It all started with my first Indian, a 2015 red and ivory Chief Vintage. There was something magical about that bike, the way the chrome glimmered in the sun, the feel of the open road as the engine purred beneath me. It was perfect. It wasn't just a motorcycle; it was a dream come true. The Chief Vintage embodied everything I loved about motorcycles-the classic styling, the heritage, the roar of the engine, and the feeling of being part of something bigger than myself. A couple of years later, I wanted to share that joy with my fiancée. So, I bought her a Scout, a sleek, powerful bike with enough grit to keep up with mine. She didn’t want to ride on the back, she wanted to have her own freedom, her own adventure. We were going to ride together, feel the wind in our faces, and explore the world side by side. But things don’t always go as planned. One day, on a slow-speed turn, disaster struck. My fiancée’s bike went down, and in the process, her leg got caught in a way that split her bone-down, not sideways. The injury was severe, and after a long hospital stay, the doctors gave us the worst news. Her knee might need replacing, and even after surgery, they told her it would be at least two years before she could get back on a bike. The news hit me hard. We had dreams of riding together, of building a life where we could travel the country on our bikes, creating memories as we went. But those plans had been ripped apart in an instant. I didn’t want to ride alone, but I also couldn’t bear to see those bikes gathering dust in the garage. So, I made a decision-an impulsive one, but one that felt right. I traded both the Chief Vintage and the Scout in for something new, something that could help me cope with the loss of that shared dream. A 2018 Roadmaster Elite. It was a stunning bike, loaded with features and technology, a top-of-the-line cruiser that demanded respect. It wasn’t the same, though. It wasn’t the Vintage. It wasn’t my bike-the one that had made my heart race the first time I laid eyes on it. The Roadmaster Elite was beautiful, sure, but it was too refined, too polished. It lacked the soul that the Chief Vintage had, that raw energy that spoke to me in ways no other bike could. Not long after we got the Roadmaster, my fiancée and I broke up. We never got to take that second ride together. The dream of sharing the road, of riding into the sunset side by side, was gone. The Roadmaster became my daily driver, a faithful companion on long commutes and weekend getaways. I couldn’t bring myself to sell it; it was still a beautiful bike, and it served its purpose. But deep down, I knew something was missing. Indian, if you’re listening-please bring back the Chief Vintage. The 2015 model, with its rich colors and stunning headdress on that gorgeous fender, was my dream bike. From the moment I first saw it, I knew it was meant to be mine. The red and ivory color scheme was perfect, and the attention to detail in the design made it feel like a work of art. I miss the way it made me feel, the connection to the past, to the spirit of Indian Motorcycles. It was everything I wanted in a bike-and more. I’ve let my dealership know that if Indian ever decides to bring back the Chief Vintage in the same form as it was back then, I’ll be there, ready to buy the first one off the lot. I’ll ride it every day, just like I did with the first one. The Roadmaster will stay in my garage, for long trips and special occasions, but the Vintage will be my daily driver. There’s something about it that I just can’t let go of. And no matter what, I know that someday, it’ll be mine again.
Just bought my first bike an Indian Scout and I have so much I want to add to her. But this is stunning!!! Would love to do the 2 color paint one day as that is my favorite❤
I still have one of the first early PM billet rear brake calipers on my 81 Shovel bought years ago when I lived down in LA, still works good to this day and never has been rebuilt. Nice build, Roland is finally looking like he's aging some which means I must be getting old as f##k.
The motorcycle turned out great. Brittany is so frickin' cute, and talented. There's not a lot of women like her around. Whenever I see her husband, a small part of me thinks "If that's her type, I could have gotten her." No offense to Matt of course. The man is a legend... he done good. : )
Oh God, I really want to have one like this, it's very close to ideal, how much does it cost? I have to have two brown leather seats, separate ones with springs. Regards, POLAND, ROBERT
Enjoyed watching these three “famous” people, whom I’ve never heard of, talk about themselves and pretend to be important. “Entitlement” is the mother’s milk of the privileged.
I'm Building for Eternity ❤ Matthew 7:13 NIV [13] “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. [14] But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. (Jesus) Isaiah 55:6 NIV [6] Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near.
My indian FTR is freaking epic,with a mix of cruiser and performance, awesome job indian,and really listens to us as fans and riders!
I'm mad i don't fit on one
As an Indian Scout enthusiast, I have to say, this a beautiful bike & I’d love to own one.👌
It all started with my first Indian, a 2015 red and ivory Chief Vintage. There was something magical about that bike, the way the chrome glimmered in the sun, the feel of the open road as the engine purred beneath me. It was perfect. It wasn't just a motorcycle; it was a dream come true. The Chief Vintage embodied everything I loved about motorcycles-the classic styling, the heritage, the roar of the engine, and the feeling of being part of something bigger than myself.
A couple of years later, I wanted to share that joy with my fiancée. So, I bought her a Scout, a sleek, powerful bike with enough grit to keep up with mine. She didn’t want to ride on the back, she wanted to have her own freedom, her own adventure. We were going to ride together, feel the wind in our faces, and explore the world side by side.
But things don’t always go as planned.
One day, on a slow-speed turn, disaster struck. My fiancée’s bike went down, and in the process, her leg got caught in a way that split her bone-down, not sideways. The injury was severe, and after a long hospital stay, the doctors gave us the worst news. Her knee might need replacing, and even after surgery, they told her it would be at least two years before she could get back on a bike.
