New Bike, Big Mistake? Road Glide ST review
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
- So I've traded my Street Glide Special for a new Road Glide ST, But have I made a big mistake?
Join me while I ride and talk you through the main differences between the Road Glide ST and the Street Glide Special, I hope its a happy ending. - Авто та транспорт
Looking forward to seeing more from you mate. Hopefully at your pace, not getting sucked into the usual trap.
Well done!
Thanks for watching and for your comments, should be looking at 2-3 videos a month as long as the wheels don’t fall off 😂
You have done a great review. 👍
Yes could you do a review on the 2022 Heritage Classic 114. Once again excellent review. 👌
Thanks for your comments, I’m trying to arrange a ride on a Heritage but my local dealer doesn’t currently have a demo, lots of others in the pipeline and hopefully a Heritage soon, thanks for watching
And don't forget to let me know how that test ride went, be good to get your thoughts
I test rode an RG ST last week and this week I own one. 😁
Hi Mark, congratulations on your new bike, you’re gonna love it 😍
Thanks for watching, more reviews on the way soon 👍
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Hey, when you added your slip-on exhaust did you get any surging at idle? Since I've added my slip -on COBRA mufflers on my Road Glide ST every now and then I get some surging at idle, the engine idles up a little then Idols back down; I think I may need to get a tuner on the bike. I was told that you didn't need a tuner if you just put on slip-on mufflers and don't change out the head pipe, but I think I may need to put on the Screaming Eagle tuner.
Hi Mark, no issues, but was fitted with Vance & Hines fuel map 3 and map
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Ok, thanks. I'll look into putting a tune on the bike then. The dealership says that they have the Screaming Eagle tuner I can put on the bike, I have to use that one because of the warranty issues.
Brilliant 🤩, I was perfectly happy with my Street Glide special until I took out the RG ST on a demo, just had to have it 😂
I have seen 3 Road Glide ST's in 3 different HD dealerships in the U.S. 2 of 3 sold that day while I was at the HD dealership. They are a hot item. I have the 2021 RGL and love it. I have no desire for the Street Glide. I also have the Revo A's on the rear. I would like to upgrade the front next year.
You should be proud of your bike. Its top shelf.
Hi Rich, thanks for watching and your great comments. These bikes are still really limited in the UK, think they have made sure there is more stock for US customers, which is only fair. More vids coming soon, really appreciate your support 👍
Nice review. Awesome bike. I opted for the 2022 RG Special with the 114. Mainly for the 2 up riding with my wife. I haven't ridden a 117 but I have to say the 114, especially with slip ons and a tune, has lots of low end power which is where I like it. Passing vehicles on 2 lane roads is a breeze. Love the bike. It's my 3rd Harley.
Hi Phillip, thanks for watching and for your kind comments. It was a hard decision for me as well, I probably prefer the back end on the special, especially with the stretched bags, but it was the ride that sold it to me 😃
I just recently got the 2022 blue steel scorched chrome CVO RG and I’m still on cloud 9 w this machine definitely a dream bike I’m 6’2” and no issues
Lisa and Shane, I’m so jealous 🤩 that’s the colour I would go for, looks really classy, unfortunately as yet I can’t afford a CVO but the ST puts a big smile on my face. Thanks for watching and for your comments, more vision the way 👍
Thanks for posting been riding more years than I want to holler at all kind of bikes present New road glide goes to win like knife and butter small rain don't even put rain gear on without front pairing love it to each his own be happy
Thanks for watching Jim, your comments are much appreciated, I’m loving my Road glide, just a bit sad that it’s turning to winter in the UK 🇬🇧
More Harley reviews on the way 👍
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Great video.. look forward to more of your content.
Hi, thanks for watching, your comments are really appreciated, more on the way very soon 👍
Great review!! You got me mixed up. I prefer the looks of the bat wing look of the street glide st, but now I serious think I’m going for the road glide st . Thanks an enjoy you’re bike
Hi Mark, glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for your comments, if you haven’t already please subscribe as this will help me produce more content 👍
Congrats, thats a beautiful bike.
Congratulations on the come up
Hi Bryian, I don’t understand, what do you mean by “come up?”
