Good review. Bought a 2020 Roadmaster Darkhorse after watching many reviews and particularly yours. Screen blip - Happened to me quite a few times with Apple CarPlay. This was with the April 2021 firmware update. It was annoying, happened every 30 minutes or so. I upgraded to Nov 2021 firmware update now and the problem seems to have gone.
Great review once again Bhroman. Congratulations on 10k. How much rear suspension travel? Is it a softer ride, a comparison to similar models would be great.
I enjoyed the review, very good. As the recent purchaser of a used 2018 Roadmaster with the stage 3 upgrade and only 5,000+ miles on it, I appreciated your comments. The pros and cons you mentioned are right in line with my impression after 1,500 miles. It truly is a blast to ride and I agree that it “begs” to be ridden on longer distances rather than short hops.
I view the lack of a vast aftermarket supply chain as cost savings. Think of all the money you won't spend buying stuff you don't need. It seems that the most reliable solution for excessive heat is the CAT bypass. No body likes squished bugs.
EXCELLENT review and the realities you discuss of owning an Indian MC are appreciated....and yeah, white will never be my first choice of color..keep rolling Bhro!!
Good review. I wanted a 21 roadmaster limited but there were very few to none available. I test rode a 21 roadglide limited and ended up getting one. Very happy with it so far, I really liked the challenger as well. So now they have the pursuit in 22. The roadglide limited on the cvo trim from HD as well. The aftermarket and dealer network were big reason I went for the HD. Closest indian dealer is over 100 miles for me as well.
Bhroman I just got the 2022 Roadmaster dark horse thunder Black smoke last August 2022, what a bike I had couple of issue's with the ride command that freeze happened more then once went to my dealer and he made twice already an update on the ride commande but last week was the 2nd came home next day went to work and it freezer again so I called my dealer explain him it's alway's the same situation with the ride commande and then He tell's me he know's that Indian have big issue's with theire ride commande and they are going to see what can be done to work it out, but for the moment nada rien niet nothing and that piss me a little of for the price we all paid for our Indian's so I suggest Indian to really work very hard on finding to fix all the bug's on the ride commande Ppl say Indian listen to the customer's well let's pray they do so and great vid's and thank you
I have a white one as well, but not dark horse, in north carolina. Bugs are a pain, no doubt. Mines a 111 with stage one - and that's enough for me. Love it.
Thanks. It's is a Dark Horse - the white smoke color was only available on the Dark Horse trim. The chrome parts you see are my additions - pipes, guards, etc
BTW, nice mods, the only thing extra you may need are passenger floor boards, those round pegs hurt. Put Kuryakyn 4392 mini boards on my bike, makes a big difference. For your bike the 4357 may be best. Have you considered the cat delete and new headers to help with cooling.
I believe the Roadmaster is an excellent bike. I almost bought one. At this point though, the Pursuit might be the Roadmaster killer. It’s kind of odd for Indian to have two such different touring bikes. I’m not upset with Indian for that. I just think the Pursuit has features which far surpassed any other American Touring Bike. The only thing Harley still has over the Pursuit is better fit and finish with more paint options.
Yeah the Pursuit definitely felt a lot more smoother - esp with the liquid cooled engine. And the additional suspension settings are a big Plus on the Pursuit too lol. The RM will definitely keep appealing to the fans of the air cooled V-twins.
If you know what a propane weedburner is. Run the wand under your leg and you'll know how hot it is. Montana riders... where can an Indian motorcycle get a tire changed? Montana riders... have you noticed at 80 mph and wind gust the bike gets a little pushy? Lastly, do not break the blinker switch. It can't be replaced w/out replacing the whole housing... $1500.00
Excellent review. I live in Apex NC and rode to Highpoint on my shadow for the demo rides.I love this motorcycle and plan to buy it. Where did you buy yours?
Is there a reverse? The reason I ask is I’m pushing 70 years old, and 900+ pounds is quite a bit to move around. The Goldwing and BMWs have reverse. Otherwise, Yamaha FR 1300 is a little cramped for my aging body and I’m looking for something I can spread out on. I’ve had my share of Harleys but I’ve never owned an Indian. Thanks for a great review
now comes the pursuit. I'd love a dark horse with the roadmaster fairing. I like the dark controls. Can you switch off the screen to fully black, hate driving with the screen on.
