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2021 Indian Motorcycle Challenger / Pursuit / Limited / Dark Horse Valve Clearance Specs & Shim Calculator

Cold valve clearance specs for 2021 Indian Motorcycle Challenger / Pursuit / Limited / Dark Horse: intake mm, exhaust mm, inspection intervals and replacement shim calculator.

Gen 2020–2026

Factory Platform Compatibility: All workshop fluid capacities, maintenance milestones, torque specifications, and consumables on this specification sheet are factory-identical across model years 2020 through 2026.

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2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Engine

1768cc

Drive

Not Available

Cooling

Liquid-Cooled

Official NHTSA Safety Recalls & Technical Bulletins

3 Active Campaigns

U.S. Department of Transportation compliance database (Title 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301).

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The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports 3 safety recall campaigns associated with this platform. Independent repair shops and riders should confirm that authorized dealership warranty remedies have been applied.

NHTSA #24V550000SUSPENSION:REAR

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Defect Description

Polaris Bulletin I-24-07: Rear suspension pushrod may buckle under load on 2024 Challenger and Pursuit models.

Safety Hazard / Consequence

A buckled pushrod can sever the chassis wiring harness, puncture the coolant reservoir, damage the rear tire, or collapse rear suspension.

Factory Remedy & Repair Action

Dealers replace rear suspension pushrod with upgraded forged steel component torqued to 80 N·m.

NHTSA #25V108000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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NHTSA #24V069000EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

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OEM Workshop Archives

Official Factory Service Bulletins & Field Updates

3 Documented Bulletins

Bulletin #I-24-07Safety Recall Bulletin I-24-07 / NHTSA 24V-550: Challenger, Pursuit, Chieftain & Springfield Heavy-Duty Rear Suspension Pushrod Replacement

Source: RCAK-24V550-7267.pdf

Mandated Torques:Torque: 80 N·m (59 lb-ft) (Upper & Lower Suspension Pushrod Link Bolts)Torque: 88 N·m (65 lb-ft) (Rear Axle Nut)Torque: 12 N·m (106 in-lb) (Belt Adjuster Jam Nuts)

Consumable Specs:Loctite 243 Medium Strength ThreadlockerMoly Paste 65

Genuine Part Numbers:514489275199827556153

Safety Recall 24V-550 / Bulletin I-24-07PowerPlus 108ci Platform

Indian Challenger & Pursuit Inverted 43mm Fork & Pushrod Architecture

Inverted fork pinch bolts (24 N·m), front axle (75 N·m), Brembo radial calipers (50 N·m), and heavy-duty pushrod link (80 N·m).

Click on Triple Clamps, Front Axle, Rear Pushrod Linkage, or Brembo Caliper to view engineering torque specs.

Bulletin #I-25-01Safety Recall Bulletin I-25-01 / NHTSA 25V-108: Indian Challenger & Pursuit Lower Triple Clamp Pinch Bolt Torque & Fork Stanchion Engagement

Source: RCAK-25V108-4102.pdf

Mandated Torques:Torque: 24 N·m (17.7 lb-ft) (Lower & Upper Triple Clamp Fork Pinch Bolts)Torque: 75 N·m (55.3 lb-ft) (Front Wheel Axle Nut)Torque: 19 N·m (14.0 lb-ft) (Front Axle Pinch Bolts)Torque: 50 N·m (36.9 lb-ft) (Brembo Radial Caliper Mount Bolts)

Consumable Specs:Anti-Seize Lubricant on Axle ThreadsBrake Pad Contact Paste

Genuine Part Numbers:751994375562145143301

Safety Recall 24V-550 / Bulletin I-24-07PowerPlus 108ci Platform

Indian Challenger & Pursuit Inverted 43mm Fork & Pushrod Architecture

Inverted fork pinch bolts (24 N·m), front axle (75 N·m), Brembo radial calipers (50 N·m), and heavy-duty pushrod link (80 N·m).

Click on Triple Clamps, Front Axle, Rear Pushrod Linkage, or Brembo Caliper to view engineering torque specs.

Bulletin #I-24-03Safety Recall Bulletin I-24-03 / NHTSA 24V-069: Indian FTR 1200 & Challenger Contactless Gear Position Sensor (GPS) Calibration

Source: RCAK-24V069-5821.pdf

Mandated Torques:Torque: 9 N·m (80 in-lb) (Gear Position Sensor Mounting Screws)Torque: 10 N·m (88 in-lb) (Clutch Cable Bracket Bolts)Torque: 20 N·m (14.8 lb-ft) (Shift Linkage Jam Nuts)

Consumable Specs:Dielectric Silicone Grease on Sensor Harness ConnectorLoctite 242 Blue

Genuine Part Numbers:241477540178335415920

Safety Recalls 22V-636 & 24V-069Indian FTR 1200 / S / Rally

Indian FTR 1200 Coolant Junction & Gear Position Sensor Architecture

Coolant junction countermeasure (10 N·m), gear position sensor (9 N·m), Brembo radial bolts (50 N·m), and Bosch ABS 9.1M calibration.

Click on Coolant Junction, Gear Position Sensor, Brembo Calipers, or Bosch ABS ECU to view factory service specifications.

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Subsystem Guide/torques

Fastener Torques

Engine drain plug, axle spindles, caliper mounts, triple clamp pinch bolts & thread lubrication derating guide.

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Subsystem Guide/fluids

Fluids & Capacities

Oil: 4.73 L (5.00 US qt) • Coolant: 3.50 L (3.70 US qt) • Brake: N/A

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Subsystem Guide/fuses-relays

Fuses & Relays

Main: N/A • Location: N/A

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Subsystem Guide/compression

Compression & Leakdown

Ratio: N/A

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Subsystem Guide/fuel-delivery

Fuel Delivery & TB Sync

Idle: N/A • Rail Pressure: N/A • Vacuum: N/A

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Subsystem Guide/electrical

Charging & Battery

Battery: YTX20HL-BS

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Subsystem Guide/tires

Tires & Gearing

Front: 130/60B19 61H • Rear: 180/60R16 80H

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Subsystem Guide/suspension

Suspension & Sag

Front Travel: N/A • Rear Travel: N/A

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Subsystem Guide/maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

Oil: N/A • Valves: N/A • Plugs: N/A

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