If you have a problem buffering, get a curved windshield. I have a Long Ride shield I really like. The curve whips the wind up, it performs like a taller shield.
Nice review, got a test ride on one tomorrow, was just going out while mine is in for an MOT but worried I may be wanting a trade in price after that. Wife WILL kill me.
Ha ha, that’s the problem with test rides, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Thanks for watching, more on the way soon 👍
I own a 2020 RDRS Harley Davidson Road Glide Special, which I love. I have a HD Stage 2 torque cam on my bike, Legend REVO-A 13" rear shocks which are a must. New Saddlemen's gel seat, led blinkers, new Rockford Fosgate 4 speaker stage ii upgrade, and some additional HD rear bag lighting. Screaming Eagle air brearher, & Tab performance zombie slip ons. And my bike does have wireless USB connectivity. You made a good choice, enjoy!
Hi JD, your bike sounds awesome 🤩 thanks for watching, more coming soon 👍
Its good that you are enjoying your RG ST. Looks great. For whatever it’s worth in a comments section I prefer the Street Glide over the Road Glide. I own an SG Special, and there were a few things I didn’t like when riding the Road Glide. The distance between rider and dashboard made me feel detached from the bike, and riding it reminded me of steering a boat!. All subjective criteria, but that’s why motorcycles are an emotional purchase!.
I agree but my 2020 Electra glide standard I would fight the wind don't get me wrong I love a street glide but the road glide cuts thru the wind much better and rides better.
I'm 5'10'and the stock seat pushed me much to forward. A tall boy seat made the bike much more comfortable. Congratulations on your new bike.
Hi Mark, glad you have the bike set up better for you now, although I’m a similar size I have quite a short leg and a longer body so I guess that’s why I didn’t have any issues. Thanks for watching, more on the way soon 👍
I have the same exact bike. and I love it! 117 feels a lot stronger than my 114, your spot. I’m about 5’10 with the Stocks seat on my shin does not hit the air intake. when I put the two up seat on to take my wife for a ride then my shin hits the air intake. Good luck with the bike ride safe👍🏻
Thanks big time, really appreciate the feedback, keep watching, more on the way soon
I have a rg limited and absolutely luv it!
Riding at high speeds alongside or behind semis, I notice better stability. I don’t get blown around as much by the wind off the big trucks. On a bike with the fairing attached to the handle bars, that wind off the trucks moves my handlebars.
Hi RevJay, couldn’t agree more, this bike is a lot more stable than my old Street Glide. Thanks for watching and for your comments, more reviews on the way 👍
exceipt for the two massive reflectors on rear bags which i took off at the dealership before leaving
I own the Street Glide ST in the same color and I'm 6'1". The breather will touch my shin if I pull my legs into the tank really hard but in normal riding that isn't a factor. I love the bike.
Hi Stephen, interesting that it fits you, I have a few taller friends that are interested in an ST but we’re worried about their knees, I’ll pass on your advice 👍
Great video, super informative!!
Thanks Sam, I know you love bikes so that’s a real compliment coming from you 👍
I ordered the Roadglide Special reef blue vivid black chrome trim, had four blacked out bikes, look nice when new, but if you put the miles on it will show the scratches, 128 cubic inch upgrade next year, Roadglides Rule the open road, this is my 5th
Hi John, your new bike sounds awesome, I absolutely love mine, I’m a complete Road glide convert 👍
Keep watching more on the way soon 😀
Excellent review. Thank you.
Hi Ephram, Thanks for watching and your kind comments, more coming soon
The mistake I made was a test ride od SG ST. And it was right after I completed build of my 2021 FXFBS with tons of money invested in it. With this being said, I couldn't be happier with my 2022...RG ST!
What a bike it is!!!
i did the same thing. 21 128ci FXLRS then the SG/RG ST comes out. iv been thinking of putting the lrs back to stock and put the 128 on a rg st. I do all my own work so labor is only my time.
I got a 2022 road glide I love it most comfortable bike I have ever been on and mine does have Bluetooth not sure why yours doesn’t? But great bike have fun and keep the shiny side up
Hi Jeremy, glad you’re enjoying your bike, I absolutely love mine ❤️ , thanks for watching and for your comments, more on the way soon 👍
Mine has blue tooth, I don't know why they does not.