Question for you, when riding on the more mountain roads do you find that the RoadMaster scrapes the pegs or do you scrape your exhaust? I ask cause on my Chieftain I kept scraping my pipes in curves and as I consider the RoadMaster for next bike I am just wondering if this will be an issue… thank you
That's a great question!!! I used to scrape my exhaust all the time..basically anytime that I was leaning the bike. And when I told that to the Indian Tech at my 10k service.... guess what? The rear suspension is supposed to have a certain psi worth of air pressure.. mine didn't lol. He added air to the suspension and boom... no more scraping pipes!!!
Exactly what Bhroman said. Under the left side cover is an air valve to add air to the rear shock. The bikes come with a really nice hand pump with analog gauge. I’m a heavy 250lb dude and like 85psi. When I’m 2-up with the wife + stuff I’ll go 135. I set it the day I bought it and after a few months started scraping on the left first and thought it was the side stand but couldn’t find any marks anywhere. After a while I discovered that the end of the exhaust pipes underneath the saddle bags is what touches down first. Apparently you need to top the air off at least every couple months since it will bleed down over time.
Most people believe Harley is better do not tell them it is good i like being in the minority with good taste and common sense. Let the Harley owners think they have a better bike when i see a bunch of them posing i almost piss my pants laughing.
I think the Indian motorcycle are a work of art but if I'm going to pay 30k for a motorcycle it should come with everything that is ridiculous that he still has to add mods on this after paying that much this is why I'll stick with Kawasaki Vulcan it's super reliable went to Sturgis and back from Philly and it rode like a champ and it's reasonable priced mind you my bike is a 2011 a 2022 Vulcan is only 17k new
You have been such a great brand ambassador for Indian Motorcycles!
Haha!! Thank you... I try lol
Good review. Bought a 2020 Roadmaster Darkhorse after watching many reviews and particularly yours.
Screen blip - Happened to me quite a few times with Apple CarPlay. This was with the April 2021 firmware update. It was annoying, happened every 30 minutes or so.
I upgraded to Nov 2021 firmware update now and the problem seems to have gone.
Oh wow!!! Thank you so much...I'm glad to be of help 🙏
I'll do the firmware update too. Thank youu 😀
Liked this review…congrats on the 10K miles…keep riding!
Thank youuu!!!!
Awesome 10K mile review!! Let’s up the challenge for 2022. How about 15k for year 2022 😬!! Congratulations and looking forward to more reviews. Cheers
Loll...15k in 2022. Let's see how that works out lolll
Nice review…Congratulations Bhroman on 10000 miles…keep up following your love for machines👏👏
Thank you so much :) 😀
Another informative and honest video from “our Bhro”!
MH
Indian mc Greensboro Triad
Thank youuuu Monty!!!!!!
great review! I can see why you love it so much...
Ha!!!! Yessir I love it. Thank you 😊
That’s an awesome review!!
Congratulations on 10000 miles. After watching this review, I am getting a inclination to go and get a test ride 😇
Ha! That's awesome man!!! Take it for a spin for sure
Fantastic review bhroman !!! with all the pros and cons.. job well done 👍
Thank you!!!!
I haven't seen one owner of an Indian and not liking it. I love Indian Motorcycle.
Me too!!! :)
Great review once again Bhroman. Congratulations on 10k. How much rear suspension travel? Is it a softer ride, a comparison to similar models would be great.
Thank you!!! Yeah I'll be doing some comparison videos with similar makes/ models soon.
Awesome Review! I love to see honest reviews from someone who has actual experience with the bike, not just doing a test ride/ review!
Thank youu!!!
Dam that looks so much like my old 2012 Victory Cross Country Tour. Best bike I have owned. I hope you get as many miles and smiles as I did.
Haha yeah there are some very distinct similarities in the design!! Thank you - yeah I hope to get many more smiles and miles!!!
I enjoyed the review, very good. As the recent purchaser of a used 2018 Roadmaster with the stage 3 upgrade and only 5,000+ miles on it, I appreciated your comments. The pros and cons you mentioned are right in line with my impression after 1,500 miles. It truly is a blast to ride and I agree that it “begs” to be ridden on longer distances rather than short hops.
Thank you sirr! Yeah I love my Roadmaster!! :)
Another great review. Makes anyone think about going for one.☺️
Haha!!! Thank youuu!!!!
Great review, I own a Chieftain Dark Horse Icon colour, these Indians handle so good!
They do handle soo good. Thank you 😊
I view the lack of a vast aftermarket supply chain as cost savings. Think of all the money you won't spend buying stuff you don't need.
It seems that the most reliable solution for excessive heat is the CAT bypass.
No body likes squished bugs.
