Street Glide Special...Is It Worth The Money?
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Heated seats and grips along with power locking saddle bags should all be standard on a $26k-$30k dollar touring bike.
This is why I went with BMW, water cooling as well 👍 I will say though, the HD has the best paint finish.
@@ohdirtracer yes, I totally agree, BMW K1600 & Honda Goldwing & Harley Street Glide are at the same price, but Honda and BMW have everything, you don't nearly need to add anything to them and they're much powerful and much smoothier than Harley. Harley makes you spend more after buying bikes.
When i compared the new base Indian Chieftain to the Base Street glide, in Canada anyway, a few things pushed me towards the Indian. Led lights, rear cylinder shut off at stops, better suspension, better power, bigger engine and a sweet electric windshield and 7 inch vs 4 inch screen, all come stock and aren't upgrades like on the Harley and for the exact same price.
@@ohdirtracer water cooling is a downgrade. It complicates the mechanicals and will be the very first thing to leak.
@@snakebite6511 every water cooled system on any vehicle, ever, will leak coolant and/or have pump failure at some point. Again, it over-complicates the mechanicals and adds another item to service and repair at some point. It is common sense and Murphy’s Law. You are just inhaling smoke.
That's why U buy 2-3 yr semi used that someone already put tons of money, and were 2 scared 2 ride it, and hardly put any miles on it. Then U can change what U don't like, and Fix it the way U want 2...
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This is my 6th Harley since I got my 883 in 1990. This FLHXS is the best bike I’ve ever owned. It’s so worth it. Can’t imagine owning another bike after this.
Life is short, your buying something you love too do ! Makes it worth every penny.
Couldn't have said it better
I bought a 2014 Street Glide with 17,000 miles for $15,000. The gentleman who before he traded it in put $8,200 dollars worth of chrome. Have Vance and Hines headers and Rhinehart pipes. Yes its 6 yrs.old, however it is still practically new. I am going to add some more lighting, just to be seen better. I believe I got a hell of a deal. I am more than pleased. Have a riding day.
You got ripped off. I just bought a 2015 street glide special with 8,400 miles at 14.5k
@@Kiddscuddi so did you $13,000 16 street glide 6,000 mi from a divorce sale
@@danconlan64 Yeah well you both got screwed! I got a 2020 RGS with 500 miles for 20 bucks and a case of beer so top that! Hardy har har.
@@JaHawkey70 LMFAO thats what there worth
@@danconlan64 hahahahahahaha. good one.
I have purchased a new Harley every four years since 1984. My 2016 will just have to live forever because Harley has priced themselves out of business. They just don't know it yet.
People have been s for ying that for ev er. Harley will survive. But they got to shrink before they grow. Too much bloat and not enough attention to the retro striped and cheap bobber style.
Ricochet
Same here.16 SGS.Probably the last Harley I’ll ever buy.
Same
Wow!
I know for certain, your purchasing history is completely faithful.
Good day
I have seen the value of my used HD go up also, can get almost newprice as trade in. So np for me
I agree, they’re worth it. I don’t care how hard the other brands try, there’s just something about riding a Harley. 🤘🏼😎
PezRacer Lol- 🤣 Long as you keep thinking that ... Willie G. & HARLEY have you right where they want you , DOGGIE 🐶 STYLE ☝️
I know it's pricey, I upgraded my Street Glide Special over time. The "most" important thing you should've gotten was get the one piece Sundowner Seat. You and Mrs. Hegshot will love the comfort. It's wider for derrieres and much for comfortable for long rides.
Add another 6K or 8K for needed upgrades for a Street Glide.
Ive had Harley for a while, i currently have a 2009 Rocker C, 2014 Dyna Wide Glide & 2021 Street Glide, there was a brief period where i did go over to Indian & picked up a new Chieftain in 2019 but that bike was gone late 2021 and i ended up picking up a 2021 Street Glide. Sure, there are things to upgrade on a Harley but thats part of the fun of customizing and individualizing your motorcycle, if a Harley came stock with all of these things that people cry should be included then every Harley would look the same, no thanks.
Ive added a ton of things to my 3 motorcycles but its part of the fun and the experience, there is nothing i can not do to any of my Harley's, thats what i love about Harley.
