My Indian Scout Bobber is Now Complete - Maybe?

[@youknowit158]

I'm getting ready for a week long trip on my bobber, your videos have been super helpful!

[@dadwithabike]

Have fun, take pictures and share. We need more people pushing their bobbers 😉

[@pdsarizona1191]

Much awaited video is finally out.. As always, brilliant content and your channel has been a blessing to the bobber community. The bike looks so darn good brother. Thank you so much for everything you do and wish you a million subscribers soon!

[@dadwithabike]

Thanks for the positive vibes!

[@aksks762]

you are an inspiration. i love and enjoy your channel. at almost 60 years old, i bought my first indian scout bobber. i will try to send you some pictures or videos of it via twitter. i am excited and tickled to death with it. thank you!

[@dadwithabike]

Awesome - glad to hear it! They are fun bikes for sure.

[@American-BadAss732]

Lovin' my scout n the vids...rip brotha.

[@chevnut712]

Ive been following you since I bought my Scout 60 bobber a year ago. I just watched this compilation of all your upgrades. I was happy to see you have the same seat on yours, the Jarod Mees. I love mine. I did a little more for the installation, I bought a seat mount for the back part of the seat, so it slides into the back mount (like on the scout) and then you fasten the front. It did require some careful measuring, drilling a hole in the rear fender and using a nut-sert, but I figured that part is always going to be covered even if I take the seat off in the future. Keep up the work, I love following your posts and upgrades.

[@dadwithabike]

Awesome, thanks! Yeah the Jared Mees seat is nice. Sadly, mine was vandalized and I had to get a new seat and ended up with the Syndicate from Indian. It's pretty dang nice ... but I loved the look of my Jared Mees.

[@dperisty1]

What a great video, thanks for sharing!! Please keep us updated!

[@dadwithabike]

Thank you! Will do!

[@blaineangstadt2163]

Great video man, and beautiful build 🔥

[@rvrpdx]

Thank you for taking the time to put this together, showcases many good options!!

[@MrAndrew1953]

A very thorough and impressive project- great work. I’d definitely start with the handlebars and fairing.

[@vegasdetroiter1]

I love this video. I love your mods. I still see the silver screws on the engine case. I have caps for sale for $50 + shipping available if you're interested. They're flat flack and look amazing

[@youflatbro7498]

I miss DWAB already.

[@gregoryhobbs3368]

Definitely maybe, I remember your first vids lol 😂 lots has changed, and changed again.

[@dadwithabike]

Hah, so true it's always changing

[@tun-tunninc.6492]

Great build. I have a '21 scout. I'm really digging ur mirrors. 😁

[@dadwithabike]

Thanks! Hope you enjoy that scout

[@AerialAce117]

This is all really fantastic stuff! Great inspiration for my own bobber build. I am really interested in that air filter, tuner device, and cruise control especially! Did you install those pieces yourself? Or have a shop do it?

[@lastme3404]

Bike looks awesome you definitely gave me good ideas for my own scout bobber. Thanks for the video

[@dadwithabike]

Glad it was helpful ride safe

[@longface6045]

Can’t make my mind up between your fairing and the Indian fairing,, love your seat , most definitely getting that. Fell in love with it,, 👍 kinda wish I had two of the same bike so I can make them two different set ups..

[@dadwithabike]

Haha, I actually have two seats and two fairings depending on how I feel. Only reason I didn't go with the Indian fairing is the cost

[@bradenpettigrew9883]

Hands down nicest scout hat ive seen

[@dadwithabike]

Wow, thanks - appreciate it!

[@Beastius24]

This bike is gorgeous. I love the road warrior, the colour and the windscreen! Well done fellow dad!

[@martysouth5903]

What license plate relocation kit is that? It looks great!

[@gunnerhughes9156]

Love this video!! Any information on your phone mount?

[@dadwithabike]

I use the quad lock with the dampening mount

[@WarPaintCustom]

Great run down of your mods.

[@dadwithabike]

Thanks 👍

[@DonMachado]

I have the Paco swing arm bag and the Circle tool bag from Ends Cuoio. Italian Leather man, can't beat it.

[@pcofranc]

Amazing mod video - thank you so much!

[@tdiddy2300]

Great video, love the build. Where did you get the tank pad?

[@dadwithabike]

This is a universal tank pad from tech spec.

