Why I sold my Honda Goldwing for the Indian Challenger

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Жыл бұрын

This week on MCrider I will talk about why I sold my 2018 Honda Goldwing Tour for a 2022 Indian Challenger. We will also look at some special features I installed on the Indian Challenger that make this unlike any other motorcycle on the road. ;)
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@tobylopez445
@tobylopez445 Жыл бұрын
I bought my first Indian motorcycle last December and I have never had such a comfortable and ease of management on a motorcycle before, I am so happy and glad I made this purchase. Indians rock! PS I am 74yrs old and I have had many motorcycle brands throughout the years and Indian has first place 🥇 in my life!
@MCrider
@MCrider Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@mrmurphy8609
@mrmurphy8609 Жыл бұрын
God bless you sir
@gfunk63901
@gfunk63901 Жыл бұрын
I was in Las Vegas, NM and saw a fella with a roadmaster and I asked if if he ever rode Harley;s and he said forever but after getting the Indian, he’d never go back. He said it was better balanced than Harley. I rented a chieftain and preferred it to Harley. Harley so scared that they won;t allow Eaglerider to rent Indians anymore or paid them not to
@keithpost3697
@keithpost3697 Жыл бұрын
Another great video Kevin! I love the looks of the Challenger, Indian did a great job on the design of it.
@pconrz
@pconrz Жыл бұрын
You are what I want to be if I can manage to get to that age. Keep rippin’
@tonygeee8466
@tonygeee8466 Жыл бұрын
I love that Goldwing doesn't need to look or act like anything but itself. HD and Indian are nice but Goldwing is a giant step ahead.
@digbysdownunder
@digbysdownunder Жыл бұрын
Haha have you ridden a Indian?
@craigbannister7826
@craigbannister7826 Жыл бұрын
im planning to get the challenger. i know goldwing is better but challenger looks better in my opinion. id be way more happy with the indian. i hate the look of goldwings engine.
@coolzonecovers
@coolzonecovers Жыл бұрын
What the world needs now is ....... Humour sweet humour !
@danielstewart7732
@danielstewart7732 Жыл бұрын
And a two foot long New Orleans Style Daiquiri. :)
@josephsaia5527
@josephsaia5527 11 күн бұрын
I’ll take the bong instead
@x101abndevil4
@x101abndevil4 Жыл бұрын
I have had nothing but grins and smiles since getting my 2022 Challenger back in January. I traded in my 2018 BMW 1200RT for it. It definitely has a different attitude from any other bike I've owned in my 45 years of riding. Quite frankly it is a refined American Badass Bike.
@MCrider
@MCrider Жыл бұрын
Right on
@NanaRides
@NanaRides Жыл бұрын
🤣Hilariously delivered! I like Indian's too. Really wish I'd bought one instead of a Harley, especially since they are made in USA, maybe I will sell my Harley and get one. Thank you for sharing your sense of humor with us. Love it!
@justanotherviewer52
@justanotherviewer52 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful bike. Personal choice will always win out. No such thing as the 'wrong kind' of bike.
@roadglide
@roadglide Жыл бұрын
100%
@ronaldjohnson1474
@ronaldjohnson1474 Жыл бұрын
Well, I don't think a new rider should get on a 1000cc super bike.
@cyclechillers1857
@cyclechillers1857 Жыл бұрын
Nice bike - the Challenger sure has a great look, personality and flair. I love that you were able to describe bike selection as a freedom of personal choice ....especially pertaining to the bikes we ride. Rid'em all and love the one you own. Thanks for the dose of humor and have fun with your new ride!
@steveknode4517
@steveknode4517 Жыл бұрын
Kevin, you're a genius! Love the hotdog feature but I'll wait until 2023 so I can get the ice on my apple pie. Congrats on the new bike.
@williamseurkamp2240
@williamseurkamp2240 Жыл бұрын
The road glide from Harley is my preferred touring bike I love the shark nose design of the fixed fairing and how comfortable the suspension is
@Bill-NBfarming
@Bill-NBfarming Жыл бұрын
You are a goofball! Who knew? You had some real fun with this one. Made me smile early in the morning. Love your work and follow all your videos. Thanks for what you do.
