Impressive that you have that many miles on the bike. How many gear position sensors have you replaced on it? I've got a recall on mine and have already replaced the part (4) times with only 9k miles on the bike. Indian won't give me a permanent solution, just warranted the part/labor for life. Can't warrant my time dealing with the bike not reading neutral and being unable to start it.
@@susancates9544I had the gear position indicator issue when I first got my 2019 Indian Springfield, dealer replace the vcm, and 15, 000 miles later not a single issue, bike has been a solid stunner. Cruiser Heaven, all day, every day.
I’m in my early 20’s and I love the look of these things. The fender is what makes me steer towards the vintage, the current Springfield and the Roadmaster. Think they’re so cool lookin. For the Springfield and the Roadmaster those sleeks bags that match the tail is 🤌
Beauty as they say........ is in the eye of the beholder! I almost bought a blue and cream Vintage with the brown bags, truly a great looking bike. I ended up with a Springfield that just had too many upgrades to pass up.
2014 Indian Vintage, bought mine in 2022 used. Went big with Indian to do all my rides, all my roads, local around town just fine., up on the hiway to cruise to the North country visiting friends, it's good riding all around. I agree about the lack of security, not able to lock my stuff., but that's what i chose cause this is what i personally admire, the olde look and feel. Sure it gets lots of looks when i stop for gas or coffee or lunch. But i bought it for me not because others admire it. Had the Vintage not been on the market, Springfield...(essentially the Same bike) would have been my other choice. A radio, etc, etc, etc. are nice but for me are not needed to enjoy my riding experience. You're right about the brown leather getting a worn out look in a short few years unless one does required upkeep of dying & leather conditioning. I changed out the running lites from clear to yellow/amber so other drivers can see me better. I strongly urge other riders to install these amber bulbs, which is very simple & not exensive. Thanks for asking what us Vintage owners think.
You asked for our comments/opinions. I also like the 'olde school' vintage look of the Chief Vintage (mine being a 2014). Mine has an oil cooler, which the newer 2018,19,20,21,22 did not include from the factory. A feature lacking is non locking, non secure bags. The very similar Springfield has hard, locking bags, a big plus in my opinion. Six gears is great on the Chief Vintage compared with some bikes which only had 4 or 5 gears. A neighbor has a 2003 Chief with only 5 gears. I don't have the 3 ride modes, which is included on newer bikes. I added a wire extension to charge my phone/gps., handlebar mounted. You're right about the fading, wear & tear on the tan leather seats & bags. I dyed mine as recommended. The Polaris company recommends doing it every few years, but I'm content with the way it appears for now. As for long hauls, this bike is equipped to handle it, though as of the present I haven't gone far on yet. A few hundred miles here and there, with plans for 2024 to do some longer rides, including group rides. No MC's just informal rider groups. You might note there's an INDIAN Bike Week in Wisconsin where they come from all over the country as well as from across the pond & beyond. Apparently these Indian Chief owners (also many other models) feel confident enough to make these long distance treks. Some feel more at ease trailering to the rally which started about 10 years ago if my memory serves me correctly. All in all, my choice to by the Vintage was a wise choice. I went used & saved a bundle.
I was getting the buffeting when riding with the wind shield and full face helmet, too. Then I figured out cracking the visor open just a teeny amount relieves it. I guess full face helmets are aerodynamically tuned for a head wind and bobble when hit with side wind from the shield. But letting some air in under the visor fixed it for me.
I had this bike as my 2nd bike, and first Indian. I got constant compliments on it everywhere I went. All I did was add 16” bars, fishtails, Audette clear cam cover, horn cover for appearance. Cams and intake gave it a good lope. Appearance is subjective though. I have a Chieftain LTD that I bought from Rob at AB and the ride is better and the creature comforts are nice riding to work of course.
You are Sooo wrong my friend! I have a 2016 looks the same as that bike, it’s a beautiful bike. Btw it’s not a Indian badge on the front fender it’s called a “ a war bonnet” that lights up. It’s the Best looking bike around town. Harley guys want to trade me all the time. I had hundreds of compliments that like the look of this bike. I have Freedom pipes that sound deep and throaty! It’s a true “Classic” it’s a great bike.
