Indian Scout Owners thread

[Guest adair69]

Hi All

 

Thought I'd start up the thread for all Indian Scout owners.

 

I know that there likely wont be many of us initially, however I'm confident that once people start trying this brilliant alternative to the HD's there'll be more and more of us.

 

Would be nice to hear which versions and mods we do to the bike.... I'll start.

 

I have the traditional Red Scout. (I think the matt black and matt grey will be the most popular colours)

 

Installed - Jeckill & Hyde aftermarket pipes (homologated) these are really just the best you can get... purr like a kitten, or wail like a banshee with this high compression engine.

Installed - Pinnacle Mirrors from the Chief; much better angle of view and more solid than the standard.

Installed - (when they arrive) - Panniers and spools. will take a 15" laptop, so pretty good size.

Will add - Tourer seat for pillion, back rest for pillion and (pegs or boards for pillion)

Will change: The grips for a little thicker. Likely will look to have leather wraps on them to keep the theme, however I may wait for the aftermarket to catch up.

 

Possible changes:

Progressive springs on the front suspension to really stiffen slightly from stock as its a little soft. perfectly adequate, but I think it would smooth things out a little better.

LED bulb for the headlight, just a cleaner and (more noticeable) alteration.

 

Just running the bike in currently so no high revs (I know this sounds at complete odds to a cruiser, but this engine gets confused as a bit of a sports bike rev wise) and there is plenty of torque on tap so you don't need to push the bike too hard to overtake.

 

Runs at a constant 90-100 degrees temp in traffic, so again very standard, heat from the engine is not uncomfortable, it is hot, but not outside what you expect.

The engine idle is not as rough as a sportster, has that "thumper" feel, but its actually a nice throb from the engine.

 

So far the gears are very smooth and snick in to drive without complaint. I havent really had a lot of difficulty finding neutral, however i do think the bike is going to be sensitive to clutch cable adjustment. Its one of the shortest bites to engage I've ever experienced.

 

For rider comfort, no really long runs yet, but the seat seems firm, and relatively comfortable... perhaps not after 3 hours in the saddle, but again we'll see.

 

The best thing about the bike is coming from a Boulevard this feels like a bicycle its so narrow, it also has exceptional weighting, and without being sexist, I think any woman looking for a real bike but one where reach, height of seat and balance are critical... this is perfect. Its very flickable, and agile with again a very good lean angle for a cruiser.

 

I'll update as I go along for both positives and negatives, would be good to hear from other owners... or potential owners.

 

[teambhp]

The important thing is the after sales service

[Guest adair69]

The important thing is the after sales service

 

Fair comment and so far Mah have performed well above expectation.

 

No issues to exactly deal with, so i cant comment on the dealing of warranty etc, but to be honest if I never have to test this I'll be happy.

 

I think for me the important thing is that these are official imports i.e. its a real warranty unlike many of the parallels we see.... however getting a little off topic now...

[teambhp]

Fair comment and so far Mah have performed well above expectation.

 

No issues to exactly deal with, so i cant comment on the dealing of warranty etc, but to be honest if I never have to test this I'll be happy.

 

I think for me the important thing is that these are official imports i.e. its a real warranty unlike many of the parallels we see.... however getting a little off topic now...

Careful of those parallel importers that bring in yamaha etc bikes. They only give 6 mths warranty n price not much cheaper than agent bikes

[Guest adair69]

Totally!!

[karedi]

Enjoy your new bike...Hopefully I'll see you or hear you thumping past...

[kzone]

how much is the indian scout otr?

[Paikia44]

For those who want to get the Indian range or the Victory for that matter, make a trip to Mah Pte Ltd during this weekend 3&4 Oct for their Open House. Understand that they are giving promotion and COE capped at $3500 per both makes.

[kzone]

thanks! went down just now... the Indian bikes were there but not the main event of the show... they are showcasing the Italian brands which in my opinion has better deals during this weekend.

[Paikia44]

thanks! went down just now... the Indian bikes were there but not the main event of the show... they are showcasing the Italian brands which in my opinion has better deals during this weekend.

 

Yup. The Open House is actually for the completion of their renovation of the 1st floor showroom named MotoPlex which houses the Italian brands.

 

The Moto Guzzi comes with full COE and I heard all the existing stock for the V7 II were all snapped up. Next shipment is in Dec!! And a couple of my friends also gotten the free COE deal for their Triumphs.

[kzone]

any trade in Indian bikes available yet?

[Mustis]

would love to hear on your report before deciding to purchase. Knowing that this bike is build in america and made for america weather and climate condition, i wonder how it will perform in Singapore condition. The heat from the engine during the common Jams in singapore, the wear and tear, the fuel consumption. How often do i need to pump petrol? Any upgrades to the tank to increase the capacity?

 

Any of you riders have the saddle bags installed? Is it rain proof? Hope to get some answers on this as i am really keen on this bike.

 

Thanks bros.

[Amon-Ra]

Am also considering the scout as my next bike... Another option would be the Victory Octane!

[Yahmarhuh]

Am also considering the scout as my next bike... Another option would be the Victory Octane!

 

how much is the victory octane here?

[Keynes]

Hi, I visited Mah showroom at Ubi last week but was not very happy with the salesman way of answer (didn't find out his name).

I "the Indian motorcycles are all air cooled, any overheating issues in Singapore when we stuck in traffic jam or waiting at custom?"

Salesman "sir, who in the right frame of will drive his bike during custom peak hour? Who will want to go JB at 5 pm weekdays when all Malaysian bikes jam up there custom?"

I"sometime no choice leh, like unexpected jam, will it overheat?, because Singapore is hot"

Salesman "sir if you stuck in traffic jam, all brands if motorcycle will overheat, not Indian motorcycles alone, switch off engine loh".