[@2scents434]

Beautiful bike and i too miss DWAB

[@MattB13]

Hey Army dawg!! Love the channel. Your vid’s helped me pic the Indian Scout Bobber. I picked it up a few days ago. Keep it up! One question, where did you get the license plate holder!?? I want to move mine. I really like the way it looks as it adds to the bobber style, but man I smack my leg on it!

[@dadwithabike]

Go Army babeh! That's awesome to hear that I swung you over to the bobber, it's a bad ass bike for certain. The license plate holder was custom made ... BUT ... I think you can find something like it on amazon.

[@btoso32]

I get a lot of buffeting with the road warrior 13' vented windshield at 5'10". But I do love the fairing. looks great.

[@dadwithabike]

Hrm, I ride with the 11 vented and the 15 for long trips. I only get slight buffeting on the 11 but nothing on the 15.

[@btoso32]

@@dadwithabike I'm trying 15 next. Buffeting is real bad with current set up, but not as bad as nothing lol.

[@josemanueljaneiropais2454]

Did you need to modify the seat hooks or does it fit as it comes from the factory. I understand that the back of the seat does not move?

[@vraimondi]

Nice bike - thx for sharing!

[@sansan315]

Nice vid, love the build. I just got rid of my 06 R6. And wanting to get a Indian Scout bobber. Question regarding the mustang Jared seats. How’s it ride and feel for the passenger?

[@dadwithabike]

My daughter is okay on it for about 30 minutes, after that she doesn't like it. If you are going to do passenger a lot I would look at a corbin with a corbin pilion seat.

[@jimi0710]

Love that pulley cover man, how about those break lights? How visible are they during the day?

[@dadwithabike]

I think they are fine. They are micron LEDs so they are pretty good

[@ridepnw2549]

Thanks for all you do! Question, what size are the thumb nuts for the bag bracket to cover the bolts?

[@dadwithabike]

They are M8 thumb screws. Here's the ones I have - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WMQ4SMS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@markestrellado969]

Beautiful bike! The twisted chopper vaulted handlebars look sick! Do they have more sweepback than the stock drag bars? And did you need to replace the stock clutch and break cables and wiring to fit them?

[@Bigpeanut5081]

Unfortunately he passed away 😔

[@brettvandyke8418]

Thank you for running through everything! I've actually used your videos in the past to gauge the improvements I am performing for my Scout Bobber 20. The 2-Into-1 Exhaust + High Flow Air Filter are amazing for performance increase. Mine makes 90 HP and 67 ft•lbs of torque without the PV3 but soon as you said you make 100+ HP and about 90 ft•lbs of torque I hopped on revzilla and ordered me one! Haha Anyway keep on living life man and enjoy your awesome Bobber! 👍

[@dadwithabike]

Awesome - just the base tune alone will be great but if you get it professionally tuned it'll be even more amazing

[@tomirodriguez]

That bike is so beautiful 🤩

[@alejandroolmeda3759]

Happy holidays. I just installed the same fairing on my 21 bobber and I noticed that your head light protrude out a little. My head light is recessed about 1in. I am 100% sure that I order the correct headlight extension.? Did you do anything different to get it to sit out the way you have it. I like that look better.

[@dadwithabike]

I'm sure you ordered the correct stuff. The grommets are adjustable where the fairing sits on the clamp grommets. Those can be pushed out or in about an inch or so. That's all I do.

[@alejandroolmeda3759]

@@dadwithabike thanks for the heads up will try.

[@chrisc3228]

Good video. With those 11.5 progressives did you find more clearance under your bike?

[@dadwithabike]

Not noticibly

[@shyjucabraham91]

Man ! From did you get that "Dadwithabike" sticker? I wanna custam make one.

[@dadwithabike]

Grabbed it off amazon, pretty cheap actually I think I paid $10 for it

[@shyjucabraham91]

@@dadwithabike do you have a link ?

[@thomassengel7943]

Do you have a video on how to install the eagle lights halo headlight? Just ordered from this video and want to be ready when it comes in! Thank you!

[@dadwithabike]

Sadly I don't, but it isn't hard. When you get it reach out to me on Instagram and I can walk you through it. @dadwithabike

[@jasonwright5593]

Great video, thanks. Do you ever ride with a passenger?