@MCrider
@MCrider Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@jadefreier8084
@jadefreier8084 Жыл бұрын
My wife and I spent a week in Jamaica this past February and we met a guy from Minnesota that was a senior design engineer for the Challenger project. It was cool to visit with him about it.
@mikedanaher3413
@mikedanaher3413 Жыл бұрын
I think you bought a dang fine motorcycle. Not because I necessarily like or dislike it or, your neighbor told you he liked it. You bought that bike because it was right for you. At the end of the day, that’s what matters. Congratulations on your new beautiful bike. Enjoy it and ride safe. If there was one thing I could change on that particular pick it would have been color. Lol. Cleaning black vehicles is tedious plus I think a brightly colored bike gets seen more. I can’t wait for your reviews on it. 👍
@JA-zh5xi
@JA-zh5xi Жыл бұрын
Love the comparison. I’m definitely a Harley guy, but if I had to pick a different bike I’d go Goldwing.
@johnnydangerously7186
@johnnydangerously7186 Жыл бұрын
Riding my 2019 Roadmaster never fails to get compliments everywhere I go.
@BaronSupremacy
@BaronSupremacy Жыл бұрын
A stock Indian beats any stock Harley in gearbox smoothness, refined ride, balanced with the torque. After test riding the Indian Chieftain Dark Horse, I was sold and bought one. Your analogy is bang on, best of both worlds, middle of the spectrum.
@DarkHorseParatrooper
@DarkHorseParatrooper Жыл бұрын
So glad to see you jumping on an Indian. I've tried telling so many non-believers how awesome they are... all the power and features. Gotta spend 15k minimum to make a road glide perform near the challenger.
@danielstewart7732
@danielstewart7732 Жыл бұрын
AFTER spending more to get the HD out of the dealership, than you did for the Challenger in the first place.
@DarkHorseParatrooper
@DarkHorseParatrooper Жыл бұрын
@@danielstewart7732 yes.
@mikemarthaller8789
@mikemarthaller8789 Жыл бұрын
Ice cream and philosophies 👍👍 "A life unexamined is a life only half lived" I "Reflect" as I try different bikes AND push 82 how as I age my "Tastes" change 😅 I am thankful where I mostly ride ride 6 cars are a traffic jam. I now consider smiles over miles but I look forward to finding the subtitle difference in bikes AND my own differences. Physically and mentally. This on a "Fixed income, and nearest service 150 to 200 miles away. THUS I choose older bikes sans "Electronics"
@nelsonphilip4520
@nelsonphilip4520 Жыл бұрын
God Bless you for staying in the saddle! And there's a lot to be said about riding old bikes that are not troubled by electronic gremlins!
@tjmac1453
@tjmac1453 Жыл бұрын
I bought my 2020 Indian Challenger right from factory and took delivery on August 23rd 2020. Over all it is the best bike I have owned so far, I have owned 37 bikes so far. Only things I changed are exhaust, air breather, ECU tune and crash bars. I added Cobra exhaust because they were cost effective at the time and look great. I added K&N breather and the "stage one air" from Indian. Installed non OEM crash bars. Then added the best part, Lloyd'z ECU CRT-V1 tune. The bike is fast, handles great, and has long ride comfort, oh and it has great braking. For me, this is a keeper. Enjoy the ride and keep the shiny side up.
@RoeyHaviv
@RoeyHaviv Жыл бұрын
Congrats! Never heard of the hot dog option, on the old Triumphs there was a button that automatically dispenses all the oil when you park.
@RoeyHaviv
@RoeyHaviv Жыл бұрын
@@scot6089 it just makes sure the bike gets fresh oil.
@thetowndrunk988
@thetowndrunk988 Жыл бұрын
Pffft. Hot dog and oil dispensers…..a Harley dispenses a chest full of tools (cause you’re gonna need em)
@robertocastillo2260
@robertocastillo2260 Жыл бұрын
Kevin the best part of this video is no doubt: the sound of the coins, thanks for your great humor !!!
