My mechanic looked at this video while we were discussing putting the 240 tire kit on my 2024 bobber and even he was impressed with your explanations and skills. He's installed a bunch of 240's on harleys so he was unfamiliar with the RC setup on an Indian. Needless to say; he told me to go ahead and order the kit and he would slap it on with a custom fender job and rear light setup. This will all be done after I get back from Vegas in April. Thanks for another great video!
I really appreciate the feedback. Thank you for watching the video. Just a word of advice, RC sends the rear wheel with the Metzeller 888 tire for a reason. Due to tire size inconsistencies some 240 tires will not clear the swing arm and will rub. Good luck on your build. You won't be dissapointed!
Awesome video! Great instructions. Hopefully people seeing videos like this give them the confidence to work on their own bikes and do their own maintenance. It’s fun and gives you a sense of pride! The bike looks awesome! Subscribed.
Realize this was 2 yrs ago but I have to say the reason I subscribe to your channel is that (you're a natural teacher) right to-the-point easy to follow step-by-step instructions advice on how to hang things how to protect things great video men.
What I did to lift my scout was remove the seat and hooked a wrachet strap around the top of each shock bolts and across the seat area, then used my engine hoist to lift the rear up, the balance was perfect and no fear of dropping the bike.
Anybody in here think that 3k kits are a bit excessive? If you may, just let us have the spacers and we will find a cheaper wheel to fit our 240 tire onto. Otherwise, this is a great video, Thanks oxouk!
Absolutely. I have been on the fence about this upgrade for a while but seeing this would make it much easier. Now I also have the Indian Chef further complicating my decision. I would love to see how many custom builds will come out that line once it hits dealerships across the U.S. I think a 116 with Wide rear on the Dark Horse variant would be a sweet ride.
Me again, I just installed that beautiful massive tire on my bike, but.....ok, I didn't thinking about my fender and seat ( Corbin ) that was fitted on bike before and now I need to make my scout bobber to be scout twenty. Meaning, it has to look like yours with seat haha. Now I need to go to Indian and see if I can buy complete set to transfer seat positions. On bobber seat covers battery and cables so now I have to close it. Again, thank you for this video helps me a lot
TIP: when removing the axle spacer. If the old one is in there right and you can’t pull out out. Get a flat head screw driver and push up while rotating the spacer. Took me about 3 minutes just to get it out because it was really stuck in there.
Beautiful build! Hopefully you can help me out. I want to do majority of the work myself, what are the dimensions of the spacers so I can fabricate them myself?
Is it not worth to jack the bike up before undoing the suspension to release all pressure? Also that belt looks so close to the wheel. I'd be a bit worried about that rubbing.
Hello, I'm about to pull the trigger on this RC Components kit. I want to ask, so I'm sure, all of the spacers you mention in the video are included with the kit, correct? Thanks, great video!!!
Hi - thank you so much for this video. I’m waiting on a set of wheels to arrive and this is just brilliant. Do you need to grease up the axle when installing the new wheel?
Hey again - been following your vid step by step, I’m stuck getting the stock spacer out of the rear belt drive sprocket.. I CANNOT get it to budge… any ideas?
@@markmcginness1933 Try putting the entire belt drive in the freezer for an hour. Materials will contract when cold. If it still won't come out, get a couple of pry bars and place them 180 degrees apart and try prying it out. Make sure to place a towel or shop rag under the pry bars as to not damage the machined edge of the pulley.
I ordered the wheel and tire from RC COMPONENTS. The wheel I ordered is called the “Stocker” because it matches the stock Indian Scout wheel. If you want the wheel that matches the Indian Scout Bobber then you order the “Raider” wheel. Price is roughly $2300.
Hi awesome instructions! Question for you. Did the adjustment indicator plates marked same on both sides after the install? Mine dont, wonder if its ok.
It will not work with the oem fender because that fender is attached to the subframe which needs to be removed to install the 240 wheel and tire. RCComponents does make a rear fender that will work.
Hello and greetings from Spain. I'm trying to find out what type of rim and tire you have so I can upgrade my Indian Scout to a 240 wheel. Could you tell me? thanks a lot
I ordered it from RCcomponents. It is their “Stocker” wheel. If you have a Bobber it’s a “Raider” wheel. It is an 18X9 wheel. The tire they use is a Metzeller 888, 240/40/18. Due to slight tire size difference between brands, not all 240 tires will fit the swing arm of the Scout. The Metzeller works without any clearance issues. The price here in the states is approximately $2300 for the wheel and tire.
