I agree on most of your points, You CAN tour on any bike. I'm fortunate to own a 2017 Road King, 2023 Street Glide, and 83 FLH. I personally would only tour with my Street Glide. I ride out west often and having 6 gallons of gas is a must on some of those Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana roads. Gas stations are far and few. With high winds, 80 MPH speed limits and 2- lane highways with 18 wheelers, the full fairing is worth its weight in gold. I have full respect for the folks back in the 70-80's riding across the USA to Sturgis on pans and shovels! I wouldn't even think of riding my shovel on I-90 across South Dakota, LOL. I've been riding for almost 40 years, the performance on these new baggers is incredible. Ride safe!
@TheBadgers I agree, question, advice on a good throttle lock for long trips? Brand or link, could use one for my bike, plan on riding west coast to east coast summer of '24! Thanks man...good stuff you put out btw!
I rode my 2004 Fat boy everywhere, longest trip was 6500 miles. It was an 88" motor but I had upgraded it to a 6 speed transmission which made a big difference. I have a Road Glide now and love it, biggest advantage to it is cruise control for touring.
My '04 road king custom has 103800 miles and is waiting for a new fuel pump, filter, regulator and hoses. I don't need new but 1 or 2 more would be nice
Appreciate all your insight on touring on a bike that’s not considered a touring bike. I’ve really enjoyed following the journey. Been a subscriber for probably less than a month now and definitely exciting to tune into your content. Safe riding to you, Mama Badger the whole Badger clan. I really appreciate what you’re doing and really salute you also for I guess today’s video about negativity and positivity. A lot of wisdom there. Thanks for creating an awesome biker community. I appreciate all your efforts and I hope your upcoming event goes really well and that you I don’t have to spend any money out of your own pocket. 🤙🏽
I do have a bagger, 2015 ultra and love it. Maybe the last bike I ever own. I can't afford to chase the latest and greatest new bike that comes out. Great topic.
Few in my riding groups thought much of my giving up a Limited for an old Road King with no windshield... but I love it. Made riding fun again for me. I toured the country on a Sporty decades ago. Wife wants to ride /tour with me for a few years... we went RK, Ultra, Limited, M8 Limited... fine for what they are but I felt detached. When the wife quit riding I sold the M8 Limited and bought a 2007 Road King. 60,000 miles so far and I just had it serviced for a cross country trip coming up. Maybe I like hard... maybe I like being different... but I know I like being in the wind, camping beside my bike, and feeling like I am actually riding... just me, maybe. BTW, I'm late 50s... don't let them think the kids have all the fun!
Not a fan of baggers - nothing wrong with them just my personal taste. If I want bulit in radio, navigation and big comfy seats, I'd stick with the cage.. I like the fact my bime has none of these gadgets and gizmos.
The new bikes are great but One of my bikes is easy to work on the 02 Heritage. Parts are not that hard to get. I have a recall on my 21 and the part is on back order.
As they say different strokes for different folks, if everyone would focus on what they love, and not worry what anyone else thinks this world would be a happier place
Yes sir! Although the new Harley;s are great looking bikes, I appreciate your take on the subject. Having a bike that is paid off and one you can work on is great. Just recently got my first Fat Boy, an 08, and already have replaced the compensator, did it myself. I love this bike and will ride it anywhere. Keep the content coming, I watch first thing in the morning with my cup of coffee.
I've been riding for 50 years plus. Started off in New Zealand, riding Triumphs in the early 70's and been in Australia since 81. I've done long distance rides on Triumphs and for the past 15 tear on my 1997 Sportster. I made it into a 1275 a few years back and In the decade and a half I've owned that bike, I've covered most of eastern Australia. I have leather saddlebags and a bag that sits on the backrest and I've never had any trouble touring on it. I get the whole comfort thing of course, but I'm not that fussed about it. I do all my own work on my bike. Always have. I spend about 90% of my riding time, just tearing up the twisty mountain roads around home, which a Sportster is better for than a bagger. I can get myself and whatever I need, to wherever I wanna go, on my Sporty and I'm happy. Some of the stuff I hear from other bikers these days is just funny. When I started riding, the biggest bike you could get was a 1200cc HD Electro-Glide and they weren't sold in NZ back then anyway. A SMALL bike was anything under 350cc. A LARGE bike was 500cc and up. When people say a Sportster is small, I just shale my head. Even an 883 is bigger than MOST of the bikes people rode in the 70's.
