'll save a bunch of time and money.

[@bikesmith]

Excellent video, Mike. And, I know I'm repeating myself, what a cool garage!

[@RenchRanch]

The garage is my home away from home! LOL. Cheers! Mike

[@joe_Solo1.deVista]

Thanks for the tutorial, Mike!! Very detail oriented. --- Your Scout is looking really sharp for a 2016 model.

[@JuliaOReilly-lz3dl]

Hi ...10..48 in morning...lreland...I am going to buy a Indian scout someday...they look great...your oil change is great easy to follow...look forward to watching more....thanks....john

[@RenchRanch]

Thanks for watching, very much appreciated. Mike

[@rudysmith5354]

Very informative and I think you covered everything, great job!

[@AceGreene360]

My takeaway from this was you like to prepare. You knew the title had question marks ahead of time. 😎

[@buddyweiser8508]

You’re a braver man than I heating the bike up all the way. I always do it the way Honda says to do it, which is just run it 2-3 minutes. Granted that’s for a wet sump bike, and the scout is semi dry sump, but I still say good enough. I fully agree about the torque spec, I’ve actually seen them strip on a scout before attempting the “correct” torque, and I’ve heard of plenty other horror stories about it. Indian engineers should really update that torque spec. Most Ford trucks I work on regularly I believe the torque is 10-12 ft. Lbs, and that’s on a steel pan. I torque the scout plugs 8 ft. Lbs, and they don’t leak. Nice video as always. P.S. now I’m gonna have to go look at my bike to see if my clutch pivot cover comes near my dipstick, I never noticed if it’s close or not. Looks close on the video though.

[@RenchRanch]

To be honest, even though the manual says to get the bike up to temp, I am not 100% sure if I personally buy into that. But since it was a step Indian indicated in the service manual, I did it. It is a semi-dry sump so figured I'd follow the directions. Thanks for watching, much appreciated! Mike

[@user-ml5lb4ys1w]

Would greatly appreciate a guide of this depth for flushing and changing coolant. Been having a hard time making sense of what the manual says to do, especially since they want you to use a vacuum tool to depressurize the system per instruction if I am not mistaken.

[@majdyhamdan3319]

Great video it really helped me a lot . Thank u

[@RenchRanch]

Thanks for watching! Mike & Melly

[@CraigSmith568]

Everybody has their own ways of doing things and I think this is a good job. I would probably pull the oil filter before the drain plugs only because if you would happen to drop the oil filter it is into a mostly empty drain pan. With six motorcycles I usually change the oil way before the recommended mileage also.

[@RenchRanch]

Good point. I figure engine oil is cheap, engines are expensive. Thanks for watching! Mike

[@RenchRanch]

The copper oil sealing washer (crush washer) is 19x12x1.3 mm. The official Indian Scout oil change kit has 4qts of 15w60 full synthetic in it. Amsoil and some other companies make the 15w60 full synthetic motorcycle oil so you can shop around. The oil filter (non-Polaris / Indian) is a HiFlo HF199 or equivalent. If you scrounge around you can probably find a deal on all these items. In some cases the Indian Scout Oil Change Kit is cheaper. Indian Only has their own Oil Change Kit for Scouts. indianonlymotorcycles.com/product/scout-amsoil-oil-change-kit-15w60-hf199/ Thanks for watching! Mike

[@jeremiahbond2810]

Great video and much appreciated 👍👍👍

[@RenchRanch]

Thank you for watching! Cheers! Mike

[@robertemmons2260]

15 lb ft torque does seem like a lot. Heck, GM LS engines oil drain plug torque is 18 lb ft torque! I usually only go 8-12, which equals to about just snug then a little budge.

[@rsc68er]

have you guys still got the Triumph speedmaster. i love what you did with the front forks. cheers from Australia.

[@RenchRanch]

Yep, Melly still has the Speedy. It's an awesome bike. Thanks for watching, Cheers! Mike & Melly

[@tobylopez445]

very nice video, Sir.

[@MrStingraybernard]

If I remember from my last oil change, the oil is used for the engine and transmission,hence the 2 drain plugs ?.