@e.j.c1795
@e.j.c1795 Жыл бұрын
This video answered every single question and doubt I had about trading in my goldwing for a Indian. Thanks for the video
@spudgunson
@spudgunson Жыл бұрын
I know exactly what you mean. I have a Harley FXDF Fat Bob with stage II and short shots. It gives me the ‘attitude’ ride. I also have a BMW R1200RT with full touring top box and panniers that gives me the touring ride. I certainly like the HD brand and image but at the end of the day a bike is a bike 👍👍
@SMKreitzer1968
@SMKreitzer1968 Жыл бұрын
Great episode Kevin! Love both bikes, heck, the Road King was cool too! Glad your enjoying it!
@6582rg
@6582rg Жыл бұрын
I have an 18 DCT like the one you had. Same white color too. I’ve customized it to my liking so much I just can’t imagine selling it. The Corbin seat and full Helibar system has made it so darn comfortable for me I can’t think of owning anything else. It’s paid for, so that contributes to my love of the bike too. I would like to ride the Indian. It looks like an absolute torque monster. Thanks for the video.
@danshobbies13
@danshobbies13 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2015 Chief. I love that bike. The only issue hurting Indian is dealer network. I wish you the best with your Challenger
@gelfyd1
@gelfyd1 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on your new ride. It’s stunning!!!
@stacyodom1746
@stacyodom1746 Жыл бұрын
What a nice food menu feature on the Indian! Man, wish my Harley had that 😢
@WhatupG
@WhatupG Жыл бұрын
Loved this video Kevin! Great perspective and awesome humor! We test rode an Indian before we purchased our current Harley, but that was before they had the Challenger. My wife didn't like the passenger seat as it sloped forward toward the driver. The dealer indicated that could be fixed with a new seat...but at our cost of course...
@davidkbrees
@davidkbrees Жыл бұрын
Grats on the new bike! I love my 2021 Challenger Dark Horse. It's not a perfect bike, but most of my complaints about it are very easily fixed with software updates. They've already fixed several of my issues I had with it. Still have some work to do with the Ride Command though.
@NormKohn
@NormKohn Жыл бұрын
Very entertaining video and nicely done. I am fortunate to have both a 2018 Goldwing and 2021 Challenger. Both are fun to ride and have different personalities . Cheers!
@ceemichael1
@ceemichael1 Жыл бұрын
AMF ownership H-D motorcycle's flavor = ROCKY ROAD
@jhask64
@jhask64 Жыл бұрын
Funny!
@AnywhereRider
@AnywhereRider 11 ай бұрын
Very clever and well done. Appreciate the humor and unique approach as always. All great choices!
@RoadReality
@RoadReality Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the new steed! Safe travels!
@michaeldunivan5364
@michaeldunivan5364 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on your new bike. I bout fell out of my chair laughing when you opened up to reveal the hot dog. Good One !
@NVET92
@NVET92 Жыл бұрын
I had a 21 GWDCT for almost a year. Liked it a lot, smooth controls, robust power, electronic suspension, took it cross country and back. The engine is incredibly reliable. But, I didn't like the worthless drop guards, and potential high cost to replace body components. I traded it in for a new 22 Harley SGST. Haven't tried an Indian yet, but for now, I'm riding a couple new Harleys.
@dwightduckins6252
@dwightduckins6252 Жыл бұрын
Love the video! Thanks
@macxpert3588
@macxpert3588 Жыл бұрын
I very much like Indians but the lack of dealers and parts in Australia is a major concern if you breakdown outside of a major city. I would love to get an Indian Roadmaster but I'll stick with my Goldwing for all the reasons you buy a Honda for.
@WesJacobs33
@WesJacobs33 Жыл бұрын
I traded my 2012 Victory Cross Country Tour on a 2006 GL 1800 and wrote a check for the difference and it's all mine. Definitely like the independent steering and better Windmanagement on the Wing. It's just so smooth too.
@michaelpatterson9897
@michaelpatterson9897 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on the new bike! Ride what you like; just ride.