Thank you for this video. I ride a 2014 FXDL and I love it. One a rare occasion I feel like I need something bigger to ride across the country. Again, I really appreciate your content. Keeping what I have for now.
I totally agree with your view on keeping a bike. Had a 01 RK for 16 years, thought I wanted an ultra so I traded. Hated the ultra, now I'm back on a RK. Would have been miles ahead keeping the 01 RK and just refreshing/upgrading the motor.
I agree ride the bike that works for you. There was a rider on the WRPR on a sportster. She not only did that ride she went all over the country on her sportster. She put 80,000 miles on that bike.
I know (I thought) that I had to have a touring bike, and loved my Electra Glide....BUT....I have done the same trips and more on My 22 Heritage and love it more. Just my choice, but, I think I made the right one. Be well and safe..............Bob
Sir, can you please tell me which luggage rack you're using for your Fat Boy? I have a '15 and I can't find a luggage rack that would fit! You seem to have one so I thought I'd ask!
I know this is crazy late. I needed this video. My injuries i can never do a tourer. Roadking i can barely handle the weight, the balance helps. I only have money for one harley in the future. Love the dyna but a little small. I like beefy tires. So i came to the conclusion a softail with quick detach sustem was ideal. Less than 800lbs wet any twin cam version will do. Heritage is little extra and a deluxe is rare in my price range. I figure twin cam fatboy was ideal for me to cover what touring i may or may not do but also as my daily.
@TheBadgers I have an 06 carbureted Fatboy 5 speed. Absolutely love it! Had it for ten years been all around the country live in chicago land. Try to keep it simple
@@TheBadgers Yall are GREAT FAMILY... STAY THAT WAY... And in the Imortal words of my Daddy..." DON'T LET THE BASTARDS GET YOU DOWN " !! Love yall like blood
I agree on most of your points, You CAN tour on any bike. I'm fortunate to own a 2017 Road King, 2023 Street Glide, and 83 FLH. I personally would only tour with my Street Glide. I ride out west often and having 6 gallons of gas is a must on some of those Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana roads. Gas stations are far and few. With high winds, 80 MPH speed limits and 2- lane highways with 18 wheelers, the full fairing is worth its weight in gold. I have full respect for the folks back in the 70-80's riding across the USA to Sturgis on pans and shovels! I wouldn't even think of riding my shovel on I-90 across South Dakota, LOL. I've been riding for almost 40 years, the performance on these new baggers is incredible. Ride safe!
I enjoy riding my fatboy and love the adventure of not doing it on a touring bike, but yes they have their advantages in those situations
I've got a 98 Fat Boy that I've put hard bags and a batwing on! Love it, won't ever get rid of it, bonus it's an Evo!
Best bike Harley ever made was the Fatboy in my opinion
@TheBadgers I agree, question, advice on a good throttle lock for long trips? Brand or link, could use one for my bike, plan on riding west coast to east coast summer of '24! Thanks man...good stuff you put out btw!
@@none4085 here is the one I use on all my bikes currently sold out but should have some more in the upcoming weeks amzn.to/46a82LM
@TheBadgers Hopefully they come back into stock, I've seen this one and it's been out of stock for a while now! Appreciate the reply....thank you sir!
I rode my 2004 Fat boy everywhere, longest trip was 6500 miles. It was an 88" motor but I had upgraded it to a 6 speed transmission which made a big difference. I have a Road Glide now and love it, biggest advantage to it is cruise control for touring.
