Project 2016 Indian Scout Sixty Part 3 (Bassani 2 into 1, Trask Intake, Power Commander 5 Install)

I finally got time to work on Burt, my 2016 Indian Scout Sixty. I went all-in and installed a Bassani 2 into 1 full exhaust (long, black version), a Trask Intake, and a Power Commander 5.
Not meant to be a DIY video, just taking you along for the ride in the garage. Took me about 10hrs from start to finish including re-checking all the bolts and fasteners.
The video really doesn't do the Bassani 2 into 1 system justice. It's just epic. Combined with the Trask Intake and Power Commander 5 the bike comes alive. The exhaust sounds deep and throaty without being too loud. The intake sound the Trask makes when you get on the throttle is awesome. You can really feel the low end torque increase. All of these parts were about $1300 USD total including 2 new exhaust gaskets from my local Indian dealer.
In all it wasn't too difficult to install these parts. The process was straight forward. I worked neat and clean and the end result is fantastic. I am very pleased.
Still more stuff to come in the future as I squirrel away money for more parts and personalization. The Scout Sixty is a really wonderful bike and these mods so far makes a good bike exceptional.
Still have to hit the 500 mile mark for Burt's first service at my local Indian Dealer. Then it's off to get DynoJet tuned for it's own optimized & customized map. Can't wait to see the dyno chart. Regardless of the power it's made with the mods, it sure looks great!
Long Video, so use the "Watch Later" to pickup where you left off at a later date.
Cheers!
Mike
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[@A-FrameWedge]

I love watching people who know what their doing wrenching on bikes somehow it is very relaxing and enjoyable.

[@Boobtube.]

its 90% common sense and 10% knowing what you are doing.

[@tattooedbill1]

Thats the job.Cant have a V-twin without some sweet music

[@RenchRanch]

Thanks! Much appreciated. Still has the baffle in the pipe too! If I really need to piss off the neighbors I can take that out! LOL Cheers! Mike

[@fishman1955]

Great video and I love the bike. It looks and sounds great. Just something about the Indian that is appealing to folks who don't want to be in the Harley crowd.

[@ipdjbt]

I don't own an Indian but I found this quite enjoyable to watch. They sure are nice looking machines!

[@9999plato]

I miss the good old days of having a fuel petcock on the back of the tank. It made tank removal so much easier and always let you know exactly when you were hitting the reserve.

[@x67y76x67]

Very nicely done video. I can't get over how much more complicated this is compared to a Harley. This is daunting.

[@vabch82]

Imho, the thing that tickles my fancy is that(stock for stock)a Scout Sixty can outrun a 1200 Sportster!! I would think that is daunting to Harley! 🍻

[@x67y76x67]

I certainly do like the Indian Scout, in fact, all the Indian models. My next bike just might be an Indian.

[@vabch82]

+x67y76x67 I wholeheartedly agree😃

[@volgnit]

What a fantastic song Burt sings now Michael. I bet his voice is even sweeter live. I had to watch this in a couple of hits but I really wanted to see and hear the end result. Awesome mate !!

[@RenchRanch]

Thanks Marty! It's a great bike. Just love riding it.

[@ianburgess5999]

Thanks Mike for showing me where the crank position sensor connector was found. I was going crazy trying to find it.

[@ayeleeyun578]

This is one of the best video series ever.

[@stevecusson5103]

Nice job, put Bassani 2 into 1 on my v rod and sounded similiar, awesome.

[@markconroy9033]

Amazing video. I have a new Scout bobber and was looking at the same 2 into 1 setup now I know exactly what to expect. Thank you for such a detailed and excellent walk through. Love my bobber and can’t wait to get this installed!

[@thejerseyj1636]

At 44:30 the look on your face said it all. Well done and, beautiful bike !

[@RenchRanch]

Thank you! Much appreciated. Mike

[@ninjanelly3506]

That looks much better in black Mike and sounds much fruitier 👍🏻 Nice mods it's slowly turning cooler!😎😃

[@RenchRanch]

Thanks, much appreciated! Cheers! Mike

[@shaunstokes4603]

Added same pipes, intake and tuned with same Commander V. ( via watching your install) An investment, but, well worth it. My 18 Scout 60 now turns heads more than before. And for a little less than a 1000 cc cruiser, it thrills me. And that is what matters. I call my little scoot, " a pissed gorilla".

