The only flaw with this bike, is that it isn't in my garage

I’m 6’1 and the bike feels perfect for me and doesn’t look small on me either. Its the forward controls and mini apes that does the trick

*Just a note:* a fatal flaw is a characteristic prone to failure by design. A "fatal" flaw is a characteristic that will kill you. (I clicked expecting the latter, a little bit.)

Try adjusting your rear shocks to the preload height written in the manual. My Rogue says to set it to 278mm bolt center-to-center and once I did that the ride became way more comfortable. It's a bit of a pain, but it's definitely a different feeling bike after you adjust it to spec.

I’m 5’10” and weigh 220. I adjusted my shocks to match my weight and added a gel pad under the seat cover. Much nicer ride now.

Ive read that tightening the rear suspension 2 full turns on each side helps a ton. Sounds counter-intuitive, but apparently works.

I bought my bobber new from the dealership, and the first thing I did was upgrade to the Fox shocks and Comfort+ seat. I have no issues going over bumps and potholes, even deep ones. The ride is smooth and comfortable. I still have to stop to gas up every 100 miles or so, but I can ride all day without back pain. The solo seat you've chosen is rigid with barely any flex at all. There are other seat manufacturers that make the same type of solo seat but include springs to make it more comfortable. Edit: That being said, I think if you're paying $13k - $16k for a motorcycle, the manufacturer should at least put decent quality shocks and seats on the bikes they sell. I know that the aftermarket is another revenue stream and they make loads selling that stuff, but it's kinda underhanded in my opinion for a motorcycle manufacturer to put inferior parts on a bike in order to drive aftermarket sales.

The"fatal" flaw of this video is the misuse of the term"fatal flaw". That means a flaw that is not correctable or that is inheritances life- threatening. None of the flaws he mentioned are even close.

How do you like the mini floor boards?Trying to decide between upgrading my pegs or getting the floor boards.

Thank you for all heads up, very informative video 👍🏻

So upgrading front and back shocks as well as a nice seat would make the ride alot smoother?!?

What gloves are you wearing? I like that zipper guessing it's for venting but hoping it will give some relief in the palm are I have extremely large mits in the palm area.

Coming from 48, which suspension do you think its better? Im between these 2 bikes and id love your perspective on this. Thanks

Bike sounds like a beast! Can you do exhaust video?

I’m a short Filipino old man 5’5-5’6 would this in your opinion be a beginner motorcycle? I get 50/50 answers just getting opinions from different people

I'm 6'2 180 love it so nimble and quick, ride in the smokies mountains.

Did you leather wrap your grips? I did mine and I really like the look of it especially as its worn in a bit.

What did you film this with and what mic did you use? Great review!

I'm 6'4 love my scout bobber it's comfortable to me, but my back gets sore after 4 hours

I bought a Harley Sportster back in '79. Not long afterward, I got rear ended at a red light one night. The bike got stuck in somebody's grill. It never tipped over, but after my back hit the sissy bar and bent it, I went over the handle bars and rolled into the intersection. With the insurance money I began bobbing it. I cut the frame under the seat, taking out a section of the horizontal at the rear, right under the seat, and bent it down. Now I needed a new oil tank made. I had someone make me a cylindrical tank out of stainless steel and put that through the odd shaped triangle, replacing the large battery for a small one which I put between the highway pegs. (XLCH- kickstart only) Then I picked out a rigid frame seat that had a tall back and with a little bit of hammer work, it fit the rear fender which I also bobbed in the back, moving the tail light. I got an axed Harley tank that was 3.5 gallon. It looked like an old K Harley tank from the 50's that somebody moved the filler from the center of the tank over to the right side so it would fill nicely to the top when refueling. It had a raised crease in the center that tapered down to nothing. It looked real nice especially with the new oil tank which also showed a chrome filler cap on the right side. Last week I looked at a Harley 48, and it seemed to me to be a hack job. It's like they robbed the suspension just to get a low seat height. Where were the engineers? I could have done better with a hack saw is what I was thinking. I wonder if a 1200 would start easy with only a kickstart. With fancy new electronics and fuel injection, I think it would. Then you don't need a big battery, and it would be lighter. Nothing wrong with kickstart if it starts well.

Did you change the handlebars? If so, to what?

l love my indian scout but i agree the suspension is shit you feel every bump i tried to adjust but still bad, another thing is because its low when cornering tend to scrape the foot pegs or mufflers and last thing is the fuel light its so inconsistant in knowing how far you can get on it i ran out of fuel once no gas station but i shook the bike once conked out made it about 2ks to gas station

Are those the reduced reach Indian bars?