[@RenchRanch]

I believe that is correct. It's also a semi-dry sump setup. Fairly unique for a motorcycle. Always impresses me the Engineering behind the design. Like not seeing any frame underneath the bike as the engine is a stressed part of the chassis. I know sport bikes do this , but for a lightweight cruiser it's unique. Thanks for watching! Mike

[@arczi.p5217]

Hi great video! So let me tell you my experience! When i check oil like manual start bike for 30 second FROM COLD then check i have 3/4 to full mark that what i want ! But when you get bike to operating temperature and check oil is 1/2 ! This is something I don’t understand!

[@ryker4124]

My 2020 Scout 1133 took exactly 3 1/2 qts also.

[@irvinghernandez4189]

Excellent!!!

[@sandralammberg3850]

hello, thanks for the video. The back of my Twenty Bobber squeaks when it bounces. I removed the springs/shock absorbers and oiled/greased the bearings. no idea. Can you give me a tip. It's loud and you can hear it while driving.

[@cah7925]

Very clean and nice explanation 👌 Which Engine Oil is best for this Scout...Genuine Indian oil or Amsoil 15W-60 V-Twin Engine oil for for longer drain interval and which Coolant you recommend for this hot running engine...Thanks😊

[@RenchRanch]

I personally don't have enough miles to rate one oil over another. IMO if you are still under warranty use the Indian stuff. Otherwise best judgement. As far as the coolant, I stick with the Indian / Polaris brand. There may be others that will work as well but if you get it wrong it can cause corrosion in the cooling system. At some point I will probably put together a coolant flush and fill video. Thanks for watching! Cheers! Mike

[@Aglassact77]

Enough torque just to seat the Crush-Washer . No rocket science needed. A torque wrench with the values helps but really not needed . Just be careful and make sure to use a 4ft. Breaker bar to tighten down. If needed use a 10-14 ft. Breaker and straps to hold bike to a concrete floor .

[@jaypaultinio1577]

Nice video. Where did you get the owner's manual, the thick book? and also what kind of LED headlights did you install on you bike? I have a 2018 Scout. Thanks

[@RenchRanch]

The service manual I bought from my local Indian Dealer. They should be able to order the factory service manual for you. The LED is from Eagle Lights and is the same one for a Sportster. Thanks for watching! Mike

[@R3RLEE]

Good job!

[@moisesrivera8715]

This is not about your video but do you know how to tight the 2 hex screws (1 next to the oil filter its easy) , but the other one is next to the starter and it’s giving me a hard time to get to , I haven’t been able to find a source that helps me thanks.

[@TheDarknightkiller]

Great video! Btw… where did you buy the coolant hose cover? It looks great!

[@RenchRanch]

I got it from Revzilla when it first came out. www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/kuryakyn-coolant-hose-cover-for-indian-scout-2015-2017 Cheers! Mike

[@TheDarknightkiller]

@@RenchRanch Ordered it! Thanks!

[@brianminkc]

Doh, all you gotta do is warm that engine up to about 125 degrees. No wonder your worried about getting burnt.

[@julianthomas2873]

Does the oil come up to the threads in the dip stick hole on yours I got mine changed at the dealership and it’s filled to the threads.

[@RenchRanch]

When filled properly the oil level on the Scout should only be at the top "full" mark on the dip-stick. Indian says to check the oil with the bike level and engine warm. IMO if you are seeing oil all the way up to the threads of the side cover fill opening, it's way too full!!! I'd go get a turkey baster or syringe and a length of tubing from the hardware store and extract out the extra oil. Again it only needs to be at the full mark on the dip-stick. It's easier to pull it out with some type of suction than try only to drain a little from the plug. If an inexperienced bike porter did the oil change from the kit, they probably used all 4 quarts and didn't check the level as they filled it. This is too much. If not rectified, the excess oil can get whipped by the crank into a froth inside the engine causing oiling problems. So I'd get it sorted ASAP if I was you. Sorry I didn't reply sooner, I have been away due to work. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching! Much appreciated. Regards, Mike

[@julianthomas2873]

@@RenchRanch Thanks That’s what I thought I took it to the Indian dealership I bought it from for the 500mile service and they gave it back to me like that, thought it was wrong when I saw it after my 150 mile trip I took as I didn’t think I had to check it after it just went in for the service took it back and made them fix it. Doing my own service from now on.

