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Indian Motorcycles are perhaps one of the few companies that have given Harley Davidson a run for its money. But not all of their bikes are quite that amazing and some people even go as far as to say that their bikes are plain bad.

Well, corrosion and paint bubbles on the chrome fender strips, which are tack welded to the fender skirts, are a regular complaint from Indian motorcycle owners. Consumer reports indicate that both the front and rear fenders are susceptible. The severity of the problem and whether or not it affects both fenders is dependent on the specific model and year of the Indian bike, as well as whether or not the fenders are chrome plated. While newer Indian motorcycles typically have their corroding chrome strips covered under warranty, this doesn't aid owners who purchase their bikes without one. At first glance, this may appear like a purely decorative concern, but several riders have reported rusting chrome stripes and fender skirts due to water getting in via the bubbling chrome's open seams.

Why, exactly, do the fenders of Indian Motorcycles corrode and bubble over with chrome? When chrome strips were soldered to the skirt, the fenders weren't always painted completely around the welds. Sometimes the chrome strips are only vinyl or plastic with a thin layer of chrome tape over the top. The chrome tape used on 2017 vehicles bubbles up when exposed to mild temperature and humidity fluctuations, allowing corrosion to build around it.

Another issue with these bikes is that clutch cables snap easily. Some owners blame subpar installation by the dealership, while others blame insufficient lubrication of the wires during maintenance. The peculiar design of the Indian clutch cable actuator has been blamed by more than a few mechanics for the frequent failure of Indian motorcycle clutch cables. "Compared to the clutch lever end, the anchor point at the actuator end is difficult to verify. If you routinely drive on a sandy road, the rate at which your clutch cable breaks will be directly proportional to how well you maintain it by cleaning and lubricating it at each service. In Indian bikes, many clutch cables fail at the weld that holds the cable within the actuator. Without proper lubrication, the clutch cable might break near its attachment points on either end during clutch disengagement.

Moreover, these bikes also have a tendency to suffer fading of saddlebags and seats. India’s original plan was to equip all of its motorcycles with real leather, which is why 2014 models were particularly susceptible to leather fading. To be sure, leather deteriorates in the sun, and many riders grumbled that the altered appearance of their Indian is due to the fading tan leather. Since 2015, when Indian began receiving complaints about the leather on their bikes, they've used bonded or artificial leather, which deteriorates at a far slower rate. Thus, while newer models (from 2015 onward) include better fade-resistant seats and saddlebags, a common complaint from Indian riders is that they are not made of genuine leather.

Another pretty common complaint with this bike is that the mirrors don’t stay tight. Indian motorcycle mirrors are unique in that they do not require fasteners to secure the mirrors to the handlebar stems. There are instead sliding adjustment nuts that come loose due to vibration. The mirror stem on Indian motorcycles is secured with a nut that is tightened around the stem itself. Once you've positioned the mirror where you want it, you may secure it by tightening the bolt. The mirror stem might become dislodged due to engine and wind vibrations by rattling back and forth. A loose Indian motorbike mirror can become a serious safety issue at highway speeds, flapping back and forth and even hanging upside down.

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