2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse: Short Rider’s 6,000 Mile Review
Channel: DMV SoloRider
Date: 2020-07-06

Hey all, sorry I wasn’t able to get a new video up this past Friday. As you’ll see, this video is looooong and a huge file, and it took like 3 days just to upload 70% of it…and then I had a technical snafu and had to start from scratch! 🤦‍♂️ Anyway, I just crossed 6,000 miles on my Chieftain and I’m scheduled for my first full 5,000 service. Unfortunately, with service shops backed up weeks or months these days, I’m finding the mileage racking up and I needed to chill on my long rides until I can get that service done - you wouldn’t want DMV SoloRider to do anything to jeopardize that 2 year factory warranty, would you?! So in lieu of a great local ride in the DMV, I’m offering you my own motorcycle review of my Chieftain! Hopefully you’ll find this review useful if you're curious about the Chieftain, particularly if you're short like me!  It’s a long long video - I had a lot to say! 🤷‍♂️ I’ll put some time stamps below for different segments of the video in case you’re interested, but you don’t have 2 days to watch! 😉

Please be sure to give my review a like, and remember to subscribe to my channel and hit that notification bell so you know when I upload my next video! Speaking of, next Friday I'll show off my new 2” handle bar risers to make my Chieftain even more comfortable for yours truly, a truly short rider! 😜

Be safe out there!

DMV SoloRider

Video Segments:

5:52  - Engine Performance, Ride Modes, and Engine Heat
11:13 - Transmission
12:58 - Handling, Brakes & Suspension
18:52 - Indian Chieftain & A 28” Inseam (this is the most important part of the review, especially for you fellow shorties out there!)
24:49 - Comfort & Touring
29:24 - Indian Styling (aka sexier than a Harley! lol)
30:41 - Modifications
39:06 - Ride Command