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2018 Indian Scout Specs, Recalls and Maintenance

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Specs

Engine

Displacement: 1133 cc
Cylinders: 2
Engine: Liquid-cooled DOHC 60-degree V-twin
Power: 100 hp
Torque: 98 Nm
Transmission: 6-speed
Final Drive: Belt

Chassis

Wet Weight: 256 kg
Seat Height: 643 mm
Fuel Capacity: 12.5 L
Wheelbase: 1562 mm
Front Suspension: 41mm telescopic fork
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks
Front Brake: Single 298mm disc
Rear Brake: Single 298mm disc
Front Tire: 130/90B-16
Rear Tire: 150/80B-16

Factory figures (manufacturer published).

Recalls

Service Brakes19E007000 · 2019-02-05

Summary
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain accessory brake levers, part number 2883795-658, sold for use on Scout and Scout bobber motorcycles. The accessory brake lever adjustment screw may have been set incorrectly, causing unintentional front brake application.

Risk
The accessory brake lever may apply the front brake, increasing the application while riding until the front wheel locks up, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy
Indian Motorcycle Company will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement parts, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2019. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-01.

NHTSA Details
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip18V416000 · 2018-06-19

Summary
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Indian Scout, Scout Sixty, and Scout Bobber motorcycles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) may have air left in the system after the assembly process.

Risk
Air in the brake system can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the front and rear anti-lock brake system, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2018. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-18-07.

NHTSA Details

Recalls in Other Years

2022 1 2021 1 2019 3 2017 2 2016 1 2015 2

Maintenance

Oil Capacity: 4.7 L
Oil Grade: 15W-60
Front Tire Pressure: 36 psi
Rear Tire Pressure: 40 psi

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Recent Posts

@meganrides39 riding 2023 Indian Motorcycle ScoutOct 2

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Just hit 10,000 miles on the Scout celebrated by riding more

@megan.lean72 riding DollyOct 2

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New exhaust on the Scout, not too loud, just enough. Took about an hour start to finish

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@megan.lean72 riding DollySep 13

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recommendations for a good rain suit? got soaked on the way home yesterday and my old one is done

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