New Tank Cover, Saddle Bag Rollers for the Indian Scout Bobber, **DISCLAIMER** about Phone Mounts!

[@callmeishmael8164]

Wow, ok I’m stealing this look. The whole “leather” look. I’ve even seen some leather tank covers with small saddle bags on them. I’m going all out…this is

[@justcoffee3617]

I have been using my quad lok for over a year with my IPhone on a BMW GS Adventure and my camera is fine. I have about 200 miles off-road and about 10,000 miles on highway and city roads, same mount same phone and still good.

[@aksks762]

That is a beautiful scout bobber. I just bought a 2021 Maroon Indian Scout bobber a couple of weeks ago. I can’t stop riding it! Wow. Thanks for taking the time to do and upload these videos. The tank leather and bags look awesome. And, I am having the same questions about storing in a cold garage over the winter. I don’t have a trickle charger yet but need to get stuff like that. At age 60, still learning. I want to ride this bobber as long as I possibly can! Have fun enjoy!

[@mikeh4686]

Hello Brian. You will get plenty of advice on bike storage over the winter. Everyone has there own technique Here is my method for WI cryogenic put down that I have used for 46 yrs. 1. If oil is has low mileage, do not bother changing until it's due. 2. Keep battery in the bike with a battery tender connected all winter. You also could remove battery if you feel better doing that also. 3. Keep tires at proper pressure per manual. 4. Most important to me is to fill gas tank with Non-ethanol premium gas. Skip any fuel stabilizer, as it has little effect. ( see kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZnWeHWed5qabdE) 5. Whatever you are told, do not start bike for any reason until riding season begins. This only adds moisture to the internals, and has no positive effect. 6. Some people I know elevate bike, or put a few layers of cardboard underneath the tires. I cannot not say if this really does anything for tires or not. I see plenty of cars that sit on lots all winter with no ill effect. This was more critical when tires were manufactured in the 60's with more nylon being added during manufacturing. I have never notice any flat spots ever. Enjoy the bike Mike

[@aksks762]

@@mikeh4686 Thanks for the tips! It is getting way cold here in Pa too. But, I am still gutting out some short rides on my days off if it is not raining at least. Thanks again!

[@vinnymacpr]

That maroon color is gorgeous! Only had the smoke black option with abs the year I purchased, but I still love it. And heck yeah, only been riding 4 years, but I’m loving it as well 🤙🏼

[@ZildjianMan30]

One thing that I learned from my time in Alaska: always keep small (8x8x8 inch cube) space heaters and tarps. So if you want to ride intermittently during the winter, then full-on winterizing is out of the question. But since we're both in the lower 48, let's say the weather the past few days was in the teens at night but will be in the upper 40's the next couple of days. Time to ride! Drape the tarp around your bike, and engage one or two small space heaters for about an hour. Use one extension cord per heater, 12 AWG or thicker. Safety! Even just one heater does the trick. Two is just faster. Put the heater in a safe spot underneath the tarp and point at the center of your bike - rear cylinder and battery area. Get it close, it won't hurt metal parts that get hot on their own. Make sure the tarp doesn't touch directly to the heater. The safest type is without the glowing red hot heated coils. Just simple electric heat and fan. It's amazing when all you do is warm up the oil and battery how willing your machine is to start. Combustion machines and humans aren't too different lol And yes, always use a Battery Tender.

[@vinnymacpr]

This is really good to know, especially if there's a break in the weather forecast. I appreciate the advice! 🤙🏼

[@tinman3586]

Bike looks very cool. This one has sort of an early-1900s steampunk style to it with that dark brown lether.

[@ianredacted4393]

Bike's looking good brother. I threw on the sliders after watching ur vid and like them. Hope to never have to use them but they're there and look good.

[@vinnymacpr]

Thanks brutha. Exactly! Here’s to never having to put the sliders to the test!

[@matthewnovosedlik3302]

Amazing Ibike I love all the customiation

[@dabeerygoat]

Is that the khaki MINI PATRIOT SB from long ride?

[@achieveidealweighify]

I have used a phone mount on my cruiser for years and never had a single issue. I guess I’ve been lucky. As far as your saddlebags, you know that longride sells universal mounts design for their bags. Not sure why are you chose to do a Frankenstein installation.

[@longface6045]

How long did it take to get the customs Spain delivered,, Spain is a long ways?

[@longface6045]

What tank leather cover is that? It’s Nice and not to bolky , I’m kinda stuck with stock pipes because no one will ship to where I’m at in California

[@vinnymacpr]

Yeah, definitely a bit harder to get pipes to you in Cali... but it's doable... As for the tank leather, here you go: www.etsy.com/listing/978518942/indian-scout-series-leather-tank-belt?click_key=fbae1ec753bf56d4e259aec19980c6e48c1bd1a1%3A978518942&click_sum=bb9f51de&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=indian+scout+tank+leather&ref=sr_gallery-1-3&organic_search_click=1

[@longface6045]

Looking good

[@peterkoutny1928]

Is that spring on the seat works like additional shocks? Much mor comfortable than the stock seat? Thank you and drive safe!

