2021 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Standard (FLHT) FULL review and TEST RIDE!
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- Опубліковано 17 лют 2021
- In the video I review the 2021 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Standard FLHT. This bike is a perfect for someone who doesn't need all the "extras" but wants a solid touring bike. Also great for anyone looking to build a performance bagger.
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Been waiting on this one!!! Love this bike. 1. I can afford it 2. I don’t listen to the radio in the truck anyways 3. I ride alone. 4. Love the look 5. I can afford it !!
I knew I couldn't be alone! hahaha.
If my wife didn’t ride with me two up, I’d go for something like this. If i bought another bike with the touring chassis, I’d buy this one.
SAME!
i just bought a 22 today. its my first harley. i just wanted a clean bike to make my own.
I just bought my First Harley today and got an Electrica Glide Standard because of this video!
Thats AWESOME!
Thank you I appreciate the come back. Yes I test road quite a few bikes at St Augustine the other day. But they did not have a electric light standard but the windshield looked pretty high and I figured if I had to put a taller one on I could
The 107 is a great engine! It was a huge upgrade from the 96 I also have. I find it amusing that a lot of people are still boosting the 114, but to each their own. For me, it has plenty of power, but the only reason I have it is because I bought a 2020 Street Glide and I wanted a chrome engine, not all blacked out. Just think though, this bike is what, $7-8k less than the Specials? That money can go a long way to build this up if one was so inclined.
Just bought mine yesterday! No speakers behind the covers, but it's nice to have everything set up for the stereo when I'm ready to put one in. I'm glad to have a bike I can build to my taste without having to pay for a lot of stuff I'd end up replacing anyway!
I just bought mine over memorial weekend and it is awesome! Traded my softail and the ride is so comfortable. I took all the reflectors off and blacked out the turn signals. Plenty of power. Ready to upgrade with stage two with full exhaust. Great buy!!!
I just bought the 21 EGS. Love it. Did a stage 1 using the V&H Torquer 450 exhaust, Arlin Ness air flow & SE tuner. Added a chopped solo tour pack, rear LED tail lights and filler lights, changed the headlight and lights to the Everything LED. Next is handle bars. I will do that in Sturgis this summer. Maybe a radio, too.
I love this bike. I also have a 2019 Heritage softail that I have done upgrades to as well.
I am brand new to riding (December 2019), 60 years young and feel like I have unleashed a hidden talent. I love my motorcycles!!! I love riding!! 💘
I will do a walk-around video of my EGS next week and post it to my channel.
Thanks for your review as well here. I am a new subscriber.
Came across your channel. Gotta say, I like the cool laid back delivery and the quality is great. Been looking at the EGS for a minute now.. This video has helped me make up my mind. God Bless and prosperity sir. Keep'er up and throttled out!
I traded In my street bob last week for a new 2022 electra glide. The wife wasn't happy riding 2 up on the bob so I said well I'm going full bagger then. My father had Electra Glides for many years and loved them. Now I have my own! What a world of difference in riding comfort. Cobra 909 pipes have been ordered and high flow air cleaner will be ordered in a few weeks to complete the stage 1. Stage 2 coming over the winter. Great video as always 👍
I sold my 2012 Street Glide about 3 years ago. I’m on the fence about this one. I like but also, I don’t. Still like the Twin Cams., that’s just me I guess. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! I’m glad you’re happy.! At the end of the day, you’re the one paying for it.
I ride a ZX10 and have been thinking about getting a touring bike for longer trips. Always been tickled by Electra Glides, this seems like a reasonably priced touring bike. Good review, I subscribed!
Stripped down, pure and beautiful.
Besides my 2029 FLHCS, I really like that bike. I love the idea of building this bike without allot of replacement parts. Here you will be adding parts. If bought new, I want the 131 in that bike. Thanks for the Vblog. RLTW
I love my 2022 electra glide standard, waiting on dyno , installed 475 s&s cam chest with pro pipe , dynojet tuner.. I'm so ready to ride , 3 months now waiting waiting Waiting
I just subscribed. It’s great that you don’t push it at the get-go. I subscribed because I noticed I’ve checked and enjoyed a few of your videos already. It’s going to grow naturally, great work! 🤘
Thank you. I'm very fortunate that I get to say what I really think. I appreciate the sub and the kind words.