Hahah! Excellent POV - savings for sure on aftermarket parts. I just got the CAT delete done...let's see how it feels.
Love those Indian motorcycles!
They just keep getting better and better!!👍
They sure do!
EXCELLENT review and the realities you discuss of owning an Indian MC are appreciated....and yeah, white will never be my first choice of color..keep rolling Bhro!!
Haha! White was never something I had liked either...but one look at my bike and I was drooling all over it lollll
Great Video, Indian Motorcycle love, I see!
Thank you! Yess I love my Indian
Ordered my 2024 Chieftain Dark Horse in ghost white metallic smoke!
That's a beautiful color!!! Whats your delivery date?
Indian really should put the rear crash bars as standard across the board on any bike with bags., I had to buy the exact same set on my 20 Challenger.
Yeah!!! I agree they should.
Looks like a White Horse to me!
Hahaha!!! Sure is
with a mill, lathe and 3D printer the world is yours!...
really great review!
larry
Thank you!!!
Good review. I wanted a 21 roadmaster limited but there were very few to none available. I test rode a 21 roadglide limited and ended up getting one. Very happy with it so far, I really liked the challenger as well. So now they have the pursuit in 22. The roadglide limited on the cvo trim from HD as well. The aftermarket and dealer network were big reason I went for the HD. Closest indian dealer is over 100 miles for me as well.
Haha yeah!!! The dealership network is improving tho. The Road Glide is a great bike as well. :) it's good to be spoiled with options
Bhroman I just got the 2022 Roadmaster dark horse thunder Black smoke last August 2022, what a bike I had couple of issue's with the ride command that freeze happened more then once went to my dealer and he made twice already an update on the ride commande but last week was the 2nd came home next day went to work and it freezer again so I called my dealer explain him it's alway's the same situation with the ride commande and then He tell's me he know's that Indian have big issue's with theire ride commande and they are going to see what can be done to work it out, but for the moment nada rien niet nothing and that piss me a little of for the price we all paid for our Indian's so I suggest Indian to really work very hard on finding to fix all the bug's on the ride commande Ppl say Indian listen to the customer's well let's pray they do so and great vid's and thank you
The balance is truly amazing. I can stand up on it and toggle the bike side to side with no fear of dropping it.
Yessir!!! The bike truly is amazing
Great video man!
Glad you liked it!
Very nice Vid Machan Bhroman!!!! I also like your usage of the English language.
Thanks
I have a white one as well, but not dark horse, in north carolina. Bugs are a pain, no doubt. Mines a 111 with stage one - and that's enough for me. Love it.
Ahh nice!!! Enjoy your ride my man
Loved the way you explained with some video explanation , keep up bro 👍
Thank youu!!!!
I have the same bike in bronze with the stage I with a dyno tune. Love it, and I live in NC as well. Nice review.
Oh yeah? Where do you live in NC? I love the bronze too
great video i just found this want o get back into bikes again and at my agelooking for a nice comfortable bike this help alot in my decision
Thank you!!! Glad I could be of help
Nice set up, great looking bike.
Thank you
Excellent review. Nicely done!
Thank you 😊
Great insights into this beauty of a motorcycle!
Nice review really enjoyed it a love my 2020 roadmaster Burgundy with tan seats and 11 grand in options so it is not near stock lol.
Great video! Although that's probably not a dark horse since it has mostly chrome parts. Still a fantastic bike.
Thanks. It's is a Dark Horse - the white smoke color was only available on the Dark Horse trim. The chrome parts you see are my additions - pipes, guards, etc
@@Bhroman oh, I see. Thank you for clarifying!
BTW, nice mods, the only thing extra you may need are passenger floor boards, those round pegs hurt. Put Kuryakyn 4392 mini boards on my bike, makes a big difference. For your bike the 4357 may be best. Have you considered the cat delete and new headers to help with cooling.
That engine just has a unique look to it.... Harley doesn't even come close
Ha yeah!
I believe the Roadmaster is an excellent bike. I almost bought one. At this point though, the Pursuit might be the Roadmaster killer. It’s kind of odd for Indian to have two such different touring bikes. I’m not upset with Indian for that. I just think the Pursuit has features which far surpassed any other American Touring Bike. The only thing Harley still has over the Pursuit is better fit and finish with more paint options.
Yeah the Pursuit definitely felt a lot more smoother - esp with the liquid cooled engine. And the additional suspension settings are a big Plus on the Pursuit too lol. The RM will definitely keep appealing to the fans of the air cooled V-twins.