Thanks a lot for this useful video. By the way, do you know if the original rear fender from Indian is compatible with the 240 wide rear tire ? Thanks un advance
Hey it’s really nice bike and just bought my 2020 bobber and because of you I’m gonna upgrade my mine as well so I got question for you so before I buy 240 rear tire kit from RC components can you provide a picture of fender that you got with kit please because I want to get some kinda idea that how the fender look that you got with kit please?
Thanks for viewing Arjun. I ordered my 240 kit without the rear fender, so I can't show you what the rear fender looks like. They may have a picture of it on the RC Components website.
Great video i’m always afraid to do stuff on my own on the motorcycle but you making me want to start do it. I have a 2018 scout bobber How do i order the kit?
I ordered the kit from RCcomponents.com. The wheel that matches the bobber wheel is called the “Raider” wheel. They ship it with a Metzeler 888 tire. If you choose any other tire brand it may not clear the swing arm and will rub. This is because tire sizes differ from brand to brand.
Thanks for the great video. Can you tell me where you purchased your 240 tire setup? What company, what site etc. Thanks. Did you have to buy a new rim for the rear and if so do you need to also increase the size of the front tire?
I purchased the wheel and tire from RC Components. A 180mm is the widest you can go on the stock rear wheel. You don’t have to go wider on the front but I went from the stock 130 to a 150.
Dope video brother, so I have a question. I would love a 240 back tire and this video will help me a lot but I want a skinnier front tire is that possible and it smart? I was told that putting a skinnier front tire on the bobber can and should not be done. Thanks 🙏🏼
There is no right or wrong on tire size as long as the rim can safely accommodate the tire size. Handling will be different but nothing you can’t get used to. My philosophy is this. If I spend money on a mod and it doesn’t work out, put it back the way it was, sell what you bought, maybe you lose a couple bucks. That’s the price of modding bikes/cars etc…Trust me, not all of my ideas worked out.
have a questions did you have any problems lining up the belt tension lines on the rear axle can't seem to get the the same to where the belt is in center of pully
I got the rear wheel and tire from RC COMPONENTS. It was like $2300 or so. The Scout and Scout Sixty rear wheel is called the “Stocker” wheel, the Bobber rear wheel is called the “Raider” wheel. They are not the exact same design as the front wheel, but very similar.
Let me ask you, how did you fit the brake spacers in with the caliper mount, I have ZERO clearance, i can't even get the thick spacer and caliper mount in. looks like I need 3/16 of an inch more room. Did it just go right in for you?
I just watched the video, You need to remove the stock spacer from the left side of your wheel, it's 3/16 or so longer than the one that came with the new wheel. That's where your clearance issue is. Go to the 12:00 min mark in the video and you'll see what I'm talking about.
It’s just automotive pinstripe tape. You can buy it at any auto parts store. It’s great because you can change up your color scheme for just a few dollars. Just make sure to clean the area with rubbing alcohol first for better adhesion.
Can I replace the wheel with an 18 x 8.5 wheel without replacing the swingarm in the original condition? Isn't the swing arm short? May I know which product it is?
You have to remove the subframe, not the swing arm. The subframe is what the rear fender attaches to. I have the stock swing arm. The brand for the wheel is RC Components.
@@oxouk so, Can I use the original swing arm as it is? Do I need to remove the subframe because of the wheel size? I'm a country that doesn't speak English so it's too hard to understand Thanks to your video, I am able to try. Thanks!
The swing arm has just enough clearance for the 240 wheel and tire. The only thing you have to remove is the subframe which is responsible for holding the rear fender, tail lights, and the weight of a rear passenger.
Great video!!! I am currently installing a 180 RC Component Patriot Eagle Eclipse rear wheel on my Scout Bobber. Do you know if I would need to swap that spacer on the pulley side of the wheel with a more shallow spacer as you did? I am doubtful since a 180 wheel is close in size to the 150 OEM wheel than the it is to the 240 wheel you’re installing. Any thoughts?
Travis, I would tend to agree with you. I think the shallow pulley spacer is just to help clear the belt guard or anything else that might be in the way, however I can't say for sure. I think you'll be fine without it.
@@hellsragegarcia6300 I used Krylon paint from my local auto store. Use adhesion promoter first (clear primer). I didn't use clear coat. The emblems will have 3M tape on the back and a clear film on top. Remove the top film, paint, wait until paint dries thoroughly (I waited 24 hrs), reapply the top clear film gently, remove bottom film from the 3M side, apply to tank, then remove top film. It'll make sense when you see the emblems.