The Best Chieftain Dark Horse Upgrades!

[@chrishunter5041]

Love the look of the Challenger war bonnet.

[@MOTOBLADE]

I know right? It looks so modern and sexy.

[@davidknows3320]

I'm 6'3" and very happy with the stock Roadmaster windshield too. Just got home from a 1000 mile weekend and the shield is perfect for me at 70ish on the interstate.

[@MOTOBLADE]

Sounds like an awesome weekend to me!

[@jre540i]

Because of these videos from MotoBlade I am looking at one of these. 6-3 and 240. How do you fit and feel on the bike?

[@rider650s]

Nice bike! I have a 2018 Chieftain DH as well. Looking forward to the headlight install as I only have a 7" led and looking to upgrade and add the running lights. Subbed!

[@MOTOBLADE]

The video is coming, I promise! Have it all filmed. Just been so incredibly busy with work these past couple months that I haven't had time to do any editing. Thanks for watching and subscribing! I really appreciate it!

[@dr3po]

MOTOBLADE, did you ever make a video for the LED lights installation?

[@firemission81]

I have the same headlights. They are a MUST if you do night time riding.

[@MOTOBLADE]

They are incredible at night! So much better than the stock halogens.

[@dr3po]

Any issues with the install? Mine will be in tomorrow for my 2018 Chieftain Dark Horse.

[@willyearlmcgilacutty433]

I would also like to know about the installation. Been waiting on the video you said would be upcoming on installation.

[@carlborowiec3367]

Looks like you are in VT. I am over in NH and just picked up a 17 Dark Horse. Looks like some nice riding.

[@MOTOBLADE]

To tell you the truth, when I want even better scenery and nicer roads, I come over to nh. Up around whitefield and north of mt. Washington up to the border. Best riding in new england.

[@Roll_with_R.C.]

Nice mods. Trunk and audio are my next mods. I went with the traditional front fender and headdress, no caliper covers. Either way looks great! Thanks for sharing.

[@MOTOBLADE]

That sounds awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@worldtravelstar1148]

War bonnet looks awesome dude.

[@MOTOBLADE]

Thanks!

[@chrishansen1323]

Great upgrades and fun video

[@MOTOBLADE]

Thanks! Had fun doing it.

[@jazzrandy]

Great video and I like the add ons keep up the good work!✌🏾

[@MOTOBLADE]

Thanks!

[@airtexaco]

I really like what you have done. Love the Chieftain but am going to get the Challenger-I like it just a little bit more. It will be my 4th bike and second Indian. Have no interest in going back to the other manufacturer. Nice video, thank you for some great ideas!

[@MOTOBLADE]

Glad I could give you some ideas! I would love to get the Challenger. Maybe this coming year....

[@Gretchen1205]

When are you reviewing the led head lights

[@pappy88bb]

Love it. Upgrades on my 2016 monthly

[@MOTOBLADE]

They are never finished! Always more fun stuff to add/work on. Thanks for watching 😀

[@adnanshams5603]

Indian chieftain dark horse 😍😍 thanks my dear 😘

[@MOTOBLADE]

Thanks for watching!

[@autobarry]

When are you going to release the headlight install?

[@bryanmoore8506]

Yo when are you going to post the video of the headlight and running light install and also maybe some before and after video of what they look like at night. Also how do you're those lights. Do you think they are as good as or better than eagle lights?

[@MOTOBLADE]

Thought I'd have time when I quit my job and started my own business. Instead I've been working 6 days a week sunrise to sunset. I will get to the video as soon as I can. I just don't know when...

[@bryanmoore8506]

@@MOTOBLADE yeah contrary to what most people think you actually work more when you are running your own business. I get it! How are the lights compared to the halogens that come on the bike.

[@MOTOBLADE]

@@bryanmoore8506 they are superior to the halogens that come with the bike. Especially with the led running lights on. Lights up the road like a runway. Goes nicely with the led turn signals and led war bonnet on the fender too.

[@kenalvarado8993]

Which headlight

[@Fieskmask]

It's so fluffy I wanna die! Naa, but seriously, your bike looks daaaaamn nice. I'm almost thinking about ditching my other bike plans for this bike

[@MOTOBLADE]

Thank you! Check out some of my other vids on the Chieftain and that might bring you over to the Dark Side 😎

[@Fieskmask]

@@MOTOBLADE OH I will. Keep up the good work, great videos 👍😀

[@joelwilliams9362]

Sweet ride.

[@MOTOBLADE]

Thank you :)

[@triketacular8093]

Great looking mods. But did I not read a reply to someone on a previous vlog of yours, that you were thinking about getting the new Honda Goldwing? If that's the case, would you be trading in your beautiful Dark Horse? Safe Travels.

[@MOTOBLADE]

I am looking at Goldwings. But I would not be trading in my dark horse! More accurately, my dad and I are looking at Goldwings together, because he wants to ride with me.

[@LukeTPZ]

Can you tell me how it's decided if the saddlebags get the two separate chrome hinges (Springfield style) rather than the one long continuous style hinge on the majority of models, please?

[@SOAP585]

Hey just curious tried looking through your videos and can’t seem to find the install of those lights

[@MOTOBLADE]

I don’t have an install on the lights. I may have had corrupted video files or something that prevented me from making that video. It was a couple years ago now. But since there’s interest, I will go back and look and see if I have enough usable footage to make a video with a good explanation for you guys.

[@patrickreynolds3159]

How do you like the challenger war bonnet, was the wiring already to the headlight?

[@MOTOBLADE]

Challenger war bonnet is great! Looks super good on the bike, and gives the extra visibility at night with the light. Yes, the plug is already on the headlamp wiring, just plug and go.

[@StevenCabral666]

Everything looks amazing; great job!!

