Harley Street Glide Vs Indian Chieftain 

* Donald McPherson personally I wouldn't be spending any more money on your Marauder, as trust me, when you have passed your 'test' you'll want to be 'trading up' as soon as you can afford it. Make sure you are 100% capable with the floorboards, gear change and braking before your test. I've seen on here very experienced motorcyclists not enamoured with heel toe shifters. Good luck on your test and welcome to the fold!

David Helmuth---> I recently bought 2019 Road Glide Ultra and just love riding this bike. The Indian in this video has a better ride over bumps but the rider seat, hand-foot position is much more comfortable on the Road Glide Ultra when compared to Indian Chieftain.

As I have told many of my friends there is an ass for every seat. Life is short, but the damn bike. Be safe out there!

Try diamondseats.com tell em I sent ya.

Exactly.

@@jimwortham8634 Thankfully, there are choices. The E/Glide standard with ABS is 19K and the FLHTP with RDRS and ABS plus the 114 motor and heated grips is less than that. Both are a great buy as long as you don't care about a radio/nav system.

Thanks Joey...Happy New Year to you and yours as well.

@@bikersoncall This link will answer your question ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lyw6KGqlhkg.html

Geee Wzzz Yes! 18’ turns is pretty much the max on the Indian. Like Jerry says, HD can go 16’

Check the circles folks could do on a victory vision

Actually, the Harley has a better lean angle. See ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lyw6KGqlhkg.html VS ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-q6FnCgBdGuc.html

Kim Schaefer ...... Congratulations 🎉 that’s an awesome motorcycle. Gotta 18 Rode Glide Special and been loving every single mile 👍🏼

On a 2018 Road Glide Special. Very fine machine on the highway will feel like you can ride forever..

Kim Schaefer congratulations, but if I were you I would test ride the challenger before I buy HD RGD, I believe what Indian provides is better when it comes to value for money

Zakariya Bokhamseen I did a lot of research Zakariya but I think the Harley-Davidson is the better looking motorcycle. I know a guy who works at the Indian dealership and owns 3 Harley-Davidson motorcycles because of the guality fit and finish, but he does like the Indian engine.

Have owned few Harley-Davidson twin cams over the years the M8 really is a major Improvement from the previous design it is a very enjoyable and capable ride even stock form, still retain some of its roughness that people are custom to. Enjoy what ever you ride..

Right!? At least we practice high speed evasion on a daily basis here in PA dodging the moon creators.

Dennis Pluto try Michigan...lol

I don't know if the Motor Man could ride in Pa. Dodging a moon crater in the middle of a turn is a daily challenge.

HA, Pittsburgh here and was thinking exactly that

Yea Polaris was trying to decide between the Chief Emblem and Liz, Pocahontas Warren, emblem. I think they made the right choice

Peter, it was sad. The darn things were built proof. I can't help but think the dealer/ service availability were a part of their failing. I see Indian dealers all over the country so I hope that bolsters Polaris sales. Hell, I lived in Cuenca Ecuador for 3 years and there was a Polaris dealer right down the street. They weren't selling the big street bikes at the time, the big biz was 4 wheelers. They love mudding over there.

@@zenspike8246 Polaris shut down Victory because they'd be competing against themselves. Too many bikes/tooling/parts to handle in a niche market. Indian's first year back with Polaris sold more bikes in 1 year than Polaris sold in 8 years with Victory. Really no sense from a business standpoint to keep them around. That being said, as an Indian owner, the day i get a garage, I'm hunting me down that orange Victory High Ball. Fuck that thing is gorgeous.

Yes it is a VTX Honda jacket.

You mean, suspension travel is ''Chief''.

That's why I bought a Indian charlenger over harley

If your crash bars for the front are 1-1/4" they will fit.

We were riding to Pine Island Hernando county Fl. I'd take the Harley because it can be serviced anywhere in the country.

Hey! I also have a 2011 flhtp - birch white/vivid black. It was love at first sight and she's been an amazing ride. Once you get used to the heel-toe shifter it's hard to ride any other way. HAH.