[@awkipintee]

Gonna do the same install & this video is the most informative, detailed instruction out there. Thanks for posting.

[@thejerseyj9422]

A beautiful bike made to look and sound, better. With the extra power it must be a blast to ride.

[@moto238]

`Congrats on the new bike,you said it, surgery is so much smoother on a clean machine I'm looking at installing some Mac or Cycle X 4 in ones on my Honda cb1000c that I am restoring now,can't decide which ones I like best. They mostly all come with removable baffles wish I could try'em before I buy'em . Enjoy that beautiful machine this summer Michael.thanks for the vid! Cheers

[@InvictvsNox]

Good call on those tank pads. They do look pretty good.

[@RenchRanch]

They help a lot as I can squeeze the tank with my knees to take the pressure off my hands. Helps with numbness in my hands on a long trip. Thanks for watching. Mike

[@InvictvsNox]

May I ask where you got them? ...I just bought a scout lol.

[@joemirabal2561]

I'd love to see a video of your bike on the road, cruising and pitching into turns on a twisty. You have a beautiful bike.

[@RenchRanch]

Will do a proper ride report once I get back from vacation. Thanks for watching, cheers! Mike

[@petergoddard1960]

Great video, clear filming of the process and undoubtedly essential viewing for anyone undertaking the process. Beyond that, the Bassani sounds fantastic. I've always loved the Street Bob with the bassanis, they just have a great sound and that scout is a beautiful bike. Well done Mike. A long day but I bet you're delighted with the results. Be sure to keep us in the loop for the dyna stage as well if you can.

[@RenchRanch]

For sure, gotta record a video about the tuning results after the visit to my Indian Dealer and tweaking on the dyno. Now I must do the ever so painful job of riding Burt for the remainder of the break-in miles to hit the magic 500 mile point. ;-) Then the Sixty will get sorted and make its full potential power in this configuration. Thanks for watching. Mike

[@PC-uh6hk]

I used to work on all my own cars and bikes, I haven't had a bike in a long time but I think it's time to buy a new one.

[@lollandster]

Thanks for the video. Those are the exact same mods I want to do on my Victory Octane.

[@user-ct9jz4iq9s]

how do you like your octane sir, I have been looking to get one as I want a more aggressive version of the indian scout

[@lollandster]

It is very similar to the Scout, but with a more modern and aggressive style. If you test ride both you'll notice that the Octane feels much faster. To me it felt like the Scout needed 6k+ rev to wake up, while the Octane wakes up much earlier. The number one reason I chose the Octane over the Scout is the wheels. The Octane can be fitted with radial tires, while the Scout can't take anything other than high walled radials. I wish it was available in gloss black when I bought mine, the matte paint can't be polished and waxed like normal paint. A big plus is that the Octane is extremely rare where I live, the Scout is not. But that may be a problem in the future when I need to get parts for it.

[@springy-2112]

And what better way to spend a long day. Its a beautiful beast !

[@RenchRanch]

Thanks Springy! Much appreciated. I love the new Scout's (as if you can't tell! LOL). ;-) Mike

[@bofranciscofilms]

To get a cleaner look on the tank, you could always use clear 3M vinyl? If you cut it right, it will be completely invisible, and will completely protect the paint from any scuffs or chips

[@Spad562]

Great vid, really well commentated and clear instructions. I don't own a Scout but found it also very interesting. My mate has the bigger Scout. That exhaust looks totally awesome and sounds the goods. Well done mate.

[@RenchRanch]

Thanks for watching! Mike

[@6u66a]

Gotta make a video of this on the road. Is love to hear it moving ! Looks awesome

[@ericzochowski3749]

Great job,the bike looks much better with the black exhaust and it sounds much better too.

[@faithbiker8262]

Way over my skill level! I know how to put gas and check oil on my 2014 Harley Fat Bob. I am first time viewer and enjoyed your channel so much I will check out your page. I love the Indian Scout. Great job on vlog.