@51pawnba25
@51pawnba25 Жыл бұрын
I own a 2022 Pursuit Premium that I bought in June from Heritage Indian in Rogers AR also and as of today (9-28-22)I have 9600 Miles on it and they did my mods of K&N air filter and Lloyd's tune and 2 into 1 Bassani. It has been the perfect touring machine. I have riden about 300,000 miles over the last 25 years touring all 48 states and Mexico and Canada mostly on a HD Road Glide and just the last 5 years on a 2017 Springfield Indian Chief. Hope to see you on the road ! Indian Built the Ultimate Touring bike ! Oh and I love Mountain Dew also !
@MCrider
@MCrider Жыл бұрын
I have been thinking about a Lloyds tune to improve the throttle response.
@markhutchins6482
@markhutchins6482 Жыл бұрын
I have a chocolate Road King and a vanilla (or maybe swirl) K1600 GTL in my garage. Really enjoy both of them and my wife thinks the RK is gorgeous, loves riding on the back and would never allow it to be sold. I guess this is my solution to the flavors and a happy wife - two ice cream cones.
@MCrider
@MCrider Жыл бұрын
Very nice!
@dennisklauck7940
@dennisklauck7940 Жыл бұрын
You're killin' me... great show
@scottsheppard6077
@scottsheppard6077 5 ай бұрын
Excellent video and information as always!
@Darkainian
@Darkainian Жыл бұрын
I sure love my challenger. I had a victory vision before and I loved it, my only complaint was not enough horse power. The challenger definitely has plenty of torque and horse power and comfort.
@nelsonphilip4520
@nelsonphilip4520 Жыл бұрын
Polaris,IMHO, builds fantastic bikes. And I feel touring bikes like the Vision, lead onto the tour-de-force of the Challenger & Pursuit models.
@WeRide2
@WeRide2 Жыл бұрын
Great video! You've made me want to take a closer look at the Indian line up.
@MCrider
@MCrider Жыл бұрын
So far, I have really enjoyed mine.
@WeRide2
@WeRide2 Жыл бұрын
@@MCrider Look forward to your long term review of it. Congrats on a beautiful bike
@michaelc2644
@michaelc2644 Жыл бұрын
Love it!! Have a safe, blessed weekend.
@MCrider
@MCrider Жыл бұрын
Thank you! You too!
@robsmotovlog561
@robsmotovlog561 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the new ride! I’m real excited about the news I heard from my local Indian Dealer here in NY. Rumor has it NY shops will have models fitted with a pizza oven! LOL!! Congrats again brother. Enjoy every mile!
@MCrider
@MCrider Жыл бұрын
Wow...I do like Pizza.
@nelsonphilip4520
@nelsonphilip4520 Жыл бұрын
I'm a retread rider getting back into the sport by going back in time with a 1998 Honda Valkyrie Tour. The Valkyrie has such a presence that it always draws a crowd of onlookers. Many of which are dumbfounded to find out that it's 25 years old! Anyway I'm tickled pink as to how satisfying it is to ride my Valkyrie. On the other hand, however, at fifty nine years old, I'm also looking for some of the convenience , comfort, and safety features that are found on luxo-touring bikes today. Such as, heated seat & grips, cruise control, reverse, anti-lock & traction control. And not-to-mention audio, nav, & communication. Also, it would be an added plus if it was stamped with "Made in the U.S.A." and continuity of brand or model (Wing Nut!) loyalty. While I appreciate your analogy about chocolate, vanilla , and swirl ice cream, which led you to the Indian Challenger, did you consider any other tourer? Such as the Yamaha Venture, Kawasaki Voyager, or any of the BMW K1600 series? For me it seems that our Bavarian friends at BMW may have the closest with the R-18 Transcontinental. In so many ways BMW picks up where Honda left off with the Valkyrie. Like you Kevin, I watch & read a lot of reviews on touring bikes as was the case with the R-18 Transcontinental. So when I recently had the opportunity to demo the BMW 's Uber tourer, it met my expectations. What did take me by surprise was how well my 25 year old Valkyrie held up. For me, my conundrum is not so much as switching ice cream flavors, but rather sticking with my "old fashion" flavor and adding some new fangle sprinkles & new assortment of goodies? Or walking across the isle and the new ready to go flavor with all the pre-package goodies included?