C'mon. You use your toe to down shift and your heel to up shift.

@@motorman857 Hey it was just an idea.

@@zanetorrence3729 Mine is the same, the heel toe shifting I just started never tried it before.

Owned a 15 Roadmaster for nearly 3 seasons, never needed a dealer, recently traded it in on a Kawasaki because I couldn’t afford the brand anymore. Had 41,333 when I traded, key fob, and abs sensor were my only two issues that I repaired myself. Two other minor issues were seepage from injector o rings, and a little seepage from oil cooler lines and stator harness plug. Just kept it cleaned off. Just ride em!

@@Kwhopperfan My concern is more mundane. You might need a tire, or an "oilchange "

I didn’t think of that part, I’ve never used a dealer for general maintenance, I used local shops on all my bikes for tires that were cheaper than the big brand dealers before I bought the basic tools needed to do them myself. I don’t have the luxury of traveling cross country or at least not exceeding tire life on any single trip so tires and oil changes were always done before or after any “big trip” being only 1,500 to 2,000 miles in 4 to 5 days..

Guess you need a good network if your bikes are always failing apart

Dave Sunderland haha Polaris is known for poor engineering your comment shows either blind bias or stupidity I ride across country never had a Harley leave me stranded.. that said it’s all machines all can break... it’s nice not to be 12 hours from a dealership

Dave Sunderland...really...that’s a very overused false comment.

BreakoutPete no it’s not... even looo g before Polaris bought the right to the Indian name did you ever work in one of their 4 wheelers??? It’s akin to the gold wings removing the motor to replace the starter except a millions times over... Indians that the dealership takes weeks to even understand the problem software issues the keep the bike from starting having to remove replace the master fuse catching fire issues... all are machines none are perfect but to say Polaris doesn’t have major issues is wrong

Steve Xaxa ...👍🍻

If you like how the Roadking is, the direct competitor to that would be the Springfield. Comes with the windshield that's quick detatch.

Good idea. But, the bike should get them, too.

Yup the A/C's fine.

Get yourself a softbrake clutch lever. The best 50 bucks you can spend. softbrake.com

@@motorman857 Looking at them and thinking of getting it but I have large hands and long fingers. You still think it would be better for me?.......Nevermind, I ordered one to find out. :)

@@motorman857 Well, I ordered the Soft Brake lever from the site you showed which was costing $81.95 total which I was okay with, but then they called me and said I had to give them a credit card number so they could charge a $50 deposit on the return of my original lever within 10 days or else have another $50 charged to my credit card! No where on their site did I see anything about it being an exchange but I told them I considered this to be a scam and to refund my Paypal payment! I'd like to have tried it but not at that risk.

@@petekeener8943 Actually, it shows on their web site there is a core charge. That's because if you don't send your stock clutch lever back, they would have to charge your credit card the 50 dollars. I've ordered 5 of these levers and always sent back the stock lever so there was never a charge on my credit card. Had I NOT sent back the stock lever, I would have been charged, understandably 50 dollars more. I have sent 100's of people to softbrake and no one has ever been scammed. It sounds like a simple misunderstanding.

Not any more...the 116 now comes standard in most of the big bikes from Indian for 2020

@@mattshaggs2931 What does "not any more" have to do with my comment? Besides, the 116 (stock, not kit) is not relevant to the comparison Jerry did.

@@roar666 No need to get your panties in a bunch, pal. You said stock 111...the 116 is now stock in most bikes. No, it doesn't have anything to do with the review Jerry did...it pertained to your comment about the 111 being a little less that the 114 off the bat...and that's why I mentioned that now the 116 is standard and would make up for any "less" the Indian 111 felt.

