New Indian Rider woes...

After a few years.. you see a trend.  Redundant questions, some borderline ... umm... dumb... come up again .. and .. .again.  So in fun a few of us came up with .....   a list.

Some guy on a group asked:
"I have a question, what do you do if your out and about and the battery in your fob goes out. I guess it would be a good idea to carry a extra battery."



And... it begins!!!
(note: this has become a dynamic topic so we'll add it as we go!)


Rob  : Thinking Indian should have a class room session for this stuff before an owner rolls off the lot.

Doug:
Newcomer #1.1 How to use the Facebook page search function. Prerequisite for ALL other classes. (edited:  we would add to that .. and Forum search functions!)

Rick
newowner 101: How to clean the whitewalls:
Newonwer102: How to remove stickers .
Newowner103. How to use a PIN code.
newowner104: how to change your own oil
Newowner 105 .... hmmm.... your turn

Rob
Newowner#6 how to wash your bike.
Newowner#7 introduction to owners manual. (Maybe this should be #1)
Newowner#8 Your key fob and you.

Rick:
newcomer 109: How to read a check engine light and find it's meaning before trailering bike 300 miles to a dealership

Rob
Newcomer#110- what can I use on the leather.

Tim
Newcomer#11: Is everyone else's paint really soft and swirls like crazy?
Newcomer#12: What jack stand do you use?
Newcomer#13: I know this is probably already posted, but my search option does not work

Scott
Newcomer#14: when can I start to call everyone else who owns an Indian a brother?

Rob
Newcomer#115,why the bike everyone online told you to buy, may not be right for you!

Scott
Newcomer #16: It’s been 5 days since I bought my bike, why has my new owner packet not arrived yet?

rick
newcomer #117 what should I tell the guys , who are teasing me this is a snowmobile?

Doug:
Newcomer #18 Do I need a flash?
Newcomer #19 Warranties: How they work and what they cover.
Newcomer #20 Oil and oil ratings. The secrets hidden within those funny numbers.
Newcomer #21 Exhaust! (Audio/video class only. Available on youtube).
Newcomer #23 Cross years parts fitment. Advance class, includes Gilroy era information.

George:
 #24 How to use a float charger.
#25 Do I need a tuner.
#26 Different "stages" and what they actually mean

John
newbie#27 what does everybody else use to get shoe burn residue off my chrome pipes
newbike #28 how can I fix this ungodly heat from the rear jug?


Tim
 #newcomer29 what is this pigtail for behind my left side cover
 #newcomer30 do most dealerships install battery tender leads
 #newcomer31 do you need to have inner tubes for the spoked wheels

Scott
 #newcomer32 What is error code SPN 520267 FMI 31?
 (kickstand down in gear)







Danny
#newcomer33 How many miles do you guys get on your tires?
#newcomer34 Which brand of tires are the best? 

Of course these questions never quite... another thread has been started bringing 'em out of the woodwork as I update this

 Tony
"What’s the best oil to use on your tires to prevent dry rot?"
( note : not sure if he was serious or not!)


But, mine didn't come with tie down straps


Comments

Gruntbox said…
I have read some of those same comments on FB, the FOB battery was the best. I have unfollowed a few Indian groups becasue it seems the stupidy is a virus. When I see the questions about bike jacks, what is the best oil, "..do the front forks really have oil ?" etc...I swear, put down the freking wrench and step away from your damn bike.
Mar 2, 2018, 9:03:00 AM
Tim said…
You really want to just sit back and wonder how do these people continue to live? It is almost like they need a set of directions on how to breathe. Step 1 - inhale. Step 2 - exhale. Step 3 repeats steps one and two. How were they ever able to decided on buying this or anything? Do the same people also go out to a Samsung or Apple web page and ask why their phone battery is constantly needing to be charged. Maybe there are this many uneducated people within our midst. Does not say much about public education or common sense. You obviously know how to set-up a Facebook account, you know enough to remember your password (well, probably written down or is the same as their name.
Mar 2, 2018, 11:57:00 AM
Unknown said…
If it's a first time bike owner it's somewhat understandable that they don't know a lot about certain things but comment sense has just left the building! Instead of saying "this has probably been asked already but", take a couple minutes to scroll down on the page youre on to check and you will probably find your answer! What's frustrating when on those group pages are posts from previous bike owners of other brands that treat Indians like space cruisers! The basic mechanics are all the same! You mean to tell me a Harley motor doesn't get hot?! You've got a combustion engine (i.e. small explosions) inches from your body! "What color bike should I get?" How the hell should we know what you like for Christ's sake? Buy what you like! It's your bike! You don't a forum to decide that for you! Ok, I'm done ranting
Mar 2, 2018, 12:36:00 PM
Firemandave79 said…
My all time favorite is when you post a link for a free download of the shop manual for the Indian Chief and it happens to be a 2017 manual and you state in the post that it covers all thunderstroke 111 Indian motorcycles and that if you can not make the adaptions from any other year thunderstroke 111 Indian, you probably should not be wrenching on your own bike, and the first question (I kid you not) is will this work for my 2014 Vintage, and the second comment is I need one for a Springfield...
Mar 2, 2018, 3:13:00 PM
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