[@dadwithabike]

Rarely ... I'm normally solo

[@kimm8675]

Do you have the link to the floorboards? I didn’t see it in your description

[@dadwithabike]

Sure thing .. - www.ebay.com/itm/133513992197

[@kimm8675]

Thanks so much! It’s been 20 years since I have owned a motorcycle. My last one was a Honda Magna 750 with V4 engine. Been looking at the Bobber Twenty for my next ride. Hope to get one soon! Your videos are helpful with all the different things you can add.

[@brettsjohnson5925]

I have a question Sir, I installed the Memphis Shades Cafe Fairing on my Bobber and was wondering what You did/used to cover all the wiring that the Cowl Used to cover ? Thanks in advance and look forward to more videos/informative information 👍

[@dadwithabike]

I use a handlebar bag to sit on top. Specifically I use the Burly Brand bag and it just sits over top to hide / and protect them a bit. The headlight wiring harnesses are all water proof so as long as they aren't in direct striking water the'll stay good, clean and well connected.

[@brettsjohnson5925]

@@dadwithabike Thank you Sir I'll have to investigate that bag 👍

[@yanvinokur5920]

How did you get the mirrors on top? My bike is 2019 and I only have access to bar end mirrors.

[@dadwithabike]

There are openings on top to put bar mount mirrors

[@TimKollat]

I cant decide on this scout bobber or stepping up to the Harley street Bob. I LOVE the looks of the scout but wondering if Id wish I got the street bob for any reason. Most my riding will be in town with an occasional ride from Phoenix to Sedona which is only about 100 miles. Thats probably the longest trip it would go on

[@dadwithabike]

Both are great bikes. But power delivery is in two different places.

[@TimKollat]

@@dadwithabike my riding style I think I'd have much more fun on the scout...love your vids probably best on utube for the scout

[@dadwithabike]

@@TimKollat Thanks! The thing I like about the scout is that it is high revving. If I were to choose one over the other, the scout would win every time.

[@ShabLee]

Did you need an adapter harness for the halo light?

[@marcmiller2218]

Hey Dad, love your vids- are these Pro Beam front signals much smaller than stock or is it just my imagination?

[@dadwithabike]

They are a little more streamlined but not much. The optical illusion is because of the LED ring.

[@robertrobertson9404]

Great video! Do you still have your stock bar end mirrors? I am looking for one for my Bobber twenty.

[@dadwithabike]

Sadly I don't, I gave those away some time back

[@DSil781]

Did you happen to notice how much, if any, the 11.5 inch shock raised the rear fender?

[@dadwithabike]

Only a tad

[@briandrake496]

You still rocking those twisted chopper bars? I have been researching and those seem to be a great compromise of performance, comfort and ease of install. We’re they pretty easy to install with standard cables? Any regrets? I’m 5-10. Thanks in advance

[@dadwithabike]

I actually just moved to 8" Titus bars from Dean Speed. Sadly, my vaulted started to have a weld fail. I still went for 8" but I think I like these Dean Speed more. Stock cables work just fine, but I upgraded my clutch cable to a Barnet cable

[@briandrake496]

@@dadwithabike whoa. Weld fail on handlebars is NOT GOOD. dean speed website is saying like 8 week lead time did you experience that? That’s the primary reason I am looking at others.

[@dadwithabike]

@@briandrake496 Yeah, it was exactly 8 weeks. I "kinda" saw the failure coming and got ahead of it so I got them in time to not miss any riding. Sadly, most custom places are about that long. You may get better response from FMB Chopper Parts but they just didn't have the bars I wanted.

[@briandrake496]

@@dadwithabike Roger that thanks for the responsiveness !!

[@utubevid0]

Very nice comprehensive mods video. Do you still have the Vance & Hines - I am interested if you still have them

[@dadwithabike]

Sadly no, I sold them off a while back

[@gsasser1]

Love the tail lights, i went to order them and it gives you a choice of red-red or amber? Which one did you use? Thanks for your videos!

[@dadwithabike]

I did the red / red since that was for the tail light use. They work amazingly well

[@Robertdavid124]

How did you find all this after market stuff? Stuff I never new existed.

[@dadwithabike]

Lots and lots of Internet time ... lots

[@sweatymonkeybutt7666]

I bought my indian scout about 6months ago. Looking to set pretty much exactly what you got haha Sick man !