@@roar666 116 as opposed to 111. The newer, bigger Indian Thunderstroke engines are performing better too

@@Beastius24 what's a "116"? The Chieftain in the video is a stock 111 🤔

guys does the history or brand name really matter? What matters is the product you’re about to lay your hard earned money down on. Both brands sell a great product, as does several other manufacturers, we just need to do our due diligence and figure out which bike is best for us. The bike that’s best for me may not be best for you. It’s awesome that we have choices and able to support many different companies, which in turn evolve, improve and continue to provide us with choices. It would be boring if there was only 1 brand monopolizing the motorcycle market and restricting our purchase options. All motorcycles brands and models are great, people are unique and are best suited to various models based on personal preference. Thank god for our unique tastes and personalities, it keeps life extremely interesting . Love these videos and subsequent debates/opinions, please keep em coming and let’s all not forget that we’re all brothers on this Chanel that share the same passion for the way motorcycling makes us feel, not a single motorcycle brand, but motorcycling in general. Ride safe and ride often brothers.

@@Shaken_AND_Stirred H-D was owned by AMF, then bought them back.Polaris bought the branding of Indian, then brought it into the present, maintaining the original styling. But, it is an original bike in the sense, other than the looks ( front fender ) it's a completely original bike. Believe me, I had a '47 Chief as my first bike... the NEW Indian shares nothing mechanically remotely near the original. Yeah, they capitalized on a name, and it seems like a wise decision, it's working for them. Jus sayin'.

bluesy1234 First thing I did on my Road King was remove the heel shifter.

Have you seen that new lean angle thing they're both doing now? That's so fucking cool. I wish I had that on my 18 springfield.

Round ones.

🤣🤣🤣

Thanos Etsitty I was so little the first time I heard that I was too young to laugh I just rolled over and shit

I guess you either love it or hate it. That old school front fender was the deciding factor in buying my Indian Springfield. It completes the retro look of the bike. I just love it and it's what people usually point out when they look at my bike...."that fender is NICE!"

Yes the Indian police chief and I had a meeting in which they asked me to design....ok I'm kidding. I wouldn't know anything about that.

Elkhart Indiana is currently using the Indians for their motor officers but not sure if they're others.

Which model are they running, Marty?

Chieftain Classics

That old myth that Harley break down is no longer valid . Like Jerry said we all have our preferences. If that’s the bike that makes you happy then that’s is all that matters .

I don't know.

@@motorman857 I know that the bike has a lot more power with the sport mode on

Bring it over and I'll take it for a ride.

@@motorman857 Would if I could.

Go to Shadtree Surgeon's RU-vid channel. He rides one.

@@alanlevesque7180 Let me rephrase: Am I the only former motor cop who rides a Triumph Rocket III?"

How about if your a doctor with a new practice, who works 6 and a half days a week and has a wife and 3 little kids and very little free time?

In that case, 5,000 is probably too much.

Easier said in Florida than in the northeast.

I don't know why people say Indian doesn't have aftermarket or are you people just too lazy to look so you can justify sucking on that Harley logo? Anything that's customizable on an Indian has huge aftermarket. Want a different seat? Corbin, Mustang, Saddlemen, Ultimate Seats, SS Custom Cycle. Handle Bars? Indian alone makes different sets. Dirty Bird makes them. Arleness, Klockwerks (or however you spell their weird name). Foot controls? Can't name them all off the top of my head but Arleness and Kuryakyn pretty much have every aspect of that covered. Want performance? We got about 5 companies making cams. Countless that make Intakes. Hell Lloydz even makes his own Big Bore Kit (121ci) and if you want to get crazy, has a bolt on super charger kit for the TS111 engines. Oh but what about windshields, ya we got like 4 companies making those. Want a custom leather crotch saver that blocks off the rear head? Ya we got that too. Exuast? 3 companies making True Duals last I checked (I have the freedom set), I forget how many are making x-pipes, probably close to 10 companies making slip on mufflers, so you get the sound you want. Bassani, Rinehart, Rush, Cobra, Vance n Hines, Freedom, Indian Aftermarket, Dirty Birds, Tab Performance, Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde just off the top of my head. www.indianmotorcycles.net/threads/indian-links-master-list.269308/ literally spend a few minutes fact checking your dumb statements.

You silver tongued devil you!