[@etishbite456]

Mike my scout has a barnnet clutch and when I pull lever in it rattles why why

[@RenchRanch]

Well for sure it shouldn't. If whoever installed the Barnett Clutch also used their spring set it is possible that a spring is cracked. I have heard it happening but personally never seen it as a service advisor (it is also very rare to happen). The bite of the Barnett Clutch is different from the stock Indian Scout as the friction material is different. The Scout has a shared oiling system so the engine, trans, clutch all use the same oil that circulates through the entire engine. I have seen some people have concerns about clutch chatter after the Barnett Clutch was installed. Sometimes changing the oil weight or brand helps. If I was you, I would reach out to Barnett and see what they advise. Could be the oil type, could be the springs. Contacting Barnett should give you a good path to follow. The only real adjustment on the Scout is the free-play in the cable. if you have about a nickels worth of free-play at the lever (measured at the lever perch), that's fairly close to being right. Other than contacting Barnett, try checking the free-play adjustment. Last resort would be to take it apart and inspect it. But I always start with the simple stuff first. Check the adjustment. Hope you figure it out. Thanks for watching! Mike

[@etishbite456]

@@RenchRanch thank you for responding

[@bfarm44]

Two things I’ve never needed for an oil change. Shop manual and a torque wrench

[@MrHMora]

I suggest to remove the ground first to avoid short circuit

[@redroad53]

Quarter turn past snug. :)

[@RenchRanch]

LOL exactly!! Cheers! Mike

[@jbradkilpatrick]

I got my book this year, the cover says 2018-2024 and it still calls for 15 ft-lbs.

[@jbradkilpatrick]

By this year, I meant 2024, lol.

[@kenrodz3858]

Do I need to take both drain plugs out? If I don't what will happen?

[@RenchRanch]

Actually, yes you do. Technically IMO it's not the end of the world if you do not (like in a pinch you're missing crush washers or whatever reason). However you are not removing as much of the old / used oil as you otherwise would. So you will just be adding clean oil to a certain quantity of old / dirty oil. The Scout's oiling system is all shared between the crank, primary, and transmission portions of the engine. It circulates completely. It's not like a Harley where you have different oil's for the main engine, vs. the primary, vs. the trans. IMO oil is relatively cheap, engines are expensive. Just remove both the plugs and drain it completely. It's easy enough. Cheers and thanks for watching! Much appreciated. Mike

[@wickush6410]

Nice bike

[@ABN-Bobber1133]

Looks like you work for indian

[@aussie1546]

15lbs of torque is not strong at all. Just to give you idea, Jeep oil filter cover is plastic and is tighten on 18lbs. You freaking out for no reason. Anyway, great video

[@dimadee]

Than is for making this video however unfortunately I believe you are checking your oil incorrectly. You do not screw the dipstick in to check the level…..check your book or search KZbin and watch a dealer video.

[@stephensexton5572]

To hell with paying 100$ for an oil kit. Reuse your washers & get Walmart supertech V-Twin syn 20w50 and a fram filter....total cost 34$

[@paintingserviceskingston]

Anybody can by a name...its a Polaris dont fool yourselves...lol

[@paintingserviceskingston]

great job though

[@markkulyas2418]

I don't think anybody cares what the name is on a bike as long as it is a desirable bike to buy. If they put Polaris on the bike people would still buy them because of the looks not the name.

[@mikeh4686]

Kind of like when AMF was producing tennis rackets, and bowling balls, and still turning out HD's. 1969 > 1982

[@davidforsdike4343]

At least they still have a factory in US. Here in England Triumph have moved all their production to the far east ! Sacked production engineers by email during covid lockdown. Indians for me now !