[@American-BadAss732]

Dude got killed on his bike a couple months ago.. s***'s crazy

[@haystackmoto]

How is the Oil change with the exhaust? The filling part in particular

[@dadwithabike]

Easy and no problem, I use an oil funnel and it's no biggie.

[@Robertdavid124]

Great video!!

[@dadwithabike]

Thanks!

[@kensantiago132]

Nice choices. Tasteful

[@dadwithabike]

Thank you!

[@kevinrose1453]

Great video. What is your body high. I am 185cm. Would like to buy a scout too.

[@paul.aragon]

I think your Bobber has a 41 mm fork. Does the quick release on the fairing have enough space to fit on a 43 mm fork?

[@dadwithabike]

So I "think" it would fit. The quick release for me is set to the closest setting and you have 5 more notches in the fork mount to grow on the fairing.

[@SB-mw1bg]

Have you ever ridden the Scout? And if you have, your thoughts on the different riding positions.

[@dadwithabike]

I have ridden the scout and it's more comfortable out of the gate than the bobber. In hindsight I probably would have been better suited for the scout based on the changed I've made

[@SB-mw1bg]

@@dadwithabike Thanks dadwithabike.

[@shahidgaus]

Great videos! How much have you spend on my the Mods so far?

[@dadwithabike]

Oh Lord. Probably $2500 in just performance and comfort alone.

[@eltondegenova3903]

Hey man, what have you done with all the d parts your not using anymore?

[@dadwithabike]

I've sold them and parted them out.

[@eltondegenova3903]

@@dadwithabike all I have so far for my 21 Bobber is a windscreen from Indian and the license plate relocation kit done. Still have lots of plans, but all boils down to cash at this point. I've saved all your videos for idea's! Keep em commin and ride safe.

[@dadwithabike]

@@eltondegenova3903 Thanks ... will do

[@josueruiz5070]

Awesome!!!!

[@dadwithabike]

Thanks!!

[@optimisticdream1907]

I love my bobber but I don’t know I’m on the fence between getting another bike more than likely a sports bike I love cruiser feel but I hate the comfort and I know if I get a sports bike I won’t get any more comfort but I’ll get added fun in my opinion I just throwing my ideas out there to get some suggestions back I’ve also thought about getting a Springfield dark horse, I just don’t really know how I want to set up my bike I like aggressive but what comfort and normally they don’t come together

[@dadwithabike]

Sounds like a sport touring bike is what you are looking for. The Yamaha Tracer GT or the new Suzuki GSXF 1000 or something similar.

[@optimisticdream1907]

@@dadwithabike Do you think a Corbin seat is worth it as I have a mustang already but haven’t changed stock shocks it’s I think shocks or a different seat

[@dadwithabike]

@@optimisticdream1907 I think mustang seats are very comfy. Is it pain in the butt or back?

[@optimisticdream1907]

@@dadwithabike I’d say lower to mid back

[@dadwithabike]

@@optimisticdream1907 try tuning the suspension first and if that doesn't help you'll need to look at better rear shocks

[@nathanatwood6496]

What bracket do you use for the license plate relocation?

[@dadwithabike]

I actually had a local shop make it ... but I think there's one out there on the market simiarly.

[@filax3022]

J'adore la selle vraiment

[@RoadPilotHawk]

I looked up the 44 suspension but it says Harley do it also fit the scout?

[@fishballx8]

Didn't you have floor boards before? Did you not like them? What pegs are those ?

[@dadwithabike]

Oh I still have them and use them when I'm on longer rides. These pegs are the Arlen Ness Knurled.

[@fishballx8]

@@dadwithabike nice, do I need to get adapters for the Arlen ness to fit on the bobber? Thinking of getting them. Thanks

[@dadwithabike]

@@fishballx8 No, they are a direct swap. Mine did not come with pins so make sure to use your stock ones. It's also a good time to replace the pig tail pin with a pinch pin on the retaining bolts

[@MrJoeylap]

Now that you’re using the Mustang seat do you need a seat pad on your long rides/trips?

[@dadwithabike]

I've tried both with and without. I don't need one now .... especially since I'm getting gas every 100 miles anyway

[@MrJoeylap]

@@dadwithabike you mentioned in a previous video that your daughter wanted to start riding, and that you were going to start riding with her on the back. Does she have any complaints about the Mustang seat? If that’s asking too personal a question I understand. In either case I think it’s fantastic she wants to ride and good luck to her.

