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as well. Utilizing the stock fairing, Hollister painted on "speed scallops," which blend in wonderfully with the smooth lines of the Chieftain. From front to back, across the bags, all the way through, those scallops kick up the aesthetics of this bike a whole lot with a bit of silver paint. A keen eye will realize that the bars sit higher than the stock configuration. And that's because Hollister sprung for the Indian Motorcycle Ape-Hangers. Swapping bars can be a bit of a process, but Sotelo claims "The kit includes a longer clutch cable, and the brake cable and wiring are long enough so no modifications are needed, which makes it really easy for the weekend mechanic to install." That boils down to a little bit of work for a huge change in look and feel. With 119 ft/lbs of torque on tap, Hollister left the Thunderstroke 111 mostly untouched. But they did give the glossy side covers a hit of matte paint, helping it blend in with the overall vision much better. Authentic Indian Motorcycle billet floorboards now grace The Redeemer and the seat, which previously made use of white stitching, had to be recovered in favor of an all black look. Blended in with the saddlebags, the integrated lights help tightens the belt of the Chieftain for a fit finish. Lastly are the black out Indian Motorcycle Stage 1 slip- on exhaust with brushed billet tips. What V-twin would be complete without some modification to the exhaust system? The result is a snappier throttle response and a whole lot more personality coming from the Thunder Stroke 111 engine. Builds like these are meant to show potential, and Hollister did a fine job of using off the shelf to the best of their abilities. Indian currently has more than 300 Chieftain and 150 blacked-out Authentic Indian Motorcycle Accessories available. "The guys in Hollister built an obtainable custom – a bike somebody could build themselves and keep highly ride-able rather than just a showpiece," commented Reid Wilson, Marketing Director for Indian Motorcycle. "Rey and his team will certainly inspire our owners to create their own Chieftain Dark Horse custom, and we can't wait to see what they do to make the bikes their own." For more information on The Redeemer, visit Hollister Powersports at HollisterPowersports.com. If you like what you've seen and want more, visit www.IndianMotorcycle.com . Source: Ultimate Motorcycling 1/2 PG AD