If you know what a propane weedburner is. Run the wand under your leg and you'll know how hot it is. Montana riders... where can an Indian motorcycle get a tire changed? Montana riders... have you noticed at 80 mph and wind gust the bike gets a little pushy? Lastly, do not break the blinker switch. It can't be replaced w/out replacing the whole housing... $1500.00
I live in NC too and yes the bugs are horrible and I have a blue harley electric glide standard and I use bugslide and that stuff works great
Thank you for the suggestion imma check it out!!
Excellent review. I live in Apex NC and rode to Highpoint on my shadow for the demo rides.I love this motorcycle and plan to buy it. Where did you buy yours?
Oh yeah? You shoudla said hi lol!!! I love the bike and I bought mine from GA in 2020. Indian of GSO Triad has a 2021/22 White smoke RMDH in stock
Is there a reverse? The reason I ask is I’m pushing 70 years old, and 900+ pounds is quite a bit to move around. The Goldwing and BMWs have reverse. Otherwise, Yamaha FR 1300 is a little cramped for my aging body and I’m looking for something I can spread out on. I’ve had my share of Harleys but I’ve never owned an Indian. Thanks for a great review
Thank you sir! No, the Indian does not have a reverse gear. The GW and the BMWs are the only ones with reverse right now.
Beautiful bike
Thank you :)
now comes the pursuit. I'd love a dark horse with the roadmaster fairing. I like the dark controls. Can you switch off the screen to fully black, hate driving with the screen on.
Hi Bhroman, any comments on wind buffeting? Did you have any issues riding with a full face helmet?
Hey - I, personally, haven't had any issues with wind buffeting... with a full face helmet or a modular.
The vibration is caused by stage upgrades.
Ahhh that makes sense!!!
Question for you, when riding on the more mountain roads do you find that the RoadMaster scrapes the pegs or do you scrape your exhaust? I ask cause on my Chieftain I kept scraping my pipes in curves and as I consider the RoadMaster for next bike I am just wondering if this will be an issue… thank you
That's a great question!!! I used to scrape my exhaust all the time..basically anytime that I was leaning the bike. And when I told that to the Indian Tech at my 10k service.... guess what? The rear suspension is supposed to have a certain psi worth of air pressure.. mine didn't lol. He added air to the suspension and boom... no more scraping pipes!!!
Exactly what Bhroman said. Under the left side cover is an air valve to add air to the rear shock. The bikes come with a really nice hand pump with analog gauge. I’m a heavy 250lb dude and like 85psi. When I’m 2-up with the wife + stuff I’ll go 135. I set it the day I bought it and after a few months started scraping on the left first and thought it was the side stand but couldn’t find any marks anywhere. After a while I discovered that the end of the exhaust pipes underneath the saddle bags is what touches down first. Apparently you need to top the air off at least every couple months since it will bleed down over time.
I have had my GPS go weird. Literally dropped out. I chaulkwd it up to a tower issue.
Oh really? My screen just went haywire and shut off lol
In normal use how many miles should you get out of the rear wheel bearings?
I haven't had to change them yet - 25k miles and going
@@Bhroman thank you for the reply
How bad is the engine heat while waiting at a red light, or during a traffic jam?
Depends on how hot the day is. I hate being stuck in traffic on a 100F day...although the cylinder deactivation helps a lot!
@@Bhroman are you satisfied with the Roadmaster? Do you have any real issues with the bike?
If you can find someone to remove the catalytic converter in the exhaust it helps tremendously with the heat.
Yeah waiting for my gutted pipe to get here lol
Spray Pam on your fairing. It will wash right off
Ahh ok! Thanks for the tip - I will try it out
What do you use to clean your bike?
You should have gotten the Pursuit.. Just sayin...
Lol... yeah?
Do you have have an Android or Apple phone?
Android
Désolé mais le pare-brise ne fait pas le job. Je vais tenter de trouver un plus protecteur 9:22
Most people believe Harley is better do not tell them it is good i like being in the minority with good taste and common sense. Let the Harley owners think they have a better bike when i see a bunch of them posing i almost piss my pants laughing.
Lmaoo!!!!
at this pOint and size just buy a car.
LOLLL!!!!!
You clearly don’t get it. 😂
I think the Indian motorcycle are a work of art but if I'm going to pay 30k for a motorcycle it should come with everything that is ridiculous that he still has to add mods on this after paying that much this is why I'll stick with Kawasaki Vulcan it's super reliable went to Sturgis and back from Philly and it rode like a champ and it's reasonable priced mind you my bike is a 2011 a 2022 Vulcan is only 17k new