2015 Indian Scout merged threadfest

[lucydad]

Waiting for the local dealer to have one in stock to take a look.  Thanks for your review!

[Kev m]

Great report... Sounds familiar.

Ride safe!

[lucian]

Looks like a good price point, hows the dealer support ? No dealers in Maine that I know of.

[leafman60]

How were those forward foot controls? 

[Kev m]

How were those forward foot controls? 

Not as "forward" as one might expect, close to what you'd get with foot boards, knees still bent.

[Aaron D.]

Pre-order bikes got a 5 year/unlimited miles warranty. One reason we bought some.

Anxiously awaiting, I'll post more when they arrive-still supposed to be before the end of the year.

[bpreynolds]

Damn you, Polaris.  That is a sharp bike and to me, they nailed it.  It's so difficult for anyone to build a cruiser and the first look at it not even hint HD, and still be attractive. 

[twowheeladdict]

It was a cold overcast day today.  Maybe hit 50 degrees when I did the demo ride.

I find the Indian Scout to be a good looking bike.  They had 3 colors on hand for the demo ride.  The gray, black, and red.

I'll start with the good.  The engine is freaking awesome!  Within the constraints of the demo ride I was still able to get on the bike a little.  Definitely a fun engine with plenty of power and it sounded nice with the stock exhaust.  The bike was nimble with very light steering.  Almost turned in too quick for those only used to cruisers.
They only had the bikes set up with the base ergonomics which were fine for me.  They offer several seats to move the rider forward or back, and several footpeg mounts to adjust the reach to the pegs.  Handlebars could be adjusted up and down for reach and they have alternate bars as well.  The bike should appeal to a lot of riders.

The not so good.  The fueling still needs to be sorted out.  If you are just racing from stoplight to stoplight you will love the fuel delivery.  It comes on strong and hard.  If you are trying to cruise with the bike there was a lot of surge and/or hesitation in the low throttle input fuel delivery.  The suspension was sprung softly.  Indian did not spend any money for the suspension to match the stellar engine.  I guess they didn't want a $15000 bike, or thought that anyone coming from a Harley wouldn't notice anyway.  I had a discussion with the salesman and the manager and after telling them I currently ride a Mean Streak they both acquiesced and admitted that they found the suspension lacking as well.

The bad.  While getting acquainted with the bike before the ride, I grabbed the front brake and rocked the bike back and forth to feel the suspension and make sure the steering stem wasn't loose.  All of a sudden the brake lever came all the way to the grip.  I looked down at the caliper and there was brake fluid on the ground.  I am so glad I checked before the ride, but now my demo ride was in jeopardy.  I called over the Indian transporter and fortunately it was just the banjo bolt that needed tightening.  I have never ever had a bike that needed the banjo bolt tightened.  WTF? 

Conclusion.  If you really want to join the ranks of Indian owners and don't have $21,000 - $29,000 to buy the 111 engine bikes, the Scout is a good choice.  What I told the dealer is that it would be a bike I would consider on the used market for around $7,000 so I could then address the suspension and fueling issues with aftermarket.






This same dealer also sells Ducati so they are supposed to call me when they get a demo Scrambler in next spring.  If it fits, and rides well, it might beat the Scout into my garage.

[rocker59]

The not so good.  The fueling still needs to be sorted out.  If you are just racing from stoplight to stoplight you will love the fuel delivery.  It comes on strong and hard.  If you are trying to cruise with the bike there was a lot of surge and/or hesitation in the low throttle input fuel delivery.  The suspension was sprung softly.  Indian did not spend any money for the suspension to match the stellar engine.  I guess they didn't want a $15000 bike, or thought that anyone coming from a Harley wouldn't notice anyway.  I had a discussion with the salesman and the manager and after telling them I currently ride a Mean Streak they both acquiesced and admitted that they found the suspension lacking as well.
 

Must've been a setup issue.  The Scout I rode had flawless fueling from idle in second riding in traffic, all the way to WFO.

The biggest thing I noticed on the Scout and on the Chief Classic was the "off the stop" lag of the FBW throttle.  I've noticed this phenomenon in FBW autos as well.  Must just be part of the deal with FBW, since I'm so used to tightly adjusted cables for throttle actuation.

[jbell]

How were those forward foot controls? 

As mentioned in my review, my first time on a cruiser.  Getting out of the parking lot, the first couple of times I went to put my feet on the pegs I had to look for them, breaking a 45 year habit.  But after that, it felt quite natural.  I did have a bit of trouble manuevering my size 13 to the rear brake but again, that came to me pretty quickly.  Again, I was most impressed with clutch and transmission.

[LowRyter]

TWA- you said that the pegs and seats were adjustable?  That was never mentioned when I saw them at the local store.

[Aaron D.]

