Due to its popular success, lots of Indian Scouts are sitting in custom builders’ shops for radical makeovers. And a lot of owners with more limited customization budgets are craving for custom parts they can bolt-on themselves on their ride. Hence a plethora of new custom parts sought after as much abroad where the Scout is sold than in the US. Kuryakyn is marketing its just released Sprint Line by “Dirty Bird” John Shope and already found a European distributor (Custom Chrome Europe) and individual buyers.
When Kuryakyn received a call from CCE East Europe Sales Rep Marcel Masaryk who just bought a brand new Scout, no hesitation from its President Holger Mohr. He ordered the full Scout Sprint line to be shipped the same day to Croatia where Masaryk is based. What you see here is the result of the bolt-on makeover accomplished in one week, painting of body parts included.
The Kuryakyn Scout Sprint Line By John Shope. Sprint rear fender side accents $59.99. Sprint Front Fender $149.99. Sprint Chin Spoiler $149.99. Sprint Cafe Fairing $149.99. Sprint Neck Frame Accents $29.99. Sprint Side Cover Frame Accents $29.99. Sprint Swingarm Frame Accents $34.99. Sprint Radiator Side Accents $49.99 (photography @ H. Roesler for C. Huze)
Very clever radiator treatment, really helps blunt the original lines. Nice.
Okay, I see cheesy “mesh” panels for the neck, the stressed radiator shroud, and the stressed frame component under the seat, and the fender. While they do nothing for me, I do have to ask if they are a different color for the Scout, or do the remain black as they are shown on this Scout Sixty? The Scout’s frame is more of a gun metal color.
Standing next to my Scout comparing it with these images, I think I’ll pass.
Customizers are not doing well this week, on this form at least.
Now the pipes, on the other hand, THOSE look a hell of a lot better than the OEM ones…
The new front fender and radiator shroud/chin spoiler are a welcome change over the factory offerings IMHO. I personally would have liked to see the radiator shroud match the frame color, but that’s just my opinion. Not a big fan of the accent pieces, but may be a good look for others.
I like the overall look, would skip the accent pieces
The Stock Scout needs allot of plastic surgery .
It would never sell if it had a non American brand on it.
Have a look at the new Triumph Bonnies if you want a beautiful MC. They never get mentioned here as this site is very Pro Vindian
Crazy Kiwi. Cyril featured several custom Triumphs and the full current lineup. But it’s true he seems more into American bikes.
Gotta give Shope props for developing a relationship with an OEM. Big wheel baggers remain inflammatory.
crazy kiwi, triumph is a very niche brand. their slice of the motorcycle marked is the tiniest sliver. Plus, this blog labels itself as “custom motorcycle news”, and the custom market is 95% American bikes.
As far as the pieces, not really impressed, and personally, I wouldn’t put anything on a Scout that actually accentuated the radiator. I’d rather play that down, and keep it as unnoticeable as possible.
Spaz – You must have been living under a rock for the last 10 years or so because the custom market is definitely not 95% American bikes anymore. Just here.
If one looks at “The Horse” there is all sorts from 650 Kawasakis to old CB 750’s
Those new Thruxton motors put out about 100 ponies and already look very cool as a cafe racer.
I dont care about the brand I like to see how all Mc’s look and judge them accordingly
Nice touches here. Nice to see it’s not just chrome and LEDs.