I'm loving mine. Rips out the gate. suspension could be better. obviously the exhaust is going to suck, as do all stock m8's but overall I'm really happy I went for it!
Hi Manuel, so glad that you’re loving the ST, initially I wasn’t sure if I was making the right decision, my Streetglide was only a year old, but I get so much pleasure from the Roadglide ST it’s definitely been worth it. Thanks so much for watching and for your comments, more on the way soon 👍
My Road Glide ST has Bluetooth.
I’m an ST rider as well (Honda ST1100) and this looks really comfortable!
Hi Robert, most comfortable bike I’ve ever owned, thanks for watching, please subscribe, more on the way soon 👍
I bought my Road glide st in February! Love it!but I still have my Street Glide special with a stage 3! My street glide awesome as well!!!
Hi Burley biker, glad to hear you’re loving yours as much as I am. Thanks for watching, more reviews on the way 👍
You’re a lucky 🍀 man, two Harleys 👍
@@sweetrides8418 o actually have 4! 😝 I hate brag!!!
Nice review, appreciate the time taken to explain the differences in size and feel.
Hi Darryle, thanks for watching and for your comments. More review’s on the way so please subscribe and keep watching 👍
I just picked up a Road Glide ST it rides like a dream. But don't like that I have to add more money seat,pipes,docket, bars wow they make you put all of your paycheck into what should of came with it.
Hi William, congratulations on your bike, adding additional parts is mostly a personal preference, although Harleys standard suspension leaves a lot to be desired, and having to pay for a whim just to use the infotainment system, on a 30K bike is outrageous. Thanks for watching, more on the way soon👍
Very nice!!! I was debating between this or Street Glide ST. After test riding it, It just doesn't feel right for me, so I got the Street Glide ST in Sand Pearl White instead. It feels right and It looks so much better than all the colors after asking the delear to line them up together so I can pick the one that stands out the most and the paint has that elegant look . It makes other colors look graveyard and dull. Like night and day, great job Harley, finally making an improvement and performance you can actually feel especially with the SE stage II and SE Ohlins reservoir shocks, Tuner and Trask intake. I hope they redesign the down syndrome front look of the Road Glide. It feels so much better than 114 for sure and I like how it comes with the performance cams from the factory. Nice video!!!! I like that grey also. Ride safe.
Hi Blade, thanks for your comments, I’m glad you’re enjoying your ST, more Harley content on the way soon, so please subscribe 👍
I got a 22 road glide limited...and i LOVE it
114 rules
Hi Mark, glad you’re enjoying your limited, I had one a few years ago and must admit I miss the extra storage. Thanks for watching 👍
I love mine as well. Much more than my previous Electra glide.
Hi K, thanks for your comments, I’m the same, at the moment I don’t even bother getting on another bike, just love the ST,. Keep watching, more on the way soon 👍
Over 5k views . Congratulations
Hiya, thanks for watching, really appreciate your support, more on the way soon 👍
That's a great looking two toned leather jacket, we're did you get it at Harley Davidson dealership? Good video. I've been considering a road glide. Hello from the USA California 🇺🇸
Hi, thanks for watching 👀. Yeah it’s a Harley jacket, not sure what it’s called, I bought it on the sale rack, normally a bit pricey for me. I love the Road glide, it fitted me perfectly, so comfortable, I tried the 2024 recently, it was good, but think I prefer the old style ones more, seem to have a bit more character
The best way I’ve ever heard to explain the difference is this; it’s like going from manual steering to power steering. I’ll never go back to the street glide.
Hi Rob, that’s a great analogy 👍
Great choice and it’s a very nice looking bike too. I’m subscribed
Hi Kelly, thanks for watching and subscribing, glad you liked the video, I’m loving the bike. More videos on the way soon 👍
@@sweetrides8418 we definitely have to support one another. Great job
I have the same bike! In black! It definitely comes with Bluetooth
The SG can’t compare the storage bins in the RG! You can bluetooth music but not calls, I know still a swing and a miss
Yeah, I much prefer the RG. Thanks for watching, more coming soon
I've had many bikes, my current bike is a 2008 FLTR and its the best bike I've ever owned, its a great ride.