@TravisTerrell
@TravisTerrell Жыл бұрын
The engines on those are really cool looking imo.
@jackandblaze5956
@jackandblaze5956 Жыл бұрын
It's not that crazy to keep two or three motorcycles. They take up a lot less space than a car
@xltranger98
@xltranger98 Жыл бұрын
I bought my first Indian 3 weeks ago. I bought the Springfield. Sure wish they would’ve told me about the hotdog desert and drink option on challenger😂
@deanhough8993
@deanhough8993 Жыл бұрын
Excellent analogy regarding ice cream and personality of the bike! Very well put! And I laughed my butt off about the hotdogs and apple pie and all. That was clever and really funny! My Kawasaki gives me sushi.
@lioneldoss9404
@lioneldoss9404 Жыл бұрын
Have loved my 2021 Challenger since picking it up on New Years Eve.
@JP1970
@JP1970 Жыл бұрын
I ride a 2018 GW, non tour 6-speed...I don't think the Indian is for me, but, hey, I'm glad you like it! Love your videos!
@BigMoeFo
@BigMoeFo Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you touched on the important features of the bike. A good Apple Pie crust is essential.
@daveporter6091
@daveporter6091 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video Kevin! Do you also have a Triumph?
@MCrider
@MCrider Жыл бұрын
Yes, I have a Rocket 3 and Speedmaster.
@blockocheese9730
@blockocheese9730 Жыл бұрын
If i get any space in my garage I want a mid-90s gold wing. I used to see them on roadtrips as a kid and thought they were so cool with their front brake cover
@decomposing12
@decomposing12 Жыл бұрын
Bought my 21 RM last year and man what a bike best of both worlds indeed.
@davidmegeath1353
@davidmegeath1353 Жыл бұрын
😂Love the video, the ice cream analogy-and of course your beautiful bike! Ride on and keep on “truckin”!!!
@randyolan1273
@randyolan1273 Жыл бұрын
After that explanation It makes perfect sense! Very nice ride.
@torquer9669
@torquer9669 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the laughs clever man. Well explained and fun. Enjoy it!
@MCrider
@MCrider Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@bradleyalexander5821
@bradleyalexander5821 Жыл бұрын
Ok, so ya finally explained the switcharoo, I’ll except your reasons and APPROVE. 👍🏼
@MCrider
@MCrider Жыл бұрын
It doesn’t matter what I ride if you like it.
@bradleyalexander5821
@bradleyalexander5821 Жыл бұрын
@@MCrider ….Great point.
@roguecheddar
@roguecheddar Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad Polaris brought back the Indian marque to such a magnificent degree. They are making some wonderful bikes. I absolutely love my stunning 2019 Indian Springfield in steel gray and metallic burgundy! Cruiser Heaven, all day, every day!
@nelsonphilip4520
@nelsonphilip4520 Жыл бұрын
The return of Indian is a fantastic American story. The whole motorcyle universe is all the better for it.
@roguecheddar
@roguecheddar Жыл бұрын
@@nelsonphilip4520 I concur.
@derek17005
@derek17005 Жыл бұрын
Should've never killed off Victory in the process though. Both could've existed as they are entirely two different brands and styles.
@roguecheddar
@roguecheddar Жыл бұрын
@@derek17005 I agree, even some Victory dealerships could've thrived enough to also become Indian dealerships expanding the network.
@nelsonphilip4520
@nelsonphilip4520 Жыл бұрын
Polaris did well with establishing the Victory brand and put themselves in position to revive the iconic Indian. I have to think that they thought long and hard before discontinuation of Victory. In the aftermath of the "to big to fail", 2008 Great Recession crisis, all of the "Big Three" American auto manufacturers shut down one or more brands in their portfolio. Even the Motor Company ended up shutting down Buell. I figure it's all for the bottom line & sustainability. Of course I, for one, am grateful that marques such as Indian, Triumph, & Royal Enfield have been revived. And I am even appreciative of Harley-Davidson's independence from AMF and it's return to prominence in the motorcycle universe.