[@dadwithabike]

@@MrJoeylap as long as we keep it under 30 minutes she's fine. Much longer and she hated it. If I were doing true, long 2up riding I'd need a different bike.

[@MrJoeylap]

@@dadwithabike cool, thanks

[@guchdestroyer]

Does the road warrior shades help on the highway ?

[@dadwithabike]

Absolutely, even the cafe fairing helps a lot on the highway.

[@guchdestroyer]

@@dadwithabike thanks for the info !

[@mikestearns8121]

What license plate bracket?

[@patersonrohan06]

Hi did you get hevy duty spring's?

[@dadwithabike]

No sir, just regular. My weight and gear weight didn't warrant the HD ones.

[@patersonrohan06]

Thanks

[@Mafresita]

What's the difference between the 11 and the 11.5 suspension? 🤔

[@dadwithabike]

The 11.5 raises the rear end some. I wanted that because I load it often when I travel. 11 is standard size.

[@tomedwards159]

you didn't make it to Indian bike week?

[@dadwithabike]

Sadly I did not ... I just couldn't get away

[@dewaynegarrett8382]

Heated grips are all I see missing

[@buns0n]

Surprised to not see the kuryakyn coolant hose cover

[@dadwithabike]

Only because I've had coolant leaks on bikes before and hose covers hid it ... so paranoid maybe :)

[@buns0n]

@@dadwithabike Understandable! I don't think you'd have that issue with what they have. If I'm honest, I'm not the biggest fan of Kuryakyn in general, but that cover is a slick little piece. Zero regrets on mine 🍻🤙

[@yazenianevarez7406]

Amigo me podrías explicar como desconectar el sensor de oxigeno debajo del asiento de una scout 2021?

[@rjj4304]

How come you hated the gp's?

[@dadwithabike]

They were just too high pitched and did nothing for performance.

[@bowdyharrod1096]

Where did you get the gas tank pad

[@mithrandirthegrey7644]

The guy is dead. Apparently he was in a solo accident on his bike and died. RIP.

[@hdjdjfjfjdkwkwiwiidkfk3059]

Is the throttle broke? Like not trying to be a dick but the throttle tube seems like it has something wrong

[@azrider1949]

That might have been my crash video that I posted to the fb a while back at the beginning of the year haha.

[@dadwithabike]

Yeah, whenever anyone asks if they help in a video I give them that story.

[@azrider1949]

@@dadwithabike haha dean speed is here in AZ, and when I went to pick up some stuff from them, they told me that they had an influx of orders for crash bars after my video 🤣 but they are worth the money that's for sure

[@dadwithabike]

@@azrider1949 Love those guys

[@yazenianevarez7406]

De que año es la moto?

[@Mafresita]

El-cheep-o mirrors 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dadwithabike]

Haha, but they've been amazing 😁

[@Bloodgutsnbeer]

Your riding a Ruger 1022

[@dadwithabike]

Say what?

[@juliennicault]

106 HP??!! You mean like 106 wheel HP?!

[@dadwithabike]

Yeah from the dyno

[@sergeantwombat]

you got the baffle in that exhaust? That aint it chief hahaha but each to their own :D

[@dadwithabike]

Sometimes the baffle is in, sometimes it isn't. If I'm going on a ride with my club I'll throw the baffle in .... no one wants to ride next to me when it's not baffled - lol

[@greenrolaids]

tells wifi.. the bike is only 11,900 dollars. spends 6k in accessories

[@dadwithabike]

Shhhh no one has to know .... It's called a hobby 😁

[@greenrolaids]

@@dadwithabike rip yo..

[@davidpickering5952]

Your a girl!

[@dadwithabike]

Perhaps ... thanks for watching!

[@bootymessiah154]

Hey bubs what tank protector is that? I dig the simplicity. All the ones I find are GSXR'd out and shit

[@dadwithabike]

It's from TechSpec and you can get them from amazon. Here's an example - www.amazon.com/Techspec-Tank-Grips-Protector-62-0007-SS/dp/B00HRGMDR8/ref=sr_1_77?dchild=1&keywords=TechSpec+Gripster+Tank+Grips&qid=1634689064&s=automotive&sr=1-77

[@bootymessiah154]

@@dadwithabike Gentleman and a scholar. Thanks brotha 👍👍👍