Hi Dean, thanks for watching, sounds like you’ve definitely found the right bike 👍
The buffeting was the whole reason I went to a road glide too
How did you get that digital speedometer on the screen?
Hi Average, you just tap the i button on the right of the screen or to keep your hands on the bars you can select it via the 1st page of the information screen, you get to it by holding the home button then selecting I from the four choices, hope this helps
First thing I did was ditch the snorkel. Right shin thanks me now. Next was ditch the wheel barrow bars for Thrashin risers and bars. Now it's better.
Hi Tom, thanks for watching, sounds like you’ve got the bike just how you like it, im loving mine, it’s beefy a long winter in the UK, very wet, so hopefully I’ll manage to put some miles on her soon 👍
@@sweetrides8418 The weather is always the limiting factor, right? Hang in there... better weather is in the forecast!
Nice review, but your left side morror being rotated 180 degrees from normal in the first part of the video was really a distraction for my symmetry OCD…🥴
Hi Keith, thanks for watching, I’ll have to go back and look now, I wasn’t aware, thanks for your comments, hopefully more to come soon 👍
The tank logos are the same as the logos on my 1988 fxlr.The Harry Davidson clothing company must of found the logos in the back of the rehash cupboard..luvlee jubilee.
Hi Stu, thanks for watching, please subscribe, more reviews on the way soon. They’ll call it heritage retro something or other 😂 Either way I think it’s a cool emblem and a great bike 😃
After owning a Road King, a Street Glide, a Pan America and a Road Glide, I decided to get an ST. I traded in the Road Glide for a Gunship Grey Street Glide ST. Did I make a mistake? Absolutely not. I prefer the Street Glide over the Road Glide. It's lighter and much more flickable in the twisties where I live. Glad you like yours, though.
Hiya, looks like I missed your message previously, do you still have the ST?
@@sweetrides8418 I still have the ST.
I can't stand the stock handlebars on the road glides. I test rode that same bike. I have an RKS with a Memphis Shades fairing. I like being able to take the fairing off when the wind isn't high. The
Road Glide does have superior wind protection.
Hi Darth, yeah I had A Road King Special a few years ago, loved it but struggled with the bars and screen combo, still love the traditional look of a RK
I can not wait to ride #1
Here in the USA the insurance is high on the CVOs the st saves money 💰 on insurance
Love from Mississippi USA 🇺🇲
Hi David, that’s interesting 🤔 I’m guessing insurance in the uk would be high as well, due to the value of the bike, especially if they have custom paint. Thanks for watching, more coming soon 😀
Congrats on a good lookin bike..
Hi Lanc, thanks for that, and for watching, if you haven’t already please subscribe 👍
If like to hear your review of the Road Glide ultra 2022.
Hi Cal, it’s on my list but my local dealer doesn’t have a current demo, leave it with me and I’ll see what I can do. For some strange reason the IK sells mainly street glides?
No bluetooth. What do you mean? I thought all the new Harleys had bluetooth?
You can Bluetooth to your phone, but not to a headset unless you upgrade with a WHIM 😩
Good lord, sunny days in the UK… how did that happen. That snorkle is horrid, tried the ST - almost bought one last week, but opted for better tech and features and performance with a 2023 Challenger Darkhorse.
indians customer service and builds aren't trustworthy. brand new 111s with engine clack. indian tried to ignore you.and their dealerships are scattered few and far between...sadly i know first hand
Hiya, sorry looks like I missed this previously, how's it going with the Indian?
I have a 21 road glide it has blue tooth and android auto. I came off a 17 ultra so this is different. It handles like a dream and runs well.
Hi Harry, how did you get the blue tooth and android auto running, with the whim or another method?
@@sweetrides8418 no you pair your phone to the gts boombox and then you pair the android auto. 21 road glide limited. The phone has to be in the right cubby plugged in to the USB for Android auto. Plug it in the tour pack for blue tooth to the phone. I do not have the whim module.
Interesting 🤔 thanks Harry 👍
my st sg has bluetooth
I have 2022 Road Glide ST Gunship Grey. And installed Empire Theme it to it
Hi Mann 😂, yeah bet they look great, I’ve not had the time, or money for too many upgrades just yet, thanks for your comments, keep watching, more vids on the way very soon 👍
From the head tube down and back the bikes are the exact same
Just get the limited its well worth it.