Jumped on the bike after having to work Sunday .. Did SanDiego to Arizona turnaround 90mph both ways. My 22 streetglide special is a Beast. WELL worth it. Its my therapy.. money well spent.
I agree price is out of wack .I just graduated my youngest son from an out of state Big Ten University. Tuition, R&B 45 k per year that’s a new CVO every year for four years. It was the best money I ever spent. This is our first year tuition free what a feeling. What did I do ? I went out and traded my 2010 Road Glide Custom for a 2020 Road Glide S .It was the best money I ever spent. It’s all perception. Buy a little house add on a room addition, meet a cute girl and fall in love buy her a set, buy a Harley . In 1973 the Parts and accessories catalogue was 30 pages today its 850.
This recent purchase is my 6th Harley and I’m a carpenter. Ride safe the H-D community priceless
This is your first bagger. Many of us who have had many bagger touring bikes put thousands of dollars in extras on every bike we've owned. My newest bike is a 2019 Roadglide ultra. $29,000. For the bike and I've put another $8,000. In extras. I keep every bike I buy so I don't mind putting money into them. I just had my stereo done to concert quality. $3800. All smoked led custom dynamics front and back.$2,000. Handlebars and grips $1100. Painted inner fairing and trim. $1,000. Ohlins rear shocks.$950. Floorboard upgrade,this that and whatever. You get the picture. When you get bit by the accessory bug it turns into an obsession.. I wouldn't change a thing.
You got skulls?
2:40 I know what he was meaning to say. But dang would that be awesome!
Very good review, I agree with most of it. HD is slowly pricing themselves out of business. I looked at a ‘20 SGS last week. It was almost $5k more than I paid for my ‘15 Limited back in ‘15. I couldn’t justify going back to a bike payment. All lighting should be LED by now, and some of the options you mention should be included. Ride safe!
I have a 2020 sgs, same color as yours that I bought in jan. Put 1000 on it since and yeah it's expensive at 500 a month. Put 6gs down and took the loan for 25k. I have the 6yr warranty. The previous owner put 2600 miles on it and stage 1 everything, then traded it in. From there I've done Stage 3 (gen 2) 122 w/TQ cam, 55mm alum Intake, Rekluse slave cylinder, S.E. clutch kit upgrade, Legend revo-a, Legend aexo, Black pushrods, Black Tappet covers, S&S Tappet collars, Plugs and cables, Reinhart full system, Auto Tune Module, Aux lights & housings, Mustang Seat, Sissy bar & luggage rack, Adjustable Levers, Cooling Fan & deflectors, Feuling vented dipstick, F/R & bag signals, LED Headlight, Heated Grips, S.E Pro tuner, Windscreen, Saddle guards, Full front fender, Lighted Hand controls
Hwy pegs, Matching D/P Boards, Fan oil cooler, Bag liners, KST 12" Bars, Mirrors, Shift linkage, Derby cover, Plug covers
Ext foot brake lever & floorboards. About another 8gs including labor. Did this all through harley to retain my warranty for the next 6yrs and then 5yrs after that. I love everything about this bike. I have a 19 ninja 1000 that I very likely won't ride more than a few hundred miles this year. It's defn expensive but it's something that I love riding and won't regret.
I just bought a 2020 Street Glide Special and I love it. Like you I am going to add the saddlebag guards, saddlebag mount led lights and led replacements for all of the factory lights. I have a softail with loud pipes and think I'm going to keep the quieter mufflers on my SG. Good job on pointing out all of the things that sold me on the SG.
That’s why I went right to the Ultra Limited! Way more bang for the buck!
I'll admit I had to plunk it down for my '17SGS but 48,000 and 21/2 years later I still have a big ol' smile on my face!
280 miles to a gallon?! I want one!
I was just coming to see if anyone caught that or not lol
I'd buy 2😂
I have an Harley, They've priced their selves out of the market. You're right when you say for what you pay, you expect a whole lot more ...