Try a gel seat pad they sell good ones at places that sell wheelchairs and mobility scooters.

I ride a 2006 Sportster 1200L. While I have added a few things (extra chrome, aftermarket exhaust, sissy bar, saddlebags, etc.) it still has the stock seat, and the stock suspension. I bought this bike with 3600 miles on it, I now have almost 20,000 miles on it, and I've had no issues with the seat or suspension. It does have mid controls, so I can support some of my weight with my legs over bumps. The Sportster 1200 is also a small bike, but it fits me at 6' 240 just fine. But I NEVER carry a passenger. That is just no fun at all. I learned that decades ago. If you are going to carry a passenger, get a car. I love the stock seat on the XL1200L, because it's only 25.5" high. I'm 64 and have bad knee and hip joints, and have trouble getting my leg over taller seats. The Sportster seat is perfect. My Sportster has a 4.5 gallon tank, and while it does not look right on a Sportster, at least not to me, it will give you a 200 mile range. The top is also completely flat, and a 14L magnetic tank bag fits perfectly.

I got my 2020 bobber due to the fact that my inseam is 30 inches. 5' 5" tall. The suspension does suck. I did get some floor boards for it and a new comfort seat. Waiting for the winshield and a longer clutch cable. I took the handle bars back towards me 2" and I need to take them back 2 more inches. Good video. I had a 1200 Sportster and the power of the Bobber is way more impressive.

thx for this critical infos, im 6ft 4 and 220 i was looking at this and the rebel 1100 but me going from san diego to calgary or to florida prob wouldn't be great

The vibrations past 4.5k rpm are also a deal breaker for me on the Scout platform.

I upgraded to Öhlins rear shocks and they improved the feel of bumps like 70% The upgraded seat from Indian works for me. The stock seat should be a crime.

Are those stock pipes? Sounds good!

Not really flaws, it just is what it is. Some bikes are made for cruising, some for ripping. This is the latter. I want one!

What gloves are those? They look nice

Do these have a fuel gauge in any way?

Alot of fatal flaws... but it looks AMAZING! I have 3 bikes in my sight, Street bob 114, low rider S and indian scout bobber... it's a hard decision.

Nice video. Fatal flaws may be a little strong. I have the regular Scout, so only major difference is 1 more inch travel, and cosmetic. I would hope that anyone considering this bike has test rode it or done their research. If they are still dissatisfied, it's on them I guess. You may want dealer to look at your bike if you are only getting 100 mi. out of a tank. I regularly go 135, and then maybe low fuel light comes on. Keep in mind, hard breaking will also activate low fuel warning. I have a wish list also for the scout, but @ price point they are selling at toy may need to move up to a bigger bike. My 2 cents

it does look big or long in picture pause

I got excited when you started headed down to Ale House.

Yeah it will be interesting is it all new or just another version of the current platform

2" of suspension travel? [laughs in Street Glide Special] First time? :D I have the same flaws in my own bobber, even if it's not an Indian. It's just inherent with the beauty of a bobber :D

I rode one of these and I was wondering what everyone was complaining about with the suspension. It feels better than my Ninja 400 lol. But then I realized most people are probably used to cushy cruisers and I'm used to a sport bike.

What gloves are those?

I love my Scout Bobber, The style dictates the low seat and suspension travel. This bike is a cruisin' the backroads dream. It is not a cruiser for a cross country ride. I am 5'8 250 and this this is awesome for just riding with a few friends and cruising around with no destination on the weekend. It seems you have the mini apes or is that a Bobber 20 which comes with them? To be fair I did get the comfort seat so I could ride longer like far enough to need gas before I need to stand up. I got the Indian piggy backs for Christmas, but have not installed as in New England its too cold and too much rain snow on a regular basis...My son had watched a few of these videos and figured it would be a good gift for me. None of these are "Fatal" flaws I think that's a little dramatic...

I understand that the 2015 and 2016 year models rear shock absorbers on the Scout weren't good but the years before and after I have heard nothing about.

The first time I saw this bike I thought “beautiful…but where’s the rear suspension?” I’m surprised to see such little travel on newer bikes.

