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I did the same thing with my first bike- a Vulcan S. Turned it into a little mini touring bike. Then realized I needed an actual touring bike 😂 I have a lot of reviews of touring bikes on my channel from Indian and Harley for comparison as well. Personally I like Indian, but the Honda gold wing is just about as perfect as you can get in a touring bike. Been teaching for almost 4 years now. Was a shrink before 😂 needed a career change. I love teaching. Still get to work with people 1 on 1 and help them overcome challenges, but the office view is way better 😎

That’s a pretty tough call. I would probably take the Indian because I love Indians design and history, but this new Street Glide (and the new Road Glide) with the 117 and the new screen makes it a really, really tight call. If I won the lottery tomorrow I would take the new Road Glide and Indian Challenger. Those would be my ultimate 2 bikes. Previous years I would’ve taken the Chieftain, no contest. Now I have to think about it, so Harley has stepped up their game!

I do too!

I’m sure there’s still plenty of 23 Street Glides available! There are some options of the 24 Street Glide without the Skyline OS as well.

The passenger pillion is a little bit wider than most normal 2-up pillion style seats. It didn’t feel super ‘cushy’ though. No matter what bike I get I always put a saddlemen seat on it anyway, and my passengers always like them 🤷🏼‍♂️

This was at a rally. Thousands and thousands of bikers. If everyone waved at everybody that passed, we’d never have our hands on the bars 😂 I get your point though. On the way there we’d all wave but by the time you get to the center of the rally it’s just too many! It’s awesome.

Congratulations man! That’s awesome! Have fun and be safe out there ✌🏻

Thank you! Honda has an awesome legacy and they continue to make long lasting bikes. Saw some 70s original wings riding around at the rally. It was very cool.

This is a great trike! And lucky you, my video on the new Harley trike drops tomorrow (Friday) at 4pm EST!

@MOTOBLADE yea I just wish I had the money for it lol

@dragonrealms1292 me too!

Remember that sitting upright and getting bars higher will straighten your back and make you feel way better. If a bike is good, seat, peg, and bar position are an easy cheap fix to fit it to yourself. So focus on the bike features - what you like and what you don’t, and remember you can change the “rider triangle” if necessary. One other thing - I love the look of the 101, but the sport has a more upright position if that helps. Other thing to not with a bigger bike - use caution if you put it in sport mode. It hauls butt 😎 have fun and ride safe brother ✌🏻

@MOTOBLADE Thanks man. My friend has the Sport Scout so I'll def take a look at that and see if it's more comfortable. I also LOVE the look of the 101, but at the end of the day, if I'm uncomfortable it's less safe. I'll try them all out and see how it goes. Wish you the best bro! Thanks for the tips.

@@BigAlMicrowave Happy to help! Thanks for watching :)

A matte black design would be cool - and you make an interesting point with the tank. I could not find a MPG claim on Indians website for the bike. So I don’t know if it’s ‘super’ fuel efficient or if it would greatly benefit from the larger tank or not. Would be nice to have some claimed range or mpg numbers for a bike when they release it 🤷🏼‍♂️

My thoughts exactly. Honda Gold Wing is great, but it lacks character. Indian has the performance, comfort, and character of an American Touring classic.

I wish I knew your dealerships! Seems like bike prices are going up everywhere around here, whether people are buying or not. Market is in the dumper right now, at least in my region.

@@MOTOBLADE my dealer is gateway Bmw st Louis. Crazy deals on r18. Let me just say most Bmw dealers are having to discount r18 s don't care where you live ..are there gonna have to eat them

That’s why I customized mine with the seat, bars, and a 1275 engine kit. World of difference. But engine kit aside, seat and bars can make or break any motorcycle.

Have fun bro! It’s pouring rain here today. Bikes are tucked away nice and warm in the garage.

You’re welcome! I’m sure there’s other ways, this just seemed like the easiest and least expensive for my bike. If you do make one and you have Instagram, tag me on there. I would love to see your setup when it’s all done!

Good to know, thank you!

Thank you! Hope you get a nice day for it! Enjoy ✌🏻

Thank you! And thanks for the info on the Africa Twin. I think having a touch screen makes it so much easier to navigate, at least for when you’re at a stop. Having to use the handlebar controls on the gold wing to make every little change feels a bit outdated.

They are such amazing bikes! Kawasaki did a great job on the ninja 650.

In the Indian Scout lineup, that would be the new Scout 101. Same engine as the other 2025 scouts, but they tuned it up to crank out more HP and Torque. Full video review of it on my channel here: ua-cam.com/video/bymEhPXHo3A/v-deo.htmlsi=Y9pZTPBsJUHEw2JR As far as the touring lineup, the Challenger puts down the power because of the liquid cooled power plus engine.

Audio quality is good, not quite as loud or as good as an Indian with powerband audio, but better than the stock, non-upgraded Harley’s. Hopefully that comparison helps a bit. The crucial part here is the wind noise of the bike. The audio may not be as insanely loud as other models, but because the gold wing protects you so well from wind on the highway, the audio doesn’t have to compete against the wind noise. Once that windshield is up it goes quiet. No need to compensate with a massive stereo when you can just eliminate so much wind noise. Different way of coming at the situation.

GoPro Hero 9. I’m using a GoPro Hero 11 now. They have great image quality, but they have their quirks and issues. I’m going to be changing out for a DJI Osmo Action 4 very soon. Better battery life and less frustration with setup.

They are really nice bikes. I’m more partial to the look of the Iron 883 myself, but the roadster is very cool.

