2024 Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber User Manual

2024 Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber User Manual

The 2024 Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber is a striking and recognizable cruiser that embraces contemporary performance and elegance while paying homage to its history. This vintage-looking yet modern motorcycle is meant for riders who value the unadulterated, uncomplicated style of two-wheeled independence. With its strong engine, muscular profile, and understated design, the Scout Bobber emanates a classic charm that skillfully blends modern technology with the spirit of the open road. The 2024 Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber is a true standout in the cruiser motorcycle sector, offering an exciting ride and a distinctive presence on the streets for both experienced and novice riders.

INTRODUCTION

SERVICE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION

Some procedures are beyond the scope of this manual. See your
dealer to purchase an INDIAN MOTORCYCLE Service Manual. Some procedures provided in the service manual require specialized knowledge, equipment, and training. Be sure you have the required technical skills and tools that are needed before you attempt ANY service on your motorcycle. Please contact your authorized dealer before attempting any service work that is beyond your level of technical knowledge or experience, or if the work requires specialized equipment.

OPERATING MOTORCYCLE OUTSIDE THE U.S.A.
If you plan to operate your motorcycle in countries other than the USA and Canada:

• Service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available.
• Unleaded gasoline may not be available. The use of leaded fuels will cause engine damage, damage to your emissions systems and voiding of your warranty.
• Gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating. Improper fuel can cause engine damage.

KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The key identification number w is stamped on the metal key tag attached to the key ring. If it becomes necessary to replace the ignition key for any reason, provide the key number to your INDIAN dealer.

SAFETY

ABOUT THE RIDER’S MANUAL

WARNING
Failure to follow all recommended precautions and procedures
could result in serious injury or death. Always heed all safety precautions and follow all operation, inspection and maintenance
procedures outlined in this manual. All references to RIGHT, LEFT, FRONT or REAR are from the operator’s perspective when seated in a normal riding position. If you have questions about the operation or maintenance of your motorcycle after you’ve read this manual, please see your authorized dealer. To locate the nearest authorized INDIAN MOTORCYCLE dealer, visit the INDIAN MOTORCYCLE web site at www.indianmotorcycle.com.

Carefully read and understand the information found in the Safety
section beginning on this page. To keep your motorcycle in peak
condition on the road or in storage, understand and follow the
procedures outlined in the Maintenance section beginning. Bring the manual along when you ride. Following the precautions and procedures in the manual will add to your enjoyment and help keep you safe. If you lose or damage this manual, please purchase a new one through any authorized INDIAN MOTORCYCLE dealer. This rider’s manual should be considered part of the motorcycle and should remain with the motorcycle when ownership changes.

SAFE RIDING PRACTICES
Improper use of this motorcycle can result in serious injury or
death. To minimize the risk, read and understand the information
contained in this section before operating the motorcycle. This
section contains safety information specific to the INDIAN MOTORCYCLE, as well as information about general motorcycle safety. Anyone who rides the motorcycle (operators and passengers) must follow these safety precautions.

MOTORCYCLING HAS INHERENT RISKS
You can minimize those risks, but you can’t eliminate them
completely. Even if you’re an experienced motorcycle operator or
passenger, read all of the safety information in this manual before
operating the motorcycle.

• Take a rider education course from a qualified instructor. The course will help you develop or refresh your expertise in safe
  riding habits through instruction and riding.
• Read and understand all information in this rider’s manual.
• Observe all maintenance requirements specified in this manual.
  See the INDIAN MOTORCYCLE Service Manual or an authorized INDIAN MOTORCYCLE dealer.

DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS AFFECT HOW YOU
SHOULD RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE

• The motorcycle is designed for on-road use with one rider (and
  one passenger if the motorcycle is equipped with a passenger
  seat and pegs). Never exceed the GVWR or the GAWR. Refer to
  the Specifications chapter or the Manufacturing Information/VIN
  label on the motorcycle frame for model-specific information.
• Riding off-road, riding with more than one passenger, or
  carrying weight exceeding the maximum weight rating can
  make handling difficult, which could cause loss of control.
• During the first 500 miles (800 km) of operation, follow all
  break-in procedures as outlined on page 55. Failure to do so can
  result in serious engine damage.
• If your motorcycle is equipped with saddlebags, a windshield or
  a passenger backrest, be prepared to reduce operating speed
  to maintain stability.

