Project 2016 Indian Scout Sixty Part 6 (Bikers Choice Fork Boots) 

They were easy to slide out on my 2016 Scout Sixty. The Bobber has revised forks so maybe there's a slight difference. Sorry it was difficult for you. I have read some people using a flat blade screwdriver to open the pinch bolt slot slightly to help give clearance. Seems Indian has made a few tweaks to the suspension on the Scouts since they first started shipping. I know the Bobbers are slightly different. Well hopefully you got it sorted out. Thanks for watching! Mike

Rench Ranch. The satisfaction of doing it yourself is always worth it. BTW, thanks for posting your video. Now if you can make one showing how to remove the valve covers, that would be great.

I made it from a Tech-Spec universal pad. Just used some tape to make a template and cut it out and stuck it on. Thanks for watching, Cheers! Mike

I use the motorcycle lift that Harbor Freight sells in the USA. Works fine with the Scouts as long as it's positioned correctly and the bike is tied down. Thanks for watching. Mike

Excellent! I was just looking at that lift. Thank you for the info sir!

Probably, though since I did my fork boots I think there are probably more options out there. Thanks for watching. Mike

Aaah, yep. The flat tracker tail is a new bit for Barney... more to come on that! ;-)

There is a procedure in the Scout manual for aligning the forks. Which is what I used to check it. Since it's a safety concern and I am not a professional mechanic, I didn't show how to do it. There are several fork alignment vids on RU-vid. Between that and the shop manual for the Scout it's not too difficult. For my Sixty, even after torquing the axel and pinch bolts down, the alignment was spot on after I checked it. I also re-checked the bolt torque after my first ride. So I don't really have a set procedure for it. I can tell you that doing one fork leg, then the other should prevent the upper yokes / triple clamps form moving in relation to the head stock. But always verify it IMHO. Thanks for watching! Mike

Yes, I check them at least once a week. I always clean off the fork tubes. I have not see any build up of dirt. On the contrary, it seems to keep them cleaner. These particular fork gaiters / boots have little vents at the base so air, dirt, water can get out the bottom. They slide up easy enough to inspect and clean. Zero issues. I give them a little WD40 spray under from time to time and wipe it clean. Thanks for watching, Cheers! Mike

They don't fade as much as they collect dirt. That is why they turn brown. I use "Tub-o-Towles" brand cleaner wipes and it takes the brown dirt right off. You can also use Simple Green or something similar. But I haven't really had any issues with them. Cheers! Thanks for watching. Mike

@@RenchRanch thank you. Also. What brand and what size?

Hi Jim, Wiring wise, yes its super easy. Plugs right in. The outer bucket trim / retaining ring will need to be filed back on it's inner edge where it comes in contact with the lens of the Eagle Light unit. On my Scout Sixty since this ring is painted black, the added thickness made it so the ring wouldn't slip over the Eagle Light fully. It must be able to slide "EASILY" over the lens. If you have to use any force other than just sliding it over, it won't seat all the way down and the spring clips won't fit correctly. I just used some 120 sand paper and sanded down the inner edge part of the outer bucket trim / retaining ring all the way around. I was careful not to damage the paint on the outside. Later I painted up the edge with some black Testors model paint to protect it once everything fit perfectly. Once you go to put it together you will instantly understand what I am talking about. Inside this part there are (if I remember correctly) 4 spring clips. Unless the Eagle Light is able to seat freely (and fully) into the buck trim / retaining ring, you won't be able to get these clips to lock correctly. Lastly there is no detent to align the Eagle Light so it's perfectly vertical / square to the bucket. You have to eyeball it as you're putting in the spring clips. The Eagle Light works great, but it's basically designed for a Harley Sportster sized bucket. The Scout's are Metric so this may be why the Eagle Lights won't fit without a slight mod. This all sounds like a pain but it was very easy. Take apart (1 screw) the bucket trim / retaining ring, remove the OEM headlight assembly, sand the inner edge of the ring where it fits over the Eagle Light lens, assemble in reverse order. The wiring is idiot proof. Just plug it in. You don't plug in the parking lamp as the Eagle Light doesn't need it. Just tape up the connector ends. I used some heat shrink on mine. If your OEM headlight assembly has a chrome bucket trim / retaining ring, it may fit without filing or sanding. There is also an Indian Accessory Bronze one. Thanks for watching! Cheers! Mike

That's awesome, Thx! I have the chrome trim and based on one video of the Eagle Light install that's on RU-vid he did not have an issue with the trim ring slipping over the light.

All Scouts use 41mm fork tubes. For the Bobber they changed the internals slightly for a cartridge insert for better handling. The diameter is the same as they still bolt up to the exact same fork yokes / triples. Unless someone has made a 41mm fork boot with the correct diameter on the bottom to fit the slider top, the Bikers Choice ones I used are still the boots to use. They are a little tight at the top but with a little windex they will slide on easy enough. I think the Scout Bobber sits a little lower so the fork boots will bunch up a little more but they should still work. Thanks for watching! Cheers! Mike