The BMW K1600B is a much better value than the HD SGS. My fully loaded 2018 K1600B was $25k. The SGS is what... $2-4K more and then you still have to add a crap ton of accessories. Many of the added accessories you’re talking about come standard on the BMW and plus some; Adaptive Xenon headlight, all LED lights, step-less adjustable windshield, heated seat/passenger and grips, 3 ride modes, Dynamic Traction Control, Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment), ABS Pro, clutch-less shift (up and down), central locking, more torque and HP (no need to add a Stage 1,2,3 performance kit), and lighter weight (740lbs wet).
Gene Bachman Two totally different bikes sir. Like comparing an apple 🍎 to a birthday 🎂 cake 🍰!
Leonard Russo, yes you’re kind of right. One is a V-twin and the other is an in-line 6, but both are Baggers. Hell, even the CVO versions are $40k or more. It still doesn’t take away from HD charging so much for their motorcycles. The SGS should be $15k less and shouldn’t be more than my Bagger. I guess people like throwing away money on old tech. Plus your right the K1600B (birthday cake) is much better than SGS (apples). 🤣
Gene Bachman It all depends what you like to ride something with a soul , looks , and incredible sound or a toaster appliance that just makes toast and does nothing more ? It’s a free country ! Spend your money 💴 on what you want !
Leonard Russo, indeed! The original video was about value. Everyone value things different. For my value, the SGS isn’t worth it, but to others they love it. I know about freedom, I’m a Purple Heart recipient. Cheers! Ride what makes you happy.
Gene Bachman Thanks 🙏 for your service 👍 Enjoy the ride 👍
Younger riders aren't buying huge cruisers, nor are they spending $30K for any bike. Harley: "Yesterday's technology at tomorrow's prices!"
€40.000 in Holland😮😢😢
Buy used. Amazing platforms, with a lot of potential. I agree, the MoCo is not on the consumers side, but I love the touring bikes.
You haven’t met me 😂
16 street glide. Did all the upgrades right after purchase. Wish some of had been there for what I paid. But love my bike!
#1 upgrade- Legend revo A shocks, #2 upgrade- RS ceramic headers and RA mufflers. It cost but your ride will be smoother and cooler. You’ll love it!
I like that..."it only hurts once a month"...lol..never heard that before..just traded in my 2013 streetglide for a 2020 RGS...I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!! That 114 is so damn smooth and responsive!!! Already ordered a klockwerks windshield and getting some probeam custom dynamic lights in a couple of days
I have a 103 in.³ 2015 Street Glide. The 114 in.³ motor definitely does not compelled me to spend the extra $12,000, I think Harley is going to price them selves out of the market.
You should have rode the Indian. They come standard with LED marker, brake lights. The only think you have to add is a Headlight. Ride control (Sport,Standard,Tour) , power locking bags, tire sensors, better ride, Thunderstroke 116 motor. I just bought a Springfield Dark Horse, which has no faring or music, but I only has to add the Headlight, and slip-ons. Done! The Chieftain would be the rival to the Street Glide.
Just bought a 2020 in performance orange in February. Love it!
My 2019 SGS is worth it. I ride almost everyday and I love it. If people worry about price then the SGS may not be for them. But, if you can afford it, I highly recommend owning one. Harley builds bikes to customize. The first thing I threw away was the seat and the exhaust. I upgraded to a Mustang seat, and a Screamin Eagle full exhaust with air intake and tuner. A lot of the things people want come with the CVO packages.
The way I see it. Your right. Its alot of dough, ya gotta love it and that means customizations. No matter what bike ya choose your gonna make it yours... hence... why would you get a cvo and let them choose your custom parts. I got an 2018 sgs and made it great. Lighting had to go. Tour pak (for her) and all the trimmings I liked ...thats the fun
Bought one a week and a half ago. Love every bit of it. Harley may be pricing themselves out of the market but.... the dealers in my area are selling every one they get within a day of arrival.
Couple harley dealerships by me just went out of business
I recently bought a Honda Grom after owning a Yamaha raider 1900cc cruiser. I have had more fun on the Grom than any other bike I've had. 30k for a motorcycle is crazy. Smaller bikes are more fun. I still have the raider and honestly it sits in the garage. I will never buy another cruiser unless it's like an iron 883 or something small and cheap. The bigger cruisers suck cause you are limited to where you ride, I could never ride dirt or gravel roads on my raider due to the weight. Smaller cruisers I can with ease. The big baggers are really for touring only. I just never saw the thrill in long road trips, I get tired of the 3 hour non stop highway riding.