Not Trying to argue but the Longer rake on the Now discontinued Vintage is a Hiway machine, while the shorter coupled Challengers Roadmasters, and Springfields have a much more nimble handling characteristic do to the shorter rake, Indian (in my opinon) is missing the mark Moving away from the Classic Vintage fenders and putting on Harley Fenders- If you want a Harley , buy one, The clowns in marketing,- and at Indian will soon Realize they need to stop marketing to Harley Riders- and now that over the last 7 years of proving to the market, Indian is not only here to stay,, they have made Harley take notice. and they should reintroduce the Vintage, and Classic and oh yeah Harley Market share, and stock declining, Indian Stock and Market Share inclining
I too think the Vintage was by far Indian's most beautiful bike and am sorry it was discontinued. I have a 2017 Springfield with the standard hard bags and windshield and the same fully valenced front fender as this Vintage. With the accesory big trunk from the Roadmaster and a Garmin Zumo GPS added I've ridden it crosscountry on three 6000 mile trips. After I added Indian's little accessory wind deflectors to the front forks there is now ZERO buffeting! The Springfield and Vintage are very versatile bikes. I bought a set of the Vintage's fringed leather bags and a heated (removable) fringed leather seat to make my bike look like a Vintage (without the wire wheels and whitewall tires.) I enjoy my Springfield as 4 different bikes - a) a wind-in-the-face cruiser when stripped of bags and windshield, b) a standard bagger with the standard hardbags and windshield, c) a touring bike when the trunk is added, d) a " Vintage" with the the leather bags. Bikes with fairings do have that radio if you need music, but they are not versatile enough for me.
Too bad they discontinued the Chief Vintage, l loved the one in Willow Green, such a throwback look.But to me the Indian Springfield is basically the same, only with hard shell saddlebags. Cheers.
Ugly lol!!! I had the 2018 Sky Blue over Pearl White. People flocked to my vintage at every stop. My Harley buddies hated it because people loved that bike. Sorry bud, but you are in a minority in thinking it is ugly lol!!!
My 2014 Indian Red Chief Vintage with light brown leather to this very DAY gets compliments. I added all the leather I could (fringe on grips and levers etc.). I adore mine, but taste is subjective.
If this is what people want but want a new bike, the Indian Springfield is basically the same bike as this. The blacked out version that you’re talking about is the Springfield Darkhorse which comes with the 116 and no windshield. The regular Springfield is all chromed out, has a windshield, vintage Indian fenders, and all the leather and tassels you could dream of. The only downside for people who prefer the vintage look is they only offer it with the 111 engine.
2021 was the last year for Indian Vintage. I own one in Deep Water Blue and Dirt Track Tan metallic. It is absolutely beautiful and full of modern technology.
Actually 2022 is the Last year for the Vintage model. look it up. I was in the market for one in '22' but decided on a used 2014 Chief Vintage and am happy with it as most owners are from comments I've read. .
I own a 2017 Indian Red and Ivory Vintage ..... Best bike I have ever owned or ridden. I have had 8 Harleys and they all had more issues than the Indian. Also Every time I'm out on it, multiple folks come up and say how beautiful they think it is! Pull up somewhere with Harley riders and see which bike folks are looking at! This dude is a Harley only guy.... He can't get that outta his mind! I would never buy a bike from him!
I disagree with the ugly part.. I own a 15.. best and most beautiful bike I've ever owned.. and gets MORE compliments then 99% of the other bikes out there..
Love my 2015 CV and the leather on this year didn't have the fade issues that 2014 did "running with the saddle bags not fastened as you were will scuff them up"
A set of "fork fangs" cuts the buffeting on the helmet. I rode nothing but BMW bikes for 21 years (including 4 Iron Butt rides) and my 2017 CV is a better bike on long trips. Just know EVERY stop is a conversation with someone. So if you want to get in and get out, you're out of luck
No modern Indian Motorcycle is more Indian than Vintage. Ok, it is not fashionable now, but aesthetically it is the most beautiful bike that Indian has made in recent times. Vintage made the new Indian when Polaris introduced it 10 years ago. Classic, iconic, timeless, and personal. and far more beautiful than, for example, Harley's Heritage (in my eyes) - And the Heritage is a beautiful bike too. - Everyone casts a few extra glances at a Vintage. I myself have a 21 Springfield Dark Horse, but really want the iconic valance fender. It would have completed the bike for me..
No, Indian dropped the Vintage model after 2021. The only models that retain the classic valanced fenders are the Springfield (not the Darkhorse) and the Roadmaster.