Congratulations! Enjoy the new ride. Have fun and ride safe ✌🏻

Your confusion with the “awesome” designator in the description is accurate. I recently had a technical guru do some SEO and description work on my videos. I am still double checking his work. Lots of videos to go through. I have changed the wording to the description in that area. Thank you for letting me know! The other videos of me in this helmet were prior to this, and my very early videos on my channel featured me in another ILM helmet (my first helmet I bought when I started riding). I include the link in case people do wish to purchase the helmet. Many have chosen to do so, even though this is not a helmet I would recommend personally, as stated in the video. People still like the affordability so I provide the links and they are free to make their choice. This video was posted 2 years ago. In the time since then I use an ECE22.06 approved very safe helmet that I also have a full review on my channel for. It’s a Ruroc Atlas 4.0. It was pricey but I wanted something safe and their safety and comfort information is why I decided to try them. I’ve enjoyed it quite a bit. Hopefully I never have to test the safety features of it first hand. Back to this helmet in this video - I would not recommend it. I would recommend something with an ece22.06 rating or snell rating. Hope that helps.

Ah I missed your comment about the Bluetooth comms. The Ruroc atlas 4.0 has its own built in wiring and spot in the back for their speaker system. It does cost extra but then there’s nothing hanging on the side of the helmet. Cardo talk packs also offer good audio quality for other helmets that you can install yourself.

@@MOTOBLADE I appreciate the quick reply on such an old video. Thanks for the clarification and reassurance that I'm not losing my mind. Funny you should mention the atlas 4.0. I was just looking at it and the EOX. How does their sound system compare to some of the other brands like Sena, Cardo, and Freecom? Would you say pretty comparable? Is there a brand or specific device that stands out to you as having the best quality for both music and voice? The more speaker systems I use, the more I get the feeling motorcycle sound quality just isn't the greatest. I'm still not the most educated on the matter, though.

@@xMaticusfinchx Cardo is the best audio in my opinion (they have JBL speakers in some models which provides nice sound). Ruroc's built in system is second and Sena a close third. I have nothing to back that statement up, other than personal opinion on what I thought sounded best to me. I have never tried Freecom sets so I can't comment on those. For audio now, I always use the sound system built into my Indian. I only use the headset when I'm on the little Harley with no speakers (and it's so loud I need earplugs anyway 🤣).

Sorry to hear that. I felt very comfortable on this gold wing and didn’t feel cramped at all, but I’m a bit shorter than you too.

I heard some of the older DCTs weren’t as smooth in shifting as the newer years (2020 and later) Did you ever notice anything like that with yours, or did it seem great?

@@MOTOBLADE My '19 was smooth as silk, but I have not ridden a new one yet to compare. I did re-initialize the DCT (or whatever they called it) a few times a year - always after an oil and filters change, and then additionally. Easy to do and it definitely made a difference. Oh and the heat - I noticed the same with mine - seat and grips never seemed to get very warm - just OK. My HD grips are hot on only setting #2 out of 5...

@Hogdriver88 good information for new prospective owners to know about reinitializing the DCT. Did not know that, thank you!

@@MOTOBLADE The procedure is out there somewhere - involves a few button pushes in sequence while sitting on the bike upright so it can't move. It goes through its gyrations for a minute or so and when it's done, like a whole new shifting experience. Like I said, after oil and filters or any time shifting doesn't seem as smooth as it should. Doesn't hurt it at all to do it regularly.

@@Hogdriver88 that’s actually super cool. Fantastic information to have, thanks again man!

Which of the 2 (GW or Chieftain) is more maneuverable at low speeds (ie. Feels lighter)?

@@louv3080 I am surprised to say the Chieftain is more nimble. The chieftain is one of the best handling bikes I've ever ridden

@@louv3080 throwing my 2 cents in here as well, but I could flat-foot the chieftain. I couldn’t on the gold wing. I’m short so I know that’s a “me” problem 😂 but it makes it more comfortable walking around. However, one point in the goldwings favor is the reverse. That’s still a crazy thing for me. Not used to a bike with that.

@@MOTOBLADE 5'7" here so good to know. 👍

@@louv3080 same bro. Short kings 👑

Not where I’m at either. I like the Indians better, but as far as the exhaust goes there are aftermarket exhausts available that make it sound 100% better.

It will be awesome! Would love it if Vance and Hines made a nice set of pipes for it.

Vance and Hines ‘Short Shots’ exhaust. Fairly easy to install. Highly recommend.

​@@MOTOBLADEThanks I'll definitely look into them for probably a couple of my rides.

I don’t have an install on the lights. I may have had corrupted video files or something that prevented me from making that video. It was a couple years ago now. But since there’s interest, I will go back and look and see if I have enough usable footage to make a video with a good explanation for you guys.

Literally. You ever ridden a sportster? Rear shocks are horrible. Breaks your back 👀

Iron 883 base, with a 1275 conversion kit.

Why, you making me an offer 👀😂

Interesting perspective on the braking. I had not thought about that. I always assumed a trike would be safer in the rain. Probably still is as far as stability is concerned vs a motorcycle, but I had not thought about the braking. Traction control help/make any noticeable difference?

@@MOTOBLADE When the road is covered in water and the rain is coming down, stability of braking, just like being in a car. Poor and can be uncontrollable, trike has only got a short axle the wheels are close together, water gets caught up in the wheels. slow down and allow plenty of braking distance.

Indian has significantly improved the ergonomics on the 2025 scout lineup. But even the earlier scouts are easy to fix for making your back feel better. Taller bars and a seat with a backrest generally fix the problem immediately 99% of the time. What I did to my Harley sportster. If it helps, I have a whole video on my channel detailing exactly how to fix the ‘rider triangle’ and make your bike more comfortable to alleviate back strain, butt pain, and wrist pressure.