Why I Failed At Rebuilding This Motorcycle Motor - (2022 Indian Chief Rebuild)

[@jonS-42]

Brandon I gotta say, I’ve been a subscriber for several years now and it’s awesome to see how far you’ve come with mechanical skills and your video quality. You seem to be a great brand ambassador for Indian as well, hopefully they notice.

[@nop3noperson]

My goodness...from allen wrenches struggling in the back yard too fully indepth builds!? Making yourself a biker legend in 10 years you will be the guy to ask. The wizard.

[@chrishunter5041]

You didn't fail you overlooked, Thanks for sharing the protentional issue that could be overlooked when rebuilding the 111 TS motor👍

[@TeshomeAtire1965]

Finding one'sown mistake is wining the problem, not falling. Nice job.

[@donrudeboyt1895]

I had an experience with the Thunderstroke. I was changing the clutch. Pulled primary cover and in the process the shift paw came out of position. Put it back together and it wouldn’t shift. Had to disassemble again and had to place the paw over star wheel in the correct position. Definitely can’t compare to your experience but shows how something so simple can complicate things.

[@ecrusch]

Indian should send you a monthly check for the great representation you give them on a regular basis. Your skill and product knowledge of Indian bikes has really grown, and add to that your excellent video creation chops have a quality that few content providers possess. Indian, if you read this; show Brandon some love. He is doing you quite a service! Peace

[@81722Les]

100% agree

[@marinom5602]

Brandon, use the red tacky assembly lube on your right case bearing where's crankshaft goes through. Also use it on all exposed roller bearings. Great Channel, great positive attitude!!!!!!!

[@BrandonBicasso]

Right, I did so when everything was assembled again. I took this thing apart 3 separate times from mistakes haha.

[@rxman4453]

This is awesome to see how the Thunderstroke truly works. Also it is very informative and interesting. Thanks for doing all the hard work for us Brandon.

[@deormanrobey892]

There's always at least one fiddley bit to watch out for.

[@timothygreen1519]

Thank you for that insight. I wish there was a full on video of a break down and rebuild of the thunderstroke engine.

[@BrandonBicasso]

I would but it’s too time consuming. Indian should do that but the reason may be to keep dealers happy.

[@charlieritchel1492]

You didn't fail brother. You learned what not to do. It's different when you reword it the right way. This life is meant to be a classroom but some turn it into a courtroom by casting judgment on fellow imperfect people. Keep on keeping on, I feel like you're doing an excellent job!!

[@BrandonBicasso]

Thank you, Charlie!

[@redroad53]

I never see myself doing this. Is why I thank you so much for this very valuably information.

[@Trampslikeusjb]

Always appreciate the level of detail…thank you!

[@onlyhereonce7290]

what a fun video to watch. Very informative. Now I know a bit more on how my 2021 Chieftain DH works. Thank you !

[@patrickriley2983]

This is a really great video. Your self-teaching skills are impressive. I like your enthusiasm for the brand, too. Too much Indian bashing out there on other channels (looking at you, STS).

[@chitown38]

Great Info! Keep it up and you will be a master mechanic in 7 years!!

[@SLED649]

Have you considered using “three bond sealer” on the crankcase surfaces? It applies easily & seals perfectly! Good stuff! Love your videos bro! You’re a good teacher!

[@BrandonBicasso]

I haven’t, but could take a look for next time. ✌🏾

[@michaelreid5912]

Keep journeying Brandon. You’re doing great!!

[@stevedoran3376]

Thank You from New Zealand, have a 111 thunderstroke after 40 years of Harleys. Always wanted to know what was in it. Cheers mate

[@johnkevinsmith3718]

SOLID WORK AS ALWAYS B!

[@gwaddles]

Learning so much from watching your channel

[@richardrussell500]

Interesting how Indian incorporates the transmission inside the case versus HD.

[@Shakez76]

Thanks for sharing your mistakes man. Learned a lot! Oh and for wearing a Harley hoodie while working on an Indian motor. 😎

[@BrandonBicasso]

😂✌🏾

[@59jaguar]

Great job explaining things. I’ll have to say though I appreciate the simplicity of my bmw r90 motor vs your Indian mega motor . ;)

[@williamwestwood6751]

Very educational and interesting to watch. Thank you.

[@soganoflarider]

I shoulda got your help rebuilding the engine in my semi. Maybe I’d be back on the road now. But as for the thunderstroke engine and trans design it looks so advanced to actually be so simple

[@BrandonBicasso]

Yeah, it’s a simple design really. Works well. Still more to learn.

[@garygullikson6349]

Have a problem with shifter parts in my '68 Honda Trail 90, would not attempt to split cases to get access. Much respect!

[@BrandonBicasso]

A lot smaller than this ThunderStroke!

[@mototraining265]

La transmisión primaria y secundaria van primero luego se montan los forks y luego va tu tambor que es el shifter drum, start from the bottom, top and middle

[@richardcasey7521]

Great follow up video!

[@BrandonBicasso]

😎👌🏾

[@fullgrownjones]

Great content! I wish I had your patience.

[@ykmalachi]

Excellent find.

[@joe2479]

Awesome video!!!!

[@yoshit9819]

Great video. But now I have that music playing in my head

[@BrandonBicasso]

it's calming music at least : )

[@jimjansen2914]

Very informative!

[@peterrestaino7047]

learning experience, store that one in the memory bank

[@james-s2b1k]

VERY NICE SIR

[@MattieXMoto]

Great video! Question. Do you feel the unit construction is better than tbe m8? I ask because I wonder of the heat from the 116 crank and engine is finding it's way to the transmission.

[@BrandonBicasso]

I couldn’t tell you as I haven’t torn apart a M8. Most of the heat from the TS (felt anyway) is the rear cylinder. So it would be above those components.

[@highcottonhoneybeecompany3299]

Brandon, Do you have any experience with making a frame and then getting it “Titled” I’m looking at a couple different big scout engines but the frames are toast

[@saliston]

Wow you are starting to sounds like a bike mechanic.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Hope that's not a bad thing.

[@AkaBull]

I don't know dude, this buying wrecked bikes and fixing them seems like more trouble than it's worth. I plan on doing some giveaway bikes too but, I'm just going to buy used bikes and fix them up with upgraded aftermarket parts. Good luck man, I know these projects can't be easy.

[@BrandonBicasso]

It’s not to most but I’ve learned a lot about these motors from doing this. I wouldn’t trade the experience for a used and running bike.

[@AkaBull]

@@BrandonBicasso I agree you'll learn a lot of valuable experiences, but the headaches man, oh my God lol.

[@b.f.e6810]

How do I contact you? I'm doing a build and I need some help?

[@RogueCheddar]

Success is all the more sweeter when it has been seasoned with failure. Or so I've been told. 🤑

[@KlingonCaptain]

Did you fail at putting the motor back together? Or, did you succeed at discovering a way it doesn't go together and learn a valuable lesson?

[@BrandonBicasso]

Perspective. You right.

[@ThePerfectSeason1972]

A lot of work

[@BrandonBicasso]

Sure is. I love it tho!

[@ThePerfectSeason1972]

@@BrandonBicasso - I’m impressed, it’s how one learns.

[@AkaBull]

What did you do now 🤣

[@kingadaroad6595]

You failed because it in not a motorcycle motor in the 1st place. Motors are electrically driven devices. This is a gasoline fueled ENGINE! Getcher nomenclatures straight, Bro!

[@dogge929]

@kingadaroad6595 Looks like you never cracked open a Webster dictionary. Maybe you should learn to spell your own username right before you start telling mechanics that they don't know what they're talking about. He did a good job rebuilding this motor.