FOLLOW THESE GENERAL SAFE RIDING PRACTICES

• Before each ride, perform the pre-ride inspections. Failure to do
  so may result in damage to the motorcycle or an accident.
• Until you’re thoroughly familiar with the motorcycle and all of its controls, practice riding where there is little or no traffic. Practice riding at a moderate speed on various road surfaces and in different weather conditions.
• Know your skills and limits, and ride within them.
• Allow only licensed, experienced operators to ride your motorcycle, and then only after they have become familiar with its controls and operation. Make sure all riders read and understand this rider’s manual before riding.
• Do not ride when you’re fatigued, ill or under the influence of
  alcohol, prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs or any other drugs. Fatigue, illness, alcohol and drugs can cause drowsiness, loss of coordination and loss of balance. They can also affect your awareness and judgment.
• If your motorcycle operates abnormally, correct the problem
  immediately. See the INDIAN MOTORCYCLE Service Manual or
  an authorized INDIAN MOTORCYCLE dealer or other qualified dealer.
• Ride defensively, as if you are invisible to other motorists, even
  in broad daylight. A motorist’s failure to see or recognize a motorcycle is the leading cause of automobile/motorcycle accidents. Ride where you’re clearly visible to other motorists, and observe their behavior carefully.
• Be especially cautious at intersections, as these are the most likely places for an accident.
• To prevent loss of control, keep your hands on the handlebars and your feet on the footrests.
• Be aware that a highway bar is not designed to protect the rider from injury in a collision.
• Obey the speed limit and adjust your speed and riding technique based on road, weather and traffic conditions. As you travel faster, the influence of all other conditions increases, which can affect the motorcycle’s stability and increase the possibility of losing control.
• Do not move or operate the motorcycle with the steering locked
  (if equipped), as the severely restricted steering could result in
  loss of control.
• Reduce speed when:
  • The road has potholes or is otherwise rough or uneven.
  • The road contains sand, dirt, gravel or other loose substances.
  • The road is wet, icy or oily.
  • The road contains painted surfaces, manhole covers, metal
    grating, railway crossings or other slippery surfaces.
  • The weather is windy, rainy or otherwise causing slippery or
    rapidly changing conditions.
  • Traffic is heavy, congested, not allowing sufficient space
    between vehicles or otherwise not flowing smoothly.
  • You are being passed in either direction by a large vehicle
    that may produce a wind blast in its wake.
• When approaching a curve, choose a speed and lean angle that
  allows you to pass through the curve in your own lane without
  applying the brakes. Excessive speed, improper lean angle or
  braking in a curve can cause loss of control.
• Ground clearance is reduced when the motorcycle leans. Do not
  allow components to contact the road surface when leaning the
  motorcycle in a curve, as this could cause loss of control.
• Do not tow a trailer. Towing a trailer can make the motorcycle
  hard to handle.
• Retract the sidestand fully before riding. If the sidestand is not
  fully retracted, it could contact the road surface and cause loss
  of control.
• To maximize braking effectiveness, use the front and rear brakes
  together. Be aware of the following braking facts and practices:
  • The rear brake provides 40% of the motorcycle’s stopping power, at most. Use the front and rear brakes together.
  • To avoid skidding, apply the brakes gradually when the road is wet or rough, or contains loose or other slippery substances.
  • If possible, avoid applying the brakes while making a turn. Motorcycle tires have less traction during turns, so braking will increase the possibility of skidding. Bring the motorcycle to the upright position before applying the brakes.
  • With new pads and rotors, allow up to 250 miles (500 km) of
    operation in urban driving conditions (not highway cruising)
    to allow pads to mate with new rotors. Brakes should be used frequently. During this time brake performance will be less effective. Avoid using brakes harshly unless in an emergency. Brake efficiency will gradually increase during this seating period.

PROTECTIVE APPAREL IMPORTANT
Wear protective apparel to decrease the risk of injury and
increase riding comfort.

• Always wear a helmet that meets or exceeds established safety standards. Approved helmets in the USA and Canada bear a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) label. Approved helmets in Europe, Asia and Oceania bear the ECE 22.05 label. The ECE
  mark consists of a circle surrounding the letter E, followed by the distinguishing number of the country which has granted approval. The approval number and serial number will also be displayed on the label. Laws in some areas require that you wear
  an approved helmet. Head injuries are the leading cause of fatalities in accidents involving motorcycles. Statistics prove that an approved helmet is the most effective protection in preventing or reducing head injuries. The helmet should fit snugly, be securely fastened, have no obvious defects, and have not previously been involved in an accident/crash.
• Wear eye protection to protect eyes from wind or airborne particles and objects. Wearing a face shield can help protect your face in an accident/crash and protect face from wind or airborne particles or objects. Laws in some areas require that you wear eye protection. We recommend that you wear approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) bearing markings such as VESC 8, V-8, Z87.1, or CE. Make sure protective eyewear is kept clean.
• All riders should wear bright or light-colored and/or reflective clothing to improve visibility to other motorists. A motorist’s failure to see or recognize a motorcycle is the leading cause of automobile/motorcycle accidents.
• Wear gloves, a jacket, heavy boots and long pants to prevent or reduce injury from abrasions, lacerations or burns should the motorcycle fall. Wear boots with low heels, as high heels can catch on pedals or footrests. The combination of boots and pants should completely cover legs, ankles and feet, protecting skin from engine and exhaust system heat.
• Do not wear loose, flowing clothing or long boot laces, as they can catch on handlebars, levers or footrests, or they can become entangled in the wheels, causing loss of control and serious injury.

USE OF ACCESSORIES
Because INDIAN MOTORCYCLE cannot test and make specific
recommendations concerning every accessory or combination of
accessories sold, the operator is responsible for determining that
the motorcycle can be safely operated with any accessories or
additional weight.

Use the following guidelines when choosing and installing accessories:

• Do not install accessories that impair operator visibility or the stability, handling or operation of the motorcycle. Before installing an accessory, be sure that it does not:
  • reduce ground clearance when the motorcycle is either leaned or in a vertical position;
  • limit suspension or steering travel or your ability to operate controls;
  • displace you from your normal riding position; obscure lights or reflectors.
• Bulky, heavy or large accessories can cause instability (due to the lifting or buffeting effects of wind) and loss of control.
• Do not install electrical accessories that exceed the capacity of the motorcycle’s electrical system. Never install higher wattage light bulbs than those supplied as original equipment. An electrical failure could result and cause hazardous loss of engine power or lights, or damage to the electrical system. See the Electrical Precautions section for details.
• Use only genuine INDIAN MOTORCYCLE accessories designed for your model.
• Do not exceed the GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) or the GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) for your motorcycle.

MODIFICATIONS
Modifying the motorcycle by removing any equipment or by adding equipment not approved by the manufacturer may void your warranty. Some modifications may not be legal in your area of operation. If in doubt, contact your authorized INDIAN MOTORCYCLE dealer.

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