Cruise control is nice, I use a throttle lock which does the trick for me, I do love the look of the road glides they are great bikes
My '04 road king custom has 103800 miles and is waiting for a new fuel pump, filter, regulator and hoses. I don't need new but 1 or 2 more would be nice
Are you getting the parts from Harley or is it just waiting on someone to work on it
@@TheBadgers waiting on the 1st of the month. HD can't get parts so I'll go online and install myself like most of my repairs
Appreciate all your insight on touring on a bike that’s not considered a touring bike. I’ve really enjoyed following the journey. Been a subscriber for probably less than a month now and definitely exciting to tune into your content. Safe riding to you, Mama Badger the whole Badger clan. I really appreciate what you’re doing and really salute you also for I guess today’s video about negativity and positivity. A lot of wisdom there. Thanks for creating an awesome biker community. I appreciate all your efforts and I hope your upcoming event goes really well and that you I don’t have to spend any money out of your own pocket. 🤙🏽
Wife and I both ride baggers now because they do better for our current situation. BUT we both loved the softails we had.
To each their own I am not saying they aren't great bikes. se all need to do what is best for our own situations. Thanks for watching
I do have a bagger, 2015 ultra and love it. Maybe the last bike I ever own. I can't afford to chase the latest and greatest new bike that comes out. Great topic.
Fantastic as long as you have the bike you love that is all that matters, thanks for watching
Few in my riding groups thought much of my giving up a Limited for an old Road King with no windshield... but I love it. Made riding fun again for me. I toured the country on a Sporty decades ago. Wife wants to ride /tour with me for a few years... we went RK, Ultra, Limited, M8 Limited... fine for what they are but I felt detached. When the wife quit riding I sold the M8 Limited and bought a 2007 Road King. 60,000 miles so far and I just had it serviced for a cross country trip coming up. Maybe I like hard... maybe I like being different... but I know I like being in the wind, camping beside my bike, and feeling like I am actually riding... just me, maybe. BTW, I'm late 50s... don't let them think the kids have all the fun!
I get the same comments all the time especially from the people who don’t ride or don’t ride much.
Lol crazy how the ones with the least experience have the biggest opinion
Not a fan of baggers - nothing wrong with them just my personal taste. If I want bulit in radio, navigation and big comfy seats, I'd stick with the cage.. I like the fact my bime has none of these gadgets and gizmos.
Right nothing wrong with them just not my style, never wanted a minivan either
Mr an Mrs Badge . Love your fatboys (all three) I just bought a 04 Fatboy . Add to the collection my other HD is A 1990FXLR
Both great bikes I am for sure a huge fan of the Fatboy
Early 2000’s softails are king 👑
Agreed
The new bikes are great but One of my bikes is easy to work on the 02 Heritage. Parts are not that hard to get. I have a recall on my 21 and the part is on back order.
They made those Twin cams for like 17 years so the parts are everywhere and easy to get ahold of
understand completely what your saying everyone loves different styles I’ve had a few bikes before I got my 2020 ultra limited absolutely love it
As they say different strokes for different folks, if everyone would focus on what they love, and not worry what anyone else thinks this world would be a happier place
Yes sir! Although the new Harley;s are great looking bikes, I appreciate your take on the subject. Having a bike that is paid off and one you can work on is great. Just recently got my first Fat Boy, an 08, and already have replaced the compensator, did it myself. I love this bike and will ride it anywhere. Keep the content coming, I watch first thing in the morning with my cup of coffee.