I enjoy your revues especially on the streetglide, I love mine. I noticed you said 280 miles per gallon, i know you meant per tank full.
Keep em coming.
Ride safe.
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The problem with HD is that they are way to expensive if they were to drop the price they would sale lots more of them,that’s why I don’t have 1 because I can’t afford them,like you said you buy the bike and you have to spend more money to buy additional extras by the time you finish u have to get a second mortgage on your home.
I LOVE my Harley but that comes w a fair amount of ... I guess you would say “disappointment. Disdain, dissatisfaction “ because Harley is taking extreme advantage of the folks loyal to their brand. I feel like that is the reason their brand loyalty is beginning to wane. Willie G and the rest of the HD execs have become the “Big Business” “The Man” that they used to throw the middle finger at.
Too many summer homes & boats !!!
So, why buy the garbage barge? Get a Road King and listen to music over your phone. Better fidelity anyway. RK also weighs a lot less and doesn't have that awful slammed suspension. Comes with rear crash bars too. Best part is it's about 25% cheaper!
For a big, comfy touring rig that gets around town and the backroads just fine too, I didn't find the price objectionable at all. Cheaper than most bikes in its class and doesn't have a bunch of crap I don't want anyway. If I need "infotainment," I'll get a beer, sit on the couch, and grab the remote.
It’s a gorgeous bike brother! I love the flat black. My brother in law bought the 19 SG and I got the 19 Indian chieftain dark horse. We love our bikes. Indian offers a lot of these upgrade stock and it’s $3,000 less out the door. But I suggest test riding both. Happy riding.
I put in over $7000. In accessories on my 2018 SGS. In hindsight I should have gotten an Ultra. I now have over 60,000 miles on it. Great bike and plan on riding it till the wheels fall off. That the only way to get my ROI. Very true what you have stated with accessories that should have come stock. My biggest thing next to get is a good suspension system. Most likely a Wilber’s. I should start a go fund me page stating,” please save my tushy” fund….😅
Yes, Harley's are very expensive to many, but as soon as you ride one you'll feel better than any millionaire!
I disagree with you on that. I switched from Harley demetric many years ago and I have never been happier. My 2006 VTX 1800 will smoke any Harley CVO any day!
WSKeys1 ..no question, and my ‘19 Ultra is paid for..
I used to only ride Yamaha motorcycles and never had any interest in changing until I rode a Harley Electra Glide once. After that I purchased a brand new 2009 Road King which I still have. No regrets.
@@MrJo1340 I don't know you or the crowd you hang with but I bet deep down inside at one point or another now that you don't have a Harley you feel less than one of the guys bc you sold out. When you own a Harley it's not about performance or price. It's about a family in which you feel apart of when owning one. It's like you divorced your wife but still want to go the family reunion.
That ain’t t no damn lie! Love my Harley’s 🔥
Good honest video. Having owned two HD's I feel they are massively overpriced for what you get. There are so many bits you have to option or upgrade from the factory. I have now switched to BMW that are still quite expensive but you get top grade parts all round and it has never missed a beat.
Is the end of H.D 😥
My 2017 SGS was a very good bike, a bit pricey, but still a good bike. Loved the M8 motor and the look as well, but overall it was not the best touring bike I've owned. At 6'1", I always felt a little cramped ergonomically and the suspension/ride quality was terrible. That "slammed" look comes at a price. And forget about riding 2 up unless you replace the stock seat and suspension. I ultimately ended up trading it in after 3 years for a "new", leftover 2018 Star Transcontinental Venture. I only got $11.5k for a trade-in on the SGS, but got the Venture out the door for $19,995 (MSRP $18k) with a 4-year extended warranty.
The Venture's suspension rides like a limo. It has ABS brakes, traction control, two ride modes, navigation, tire pressure monitors, AM/FM, CB radio, Bluetooth (phone/iPod), heated seats & grips, remote locking saddlebags, an electronic windshield, just to start. It doesn't have the fit & finish of the Harley and it's not as "cool" looking, but it's a better bike in almost every conceivable way IMHO. You'd have to spend over $30k+ to get a comparably equipped Harley.