The news hit me hard. We had dreams of riding together, of building a life where we could travel the country on our bikes, creating memories as we went. But those plans had been ripped apart in an instant.
I didn’t want to ride alone, but I also couldn’t bear to see those bikes gathering dust in the garage. So, I made a decision-an impulsive one, but one that felt right. I traded both the Chief Vintage and the Scout in for something new, something that could help me cope with the loss of that shared dream. A 2018 Roadmaster Elite. It was a stunning bike, loaded with features and technology, a top-of-the-line cruiser that demanded respect.
It wasn’t the same, though. It wasn’t the Vintage. It wasn’t my bike-the one that had made my heart race the first time I laid eyes on it. The Roadmaster Elite was beautiful, sure, but it was too refined, too polished. It lacked the soul that the Chief Vintage had, that raw energy that spoke to me in ways no other bike could.
Not long after we got the Roadmaster, my fiancée and I broke up. We never got to take that second ride together. The dream of sharing the road, of riding into the sunset side by side, was gone. The Roadmaster became my daily driver, a faithful companion on long commutes and weekend getaways. I couldn’t bring myself to sell it; it was still a beautiful bike, and it served its purpose. But deep down, I knew something was missing.
Indian, if you’re listening-please bring back the Chief Vintage. The 2015 model, with its rich colors and stunning headdress on that gorgeous fender, was my dream bike. From the moment I first saw it, I knew it was meant to be mine. The red and ivory color scheme was perfect, and the attention to detail in the design made it feel like a work of art. I miss the way it made me feel, the connection to the past, to the spirit of Indian Motorcycles. It was everything I wanted in a bike-and more.
I’ve let my dealership know that if Indian ever decides to bring back the Chief Vintage in the same form as it was back then, I’ll be there, ready to buy the first one off the lot. I’ll ride it every day, just like I did with the first one. The Roadmaster will stay in my garage, for long trips and special occasions, but the Vintage will be my daily driver. There’s something about it that I just can’t let go of. And no matter what, I know that someday, it’ll be mine again.
This bike is insane! I LOVE the springer front end!!!
Same. That’s unique.
That's actually a girder front end. It has the spring shock located on the back of it.
This bike is gorgeous.
Beautiful build for the great Nicki Lane... A true rocket.
I love that exhaust! Springer front end.....thats a nice touch
That Scout came out great.
The exhaust sounds awesome.
What a cool bike!! Roland Sands is awesome!!
Fantastic story thanks for putting it together for her.🏍
that is the best build i hae seen. awesome
The front end and tank look awesome!
Just bought my first bike an Indian Scout and I have so much I want to add to her. But this is stunning!!! Would love to do the 2 color paint one day as that is my favorite❤
INFECTIOUS ENTHUSIASM - Absolutely Stunning Design - SPEECHLESS for once, Well Done all involved.
This Motorbike ❤ Indian Is Made For Love 2 Be Love ❤
Wow that came out great. Very vintage.
What a badass build. Love it!!
absolutely love it especially with the girder front end..wow
Awesome job Brittany on the build and... that Scout sounds MEAN! Very nice Brittany, very nice...wow!
I've followed Lane since her first album. Dope chicken, dope bike.
Great work Roland! More!🙂
Wow that bike is awesome
I would love to see a special edition come out that looks similar to this bike beautiful job
Amazing build. Not an easy bike to customize.
Cool build!
Nice job Roland…
Love the girder front but the radiator kills it for me
🌿 I LIKE THE NEW MOTORCYCLE 🏍️
AND ALL THE CUSTOM IDEAS 💡
LOVE FROM MISSISSIPPI USA 🇮🇱♥️🇺🇲
I love that photo at 4:07.
Epic! 😎👍
I still have one of the first early PM billet rear brake calipers on my 81 Shovel bought years ago when I lived down in LA, still works good to this day and never has been rebuilt.
Nice build, Roland is finally looking like he's aging some which means I must be getting old as f##k.
The motorcycle turned out great. Brittany is so frickin' cute, and talented. There's not a lot of women like her around. Whenever I see her husband, a small part of me thinks "If that's her type, I could have gotten her." No offense to Matt of course. The man is a legend... he done good. : )
Thats RAD!!
AWESOME
those wheels tho😍
what tires are thoss?
I'd buy one of those. Indian should buy the rights and put it into production. Obviously not exact so this one is a one off.
Oh God, I really want to have one like this, it's very close to ideal, how much does it cost? I have to have two brown leather seats, separate ones with springs. Regards, POLAND, ROBERT
i get more compliments on my vintage indian chieftain, than i do on my new bike. Go back to the vintage look. be different.
5:30
Literally never heard of her😂
Кто это?
Enjoyed watching these three “famous” people, whom I’ve never heard of, talk about themselves and pretend to be important. “Entitlement” is the mother’s milk of the privileged.
I'm Building for Eternity ❤
Matthew 7:13 NIV
[13] “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. [14] But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.
(Jesus)
Isaiah 55:6 NIV
[6] Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near.
it would be nice if indian could get the bikes running properly and eliminate errors instead of raising expectations here!!!!
mine runs properly. whats the problem with yours?
I've had 2 scouts and a Springfield. Never any issues.
The polaris scout is a girl bike. Finally, a polaris scout properly hyped