[IndianFastest]

Marketing. Why make the RC support TPMS when it's not included in all trim levels?

So when you consider the Indian option of selling a wiring adapter plus a USB handlebar connector which would be $$$$, I got a machined aircraft aluminum USB handlebar device with a fused wire that goes to my battery. It has 2 LED USB connections with a waterproof switch cover with a magnetic switch which eliminates battery drain while closed. VERY high quality manufactured and shipped from Taiwan (not China crap) for a total of US $35.00 (Pic above)

 

[masspatriot]

So when you consider the Indian option of selling a wiring adapter plus a USB handlebar connector which would be $$$$, I got a machined aircraft aluminum USB handlebar device with a fused wire that goes to my battery. It has 2 LED USB connections with a waterproof switch cover with a magnetic switch which eliminates battery drain while closed. VERY high quality manufactured and shipped from Taiwan (not China crap) for a total of US $35.00 (Pic above)

What's your question? We have capitalism and the freedom to do research and make choices. There are no right answers as far as value when you buy parts for a non essential toy. You made your choice, be happy and ride.

 

[Goatlocker95]

Marketing. Why make the RC support TPMS when it's not included in all trim levels?

Actually that’s just smart from an engineering and support viewpoint. It’s much easier and cheaper to have a single system that doesn’t use all of its functions for some models than it is to develop and support individual systems for each model.

 

[IndianFastest]

What's your question? We have capitalism and the freedom to do research and make choices. There are no right answers as far as value when you buy parts for a non essential toy. You made you're choice, be happy and ride.

Damn, you are a cranky old man.

 

[Whiskey Tango]

I, a long time and current multi-Harley owner really, really want to buy a Challenger but have no confidence whatsoever in the electronic/electric/computer components of Indian that I have held off- despite their advantage in power, handling and what not.

I want to buy an Indian but their electrical/computer sh*t is soooo untrustworthy. My Road Glide, though deficient compared to Indian in power, handling, etc. is very reliable - and, there's dealships all over the place when on road trips just in case.

The Challenger is calling me - but I totally don't trust it.

 

[Oldtreadhead]

I use the phone for navigation and for music. Why are you recommending I leave it off? Anyway, that has nothing to do with the charging port, right?

I leave my phone on for emergencies and occasional music/direction finding. Maybe if having to suffer through areas of super slab, I will play music, but in general, it is a distraction.

 

[Oldtreadhead]

There is another one besides the one behind the triple tree? Is it located where the battery charging port is?

On my 2015 Vintage Chief, the SAE cable is behind the left side cover and easy to access. I added aftermarket USB sockets on the left side handlebar, but they actually suck! Extremely low charge rate, looking for a quality replacement rn.

 

[Oldtreadhead]

That Indian accessory plug to activate the USB port was many times more than this amazing USB charger and the Indian Accessory didn't include the USB outlet.

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I'll have to give that a try! Thanks kind stranger.

 

[ducatisean93111]

I'll have to give that a try! Thanks kind stranger.

This is the one I have and is half the price. It's also got a power switch so you can turn it off while the bike is stopped.

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[IndianFastest]

I, a long time and current multi-Harley owner really, really want to buy a Challenger but have no confidence whatsoever in the electronic/electric/computer components of Indian that I have held off- despite their advantage in power, handling and what not.

I want to buy an Indian but their electrical/computer sh*t is soooo untrustworthy. My Road Glide, though deficient compared to Indian in power, handling, etc. is very reliable - and, there's dealships all over the place when on road trips just in case.

The Challenger is calling me - but I totally don't trust it.

Everything I have read says that Indian is well ahead of HD when it comes to electronics. Nothing in this tread would indicate otherwise as all that is being discussed is a plug.

 

[bobm445]

I, a long time and current multi-Harley owner really, really want to buy a Challenger but have no confidence whatsoever in the electronic/electric/computer components of Indian that I have held off- despite their advantage in power, handling and what not.

I want to buy an Indian but their electrical/computer sh*t is soooo untrustworthy. My Road Glide, though deficient compared to Indian in power, handling, etc. is very reliable - and, there's dealships all over the place when on road trips just in case.

The Challenger is calling me - but I totally don't trust it.

Dont like to take chances? Stay with the road glide. The issue we are talking about here is the placement of the charging connection. All I have to do is kneel to plug it in, not hard to do once you know where it is. Some people just dont like the location thats all.

 

[IndianFastest]

Dont like to take chances? Stay with the road glide. The issue we are talking about here is the placement of the charging connection. All I have to do is kneel to plug it in, not hard to do once you know where it is. Some people just dont like the location thats all.

Spoken from a guy how old? It really doesn’t matter, it’s a stupid location.

 

[bobm445]

Spoken from a guy how old? It really doesn’t matter, it’s a stupid location.

69 plus......

 

[Chief T]

Spoken from a guy how old? It really doesn’t matter, it’s a stupid location.

He was replying to a guy that didn't address your complaint but just bitches and moans about Indians. 🤷‍♂️

 

[IndianFastest]

Yea, anyone who thinks the new SAE connection at the extreme bottom of the new Chiefs is a good idea is just looking for an argument.

 

[Xenetik]

Yea, anyone who thinks the new SAE connection at the extreme bottom of the new Chiefs is a good idea is just looking for an argument.

You mean you don't enjoy crawling on your hands and knees just to plug in your battery tender? My wife seems to have a ton of fun watching me do that.

 

[IndianFastest]

You mean you don't enjoy crawling on your hands and knees just to plug in your battery tender? My wife seems to have a ton of fun watching me do that.

I like to hide when I do it so I don’t look so awkward. Honestly, this is not the end of the world. For me, it’s just hard to understand why they located that where they did when it would’ve been so easy to place it higher on the motorcycle.

 

[bobm445]

I like to hide when I do it so I don’t look so awkward. Honestly, this is not the end of the world. For me, it’s just hard to understand why they located that where they did when it would’ve been so easy to place it higher on the motorcycle.

I like the fact that it is out of the way for the few times I have to use it, I dont have a wire hanging out the side of my Bike like My honda and its not taking up space topside and I have room for other things. I did install the Indian USB port behind the forks so I do have power up there. Wish it was a little easier to get at but oh well. Heated grips switch is a little out of the way too. And by the way just because I disagree with your opinion does not mean I want an argument. I can just see the positive aspects of its location. Lets just agree to disagree.

 

[Xenetik]

I like to hide when I do it so I don’t look so awkward. Honestly, this is not the end of the world. For me, it’s just hard to understand why they located that where they did when it would’ve been so easy to place it higher on the motorcycle.

I definitely agree with you there. I'm not an engineer by any means but, I honestly can't figure out any positive reasoning at all to have placed it there. Literally the worst place in my opinion. Well, maybe not the worst but still pretty close.

 

[ducatisean93111]

I definitely agree with you there. I'm not an engineer by any means but, I honestly can't figure out any positive reasoning at all to have placed it there. Literally the worst place in my opinion. Well, maybe not the worst but still pretty close.

The only thing I can think of is they didn't want it visible, and the assembly itself is fairly bulky and I struggle to see where they could easily mount it under the side covers without having to reimagine some stuff. Piss poor spot but probably the best location they could think of.