I would go Limited because I know by the time I was done adding stuff I would be well over the price difference.
Was going to get the Street Glide but ended up buying the Road Glide Special and love it.
Road Glides Rock!
Totally agree with you on the lights. Not sure why HD skipped on using LEDs...even the headlamp. Everybody I ride with has swapped it out for a day maker. But overall, I love my bike.
I've had mine since 2017 and the only thing that I bought was a rider back rest along with a rear sissy bar and luggage rack. Your right, it is too expensive and you will have to actually love the look. Which I do. It's very heavy and designed for long hauls. Since this covid19 thing, long hauls are kind of risky. I might think of getting a light tourer for everyday use and some short trips. It's like buying a 4x4 and never taking it off road. It's there if you need but you have to ask yourself, how often will you need a bike like this.
If you add the Sundowner seat Mrs Hegshot will be very comfortable and will ride for a long time. My wife hated riding on the stock seat on my 2019 Street Glide I put the Sundowner seat on and she does 300 mile rides without complaint.
I own a 2019 Road Glide Ultra. I’ve owned a RG Special & 1other RG Ultra. The frame mounted fixed fairing is, bar none, the nicest most comfortable bike I’ve ever owned, for around $29,000. I upgraded stereo to 8 speakers/4 amps, 4” Rhinharts, new cam, performance tuner, Screaming Eagle air cleaner ($10,000 in upgrades)......best bike I’ve ever owned!!
I promise u buy a new seat!! Saddlemen made such a difference buddy! I’m 6’2 300 and it’s made a world of difference for me and my wife! Thanks for sharing bro! Stay Safe 🤘🏼
Whats the name or stock# of the seat? I'm 6'4, so I'm interested, thx
That is a beautiful bike. Hoping to have my own one day. Until then, I will continue to enjoy my 2016 Fatboy Lo.
I got a T-shirt and a set of Rhinehart slip-ons with my purchase, I guess it was worth it.
I have a 16 SGS,and I agree with you that stepping up to the ultra limited makes more sense than doing all the add ons to the SGS.Cheaper too for sure.
my biggest problem with my 2016 street glide is the stock suspension harley have to make big improvements because these touring bikes are surely designed for 2 up riding.the slightest bump and the suspension bottoms out.i have been a harley rider since 1993 and the suspension has not got much better in that time in my opinion.
Nice bike! Kawasaki Voyager and Vaqueros are nice lower cost options. I have 65k on my 2012 Voyager, has been extremely reliable. To each his own, I will never pay that much for 2 wheels.
I say let doctors and lawyers buy all the new bikes and customize them all the while keeping them in the garage with low miles and two years later when they trade it in you can buy it for half of what it was sold for.
Wow 280 miles per gallon sweet a tank fulls going to take me over 1300 miles i just bought 21 sgs snake venom can't wait to ride it
Bought a 2016 Honda F6B off the showroom floor in 2019. 118HP 123Ftlb torque, cruise control, am/fm/wb stereo. Comfortable ride, can cruise till I need to stop for fuel. $14298.00 out the door. I always wanted a HD, but one look at the price vs what you get, I went to a Honda.
I have a brand new Street Glide Special 2019. It's a nice bike but you do not get $27,000 worth of motorcycle. I have never met a dealership I really like both of the ones I've been to up here in Pennsylvania kind of treat you like shit. I literally bought a $27,000 motorcycle went back in a week later for my first service and they didn't even ask me how the ride was or if I was enjoying the bike it was just like hey. I just gave you 27 Grand and that's the warm welcome you get when you come back? They're pretty much assholes and arrogant. And I have not bought a single aftermarket piece from the Harley dealership as they are priced ridiculously out of control.
Kinda agree with you, same with a Indian dealership. When they see you , they run a way from you, they will be happy if you buy bike every week.
That's exactly why I spent their tax dollars on a 2019 BMW R1250 GS HP... And in addition Harleys are NOT road ready... you need a whole lot extras... Pipes,airfilter power commander or FP3 and so on...That's why they failing to make sales...
I am surprise he didn't try to get you to trade it in for a newer model. I hate going to Harley.