I stopped talking, but feel like saying, my Suzuki burgman jam at custom many times but never overheat even didn't switch off engine leh.

Anyway, have anyone encountered traffic jam driving an Indian bikes? Any overheating issues?

 

 

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[comics00]

Bro, if i m not wrong Scout is 1200cc water cool. Btw u r there for the bike not the salesmen ya

 

Ya the truth is all big bikes (i mean really big cc) will have heat issue when caught in traffic jam. I have/had like 7 cl2 bikes & yes all tried to cook my balls in traffic jams. A couple of time, approaching SG custom, i had to off the engine & push the bikes b4 frying my own banana wuhahaha

 

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[comics00]

ENGINE

 

Engine Type

 

Liquid Cooled V-Twin

 

Displacement

 

69 cu in

 

Electronic Fuel Injection System

 

Closed loop fuel injection / 60 mm bore

 

DRIVETRAIN

 

Primary Drive

 

Gear Drive Wet Clutch

 

Final Drive

 

2.357 : 1

 

PERFORMANCE

 

Horsepower

 

100 (74.7 kW)

 

Peak Torque

 

72.2 ft-lbs. (97.7 Nm)

 

Peak Torque RPM

 

5900 rpm

 

TIRES / WHEELS

 

Wheels

 

Cast 16" x 3.5" Front and 16" x 5" Rear

 

GEAR RATIO (OVERALL)

 

1st

 

10.782 : 1

 

2nd

 

7.328 : 1

 

3rd

 

5.841 : 1

 

4th

 

4.957 : 1

 

5th

 

4.380 : 1

 

6th

 

4.034 : 1

 

SUSPENSION

 

Suspension: Front - Type/Travel

 

Telescopic Fork/4.7" (120 mm)

 

Suspension: Rear - Type/Travel

 

Dual Shocks/3.0" (76 mm)

 

CHASSIS

 

Brakes/Front

 

Single / 298 mm Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper

 

Brakes/Rear

 

Single /298 mm Rotor / 1 Piston Caliper

 

Tires/Front

 

130/90-16 72H

 

Tires/Rear

 

150/80-16 71H

 

Exhaust System

 

Split dual exhaust with crossover

 

DIMENSIONS

 

Wheelbase

 

61.5 in / 1562 mm

 

Seat Height

 

25.3 in / 635 mm

 

Ground Clearance

 

5.3 in / 135 mm

 

Overall Width

 

34.6 in / 880 mm

 

Overall Height

 

47.5 in / 1207 mm

 

Overall Length

 

91 in / 2311 mm

 

Rake

 

29°

 

Lean Angle

 

31 degrees

 

Trail

 

4.7 in / 119.9 mm

 

Fuel Capacity

 

3.3 gallons

 

GVWR

 

988 lbs / 449 kg

 

Weight (Empty Tank / Full of Fuel)

 

545 lbs / 564 lbs (247 kg / 256 kg)

 

 

 

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[circuit]

True even my triumph scram, air cooled... I also off engine to push till hump then engine on... Cooking me man.... Well a chopper might be heavier thou... Dun think Super peak hr , u idle there w the Malaysia Kiaps? Likely if Super slow , u will off engine.

[comics00]

how much is the victory octane here?

Good news! The Indian Octane has landed on our shore

Bad news!! Sold out

If u wan, wait for next shipment.

Last i heard was sold @$30,000 otr exclude ins.

 

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[comics00]

This is a beauty

 

[Yahmarhuh]

Good news! The Indian Octane has landed on our shore

Bad news!! Sold out

If u wan, wait for next shipment.

Last i heard was sold @$30,000 otr exclude ins.

 

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Is that normal price for a USD10.5k bike? The Yamaha MT10 is a USD14k bike. Heard it's selling at 30k too.

[comics00]

Bro look @the OMV (open market value), the real value of the bike, the price the agent paid for the bike. Use the OMV & add 27% of taxes & 7%Gst & there abt the cost. b4 it gets in the showroom not forgetting other factors like shipping, administration, overhead, profit margins etc etc

 

My Cross Country has a OMV of $24,000 was sold @$48,000 vs my V-Strom having an OMV of $8,000+ being sold to me @$28,000.

 

Sooooo...which is more worth buying? Btw do u choose ur bike with ur brain or ur heart?

 

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[comics00]

Is that normal price for a USD10.5k bike? The Yamaha MT10 is a USD14k bike. Heard it's selling at 30k too.

Btw u r taking abt American mkt rite? Do note that in USA Victory, Indian, Harley, Ford, Lincoln etc r Local brands, local products. Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda etc r imports, the taxation, the marketing r very different to SG & Yes Jap bikes relatively cost more, over in USA, as compare to other makes.

 

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[Keynes]

Bro look @the

 

My Cross Country has a OMV of $24,000 was sold @$48,000 vs my V-Strom having an OMV of $8,000+ being sold to me @$28,000.

 

 

 

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Bro, your Cross Country OMV is when higher than MPV Toyota Wish!

 

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[Keynes]

Originally Posted by Yahmarhuh

 

Is that normal price for a USD10.5k bike? The Yamaha MT10 is a USD14k bike. Heard it's selling at 30k too.

 

 

 

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Bro, I think Yamahur is saying, comparing Indian Octane and Yamaha MT10, both OTR in Singapore is about $30k, but Indian Octane and Yamaha MT10 have OMVs of $10.5k and $14k respectively, then isn't it the bike shop made extra $3.5k plus taxes from the innocent buyer? In other words, the buyer unknowingly paid at least $3.5k as profit to the shop selling Indian Octane.

Correct me if I'm wrong Yamahur.

 

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