How to Adjust Indian Motorcycle Handlebars - Springfield, Vintage & Chief (pre-2022) 

Ahhhh, you are most likely correct. Folks, my torque setting (as I don’t have a torque wrench) is torque the hell out of these things! They are tight and should remain that way. Thanks for the heads up Steve.

Hey Brian, thanks for the tip. When I'm on my Springfield I often say to myself, if these bars were only a little higher. Thought I would have to bring it to my local shop but thanks to you I probably can do it myself. Don't think I'll tackle the led headlight install on my own though, lol. I also was just watching your review on super chief. In your opinion, how do you feel that bike would have been ( comfort wise) on your Key West trip? Thanks. Ride safe my friend.

So what’s the torque spec?

@@grahampatterson3005 The torque settings for all fastners on your model and year can be found in several places. The bike manual. Instructions that are shipped with the Indian accessories. From the Indian owners web site. The Indian service manual. The settings are different year to year and model to model. If not tight enough bars can rotate in the clamps when breaking hard. If over tightened tbe bolt will actually yield and potentially fail so it is important.

Thanks for that. I couldn't find a 5.5 anywhere in my tool box 😂

I love hearing this! Thank you so much, please tell your friends. 😎✌️

The Chief is not the right bike for me to do any kind of long ride on. Either I'm too large or the seat is too small/firm, one of those too. I think the shocks need an upgrade. Now, if I was 180 lbs and the seat/shock was upgraded...maybe. I'm so used to the longer wheelbase of the Springfield and that provides a smoother ride. Thanks for watching my man!

From what I remember the controls are pretty much in a locked position. The clutch and brake levers can be rotated but the instrument pods are keyed into the bars.

Thank you! Didn’t like the mini apes because they forced me to reach way too far forward, no matter how far I rolled them back. Worse than the factory bars. The 16’s are perfection. At first I was very concerned about handling on curves with aggressive riding but to my ecstatic surprise the bake is actually even better now. Something with geometry and leverage/force physics changes when your arm is more straight which results in greater control and less effort. Absolutely love it. The sport bike power rangers would disagree but frankly I don’t enjoy riding with chest horizontal and my neck bent back to see where I’m going. LOL. Get theb16’s you won’t be disappointed. Thanks again for watching and hope you check out our other content.

@@TwoIndians thanks for the info and quick reply. I think I'm going to give the 16's a try. I do enjoy the channel in fact, I ordered the halo and war bonnet lighting splitter based on your review of that. Man, nice having the light on my bonnet back! Thanks again.

@@zeusgyd422 awesome!

Great video and thanks! I have tye stock bars on my 2021 SDH and feel like I’m leaning too far forward and really hurting my shoulder. Brought them Back an inch an better but still feel like My arms are too straight and reaching forward. Would the 16 tilted back relieve the shoulder issue? I’m Even thinking of going with beach bars to alleviate the shoulder stress. Side note had a total shoulder replacement a few years ago and shoulder is very sensitive to reaching out and was told Not to have a straight arm But to keep elbow below shoulder and bent. Any insight would be much appreciated!’ Thanks ahead!

@@zgrcic the 16;s are most likely the anser for you. I cannot rave enough about them. I will never ride with anything different

No but it’s pretty simple really. I do have another video on changing the bars on my Challanger though which shows you the details on the handlebar controls, getting the wires through etc.

@@TwoIndians ok, i have seen the Challenger Video. I think the wire can be a problem. I think i try it. Learning by doing. 😊 Thanks for your answer.👍😊 Best regards Stefan

You can do it!!

Ha ha ha no matter what at this point we are gonna pick on him when he does a tech video..

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How did your last trip go

All I can say is it’s up there and you just have to feel around for it. It’s symmetrically placed compared to the other side.

I just spent an hour trying to find it and had no luck. I have a 22 Springfield and some forums say it is 6mm rather than 5.5. Either way, I couldn't get it.

Lack of aftermarket parts? LOL, if I could show you all the crap, I mean, improvements I’ve bought for this thing...wait, that sounds like an idea for a video! All kidding aside it’s been an amazing bike and I have zero regrets. More than that, I’m so glad I didn’t buy a RK (or RG) because I’ve met so many great people because I’m an Indian rider. Love the Harley product, love my Indian more. Thanks again!

@@TwoIndians Thanks for the reply. Looking forward to that video. Cheers.

I have the 2014 vintage with a TINY amount of performance mods, buffalo brand horn, 16" apes, Vance and Hines turn out drag pipes, driver back rest. (I'll NEVER put it on..) and I LOVE this fun fun bike. Zero regrets.. My girlfriend has the 1200cc abs scout. She added more stuff than I can name but yep she loves it.

2021 Springfield owner and am absolutely in love with my ride. So far over 22K of trouble free miles and smooth rides.

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Just loosen the screws and twist

In my Air Filter Video video I adjust the bars after taking off the tank although I think I might be able to do it without that. Indian Challenger & Pursuit - How to remove fuel tank, change air filter and adjust handlebars ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-48mAg7v5938.html

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Here's a link! Thanks! amzn.to/3sVsCMn

@@TwoIndians Thanks a ton!!

Thank you SO MUCH for providing the link. I ordered one.. it'll be here Monday. 👊🤠💸🛰

@@TwoIndians would have loved to see a video on how you did the install on the USB. Love my Springfield and that’s one of the only major drawbacks right now. No way to charge my phone.

@@TWR59767 that’s so simple I can’t imagine it requiring a video, BUT, I might just do one for you anyway!

I say those things in case the design changes after I post the video because I have no idea what’s coming out later.

They must’ve used different bolts because that’s what I used.

I had the same issue on my 2022. A bunch of people on a forum told me it is 6mm Allen. I've tried and still can't move these things.

@@virginiatrailcameravideos I wound up doing the 6mm on the side and top bolts and it didn't take that long and wasn't nearly as frustrating.

@@Stevel_ interesting. Did the chrome covering with the headlights need to go all the way down to the front fender? I just assumed putting that nacelle back together would be a big pain.

@@virginiatrailcameravideos No it just cracked open like an egg and you could reach the top clamps. 6 bolts total to put it all back together.

Indian was originally located in Springfield, MA.

Hey bud, that is from Indian Motorcycle. You can get them in any color but you can only find them in the catalog, they’re not on the website. Hope you get one!

@@TwoIndians im tossed between the Springfield and the Chief Vintage, hopefully ill make the right choice

@@joenarvaez19 if you want to do longer rides I suggest the Springy. More comfort, hard bags, bigger fuel tank. If you want to blast around town then the Chief would be fun. They’re a little stiff for me but that’s my call on it. Everyone likes what they like so let your behind be your guide. 👍👍✌️

@@TwoIndians thank you for your advice