@AdventureCEO
@AdventureCEO 10 ай бұрын
Love ya! LOL Best KZfaq review. Ever. I've been impressed with the Challenger, after 2 test rides. Likely my next ride. Keep up the great work!
@mnnorthwoods2520
@mnnorthwoods2520 Жыл бұрын
Your seven months early with your April Fools Episode.
@davidfalgout7304
@davidfalgout7304 Жыл бұрын
Wow Kevin Perfect timing. I am so glad I finally bought the right bike, the perfect bike! I appreciate that you helped me to see that. It took me from 1969 to December 2022 figure it out. I did that in spite of multiple degrees, and all of the advertising as tempting as it is. My bike can cook more items than yours as well. Pretty much anything. I don’t even need to look at gauges or dials to know, it simply tells me!!! Better than Artificial Intelligence to be sure. I do not need a dealer for anything! It gets great milage, does the way past the speed limit with aplomb! Will always be worth what I paid for it. Even has a reverse…actually better than a GW! Fun factor is off the charts and can go over terrain better than most single track conveyances! Yeilds as much as 60mpg if ridden easy. As for accessories and farkling fun… the imagination is the only limit!!! I was going to type a lot more etc….. but I decided to make it short. FWIW…I have owned Honda GW, Indian, BMW GS, K bike, sport and full tour etc, HD ( the most unreliable of the bunch) Suzuki’s, Kawasakis, Yamaha, Italian brands, other European brands. They were all a version of flavors plain or exotic…. but the one that beats them all, and cooks the perfect meal, and can turn into what ever mood I happen to be in….. is:…. drum roll… My much beloved Suzuki DR650! About the meals…from camping to restaurant hoping its is marvelous! AND I DONT NEED NO STINKIN’ ECU!
@danieldayton3064
@danieldayton3064 Жыл бұрын
😂ROFL!! Thanks, Kevin--it's great when one can start a Friday with a good laugh! BTW--does the radio only receive baseball game broadcasts? (Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and....Challenger?) All the best, Dan.
@MCrider
@MCrider Жыл бұрын
You have to choose a sport at install...I went with the NFL. ;)
@paulb7816
@paulb7816 8 ай бұрын
I test riding the Harley Road glide and the Indian challenger and decided to go with the 2024 Honda Goldwing. I just love the sound of the boxer engine and smoothness for long hauls.For the price and all the technology you can't go wrong with a Goldwing.
@Gordy1776
@Gordy1776 5 ай бұрын
Best video I’ve seen on here in months 😂
@shoomapadoo1141
@shoomapadoo1141 Жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the 5/10 thousand mile review.
@kbac7778
@kbac7778 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video!!!! The darkhorse has the chili dog option btw.
@MCrider
@MCrider Жыл бұрын
Good to know!
@lynnsample4549
@lynnsample4549 Жыл бұрын
NOLA option, sure that's not a hurricane?! I didn't see that particular option in the local area, but I'm not a big KZfaq guy. Good video Kevin!
@billlyl3725
@billlyl3725 Жыл бұрын
Excellent pivot from Masters degree to foot-tall margueritas!.
@soganoflarider
@soganoflarider Жыл бұрын
Hilarious yet very informative sir! 🫡
@louis-paulbeaudry4460
@louis-paulbeaudry4460 Жыл бұрын
Well that was fun Ken. What a way to explain why you changed from the goldwing to the Indian. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to relate to you anymore for having the same two motorcycles, a silver 2014 road king and a 2020 white dct goldwing. One thing I know is that I will have to make a switch to a lighter bike and probably sell both bikes in 2023 as I find both bikes top heavy now. BTW don’t forget that your new Indian does not have a reverse when you park! Take care my friend. From your friendly Canadian neighbour!😉
@nelsonphilip4520
@nelsonphilip4520 Жыл бұрын
Going forward reverse is a feature I'd like for me. It's much more available today as the reverse can be found on both the Yamaha & BMW Transcontinental. It's also available on the Harley-Davidson Tri-Glide. All 3 of these are air-cooled motors. Only Honda offers a liquid cooled powered tourer with reverse.