[@GTsGarage]

Great Video Michael, better than any written instruction. Looks and sounds great.

[@RenchRanch]

Thanks bro! Much appreciated. Mike

[@papashuk26]

The smile on your face says it all! Nice work

[@GSFBANDIT1200S]

Mike, that exhaust is the mutts nuts - sounds great

[@kettering345]

I've watched this video at least 5 times. Great video I'm looking to do something very similar to my sixty.

[@babusaofficial62]

This was a great video, you gave a lot of information and we will be doing this exct thing with Nurse Kitty's new sixty from Bikers Against Bullies USA. Well done, Youngblood.

[@9999plato]

And I thought changing the pipes in the Honda VTX1800 was a pain in the ass. You have way more patience than me. Give me back my 1970 motorcycles please!. SIMPLE!

[@9999plato]

But it sounds frigging great! Good luck.

[@MR-kg9rc]

Great job man. Like your work, wish mechanics were as detailed as you, super tidy work. I watched the whole vid! Sub done

[@cadeere74]

that freaking thing looks evil as shit. stunning man. good job

[@rickyklingbeil6804]

My hands used to go numb until I realized how hard I was squeezing the grips. Loosened my grip and no more numbness

[@cronos222]

Your bike looks and sounds awesome . Really nice work .

[@wvincagold]

little late now but idea, i like the tank pads idea, but the area is perfect at looks to make the Indian war bonnet siloghete instead of just those that you did.

[@flyboy3259]

Hey man! I watched all your videos in preparation for doing some of my own first modifications to my Scout Sixty (mirrors and exhaust wrap). Just wanted to say thanks for the awesome videos they provided a lot of helpful information!

[@MidwestMotoRider]

Awesome work! I saw that same setup when I went to the drag strip, a local Indian Dealer was there with a number of bikes (including one with Nitrous) and that exhaust sounded great. I am assuming they had the power commander I mean why wouldn't they. Anyway if you want to see a few seconds of the Indian (I think it was a Sixty) see my video Great Lakes Dragway Tuesday the Indian races at the 10:37 mark into the video.

[@RenchRanch]

Cool! Thanks I will check that out.

[@dean3845]

those bassani pipes sound awesome! ..clean job and a beautiful bike with a good choice of mods..i see a triumph? ..i have a 2011 speed triple ..to bad you live far away , I'd say lets go for a ride ..!

[@RenchRanch]

I have two Triumph's actually. A 2003 Speed Four that I have several videos about. The bike in the background is a 2007 Speedmaster that I am working on for my Wife as her new "big girls" bike as an upgrade from the 1987 Honda Rebel she's currently riding. Thanks for watching! Mike

[@KarlTheDingbat]

That has made it look and sound much better, sweet :)

[@RenchRanch]

Yep! Wait till you see the other stuff I have done... LOL Cheers! Mike

[@baddriver3580]

Great job with the install! I will have to stick with HD Sportsters, way easier to mod! Ride safe and happy travels.

[@tinks43]

Looks great & sounds mean. Nice job!

[@RenchRanch]

Thanks!

[@chucklome9165]

I think you did a great job. I would be proud if I could do as good as you did !

[@Cherem777]

Great job, buddy. Looks great

[@donaldduck2801]

Excelent vid, now we have an idea how long it realy takes to do the job. It is not just a couple hours. Mostley in youtube I dont now how much efford it takes. Thanks dude :)

[@yoshit9819]

Nice job sir. Looks sharp.

[@Lownewulfe]

Really enjoyed this video sir, thank you!

[@SpaceraverDK]

A good idea is actually to make a cold box for the intake. Cold air is better for power.

[@WEGGYZZR]

Crackin mods Mike mate,the new tubes sound deeper with a meaningful growl....no dought new maps will appear shortly for the pc5 which obviously will be implemented on dyno set up if not a tinkered custom tune will surfice ... I have a pc3 on the zx and there is just a sweet shop full of custom maps......hopefully tho will be re dynoed later this year . You still piss me off with that lovely big garage mate lol...and nice to see the Trumpet in the background... So you gonna spend a fortune and ship the Scout Sixty over with youreselves for the monster Jurrasic weekend? Ride safe bud and hi to the good wife!

