Indian Chieftain Limited (Thunderstroke 116) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
1,890cc Air-Cooled 49° V-Twin Pushrod Thunderstroke 116 · Source: Indian Chieftain Limited (Thunderstroke 116) (2017–Present) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Indian Chieftain Limited (Thunderstroke 116) (2017–Present) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2017–Present Indian Chieftain Limited (Thunderstroke 116) (chassis Cast-Aluminum Bagger TS111 / TS116) requires 5 L (5.28 US qt) of SAE 20W-40 (JASO MA, Indian Thunderstroke 20W-40 Semi/Full Synthetic) engine oil for a drain-only change and 5.2 L (5.49 US qt) with filter service (Indian 2540086 / HF198). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 248 kPa / 2.48 bar / 36 PSI front (130/60B19 61H) and 283 kPa / 2.83 bar / 41 PSI rear (180/60R16 80H), paired with 2× Champion RC10PYPB4 / NGK BKR7EIX spark plug(s) and a YTX20HL-BS / GYZ20HL battery.
Drain only: 5 L (5.28 US qt)
R 283 kPa (2.83 bar)
Est. Range: ~343 km (213 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 20W-40 · JASO MA · Indian Thunderstroke 20W-40 Semi/Full Synthetic |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 5 L (5.28 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 5.2 L (5.49 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 5.7 L (6.02 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | Indian 2540086 / HF198 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Upright on level ground; screw dipstick ALL THE WAY IN, then remove to read level |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 20 N·m (14.8 lb-ft / 2.04 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 130/60B19 61H · Rear: 180/60R16 80H (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 248 kPa / 2.48 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 283 kPa / 2.83 bar / 41 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 248 kPa / 2.48 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | Champion RC10PYPB4 / NGK BKR7EIX × 2 (Gap: 0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTX20HL-BS / GYZ20HL (12V 18–20Ah Heavy-Duty AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | Carbon/Aramid Reinforced Secondary Belt — Inspect belt deflection and pulley debris |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Air/Oil-Cooled Engine (No liquid coolant) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 1890 cc · 92 hp @ 4,500 rpm · 168 N·m (123.9 lb-ft) @ 2,900 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 650 mm (25.6 in) · 375 kg (827 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 20.8 L (5.5 US gal) · ~16.5 km/L → ~343 km (213 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 800 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 8,000 km / 8,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 24,000 km / 48,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 48,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Pioneering the open-fender 19-inch contrast-cut wheel look in 2017 with full chrome engine trim, stepping up to the 1,890cc Thunderstroke 116 and Apple CarPlay RIDE COMMAND in 2020.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Finished in full chrome engine covers, the Thunderstroke 116 takes 5.2 L of SAE 20W-40 JASO MA oil across dual drain plugs with spin-on filter 2540086 (HF198).