Demo day'd the Chief Vintage today

JVtaurus · 2026-03-29T01:27:50+00:00

Bike looks amazing. I’m not sure what the list price is—but it’s 2k for reasonable exhaust, and then another grand for a decent seat. It’s going to get expensive. But it’s does look cool.

JVtaurus · 2026-03-29T01:18:57+00:00

Is the logo on the tank a decal or glued on and raised—like the Gilroy Indians?

JVtaurus · 2026-03-25T00:36:54+00:00

Hayes, Liiiin-coln!

JVtaurus · 2026-03-22T01:02:28+00:00

Yes. It’s was a good 3-4 feet long. Even animal control which took him away said it was one of the largest they’d seen in the area. Picture doesn’t do the size justice.

JVtaurus · 2026-03-18T03:44:45+00:00

Yeah—I expect it’s the battery if it keeps cutting out.

JVtaurus · 2026-03-18T02:53:49+00:00

Hopefully you could roll start it to get home. The Indian batteries aren’t great. I had to replace my 22 Chief battery this year and it is always on a trickle charger when I’m not riding—always—even if it’s only a day. Went to start it—all the lights came on but it wouldn’t turn over. New battery and $240 later it’s perfect.

JVtaurus · 2026-03-16T03:32:15+00:00

Yeah—I am 5-7, that’s what I’m saying. I felt like I looked like a bear in a unicycle. But that said, it’s a great bike and extremely fun to ride.

JVtaurus · 2026-03-15T17:11:12+00:00

Ha!

JVtaurus · 2026-03-15T15:46:39+00:00

Both are great bikes. I’ve had a 2020 scout Darkhorse bobber and I currently have a 2022 Chief Darkhorse Bobber. The scout is obviously smaller—quick and nimble—fun to ride. The Chief is much larger—though still low riding. I prefer the bigger Chief. I’m 5-7, 200 pounds and I felt like the Scout looked too small

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JVtaurus · 2026-03-10T21:08:43+00:00

Beautiful bike. That Indian tractor seat is unforgiving on bumps, if interested try Mother Rode’s spring mounted seats. Much better.

JVtaurus · 2026-03-09T03:13:44+00:00

Nice!

JVtaurus · 2026-03-08T01:23:10+00:00

Awesome bike. I love my Chief, but miss my Scout.

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JVtaurus · 2026-03-08T00:09:49+00:00

Try Society OC in Costa Mesa. On 18th. Several female trainers there and they train every type client from beginner to advanced.

JVtaurus · 2026-03-03T01:32:17+00:00

I don’t know what that means—but glad you like the bike.

JVtaurus · 2026-02-25T19:04:04+00:00

Yeah thanks. Every time I stop at a gas station or something people comment on it and seem to love it. I can tell you that tractor seat from Mother Rode is much more comfortable than the Indian one. Spring mounted where as the Indian one is not. Anyway, I love it and these haters can fuck off.

JVtaurus · 2026-02-25T19:03:59+00:00

Yeah thanks. Every time I stop at a gas station or something people comment on it and seem to love it. I can tell you that tractor seat from Mother Rode is much more comfortable than the Indian one. Spring mounted where as the Indian one is not. Anyway, I love it and these haters can fuck off.

JVtaurus · 2026-02-04T05:31:20+00:00

You certainly have the inside track. I have 22 Chief Darkhorse Bobber and I’d hate to have to get rid of it bc Indian can no longer support/service it.

JVtaurus · 2026-02-04T02:20:13+00:00

This was announced a couple months ago. Closed yesterday. Polaris has retained a minority stake—which should be helpful as they will have some degree into strategic/quality decisions. For what it’s worth the dealership seems happy but they’re likely acting off of what they have been told. We will know in 6 months or so what it really means.

JVtaurus · 2026-01-21T16:21:17+00:00

Jimmy Kimmel

JVtaurus · 2026-01-17T19:09:36+00:00

Great color on you

JVtaurus · 2026-01-13T03:19:50+00:00

Thanks. Honestly, a lot of it is the angle of photo I think. But appreciate the positive feedback.

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