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Indian Scout 42 By Dirty Bird Concepts
Indian Motorcycle and Dirty Bird Concepts revealed a customized 2015 Indian Scout at the International Motorcycle Shows New York City event. Dirty Bird Concepts owner, John Shope, was fired up about the project called Scout 42 as soon as he saw the new motorcycle revealed at the Black Hills Rally in Sturgis SD earlier this year. Dirty Bird is well known for our custom baggers, says Shope who co-starred in the television show Biker Battle Ground Phoenix, So when I saw the new Scout I knew it was going to be a real player on the market and when I had a chance to ride it I was totally blown away by how great the engine and handling is.
Shopes custom reflects the sporting heritage
of the Indian Scout. Known for its balance of chassis and power, the history of
the Scout model name is framed by racing wins, world records and performances on
the fabled Wall of Death. The custom work on Scout 42 was done to increase
the sport appeal of the motorcycle, without sacrificing the highly praised
handling of the stock bike.
From a design standpoint the front of the
motorcycle received the most attention. A custom fairing and chin spoiler bring
a sportbike aesthetic to the Scout. While the footpeg location remains stock,
Bear Claw pegs were mounted for increased boot traction, a Renthal handlebar
pulls the rider forward into an aggressive stance and for more weight on the
front end. A new chin spoiler changes the lines around the stock radiator and
front frame member. A custom front fender compliments the tighter look. Shope
developed a series of frame inserts to add additional details to the otherwise
stock cast aluminum frame.
Shope, one of the stars of Bike Battleground
Phoenix, winner of the Chopper Challenge on CMT and the 2014 Hot Bike Power
Tour, chose to stick with the stock rim sizes to maintain handling, however
custom rims were ordered up through Gorby Machine and the stock tires
re-mounted. The stock shock springs were custom powdercoated, as were many other
details on the motorcycle. The forks remain stock, however the seat was
re-covered in a diamond pattern suede by Guys Upholstery.
Shopes favorite part of the build is the
fairing. That really set the attitude for this bike its really going to
annihilate the competition. Interestingly, Shope decided to leave the stock
tank alone. The designers knocked it out of the park. Thats the most bad-ass
stock tank ever, I just love the shape.
Paintwork by Steel Vision Garage in a candy
blue with tape fading style and gray inserts is complimented by a darkened tail
light, and a blue tinted instrument pod. Other details catch the eye such as a
side-mount license plate and drilled out levers, chain guide and sprocket cover
plus a tight and reconfigured exhaust system that according to an
ever-enthusiastic Shope; Sounds really nasty!
Shope is excited about the potential for
customizing the Indian Scout. We have done a few Indian baggers, and those are
great projects, but the Scout comes at such an awesome price point, and lots of
parts simply bolt on and off, so its exciting to think about future even more
radical builds.
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