Stealership Buy, Hidden Trauma… 24 More Hours With Indian Challenger 

Not much is worse than half-assed fabrication. I knew when I first saw the upper bracket that it was fabricated by the way it was digging into the upper shock in that back edge. Dude wanted to save one hundred bucks (heck, you can buy the cheap Chinese knockoffs for sub twenty dollars on fleabay) and not buy the premade ones that you install on the bottom, they fabricated trash and are likely doing damage to the bike. Looks like the previous owner was short AF. Edit* that looks like a lift. They make ones for that as well for sub two hundred that you can set for +1 or 2 inches also installed from the bottom

Looks like a home made lift ? I have not worked on an Indian, but looking at you video it looks like they tried to extend the shock to increase ride height

Looked like a homemade lift bracket as soon as I saw it. A lot of dings around the bolts also.

@@1905flyer3 main reason is the lift plates for the Challenger install on the bottom, not the top. That's likely why he was having such a hard time getting that pivot pin out. The prior owner is a dunce

Ohhh I have a long way to go. I appreciate it.

Same. Saved my ass once and strangers twice.

Staying curious helps.

Crazy how time flies.

And it still has issues. Traded mine after two yrs. Had enough.

That is some horrible backyard lift attempt!

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Changing tires is fun now! When everything works as it should.

I love the Rabaconda. It’s seriously made tire changing fun.

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@@BrandonBicasso you have a link to it?

Facts. It would be 3 business days between tire changes otherwise with a dealer.

And the fabricated bracket to raise the bike up. A bit going on with this one.

I feel that. Well, I didn't patch it but had it professionally done. Totally get it!

There is a quick release add-on option. Only takes a minute or two to unbolt them, but no required tools would be better.

@@BrandonBicasso yea it's nice to be able to unclip and take them with you when you get to your destination.

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They channel wind differently. Bar feel (frame mounted fairing) and handling is different too. I would have to ride both the same day to get a feel for what I like most. Challenger has a more sportier response with the inverted forks, though.

With enough fab work, can retrofit anything. Probably just need a bracket to support them on the sub frame and one on the passenger peg like the soft bags are.

Sorry for the late reply, Mike. I'm honestly not sure as it wasn't my bike.

I absolutely love the Rabaconda. Expensive, but if you have multiple bikes, easy to justify buying one. Can even change the tires for the 109 with the 250 rear. Front tires are easier and can do up to a 21" like the Magnum's wheel.

I plugged my first bike and rode it till the plug blew haha. Rode it home on a flat too!

Stop it haha

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Mostly a liability thing, but another is business. When it's professionally patched, won't even know the difference.

Unlike care tires motorcycle tires are oval and they handle various load differentials especially when you are riding windings roads. Patching or plugging motorcycle tires is not an authorized repair for that reason. If a motorcycle shop performs such a repair they carry the liability and will be held accountable by an insurance company if god forbid the rider is in an accident and the insurance company inspects the bike. Same issue if you go dark side and install a car tire on the rear of a motorcycle. It is up to the shop to educate the owner and to have their safety in mind. If a bike comes into my shop and I notice that it has a tire repair I advise the customer as they might not know it had been previously done by a previous owner and note my findings along with customers reply. The customer is relying on your expert inspection and repair of their motorcycle and it is the shop’s responsibility to have the customers safety in mind. I do understand that that an owner could carry a plug kit along with a mini compressor to plug a tire on the road but it is just a temporary repair and it is done by the owner on the side of the road. You only have two wheels on a motorcycle. Some people can debate this, but a replacement tire is a lot cheaper that a hospital bill. As a shop owner sometimes you have to be the person of reason and tell the customer that a tire repair is not a n option. You might loose a customer but you had the customers safety in mind. This is just my opinion and my shops views on this matter. Opinions will vary, but this is just my humble opinion.

@DevilDog59 the dealership won't patch it bc they want to sell a new tire for around 300.00 bucks. Over several decades I've known riders including myself that took a tire to a tire shop, had a "hot patch" and never had a problem. I personally know a H.D. mechanic in central Texas that patches his tires if need be, and it's not temporary.

Does look a bit.. meh back there. Mostly covered, but cost savings I reckon.

You know it.

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Don't speak that on me lol

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Fair question. I'm not a fan either. Hidden so it's a part they decided to not give much attention to. Some spray paint would make it look a lot better.

@@BrandonBicasso im just surprised at how bad it is. especially considering how new that bike is. dumb question but did you try wiping it down w ceramic spray? i use the hybrid solutions and its pretty phenomenal stuff and very affordable. spray on a microfiber first though then wipe on. i bet it will def help out.