https://www.indianmotorcycle.media/product/2023-chief-dark-horse/

The Chief lineup, like all 2023 Thunderstroke and PowerPlus models, receives a new clutch – improving the overall feel and forgiveness. This new slipper clutch reduces engine drag which provides a smoother down shifting experience and comfortable ride while improving your ability to maintain traction when facing poor road conditions. Lastly, the larger friction zone and decreased lever effort reduces your clutch fatigue, which can be beneficial in urban areas or when riding in traffic.

 

Maybe if enough of us drop our bikes in parking lots doing slow speed maneuvers, there’ll be a recall on the clutch, too! 🤪

 

To be honest, I did not like how the oem clutch engages so far out. I did however remedied that by installing adjustable PSR shorty levers. I've had many bikes without a slipper clutch and although it may help me be a better rider, I don't really feel the need of having one.
That being said, there's nothing wrong for a person wanting it.

 

To be honest, I did not like how the oem clutch engages so far out. I did however remedied that by installing adjustable PSR shorty levers. I've had many bikes without a slipper clutch and although it may help me be a better rider, I don't really feel the need of having one.
That being said, there's nothing wrong for a person wanting it.

You know what based on the specs on the website, the 2023 Chief might not even be getting the clutch update. At least 5 articles said it would but the specs still just show only Wet, multi-disc, where as the chieftain shows Wet, multi-disc Assist.

 

I'm planning on going stage 2 after a few K miles once my engine is broken in. Gotta ride all the way over to Arizona to get it done though. I don't see an exhaust option in black for my 22 chief bobber. Is this correct? I want to maintain my factory warranty for the time being, and i'm guessing installing an aftermarket exhaust would cause warranty issues when going stage 2?

 

Not necessarily...You can use Deanspeed , Freedom etc slipons. You dont have to go with indian Stage 1

 

I have Stage 1 & 2. About 1000 miles since Stage 2 and it seems to run better as the engine wears in.

 

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Maybe I'll see you around the lower mainland this coming season. Would like to see how the Stage 1/2 are. I have the same bike but I am upgrading to a 2023 hopefully it will be here for the summer.

 

Definitely! I don't see too many chiefs around here. Lotta Scouts though.

2023 for color options?

 

Good to hear. I've been on the fence about doing Stages One and Two but this might help me decide. The backfire popping might mean you need to tighten up the exhaust as air can get pulled in at a loose connection and cause the popping sounds.

 

I also was hesitant about getting it done. Stage 1 for sure but undecided about stage 2.
The reason I went ahead with it is it was part of the deal with the purchase of the bike. I figure if it's an OEM indian part and has been installed by them, if anything goes wrong it's on them to fix.

Thanks for the tip on the exhaust. I'll torque them down and see what happens!
( you would figure they would check all/most nuts and bolts on the first service!)

 

Congrats on the upgrades!
May I ask, where did you get the small, black support bracket behind the passenger seat?
Is that an OEM part from Indian?

Thx & drive safe!

 

Thank you!
The little luggage rack is something I made out of aluminum. Enough for the indian day bag to sit on.

 

Where did you read about the head issues with the Loyds tune

 

I read it in one of the Challenger forums. Forgot where. Just worried that if anything happens I don't want to be denied warranty.

Unlike my scout with the PV3, I can tune it back to stock before bringing it in.