[@RenchRanch]

Oh man, I wish that I could ship the Sixty over to Ol'Blighty to ride the Jurassic. I'd have to ship Melly's bike to LOL. Way to expensive. Burt goes out for a proper tune this weekend as I just hit the 500mile break-in interval. The Sixty will get a full run and tune on a chassis dyno. Will be interesting to see the results but at this point it's epic as-is. The tweaking will just make a great bike better. The Triumph is a 2007 Speedmaster I picked up second hand for an extremely low price. It's Melly's new bike for when she's ready to move up. Till that time I have a bunch of things to address from a maintenance perspective (one of the reasons I got it so cheap) and to fit the Speedy better to Melly as a rider. So it's going to be the new project bike. Thanks for watching! Cheers! Mike

[@WEGGYZZR]

Yeah i did see the new addition in ya last vid...cus i mixed up the models thinking it was a Mrs cactus America where as it is in reality a copperfish Speedmaster.......what needs doing to it mate?

[@RenchRanch]

+WEGGY zx12r It needs wheel bearings in the front (doing all of them), new pads & brake service front & rear, install Progressive lowering kit on the front with new seals & gaiters, 11.5" Progressive rear shocks (lowering the Speedmaster 3" total), Maverick Customs low solo saddle, sort out dodgy wiring for front indicators (old bodged install of a light bar), new bars & pullback risers, full service.... Just a few items ;-) Sounds like a lot but a large chunk of that work is to slam the Speedmaster and lower the seat for Melly. The rest is just catching up neglected maintenance. For sure there will be vids. Ride safe bro! Mike

[@WEGGYZZR]

+Michael Rench love a project buddy.....look forward to seeing the oncoming work!

[@WEGGYZZR]

+Michael Rench love a project buddy.....look forward to seeing the oncoming work!

[@jeremy67A]

You only get 4 riding days a year in Michigan, make 'em count!

[@aldoagnellini756]

nice bike and nice work!

[@BizarreBazaarBW]

I'm gonna Tie Wrap my Tie Wraps with a Tie Wrap. Then I'm gonna take out all the bolts and replace them with Tie Wraps because Tie Wraps are totally TIE WRAPTASTIC!!!

[@larespuertorico]

sweet great job looks and sounds great

[@UCLAKoolman]

Nice bike (sounds awesome) and good video. I just would not be cool with that original mounting bolt sticking out like that.

[@danielgreene6118]

If you're ever in Jackson, hit me up! ill come riding with ya!

[@jb1412]

Amazing talent and tool selection

[@TheTransitionsCovers-Originals]

Nice vid Mike! Well done bro 👊🏻

[@GsxrGrl21]

Man your vids couldn't of come at a better time..Once I get the money,I'm either going to get a Scout or a 48. After watching your vids,it'll most likely be an Indian lmao and most of the mods I want to do with it,you're doing with yours aha subbed!!

[@3asyrider75]

I am considering Scout or Scout 60. I will change out the exhaust so hopefully won't need power commander. I plan to use the bike as versatile as posible, light touring and long distance so the Scout might be a better choice?

[@Paulman50]

really good video and editing, I wish I could do it that well. great bike I'm thinking of trading my 2005 America on one of these. Hopefully the handling is a whole lot better, I must get a test ride sometime.

[@egotripband]

will you be doing an 80 mph ride by exhaust sound video ?

[@adamgray8430]

nice job, sounds great

[@kecah04]

I Love your vids! Will you ever tell us what the results you got from the Dyno?

[@mahalingmalashete8704]

I love video

[@jonathancabonita6207]

Wow its sounds soo good! nice job Michael Rench :-)

[@gibson4ever28]

thanks for the video! love the new look, althoug I don't know if I like the chrome or the black more :D

[@mje1625]

Amazing sound! Nice job! I applaud your courage to take apart your bike. I was afraid to take my seat off! Are you considering putting on a wider rear tire? If so, I would love to watch that video!

[@eaumand]

Just want to say thanks for making these videos, I am learning so much about bikes watching you vids, they're great! Mind if I ask, are you a mechanic ? You sure do know your stuff!