Being so close to 2023 is it worth waiting to see what they change next year & maybe get a deal on a last year model is its still the same next year
I dunno, I feel like this bike is going to go up in value
The way the world is going
Not even making the dodge charger in gas anymore...
I do suffer from FOMO (fear of missing out), there are always new and shiny bikes being released, however this bike fits my needs so well and more importantly makes me feel so good, I’m really not bothered about what my come next. I hope to be testing some electric vehicles soon but I think petrol bikes will be around for a while yet.
Thanks for watching, more to follow soon 👍
@@sweetrides8418 electric yeah no thanks.
Ha ha, I know, it’ll never be quite the same as petrol engines, but they do come with some advantages, acceleration mainly, they’re quick, just not quite getting the mileages right yet
The Road Glide looks so much better than the Street Glide ImHO. Yep suspension is shocking (sorry, haha) Getting Ohlins front and rear for my 131 monster.
Hi Fen, it’s grown on me, I always preferred the look of the street glide, but the Road glide is much more practical and handles better too. Thanks for watching, please subscribe if you haven’t already, as it helps me to provide more content 👍
I put Legend revo A on the rear, big improvement, hopefully sorting the forks soon
@@sweetrides8418 have subbed. 👍
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Nice ride congratulations. I enjoy my SGST. Great bikes and contrary to some of the comments, the suspension is actually very good. I had Legends on my RG CVO, these are every bit as good. As far as buffeting, to me there is no noticeable difference. My other 2 bikes are a PA and a Sportster Roadster. The Roadster has buffeting, these are close to 900 lbs, buffeting, please. As far as the Cyclops goes, apples to oranges, and that is one ugly motorcycle, if you own one, I'm glad you like it. The M8 is anvil reliable now, Indian can't touch it with their air cooled engine and the Revolution Max is already a great powerplant and it's only its second year, that's what you Indian fans should be worried about seeing Cyclops only has 122 hp.
Hi Grey Ghost, thanks for your comments, I’m hoping to try an Indian soon, but I must admit I’m really not sure about the looks of their baggers. Keep watching more on the way soon 👍
I just traded my Road Glide for a BMW R1250RT and wow I feel like I was transported a hundred years into the future 🤦🏻♂️ the ride the braking the power the comfort my mind is blown I wish I had done this years ago 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
Hi Scott, I’m glad you’re enjoying your new BMW, the two bikes are very different and offer very different experiences, I guess I’m lucky that I own a couple of bikes and get enjoy the old school look and feel of the Harley , but I can always take my KTM out for a few thrills. Thanks for watching and your comments, I’m hoping to take a few BMW’s out in the next few months 👍
@@sweetrides8418 I knew I would like the BMW I just had no idea just how much 🥂I have owned several Harleys but this blew my mind
Harley lives about 20 years behind times. So, it is good for Harley standards.
@@Boxer1250RT two of our local Harley dealerships have closed 😐
@@scottanderson4175 Most of the HD Dealerships are owned by people who are in their late 70s or 80s. They either are cashing out or closing the shop. It is happening to a lot of the old businesses.
A Road Glide is better than a Street Glide, so no mistake made. If you ride a Street Glide, you might as well be riding a Road King. It's the fairing that makes the Road Glide what it is. I've owned my 2016 since 2017 and have no intention of trading it in on a Milwaukee 8 Road Glide because there's no need. The fairing is the same, the look is the same, the power isn't the same, but a Twin Cam can always be re-powered to stay on par with a Milwaukee 8 107, or 117. So the moral of the story is that once you find what works, you can always make it better with no need to trade it in for the "latest and greatest."
Wise words A.R, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it 😀
It has Bluetooth.
nice video I love the road glide
Hi Central, thanks for watching and your kind comments, more on the way very soon 👍
not a problem at all I will stay tuned
I think Harley Davidson is just running out their tooling and engine parts and dies so they can phase in the Revolution Max format.
You could be right Frank, but there are still a lot of Harley fans that like the look and feel of an air cooled engine, at the moment the Rev max looks wrong for the traditional bikes, so unless they can make it look better I can’t see how it would work, what do you think?