There are extended- and reduced-reach controls, and a reduced-reach seat, all available.

[oldbike54]

Hmm , maybe one of us should join an Indian forum and start a thread about the new Moto Guzzis  ;D
Seriously , another nephew story . Seems the big wigs from the MoCo were making their annual visit to the dealership where he works . During the meeting , one of the corporate guys began talking about Polaris and their offspring . Seems as though the new Indians and Victories have caught the attention of HD , the corporate guy warning that HD had better stay on their toes , because both brands from Polaris are high quality and on the rise .
Interesting .

  Dusty

[twowheeladdict]

TWA- you said that the pegs and seats were adjustable?  That was never mentioned when I saw them at the local store.

What Aaron D. said

[Aaron D.]

Well, Dusty, I did join the Indian forum...sadly, the current discourse  there isn't, how you say...
..ah yes, interesting.

[oldbike54]

Well, Dusty, I did join the Indian forum...sadly, the current discourse  there isn't, how you say...
..ah yes, interesting.

 :D :D :D :D

 Dusty

[Kev m]

TWA- you said that the pegs and seats were adjustable?  That was never mentioned when I saw them at the local store.

I thought we mentioned this option multiple times in this thread alone. ;D

[rocker59]

Hmm , maybe one of us should join an Indian forum and start a thread about the new Moto Guzzis  ;D
 
  Dusty

I did.  They deleted and told me not to post and threads about "that Jap crap".

 :o

[Kev m]

I did.  They deleted and told me not to post and threads about "that Jap crap".

 :o

Forum please... Might have to join since I'm thinking about a Scout. 8)

[jas67]

Forum please... Might have to join since I'm thinking about a Scout. 8)

I'd love to have a Scout to ride when I visit NJ.   ;-T

[bad Chad]

I like my flavor of Cool Aid.   No need to go any where else for a drink at this point.

[Kev m]

I'd love to have a Scout to ride when I visit NJ.   ;-T

Ha ha, you'd be relegated to the old Sportster.  :BEER:

I like my flavor of Cool Aid.   No need to go any where else for a drink at this point.

I like lots of flavors....

[twowheeladdict]

I like lots of flavors....

If it has two wheels and an engine.  I guess i'm easy.  I'd like to ride them all before I leave.

[jas67]

I saw a new Scout on the road today.    It was, in fact, the ONLY bike (other than the one I was on) that I saw today.

For some reason, I thought that they weren't going to be in dealers until spring.

I'm still thinking about how to make the ergos more standard w/o spoiling the look of it.

[leafman60]

I saw a new Scout on the road today.    It was, in fact, the ONLY bike (other than the one I was on) that I saw today.

For some reason, I thought that they weren't going to be in dealers until spring.

I'm still thinking about how to make the ergos more standard w/o spoiling the look of it.

No, they've been trickling out. A few bikes that were sold early have been delivered and are now on the road. My local dealer has 2 or 3 that have been delivered and 13 with money down on a waiting list.

I sat on one today.  It's a nice bike but I'm not interested. Reminds me evermore of a VRod but not quite as refined. The forward controls aren't as bad as I feared.  The switchgear housings look kinda cheap, shiny plastic-like.

I think for $11K, they will sell well.

[rocker59]

I saw a new Scout on the road today.    It was, in fact, the ONLY bike (other than the one I was on) that I saw today.

For some reason, I thought that they weren't going to be in dealers until spring.

I'm still thinking about how to make the ergos more standard w/o spoiling the look of it.

Facebook post from my local dealer indicates they've recieved two and delivered one this week.  The other is sold, but not delivered.

Staff told me last week no floor models here until late January because all the early ones are presold.  (I don't know the number of presold).

[leafman60]

The head salesman of my dealer bought one himself and has it on the showroom when he is not riding it.

[blackcat]

No, they've been trickling out. A few bikes that were sold early have been delivered and are now on the road. My local dealer has 2 or 3 that have been delivered and 13 with money down on a waiting list.

I sat on one today.  It's a nice bike but I'm not interested. Reminds me evermore of a VRod but not quite as refined. The forward controls aren't as bad as I feared.  The switchgear housings look kinda cheap, shiny plastic-like.

I think for $11K, they will sell well.

The salesman told me that Indian is telling him that all the orders will be filled by the end of this month.

[Aaron D.]

We have a VIN for my wife-a cancelled order in her color. No VIN for me yet, and she doesn't plan to ride until spring.

Our dealer had 28 orders, 7 or so came in this week. He says maybe 3000 sold in the "first run" program for delivery this month.

[jas67]

Here is a Victory race bike based on the Indian Scout motor.       Hmmmmm, I'd like a street version of these please!

http://www.thevog.net/threads/victory-motorcycles-racing-to-the-clouds-at-pikes-peak.57999/