@lawnranger3432
@lawnranger3432 Жыл бұрын
@@nelsonphilip4520 BMW's K1600 has had reverse since 2018 as standard equipment,... I owned one. Of all the touring motorcycles I have owned over the years, BMW offers comfort and something most v-twins do not, its called the "fun factor"
@nelsonphilip4520
@nelsonphilip4520 Жыл бұрын
@@lawnranger3432 Thanks for the heads up on BMW K1600 series. That's a real tour -de-force and pardon my faux pas for not including it.
@istandbyhisword
@istandbyhisword Жыл бұрын
Best explanation I heard
@allenchevalley5322
@allenchevalley5322 Жыл бұрын
If I ever decide to sell my 2018 HGW I will definitely be checking out the top two Indian bikes Challenger and the Pursuit thanks for the funny video 🌭🍰🥤
@RichardJohnGreenall
@RichardJohnGreenall Жыл бұрын
Before i watch. Greed pride and glory. Money changes everything and everybody. Good to see your human
@pilotdane1
@pilotdane1 Жыл бұрын
OMG Kevin, knocked it out of the (ball) park (franks) again !!!! Wish my DR 650 had that feature LOL :-)
@pinnacleoffaithchurchofgod8212
@pinnacleoffaithchurchofgod8212 Жыл бұрын
Great ice cream analogy, I use to look at women the same way, but since I got married, I only get chocolate, with lots of boldness and attitude! I sure miss that silky smoothness of vanilla ice cream.🎉
@thomasbartlett3409
@thomasbartlett3409 3 ай бұрын
Wonderful summary!! My ride is a 2003 Honda Valkyrie 1500C F6 at 75 years old. I would definitely love to own an Indian as well. When I buy my next bike , it could very well be the Indian Challenger , because it's lighter and easier to handle in parking lots..The Goldwing is a superb bike, however , there is to much plastic and baggage for my liking..
@philipcaseyacalloway204
@philipcaseyacalloway204 Жыл бұрын
I see quite a few of these Challengers here in Central California. Very nice touring motorcycles.
@everythinggaming7938
@everythinggaming7938 Жыл бұрын
That hotdog video editing was great 😅
@Hugo-py2ce
@Hugo-py2ce Жыл бұрын
I am looking into getting my challenger soon.
@kylefng
@kylefng 28 күн бұрын
Great story on the GW
@DavidSmith-br4vt
@DavidSmith-br4vt Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 🌭 happy Friday Kevin pray you and your family have a safe and happy weekend my friend!!
@MCrider
@MCrider Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much
@katherynscleaning5807
@katherynscleaning5807 Жыл бұрын
Bell rung, because you made my wife laugh. I even tried to look up the option. 🤣
@katherynscleaning5807
@katherynscleaning5807 Жыл бұрын
When I que up my apple pie I will be at an ice cream stand.
@stevewatne7006
@stevewatne7006 Жыл бұрын
Very clever, Kevin! Ha ha. Enjoy the new bike. She’s a beauty!
@MCrider
@MCrider Жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@deputydawg6520
@deputydawg6520 Жыл бұрын
Attention all Indian owners. Stop holding the start button down when starting your bike. It's a one touch start system. Tap the start button and release!
@roguecheddar
@roguecheddar Жыл бұрын
Tru dat.
@beepbop6697
@beepbop6697 Жыл бұрын
That hotdog feature is pretty cool, they need to add the chili and relish options though.
@MCrider
@MCrider Жыл бұрын
They had it but I got tired of being nickeled and dimed...
@wadeblake3451
@wadeblake3451 Жыл бұрын
I very much enjoy ur videos Kevin and I too tend to enjoy many flavours of ice cream, I mean MC. In the last several years I ve had a fat boy, F6B, GTL, RT, and now a goldwing dct.. do you think I am in need of an intervention?
@TRaider66
@TRaider66 Жыл бұрын
I bought my first Indian a 2021 Vintage Darkhorse and I’m just mad I didn’t give Indians a shot years ago! To each his own but I could never go back to HD now.