@@vromogata3807 lol so not being stage 1 means they aren't road ready? I know tons of owners that leave there's completely factory and put loads of miles on them.
I agree dealers are their own worst enemies. I have five I have done some level of business with Just bought a 2020 RoadGlide S had to go to the next state to get a deal I felt good about, good people 20% parts fair trade in terms a human can live with . I am sick of their stuff is worth everything yours is worth nothing.There is ALWAYS someone willing to deal just sayin
Id never buy a harley brand new let alone a special model with an even higher price tag. However a few days ago I did buy a 2013 harley street glide for a price I couldn't pass up. Wasnt looking for one but the stars aligned I guess you could say and had to buy it. Has rinehart true duals with 4"mufflers and 2.5" high flow baffles. Screamin eagle intake and plug wires and was tuned. Some other little addons. Nice and simple. I dont ride long distance so didn't want to add a ton of extras to the bike. Love the bike though and can't wait to ride more.
Totally agree with the lighting. I have a street glide special 2018.
Very worth it. I actually traded a 2016 Ultra Classic for a 2017 Streetglide Special, mostly to cut overall debt. I could have done the detachable hardware for the Ultra, yes but it just wasn't needed anymore. I can also say, after taking both on long trips I liked the M8 107 SGS over the TC 103 Ultra. It rode so much smoother, ran better on the highways and back roads and i was less fatigued. Love my batwing and my M8. Yes your color scheme is one of the better ones besides the flat red.
Picking mine up Sunday same color. Looks good and great video.
Man! Such a clean rig
Agree with you. Have a 2019 sgs. This is what I would like to see on mine. Heated grips, tire pressure monitors, saggle bag guards, whim, touring seat, passenger footboard and detachable back rest, auto locking saddle bags.
Having a '19 FLHXS myself, what needs to be understood is what this bike is supposed to be - a mostly stripped down, hotrodded bagger. It's not supposed to have a tour pack, heated grips. a full windscreen, etc. That's why it has low-profile tires, no saddlebag guards, etc. So yeah, you either have to add those features (like I did) or upsize to the Ultra. It's a trade-off: more gadgets and luggage or way cooler looks with the stretched bags and blacked out components. My biggest gripes are: 1. If you're gonna black it out, why not also black out the jiffy stand, saddlebag latches, pushrod tubes, and tappet blocks? 2. Why put the cigarette lighter plug on the throttle side? Just put it in the empty panel to the left of the infotainment system for easier access.
Good looking bike, you are right it should had came with the add on that you was talking about. But the price wow.
Just bought mine 2 days ago. Got the same color as yours. Super expensive but I absolutely love it. Upgrading to all led lights and adding the sissy bar so my wife can ride with me and can have something the she could rest her back on some
That’s Why I bought Ultra Ltd, Then if you need you could convert to Street Glide
You have good looking bike Enjoy
I thought with the new 2020's the tour pack wasn't detachable
I like your bike man. It’s really nice pick. I agree that adding stuff to the ride is part of the fun. Street glide would be my first choice if I’m a faring-bike person. But I’m still a road king kind of guy. Enjoy the awesome bike 👌🏻
Thanks for the honest review!
...agreed... acquired a beautiful, very lightly pre-loved 2015 FLHXS that i've loved a whole lot...these bikes are plug-and-play right out of the door,as are all the Standard models,including Electra,Road,and Street Glides...as you so rightly point out, much/most? of the fun of ownership is the little/lot you do to make it your own...and yours is very beautiful indeed...i will say the major practical issue is slow-speed/parking-lot etc manuevers...backing-out of laneways etc...lol...
I also bought the 15 SGS. Lots of upgrades on the 19 but I still love my 103. I got lucky and the first owner poured a bunch on money in extras I didn't have to buy. I put 15k miles on it in the last two years. I can't wait to put more miles on it.
Owned my 2019 HD SGS for almost 2 years. Love the bike, disappointed in the short cuts HD takes in building HDs. I have made several upgrades since I owned my bike. For $30K HD should have put quality parts in the bike e.g. plastic tappets collars... I have installed S&S, Fueling, redshift, Tab and Thundermax performance parts to correct HD’s shortcuts. HD should have done a better job.