I love that bike👍🏻
Hi Carolynne, me too, it’s a keeper. Thanks for watching, if you subscribe there’s more on the way soon 👍
I have the same bike I’m able to connect my phone to it and my Bluetooth
Hi Jonathan, thanks for messaging me, if you could explain how it would be a big help?
Have no idea why put rod would you like
Hi Jim, sorry can’t make any sense of your post?
Great bike, just way too pricey here in USA, imo. It starts at $30k here! Ouch!
Btw, you’re comments section seems to attract an usually high amount of…….idiots? One guy on here just to say, “I like Indian, Harley sucks.” Probably rides a scooter, if he even rides. Another guy complaining about your choice in clothing?? WTF? Seriously? One man complaining about another man clothes is not “cool” it’s…..feminine. Maybe he wants you to wear dresses? Anyway, congrats. Beautiful motorcycle you have there!
Hi Robby, thanks for watching. Harleys cost even more in the UK 🇬🇧 £29,495 for the grey one, and that was before our new prime minister flushed our economy down the toilet 🚽.
I’m happy for people to pass comment, good or bad, free speech and all that. Anyway more Harley reviews on the way soon, so please keep watching 👍
"to pricey here in the USA"?!😂😂😂
I sometimes wonder what you Americans know about world!
@@jjs8046 🤣 why would I care to know about “the rest of the world” ? I’m an American! It don’t get any better than that!
So you review a Road Glide St and can’t figure out the Bluetooth?
Yup, my dealer couldn’t sort it either 😂
I’ve told people before but on any bike especially the street glide and really any bike with windshield pit fangs are wind deflectors on the forks it will change you life period
Hi Patrick, thanks for watching and your coments, more on the way soon 🙂
U gotta own one 2 truly understand
Absolutely true, and by the way I’m loving the six million dollar man vibe 😃
Good video but wish the music was toned down a little.
Hi James, any suggestions for the next Harley video?
@@sweetrides8418 Apologies. That was a rude of me. I would love a review video with the ST without any music (or at least toned wayyyy down).
James, I really appreciate the feedback, its early days and I’m still playing with the format. Hopefully it’ll end up in a place that you can enjoy 😉
Nice bike, but I will keep my heritage. Thank you.
Hi Michael, is your Heritage a near Milwaukee 8 or an older evo?
@@sweetrides8418 it’s the M8, 107. I have to say that for solo riding, I think that it’s a better ride for me than any of the big touring bikes. The right quality is good and it’s always fun to takeoff the windscreen and ride a naked bike without the big faring. And I also don’t see many bikes like mine on the road.
I’m hoping to review one soon, but my local dealer doesn’t have a demo bike, I like the idea of less weight and better handling, hopefully I’ll get it sorted soon 👍
@@sweetrides8418 all kidding aside, you’re riding a fantastic bike that only a few years ago people could only dream of owning.
All harley-davidson bikes should come with a 117
Hi Sedric, Looks like there’s more this year than ever before, be interesting to see where they go next, think I’d want something a little more special in my CVO if I’d splashed the cash 💰, I still think suspension is an issue that needs addressing, no use having all that power if it don’t handle, what do you think?
Take that baby to triple digits and you'll feel the stability difference
Hi Matt, thanks for the tip, I’ll give it a go 😀
Thanks for watching
It has Bluetooth sir
Hi , thanks for watching and your comments, I have now established that my issue is that I can’t connect to car play without a whim, so although it has Bluetooth it’s not much use without the connectivity
@@sweetrides8418That's odd, I connect to android auto without issue with the cable.
Harley, Sports Tourer? - How German is that! Oh the CEO of the Harley is German so he can call his bikes as Sports Tourer now 😂. The next model will perhaps be "The Autobahn" version 😀.
I wouldn’t get to hung up on what they call it, it was supposed to be a performance bagger, and we all know it’s a…………well……………bagger
Imagine Porsche tried to sell the 911 gt3 with the same suspension that comes on a bone stock entry level 911 carrera. Good job Harley😒
Hi Lasnoe, I think that’s a fair comment, suspension’s been a weakness on Harleys for years, that’s why I upgraded the rear shocks and will probably do the forks too when I get around to it. Thanks for watching 👍
?? The radio has Bluetooth.