@119topdawg
@119topdawg Жыл бұрын
Almost makes me want to trade in my 2019 Chieftain Darkhorse…I mean I really like hot dogs…
@MCrider
@MCrider Жыл бұрын
All beef too!
@chadbutler2287
@chadbutler2287 10 ай бұрын
the dine-in-dash must be a feature of the Pursuit. I've got the base model Challenger and I just eat bugs....
@llerradish
@llerradish Жыл бұрын
Looks like a great bike I wouldn't mind having one.
@richardleeclewell
@richardleeclewell Жыл бұрын
Hey my HD Switchback comes with babyback ribs feature. I’m happy with that!
@MCrider
@MCrider Жыл бұрын
Texas or KC style ribs?
@joelandrade1630
@joelandrade1630 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations love my Victory Vision
@cl2eep_rides
@cl2eep_rides Жыл бұрын
I absolutely adore my Challenger!
@kpnomad7
@kpnomad7 Жыл бұрын
Really like to try the Indian Challenger, but with all my installed extras like hitch and lights on my ultra! Just can't fall in love with diff brand!! Until a major destruct engine fail!
@wigwam3314
@wigwam3314 Жыл бұрын
I hope you have more luck with your 2022 Challenger than I have had so far. I got 1,600 awesome miles out of my LTD before it left me stranded 180 miles from home on a week-long trip to NY and VT. After a $940 tow home the dealer says "fouled rear plug"; I said, that's a symptom not the problem. But I'm just a nerdy bean-counter, so what do I know about bikes. Within 150 miles of getting it back it sputters and goes into limp-mode; thankfully this time only 3 miles from home. Back to the dealer... this time dealer says "it dropped the tune" Really??!! They re-flash the tune...Another band-aid IMHO. I am paying another dealer to pick it up and diagnose the real problem. Don't get me wrong, I am a huge Indian MC fan, long before Polaris resurrected the brand for good. My 2015 Chief Vintage was indestructible, and I consider the Challenger the best handling bike I have ever driven, but if it's unreliable then it's useless. The Indian Forum has plenty of Challengers with similar problems, so buyer beware... I think some of these bikes are coming off the assembly line with inherent problems...
@nelsonphilip4520
@nelsonphilip4520 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience. I feel that none of today's manufacturers are immune to these kinds of quality control issues. You also raise a vital point and that is dealer support. It's crucial to have a competent dealer who has the know-how & wherewithal to be able to service what they just sold you.
@chasingtrail
@chasingtrail Жыл бұрын
If I had a local Indian dealer I'd get the Challenger, but I'm leaning Road Glide because my nearest Indian dealer is 3 hours away. I've spent time on the Indian forums and Facebook groups for the Challenger and there do seem to be a lot of people having issues with them. Makes me nervous to buy one with my dealer being so far away. Otherwise, it would be my pick.
@paulf9653
@paulf9653 Жыл бұрын
@@chasingtrail unfortunately that what you find in almost every type of forum. People like to complain and share their problems. The vast majority of happy people don't always post. My 2020 Challenger DH has been great from day 1. Only been back to the dealer once for the 500 mile service. Other than that I do all my own service and the bike has been fantastic.
@vikingplumber9541
@vikingplumber9541 Жыл бұрын
And here I am, still trying to figure out why you sold your Valkyrie... I can imagine getting a second or third bike, but I can't fathom selling my Valkyrie 🤣
@nelsonphilip4520
@nelsonphilip4520 Жыл бұрын
Agreed! Except no substitute! That being said, I only wish Honda would reissue an updated Valk with all the comfort features like the Gold Wing has. Make it a six speed too! LOL
@wileyt8423
@wileyt8423 Жыл бұрын
I completely agree.
@vikingplumber9541
@vikingplumber9541 Жыл бұрын
Definitely could use that 6th gear... Reverse gear from the Goldwing would be a nice addition as well.
@Principalsareamust
@Principalsareamust Жыл бұрын
I actually traded my goldwing in for a 2022 roadmaster dark horse.
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