I'm a road glide guy I just traded my 2015 RGS in on a 2020 RGS and I've done almost the same upgrades Reinhearts LED pro beams and Ciro 3D tail light and bag blades along with saddlebag protectors. I did order the chopped tour pack as well!
280 miles a gallon? Im sold!
I have a 2019 SG special all black, I love it! 10,000 miles so far. 1st year stage 1 air cleaner TTS tuner bassani DNT slip on's and a 6 1/2 Klock werks wind screen. This year T-man 216 cam S&S oil pump and cam plate, I could not be happier :) Nicest bike i have ever owned!
I own a 98 Fat Boy Evolution, last of the real old school feel Harley Davidson! No bells, no whistles, just you and your machine! Bonus, easy to wrench on! Keep the dirty side down brother, you got a bad a** bike bro!
I'm pretty sure the reason that harley doesn't use LED is for 2 reasons, one they dont make their own LED headlights, I mean its there's but it's a company who makes it for them which is the daymaker, the second reason for no LED turn signals is cause of the deals they have with aftermarket companies. Thus is why there is a uber amount of aftermarket parts for harley-davidson
Yep I agree with your final comment the UL is a better bike in fact after owning a UL I’d find it very hard to step back down to a SG yet I wouldn’t
See the value of upping to a CVO 😎👍
Perfectly said.
Very nicely done...I could not agree with you more...same bike, same grips...headlight, turn signals, brake lights, heated grips, saddlebag protectors, better seat and a larger windshield make it a better bike...not sure why you bought a harley...I did it because its made in the good ole USA. However, a BMW 1600 bagger might be a stiff competitor.
You're totally right it's extremely expensive and such small detail are missing...... it's about 20 years that I've been riding bikes but now i come up between 2 bikes to choose from
Street Glide or BMW gs1250 ....it ll be a very hard decision !!
Maintaining both are expensive. Buy the one that speaks to you.
Great video👍🏼 that bike is my dream bike... one day I’ll have it!
excellent video,thanks for the info,stay safe and healthy
I paid $19,500 CDN dollars and it came with everything, 134 HP, 1240CC in line 3, cruise control, electric windshield, traction control, dual headset Bluetooth capability, satellite radio, heated seats and heated grips, a detachable tour pack with passenger backrest and side cases that detach with a key not a wrench and electronically adjustable suspension. I ride 600 mile days in pure comfort laughing all the way to the bank as I fly past the less informed.
Love this bike... But the only music I want to hear is the sound of the engine and outside nature.
Which is why I also love the Road King Speacial with some add-ons like Ferring,Bars,two-up seat and me being short...air suspensions front & rear
I'm a 2017 SG special owner along with 2 other Harleys. No one forced me to slap on all the stuff I've added or changed. I did it cuz i wanted to and could afford it. Paying 30 grand for a Harley is no different to me than paying 80 grand for a Ford Raptor or Dodge Hellcat Challenger. It's a toy, not a necessity. Could it be better? Sure. Harley's in the business to make money. Have you seen the phone book sized parts n accessories catalog? If you want top of the line get a CVO. Better yet build your own.....no one to blame but yourself.
I too bought A 2019 SGS and yes, the lights that came with it are all crap. It really bugged me that the 2019 Indian Chieftain comes with LED lights all around but the Street Glide Special comes with zero. Even the Road Glide Special comes with an LED headlight.. a double headlight at that.
Easy to install your own LED lights but it's not a cheap proposition.
My motor is 100% stock and I plan to leave it that way. It runs pretty damn hot in the summer. Get stuck at a light and you feel it on the thighs. I might buy the mid frame heat shields now that I think about it.
I put led’s on my 19’ SGS for less than $300 from rogue rider industries and they look/work fantastic. I agree they should come with led from the factory but it’s a 15 minute fix
Just stumbled upon this video. I recently bought a new/used 2016 Ultra Limited. I only bought it because it had 15 miles on it and it was almost half the price of new. My very first bike was a new Harley FXDLi and vowed I would NEVER buy another Harley because of the BS gouging on prices for everything required to make the bike decent. Well, the deal came up, so never say never. I sold my 2008 Golding that I bought new and its absolutely comical what I got for standard on that bike and what I had to change on this bike. This is what I have changed so far (and I usually only change stuff for safety and comfort): 1) Seat and drivers backrest, 2) Handlebars, grip heaters and lighted controls, 3) Front turn LEDs, LED brake light, LED fillers, 4) Stereo. The ONLY things I bought direct from Harley were the seat and backrest and everything else was from other manufacturers. I also need to change the shocks because stock shocks suck.