Hi Traveler, I haven’t been able to get it to work and my dealership informed me that I would need a whim?
@@sweetrides8418 no it has Bluetooth, I have the same bike.
Where abouts in the world are you? I’m wondering if Harley provide different equipment in different countries?
I'm in NYC . My bike has Bluetooth and Android Auto works with just plugging it in. If you have an iPhone you don't need to get the hack or get the whim.
Hi Hector, not sure if I’m doing anything wrong, but I’ve tried everything and no joy, what bike and model year do you have?
I was split between the RG-ST and Indian Challenger. Test rode both, chose the Indian with absolutely no regrets.
Hi Stavropol, thanks for watching. I’m hoping to ride the Indian soon, what swung it for you? Why was it better?
@@sweetrides8418 OMG bro, the power, handling, and suspension just blew me away. I do think the RG is by far a better looking bike in my opinion. The Challengers looks kinda took a 2nd seat to its performance but it's esthetics have grown on me. Also, did not like the RG air intake on my leg.
Thought you might say that, I think Harley will need to put a water cooled engine in their tourers soon
I love Harley as well but my next bike WILL be a Indian
Hi Rob, what model you lookin at?
I average 35k a year. Bought another RG limited. The Indian I can't get passed the issues of bikes breaking at the triple tree. Same with KST bars. I have talked to 4 people that those bars snapped while riding. Just my 2 cents
There are only 2 brands of pure fun, loyalty and spirit of freedom. HARLEY DAVIDSON and JEEP ( Wranglers). No matter what the issues are, these brands will stay forever and with insane loyalty from owners group year after year after decade. The culture is already sealed. Have fun out there and ride safe.
There is Bluetooth pal
If you can tell me where and how to connect to it that’d be great 👍
@@sweetrides8418 Go into your settings and arrow down until you get to your Bluetooth and it will let you pair your phone to it
Hi Randy, OK so I can Bluetooth my phone to the bike and control which tracks to play, but I can’t control the volume on the bike, only on the headset. Also the bike doesn’t send to the headset, so no sound on maps etc, unless I use the maps on my phone, but then I can’t see the directions and can only listen to them.
All seems a bit of a hash really, I don’t understand why Harley can’t provide a fully functioning system like evoother manufacturer. Anyway thanks for the advice, at least I can now change tracks without fiddling with my headset 👍
Also in Harleys description of the system it’s says “connects with CarPlay” which is totally misleading as you can only do this with a WHIM 😡
@@sweetrides8418 Sure you can the left button on the bar up and down will turn the volume up and down. You have to make sure that the volume is all the way up on your phone also
It crashed your bankaccount for sure. It now depends on the things you want to do with it, to see if it's worth all that money. 🤣
Ha ha, yeah it’s not a cheap bike, but I’m loving it so far, and kinda like it standard. It’s had the stage 1 and detachable kit added, so nothing else planned before the winter. Thanks for watching, next video out in a few days
Those jeans were a mistake
Ha ha 🤣 what, you don’t like my jeans?
Get the stage2 s&s 475 cam and u will loose ur mind...
Hiya, missed your message previously, I traded the Road Glide for a Low rider ST and fitted a 475 in that, epic!
Harley Davidson is falling behind again by not advancing their Revolution Max engine platform. Everyone has cooler running liquid cooled bikes that are less labor intensive. The days of overly hot air cooled motors with pushrods, huge primary chains in oil and bottom end cams are dead. I think HD has to deplete old tooling and parts before the conversion.
This is always a difficult one for Harley, every time they try to progress their loyal fans don’t like it and love the old lumps, I’ve got to be honest, the old style engine does have more character, but change is inevitable
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Hi Frank, yeah it’s a shame, they could run them side by side for a while, although I think they need a better looking water cooled lump, one with some pretend fins or something, I think the rev max is fine for more modern bikes but not in a traditional looking Harley
A lot of manufacturers make air cooled not just Harley. BMW, Indian, Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha and more. So that is a Silly argument to dislike Harley…
Not sure the RevMax can ever sound the same as current design?
That seat sucks!
Hi T, what don’t you like about the seat? I thought it fitted the racing bagger look?