Yes it is a small frame bike .. I ride my wife scout often I'm 6 2 we set it up with floorboards mustang seat helps with the ride ... at 50 -56 mpg the 3.3 gallon tank is just as around 125 miles we are usually ready for a break .. So I wouldn't call them flaws .. but short coming .. But the bike wasn't designed as a long haul touring bike It would be nice if Indian came up with a touring bike based on the scout motor

I knew I had to make some modifications when buying the scout rogue new. I added Indian piggy back shocks which also gave me an extra inch of travel. This is a must have and made a huge difference. No more bottoming out the suspension in the rear. The Rogue has a syndicate seat which is great to start with. I also added the Indian 2 into 1 exhaust and performance air intake. For safety I added the LED headlight. It's been a great bike for me. It's not meant for two up riding and I'm ok with that. The size and weight of the bike are perfect for 5'10" riders. Your "fatal flaws" apply to EVERY motorcycle, because no motorcycle fits ALL riders well. They "characteristics" that you can either live with, or it's not for you. Not fatal flaws.

The way I think about a 100-mile fuel range is in a real-world kind of way. Suppose you just filled up the tank the day before. Then you awake in the morning and decide to go to a place 30 miles out in the country where there are no gas stations. Not at all uncommon where I live. So, you get back from your trip, and you have to fill up again or you would not be able to do that again, and for what? To get somewhere 30 miles away. So, your practical range for going anywhere seems to be about 30 miles. Who wants to go to the gas station every single day? Not me.

U wanna "Bike;"get A Schwinn. A Machine-Xtreme=Cycle.

The only true flaw in this bike since I own it is that it doesn’t have a friken fuel gauge

Indian basically recreated the Magna with a bigger motor and fuel injection.

There's nothing wrong with a bike that doesn't take a passenger as if it was a big bike. If you want that, get a big bike. There are advantages to a small bike. Some people never take a passenger, or so rarely and for such a short ride it doesn't matter. They can sit on the fender or on a small pad.

Move somewhere with better roads! 😂

he’s mad it’s better stock than any Harley he could find modded…

Had a '18, it was lightweight 100 HP ran like a monster loved it very quick !!!! Yes the suspension needs some after market shocks for sure.

As for the small tank. Mount a rotopax 2 gallon on top . Would look pretty cool. LOL. No, really nice bike, sounds excellent.

To me the biggest flaw would be the tiny gas tank and no fuel gauge to go with that. Otherwise I think this is one of the best looking bikes around.

I’m 6’2 but man I can get rid of this bike I have to have it

Not really a FATAL FLAW. Just personal preference 🤷‍♂️

The only thing I heard I agreed with was that you have no interest in 2 up riding the scout.

Whatever bike you buy... if there's 5" or less travel on the suspension WHAT DO YOU EXPECT Dude????

Fatal flaw? i thought something was wrong with it that would kill you, click bait

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Err ... you bought a single seat Bobber and complain it's not good for pillion passengers???

Those are not fatal flaws, you want a real fatal flaw? Let's talk about the stator plug....

for hetero me...flawed like a bad but gorgeous woman... just too beautiful to avoid.

Come on man it's a bobber, it's supposed to be bare bones, if you want confort get a Springfield or chief,

Fatal flaws ? Bullshit , I own one of these bikes and yes the suspension is hard , so adjust it ? I have no problem with the seat , so how are these fatal flaws ? Awesome bike ! 👌🖕

Indian Scott bobber? Engrish tuff.

No real fatal flaws, he's just to weak for the Bobber and has no idea of the Bobber concept, sorry but the truth is harder than the Bobber.

No “Fatal” flaws! Fatal means death!! Why would you be looking to upgrade a bike with “Fatal” flaws?

I went with Progresive 970 piggy backs. I ordered them an inch longer than stock. much better ride and increased lean angle. I never scrapped another peg after the shock replacement. For the seat I went with a Corbin. It eliminated getting pulled off the seat during rapid exceleration. For the headlight, anothe flaw, I went with the Indian pathfinder LED. By the way, a "Fatal" flaw is one that can result in death. Non of the flaws you mentioned meet that criteria. I forget wich bike but one indian cruser is notorius for the death wabble at around 45 mph. That is a fatal flaw. I think indian has since corrected that by using different tires. By the way, I loved my Bobber. Especially after I corrected the flaws, and the exsaust .LOL... For that I went with the freedom performance radical radius (Will also increase lean ange on right side). Another flaw is the spedo. After about a year they are known to collect moisture and the exposed plastic parts will disinigrate if directly splashed with gas. Believe me, it is a sight to see the bezzle disinagrate before your eyes and chunks fall to the ground. All it takes is a defective gas nozzle at the pump. It can be replaced under warranty if within the period. If not, it's over 400 bucks. On another note, Great video, great need to know info.