Why does Harley get bashed so much? You pay a premium for a bike with tons of sub par performance. You get nickel'd and dime'd FOR EVERYTHING and almost always pay full MSRP for every item at the dealership. My 2008 Goldwing put out WAYYY more power, reverse, lighted controls across the dash, digital controlled suspension, heated grips, air bag, etc. They Harley? You have to add tons of crap aftermarket that should have been standard. Plus, my 2016 is underpowered, which is a whole other issue.
So, aside from getting screwed on price, upgrades and items that should be standard, newer riders are choosing other brands because they are cheaper, come standard with more amenities, more reliable, more powerful and perform better. If you look at Harleys lineup, they are trying to manufacture bikes under $10k to appeal to newer riders. They are absolute junk and, for the same money, newer riders will buy metrics.
People can keep believing that Harley is the #1 motorcycle for various reasons, ignorance is bliss, but there are a lot of other manufacturers out there selling LOTS of bikes. Why do you think that is?
@@imapiledriver2462 Yep. It’s clearly superior in every way.
I like the Harley Davidson touring bikes but Honda gold wing is a way better bike all around!
love HD,, but is the end of HD. 😥
I just bought a 2020 model, the price in China (China) is 56600 dollars... I agree with your point of view
Looks like the 'buy used' argument prevails, for all the stuff you have to add on...
You say it's worth it right after you explain a different model is the better choice. I wanted a street glide, but when I compared prices vs features I went with a Honda F6B.
Love my Road King special and was looking at a Road Glide but can’t stomach 30k and like you said would still need to update all the lighting and communications plus other goodies .
Harley knows people will still pay full price so they don’t care .
I have ‘19 Road Glide Special. I like everything except speakers (output} for the bikes price... no excuse for crappy sound...and WHIM module should be standard.
I love all bikes, but most of the parts missing that you listed come standard on a Chieftain. Kinda why I went with an Indian when moving out of the sport bike crowd
I believe they made the Street Glide because people wanted a bagger look without the "ole man," look of a full dresser and it became Harley's best selling bike. That being said it would be nice to have had a detachable tour pack from the get go and can have both in one bike. I have an 18 Street Glide Special and wish it did have all the things the Ultra has for what I paid for it. I have Rhinehart's too and they are great system.
not trolling.....but sheesh my 2018 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black - $11,300 / came with heated grips, ABS, and rain mode. Granted, I've put about 3K into it to get it just the way I like it. I've been looking at street glides, but paying that kind of money for a sucky headlight and no "extras". I would just buy a used one that's already got the upgrades. I agree about this color....definitely a looker!!
The last brand new Harley I bought was in 2016 and it was a base model Street Glide with 103, price was 22k out the door, I just recently bought another Street Glide this time it is a 2015 CVO Street Glide with 5800 on the clock, upgraded headers, slip ons and tune with a stage 3 kit and dynoed pushing 113 hp and 118 ft torque and with 138 apple tunes downloads for 23k out the door. So Harley can keep their over priced specials.
I don’t understand why we pay 20k plus for a touring bike then spend more money for LED lights, louder pipes, and a whole list of other stuff that should come standard.
check out the BMW K1600B. You’ll be throughly impressed for what you get compared to other brands. Indian and HD are just now release motorcycles with hill start control and lean-angle traction control like its only new in 2020🤣.
@@moph7July06 that bike is ugly though
E Joy, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. 👍
@@moph7July06 very true
because they know people will! LOL
My 2018 Road Glad came with saddle protector. I just wish I had that infotainment system you have.
Best thing I did was not buy another harley,now my cash is in savings!
They fixed that in 21 as far as lighting. All around LED
I have a 16.It's a good bike,but should have stuck with my RK.Too bad they don't make the standard RK with chrome anymore.