[@MOTOBLADE]

Thank you!

[@ricardomaldonado2230]

Looks amazing good work, the bike has the connection for the war bonnet inside the dash?

[@MOTOBLADE]

Yeah, it's attached to same wiring harness as the headlamp, just comes off the side a bit. I have a video filmed of the whole install. Just been months since I've had time to edit. Started my own business. The concept of "free time" for video work is a thing of the past 😂

[@ricardomaldonado2230]

Thanks , I really appreciate your help 👍 I receive the war bonnet kit last night, I’m getting ready to put it on tomorrow.

[@MOTOBLADE]

@@ricardomaldonado2230 Have fun! Sure it will look great. Here is a link to a video I used on KZbin for removing the front fairing and getting to the wiring. You can also download the instructions from googling the Indian service manual online. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXKaeHeJbLt_Z9U

[@ricardomaldonado2230]

Waoo thanks a lot 👍

[@KindredGh0st]

Damn dude. Nice!

[@MOTOBLADE]

Thanks!

[@talkingrock7011]

So I guess these mods ended the Challenger purchase , and doesn’t the rear cylinder head get warm when at running temperature

[@MOTOBLADE]

The mods did end the Challenger purchase - For now :) ... As far as the cylinder head is concerned, I have the oil cooler installed and I have never noticed any excess heat from the engine. My Thunderstroke is the best, coolest running air cooled v-twin I have ridden. I would like to try the 116's with the riding modes, but I am perfectly happy with mine.

[@talkingrock7011]

You have a great set up now but i know when the itch to change bikes hits you can’t help it that’s how I ended up with a 2019 H-D CVO Street Glide it only had 2800 miles on the clock, it’s a great ride

[@MOTOBLADE]

@@talkingrock7011 oh the itch is there. Part of what that upcoming surprise I mentioned was about😁 but I'm not getting rid of the chieftain.

[@talkingrock7011]

Sounds like a idea in motion

[@xarrow81]

Black out that windshield bruh!

[@MOTOBLADE]

I'd like to for the looks, but I ride so much after sundown I wouldn't be able to see as well.

[@bougelaal]

is this the chieftain elite?

[@MOTOBLADE]

No, this is the Chieftain Dark Horse.

[@brentweick7999]

What size is the windshield? Love that size

[@MOTOBLADE]

They don't "offer" it on their website. It's the Indian roadmaster windshield. Supposed to be exclusive to that model, so to order it, go to their parts section, select the roadmaster with the same model year, and find the part number and order that way. Round about any to do it, but they don't just sell it as an accessory (which is stupid, I think a lot of people would like to buy it).

[@CoriandsydneyW]

Nice!!!

[@MOTOBLADE]

Thank you!

[@rockman469]

I Wanna see that Bike when you Drive them on the Night Time

[@MOTOBLADE]

Will have a night ride video coming up some time this summer.

[@Mantis1097]

Looks great! I have a 2017 Chieftain DH...gave me a few ideas, ty!Also, lmao...Chief Slap a Hoe!!!

[@MOTOBLADE]

Chief Slapahoe thanks you for watching 😂

[@Steve-qn8gn]

With respect to the lighting, sometimes you get what you pay for. You can’t review lights just by how they look in the day in a bike. Hope they last you a long time, but usually cheap,stuff just doesn’t last as long.

[@MOTOBLADE]

That was my fear. However, they've performed incredibly well over the past 6 months now. I've used them a lot at night driving home from the airport and they are much brighter and nicer than stock. I think they were a good investment, but you're right, time will tell if they hold up.

[@kenalvarado8993]

which headlight u purchased and the install video

[@Road_Rash1]

add lower fairings and you have a Roadmaster.

[@MOTOBLADE]

Think I might add those for long cross-country trips...

[@gasman6922]

Ok, I’ll be the gullible Canadian. You know it’s 100km/h not mph. Lol. That’s right up there with all of Canada being flat. Bike is looking good. Keep the videos coming.🇨🇦🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻. That’s the same as 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻 American beer. Lol

[@MOTOBLADE]

I know it's in km/h. I meant I would come up there and do 100 mph in the flats of quebec. That way a state trooper can't come after me for doing 100mph and posting the video because I did it in the US (unlikely, but it does happen). I'm just jumping the border to cover my ass and do 100mph outside the USA 😂 I was thinking after I posted the video - you know, I wasn't very clear about that, someone is gonna think I meant km/h - you called me out 🤣

[@gasman6922]

🤣🤣🤣

[@harryhowell5644]

Should have just bought a roadmaster dk

[@MOTOBLADE]

I don't like the new Roadmaster Dark Horse - that new batwing fairing is too much of a Harley street glide rip-off (just my opinion, I know a lot of people like the new look). I like the more traditional rounded fairing look of the Indian touring lineup. Although, I wouldn't be opposed to that new Challenger. That's a hot lookin' bike. Thanks for watching!

[@fredmalone9276]

Chief Slapahoe 😆 🤣 😂

[@Joe_1971]

Chief Slapahoe? LOL

[@MOTOBLADE]

Yeah 😂 That's been her name since I got her. Finally decided to say it in a video 😎

[@Joe_1971]

@@MOTOBLADE Too funny...lol

[@B.nanana]

We use kph in Canada NOT mph if you come up here and do 100 mph your going to jail

[@MOTOBLADE]

@@B.nanana big words from a country that was afraid of trunks honking in Ottawa 😂 don’t worry, I’m not in a hurry to come up there 🇺🇸 (Just kidding 😉 I’ve recently discovered poutine and beaver tails on a trip north and I am starting to think you Canucks might be onto something).

[@B.nanana]

@MOTOBLADE not sure I'm not from Ontario. But would make sense that the libtards would be scard lol. dont know what beaver tails are either?