Anyway thanks for watching and your comments 👍
@@sweetrides8418 sure it looks good, buttttttt, what good does a good looking seat do if your ass is hurting after 45 minutes? It reminded me of why i traded my first bike, a Sportster, for a Heritage. I could ride that Heritage for 12 hours without my ass hurting. Then after 15k miles on that in a year of weekends, i bought a Street Glide ST 3 weeks ago and after riding home was reminded how that Sportster killed my ass. Not going thru that again so i ordered the Ciro ASR solo seat and wow! Love that seat! I put 1k miles on it the first weekend i had it without my ass hurting.
@@sweetrides8418 I recently bought a SGST. After an hour in the saddle, I knew the factory seat was junk! Especially knowing I am going to ride 850 miles to Sturgis in about a week. Night n day difference in the Factory seat and the BadBoyz Cycles Venom seat I have on there now. Trust me. The factory seat sucks!
Should have bought a Triumph.
Hi DR, unfortunately Triumph don’t currently make a big bagger, the old Thunderbird was a good bike but that went out of production a couple of years ago. Thanks for watching 👍
If I were a young man, I'd dump my 2 Harley Davidsons and buy a Rocket 3
lose the music, makes video unwatchable
Hi Cast, sorry you didn’t like the music, was it the style or volume that was the issue?
To trendy of a bike for me I don't do trends.Should have bought a street glide
Had one and traded for the ST, for me it’s just a better handling bike. I didn’t by it as a fashion statement but I do love how it looks. Anyway thanks for watching Rob, I appreciate your honest comments 👍
Rob, just because it’s popular doesn’t mean that everyone’s just following a fad. Sometimes there’s good reason for it. I traded a 2019 Ultra Classic for a 2020 RGL because for me, it was a better bike - noticeably so.
Should have bought a reaL USA product..INDIAN MOTORCYCLES THE FIRST AND ONLY BIKE..
Sean, Indian in its current guise started in 2011 after Polaris bought the brand, its has nothing to do with the original company apart from the name, I don’t doubt they make great bikes, and I will be reviewing some soon, but Harley have been in constant production since 1903, that’s 108 years longer than the Polaris Indian brand, so not really fair to call them the first American motorcycle?
HARLEY LOST THEIR IDENTITY BY CHASING AND COPYING THE COMPETITION...ILL KEEP RIDING MY 1996 80CC EVO..THATS GOT 58K MILES...They haven't made a good Harley in 20 yrs..They all but abandoned the sportster..they designing shit
Hi Chief, unfortunately we live in a world where nothing stays the same, emissions regulations are constantly pushing manufacturers in a different direction, but it sounds like you’ve found the bike that suits your style, so keep it maintained and treasure it. Thanks for your comments 👍
Il stick with the twin cams lol m8 are junk
The twin cams feel more Harley, but I prefer the M8, it’s difficult for them to please everyone as they move forward. Appreciate your comments Eric 👍
I own both and the M8 is a much better engine. It also has the potential of returning the classic harley potato potato noise with a higher lobe cam.
David, I agree on the M8, I believe it’s a better engine, maybe not initially as soulful out of the box, but with a little tuning a much stronger unit
Not everyone likes the technology on the newer bikes.
Hi Big Daddy, yeah I get that, sometimes you just want to get on and ride, without the faff of fiddling about with technology. I like tech if it’s done right and is intuitive to use. Thanks for watching and for your comments, more videos on the way 👍
“These bikes share many of the same components”. Oh surprise surprise! Looks like the usual clumsy, impractical, obsolete, overpriced HD fashion accessory to me.
Hi John, if I hadn’t ridden one I would probably agree with you, but Harleys have something that so far No there bike has given me, the feel good factor, nothing beats a good cruise on a sunny day on a Harley, for me anyway. Thanks for watching, more Harley and non Harley videos on the way soon 👍
@@sweetrides8418 Thanks for the reply. I hope the novelty doesn’t wear off for you. It did for me, years ago, and I can’t see that much has changed since.
Hi John, I’ve been riding Harley-Davidson’s for 30 years and I still love em ❤️, but I’ve been lucky enough to own two and sometimes three bikes at the same time, so I always get to scratch my sporty itch when the mood takes me. What you riding these days?