I've been riding for 50 years plus. Started off in New Zealand, riding Triumphs in the early 70's and been in Australia since 81. I've done long distance rides on Triumphs and for the past 15 tear on my 1997 Sportster. I made it into a 1275 a few years back and In the decade and a half I've owned that bike, I've covered most of eastern Australia. I have leather saddlebags and a bag that sits on the backrest and I've never had any trouble touring on it. I get the whole comfort thing of course, but I'm not that fussed about it. I do all my own work on my bike. Always have. I spend about 90% of my riding time, just tearing up the twisty mountain roads around home, which a Sportster is better for than a bagger. I can get myself and whatever I need, to wherever I wanna go, on my Sporty and I'm happy. Some of the stuff I hear from other bikers these days is just funny. When I started riding, the biggest bike you could get was a 1200cc HD Electro-Glide and they weren't sold in NZ back then anyway. A SMALL bike was anything under 350cc. A LARGE bike was 500cc and up. When people say a Sportster is small, I just shale my head. Even an 883 is bigger than MOST of the bikes people rode in the 70's.
Thank you for this video. I ride a 2014 FXDL and I love it. One a rare occasion I feel like I need something bigger to ride across the country. Again, I really appreciate your content. Keeping what I have for now.
I totally agree with your view on keeping a bike. Had a 01 RK for 16 years, thought I wanted an ultra so I traded. Hated the ultra, now I'm back on a RK. Would have been miles ahead keeping the 01 RK and just refreshing/upgrading the motor.
Grass isn't always greener on the other side lol. Glad you have what you like now
@@TheBadgers I swear, if I ever find my 01 for sale, I’m buying it back.
Very logical and good advice Sonny
I agree ride the bike that works for you. There was a rider on the WRPR on a sportster. She not only did that ride she went all over the country on her sportster. She put 80,000 miles on that bike.
You are talking about Ruby I believe, she lost her kickstand along the way, nothing stopped her from moving forward
Yes I am.
I know (I thought) that I had to have a touring bike, and loved my Electra Glide....BUT....I have done the same trips and more on My 22 Heritage and love it more. Just my choice, but, I think I made the right one. Be well and safe..............Bob
Unfortunately many believe that they have to have a certain thing in order to do what they want, when in actuality the options are endless.
I’ve owned my ‘98 EVO Road King for 20 years and would trust that bike going anywhere anytime . That’s just me though
Those evo's are bullet proof hard to kill of one of those motors
I have a 05 Softtail Deluxe. Had it for 2 years, so far not an ounce of problems
Totally agree and you both prove that point time and time again.
I agree. My 2005 Fatboy can be a Bobber or a Bagger in minutes.
It’s all about taste.
Agree.
Thanks for watching
Sir, can you please tell me which luggage rack you're using for your Fat Boy? I have a '15 and I can't find a luggage rack that would fit! You seem to have one so I thought I'd ask!
I know this is crazy late. I needed this video. My injuries i can never do a tourer. Roadking i can barely handle the weight, the balance helps. I only have money for one harley in the future. Love the dyna but a little small. I like beefy tires. So i came to the conclusion a softail with quick detach sustem was ideal. Less than 800lbs wet any twin cam version will do. Heritage is little extra and a deluxe is rare in my price range. I figure twin cam fatboy was ideal for me to cover what touring i may or may not do but also as my daily.
I’m looking into turn my 07 fat boy into a bagger, I personally love the look of it
@@JJM-t8n awesome they are great bikes to tour on I have a bunch of videos on about everything except a fairing
Imagine touring on a harley in the 1960s. Now, think of all the bikes more comfortable than what was available then.
I have a 6 speed on my 08 FatBoy. Huge difference
6 speeds are nice but my 5 speed does awesome
@@TheBadgers Yup. My old iron head has 4 speeds and wishes it had 5
@TheBadgers I have an 06 carbureted Fatboy 5 speed. Absolutely love it! Had it for ten years been all around the country live in chicago land. Try to keep it simple
140000 miles 😮
Yes sir will be 160 by end of this year
I've got an 09 fatboy it ain't going nowhere 😊
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@@TheBadgers Yall are GREAT FAMILY... STAY THAT WAY...
And in the Imortal words of my Daddy..." DON'T LET THE BASTARDS GET YOU DOWN " !! Love yall like blood
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