[@stratosjeff7007]

nice job, looks/sounds great!

[@Asalazar1850]

thanks for the very detailed video!!

[@viva0228]

Nice bike, bro!

[@mje1625]

Love, love, love how it looks and sounds! Great job! I wonder how the 2 into 1 exhaust would look on a 2015 Scout with a bobber rear fender?

[@Luckynate]

How do you feel about the upgrades that you did now that you've had about two months to ride with it all? still enjoying it as much as you had hoped? The bassani 2-1 sounds fantastic. I know its louder than stock but how much louder does it seem to you? does it leave your ears ringing after riding for a while or do you think its the perfect loud. loud enough to annoy the neighbors? thanks, great vid, ride safe

[@incognito8448]

damm they have pads for the tank.....Ive been using Finding Nemo bath tub traction stickers!

[@grzegorzryczanowski]

new exhaust looks business !!! me like it :)

[@RenchRanch]

Thanks! Was well worth the wait. It will be interesting to see how much power the Sixty gains after it's tuned at the Indian Dealer on the dyno. Cheers! Mike

[@caioo82]

Sounds great, man! Cheers!

[@CaliforniaCarl]

I was watching this in my living room and my wifes ear perked up when you said long and black 🤦‍♂️

[@gordiebarrett2931]

Do you have your figures of what you got on the dyno? I'd be really interested in seeing the difference. I've seen dyno charts comparing the whp and torque of the 60 to the 69, I'm really interested in seeing the possibilities of what you can get with mods like yours. Great job, by the way! Video is well made and the bike is really cool!!!

[@mimanlijou]

Really nice video!! I want know how to change the exhausts and parts. thx :D !

[@1957kwick]

I have a question all these mods you did does it void the warranty on the bike if you do what you did. And I wish you could’ve dynoed the motorcycle in stock form and then dynoed it after the improvements were made and see what the difference was in horsepower

[@leonardohunt2359]

I like the pipes and air filter, but do you actually need the power commander computer?

[@the_wisewilmen_yg6504]

Nice Bie! Sounds mean, was thinking about buying one but noe i definitely am haha thx 4 vid

[@DrRynsta]

I like your mirrors, where'd you get them from?

[@RapidInstincts]

I'm 18 and for my first bike I was considering an Iron 883, HD 48, and now looking at this? In all honesty I understand that they are sportsters but I do want to go fast. Any recommendations or comments?

[@MrChesstony]

i was looking at the same bikes. Check out reviews online that compare the HD 883 and the Scout 60. (Indian wins in almost all categories)

[@LeagueOfLeYe]

indian scout all the way man. look up the video indian scout vs iron 883

[@Roman-nl3en]

I'm 18 too, and have a Scout Sixty. It's going to be the greatest decision you'll ever make. Everybody has a Harley. The Indian differentiates you from the rest -- which I really like. People do triple takes when you drive past! It's also absolutely gorgeous.

[@RapidInstincts]

Roman Syed Yeah I just bought my neighbors 83 sportster that bored out to a 1200

[@jennydiazvigneault5548]

My recommendation for your first bike is dont go fast. Just live longer.

[@GibsonMusicMan]

Love it ! Are you also working on a new guitar project ?

[@jamesbonnell4520]

im 6'3" 289 i want a 60 will i be ok on this bike! i cant afford the bigger Indians but i like this scout!

[@RenchRanch]

Try one out at a dealer. Indian makes several different handlebar, seat, and foot control brackets to fit all kinds of different riders. They should be able to get a decent fit of you. I am 6"ft even and my Sixty is very comfortable with the stock configuration. I would also try out the Indian Tractor Seat. It will get you a little more leg room. Cheers! Mike

[@davehamre7738]

Thanks a lot for this video. This is the exact set-up I'm considering. Do you find the bassanis much louder? I'm interested in a deeper sound, but I don't want my neighbors to hate me.