[@vinnymacpr]

Had a Corbin seat before this, which was super comfortable. Was nervous switching to the saddle, but was pleasantly surprised. Yes the springs give a little extra cushion when hitting bumps, but I also have upgraded front and rear shocks, so I’m getting cushion all around. Anything is better than the stock seat for sure, but this is a good compromise between comfort and style.

[@peterkoutny1928]

@@vinnymacpr thanx a lot! ✌️

[@jaysworld5378]

Hi, Beautiful Bike! I'm a bit of a newbie to anything bike related. Could you tell me the purpose of those sliders that you mentioned?

[@vinnymacpr]

All good. The sliders help to prevent major damage to the engine/body of the bike if I ever go down. Hope to never put them to the test…

[@johnflesner8086]

In your opinion is that seat a 400 mile a day seat?

[@vinnymacpr]

No. Honestly this isn’t a 400-mile a day bike, and I dunno that any seat will change that. I will say that I had a Corbin 2up that was much more comfortable

[@zeroneutral]

The rollers that came with my bags don't seem to fit. How far did you need to back out the bolt on the shocks to get the roller on?

[@vinnymacpr]

I couldn’t get mine to fit at the shocks either. Have mine installed at the fender bracket.

[@zeroneutral]

@@vinnymacpr How did you make that work?

[@vinnymacpr]

@@zeroneutral I have it fixed to my Ginz sissy bar bracket. But what you would need is an extended bolt for your fender, a spacer and a washer or two.

[@LuckyScotchMedia]

Bike looks beautiful. But as far as the phone mount goes. I would upgrade to the quad lock pro handlebar mount. They sell a vibration dampener that saves your camera from getting screwed up

[@vinnymacpr]

Yeah thanks, way ahead yah…. Bought and mounted over this last off-season. 💪🏼

[@angelovicale9347]

Awesome video dude ! Keep making more 👌 I’ve been looking for a gas cap like yours. You have a link?

[@trevorbrown4674]

rock form wrecked the image stabilizer on my iPhone twice. The tech at the Apple store asked if I rode a bike. So it is a common problem with the iPhone. My Samsung has not failed yet with the cam.

[@vinnymacpr]

iPhone specifically, eh? I’d be interested to hear how the Samsung holds up in comparison in the long term.

[@ZildjianMan30]

@M. Cruz It is (so far) Apple-specific. It's all in the mechanical pieces used in Apple cameras. They're cheaper parts. Samsung uses a better design and higher quality parts on their mechanical shutters and stabilizers. Having learned that, I'm still afraid to put my new S21 Ultra onto my Rokform!

[@Dragoninja833]

I have had the same Samsung phone for the past 2 years mounted to several bikes including my bobber and had no issues. I used to be an apple certified repair tech so I can tell you iPhones are crap. I also had a google pixle and never had an issue with mounting it. That phone was never mounted to a bobber, just my ninja 1000. Again, no issue though.

[@luisl4984]

What and where did you get the front big highway sliders

[@vinnymacpr]

Those are just the highway bars for the scout series from Indian. Can get em on their website, Amazon, etc.

[@dustingomez7590]

Damn I want those sliders, very nice addition. I only wish I didn’t have to pay more than double the cost of two of them for shipping. ☹️

[@vinnymacpr]

Don’t blame you. Only justified the buy to avoid higher cost if I ever go down

[@clewis5974]

Hello Bro... how were you able to get the tank straps underneath the tank?

[@vinnymacpr]

I was able to finesse them under and buckle them up. Otherwise you can take off the rider seat and undo the tank bolts under the rubber pad to give the tank enough of a slight lift for the straps.

[@callmeishmael8164]

Damn dude you took the leather tank cover off in your recent video. I like this leather look better, your bike though. I’ll keep the leather on mine

[@bpm1055]

What saddlebags and how did you mount them?

[@vinnymacpr]

LongRide Saddlebags. I have them strapped to my sissybar bracket with the attached belts. But they also come with separate straps that can rest over the fender/under the passenger seat.

[@bpm1055]

@@vinnymacpr thanks

[@albertnitis]

Hell yea!

[@vinnymacpr]

🤙🏼

[@kickass465]

You could just get a quad lock with a vibration dampener........ oooorrrrrrr Just get an android....... oooooooooorrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Both.

[@8000RPMS]

Sometimes less is more.

[@abrahamvillalobos9317]

Holy crap you are running out of things to add to your bike, a bit to much for me but hey its yours

[@vinnymacpr]

Lol The leather tank bra started to feel like a bit much for me too… won’t be keeping that on there

[@callmeishmael8164]

Ppl get a lot of crap about tank covers, I seen a beautiful leather tank BAG on a cafe racer. I’m all for the leather baby