[@RenchRanch]

Well, a mouse fart is louder than the stock exhaust from Indian... LOL!!! IMHO, the Bassani exhaust isn't too loud at idle or low RPM. If you get on it it will bark out for sure. It has a removable baffle in it. You can re-packe the baffle with more fiberglass and stainless wire to muffle it more. But everyone's opinion of what is too loud will be different. Certainly at idle and low RPM its not too loud for me. Some people don't like the louder drone at highway speeds. But again for me it hasn't been an issue. Many of the slip on exhaust pipes for the Scouts are a straight through design just like the muffler on the Bassani. So when you really get on the throttle many can be very loud. If I'm honest about it, my wife's Triumph Speedmaster and the EPCO Drag Pipes are far louder than my Bassani 2:1! LOL Thanks for watching! Mike

[@hotrodhendrix1]

nice work. why did you remove the "bobber" seat?

[@jacobebsen1]

wish you had the update video after it gets dyno tuned

[@jonathannovak5961]

I bought mine at Spartan. When we goin riding?

[@abbaspalgharwala1559]

Hi, thanks for sharing your mod ideas on the Indian scout sixty. I am debating between a Indian scout sixty and Harley Davidson Iron 883. I wanted to know if you were considering any of the Harley before your purchase of the Indian, and if you were what made you pick the Indian over the HD?

[@RenchRanch]

Before Indian came out with the Scout I was committed to buying a Harley Sportster Forty-Eight. I love the classic fat-tire look. Then Indian came out with the Scout. Loved the styling right from the start. I test rode both bikes and the Scout out classes the Sportster Forty-Eight in every way possible. When the Scout Sixty came out, the lower price made it even more attractive as I would have more money for parts & mods. With the smaller engine it still has more than enough power to give the Forty-Eight a run for it's money. After the Trask, Bassani, and Power Commander upgrade my Sixty is making almost 10ft lbs more torque than the bigger Scout. It pulls like a freight train now. All I can tell you is if you have the chance test ride both. Numbers alone aren't as important but for sure the Scout sixty makes more power than an Iron 883 (78hp vs 53hp and 65ft lb vs 51ft lb). It's making 38% more horsepower and 24% more torque. The engine also revs higher and the torque comes on low in the RPM range. The center of gravity is lower so the Scout handles better and feels considerably lighter. Your comparing 2016 design & engineering to a engine / trans that was designed in 1957 on the Iron 883. Granted the bike has evolved in many ways but in some ways it hasn't. The Sporty still uses a dry sump with a separate oil tank and separate primary oil supply. It's still push rod driven cams and air cooled. For Harley's part they have done wonders to the quality of their engines over time and they are just as reliable as any other brand if cared for properly. The fit and finish on both bikes is very, very good. Either way you'll be getting a great American motorcycle. Just have to give each a try and decide. I still love the Forty-Eight and there are some models of Harley I would love to own one day (the Dyna Switchback is awesome!). I love mine. Take a ride on both and you'll know for sure. Cheers! Mike

[@abbaspalgharwala1559]

Thank you for the awesome reply, I was barely considering the Indian until my friend highly recommend the scout and then I came accross your videos. Okay i will test ride both and decide on that. as price wise they are very competitive. Thanks.

[@HooDRidEWhiteY]

Abbas Palgharwala what did you decide to buy?

[@isiahdavis7367]

Abbas Palgharwala , I'd like to know what you bought as well

[@nmssis]

stock sounds weak...but your mod. Wow!!

[@petec9686]

The Bassani sounds beautiful. What sort of power gain did this give you? It may have been in the video, but wayyyy to long to watch it all.

[@j0oftheworld]

Did you lose any ground clearance when cornering with this exhaust? How's the numbers after tuning? Great video series.. your wife is a great videographer!

[@RenchRanch]

I think it's about the same as stock. If your riding is really aggressive I would get the Trask 2 into 1 high mount tracker system! Thanks for watching, Cheers! Mike & Melly

[@andy4072]

Hi I'm just toying with the idea of getting a Scout. What did the power commander do for you after being tuned on a dyno? BTW love the details you supply and of course the bike.

[@9999plato]

Is that you playing the guitar lick in the intro?

[@robertarthur9540]

Great work. 26:55 hi mell

[@RenchRanch]

LOL, yea Melly was a camera ninja on this one. ;-) Mike

[@bjornvillaester7586]

why is the engine noise overpowering the exhaust? is the idle set higher?