I really like the Electra Glide Standard, I do not see myself using a radio and navigation system enough to justify a Street Glide, I have seen an after market glove box option for the the area for the radio which make that space more usable.
Great review. I'm in Chicago and this bike is hard get. One dealer wants a $1000 over MSRP for new and then I found a very nice used 2019 he wanted just under $1000 under MSRP. But I gotta have it.
Excellent video!
I can’t remember if it was this channel or a laidlaw channel I had comment I was getting a bike for my 50th and my 10 year sobriety anniversary. Well today was the day, my first Harley 2022 EGS.
Love my 19.. its been a great bike
A great bike for someone who has a Bluetooth headset in their helmet.
Great bike, got a 2019 leftover in 2020 with a 5K discount. Added a lot, my favorite mods : Sony XAV-AX7000, Lower fairings made it possible to install 4 rockford fosgates and the Ohlins HD772 shocks. The standard rear shocks are bad, really bad 😢 The Ohlins made it the perfect ride.
🤯‼️… I had NO IDEA there was an affordable stripped down Bagger option! This could convert me
Like your stuff and presentation , subbed 😊
So funny about the radio thing and completely true, peace and quiet, or wind noise is nice sometimes. While I have a bagged and built 2002 Night Train that owns my soul lol, I'm in Love with those EG Standards. I'd like to add a touring bike and do exactly what you said, build on a blank canvas because it's all getting changed anyway. I'd do a warranty build, which should be plenty to have some fun with a nice suspension, legend or ohlins, even progressives would be better than stock. Honestly, I think the plain red badge on the black is perfect. I usually debadge my bikes but this is nice, I'm not a fan of multi colors or designs like the CVO. If they could get it down to 16g's it would be great but to keep it still within reach of a street glide seems like a smart marketing angle to get people to bite. Thanks for the review
I'm looking at one of these, going to text ride it this weekend and the dealer said they would put a 2up seat and pegs on for my wife. Overall I think it's a good fit for my style. I use sena so I dont need the info center in the fairing but I would benefit from the glove box.
This bike would be perfect. I have a sena on my full face, so there is no need for a radio. I get a faring bike to deflect wind, and I get bags to store stuff in. The price range is perfect. 107 is just a tad bit slower on top end compared to a 114 but can still keep up with the pack. This is prolly the bike I’m gonna get at the end of the year. I been lookin at street glides and road glides, but like I said, don’t really need a radio and bells and whistles. Stripped down bagger is my type of style!
Good product videos! Subscribed
Awesome! Thank you!
Perfect for customizing from the ground up without stuff I don’t want on it 👍🏽
Exactly!
For riders of this bike not wanting a radio, this Glove Box Door kit allows for more functionality of that space: ua-cam.com/video/9IguHR3a3rg/v-deo.html
i really like this bike
I tuned in to see if Harley rectified the sump issues on the m8.
I just wish they offered it with black trim. That’s the biggest reason I’d go with a street glide over this. I’d also be interested in a Road glide version of this.
I really love my 2020 EGS. I have been tweeking it to the way I like it. Glad HD kept it in their lineup. Thanks for posting.
Would you recommend this as my first bike I’ve been test riding and I’m new to the game I feel comfortable on the standard any advice would be much appreciated.
@@garrysceppa7508 I posted a reply but it didn't take for some reason so I will try again just in case you get two replies. What kind of riding do you want to do the MOST? Are you commuting on it? City? Country? Short or. long trips? This will be a heavy bike for a first bike. How did you feel on the test ride? Have you test driven any other bikes? Touring bikes are heavy and most people don't start out on them for their first bike. That's not to say you can't handle it, I'm sure you can. I would take other test drives on different sizes of bikes before you make a final decision. Are you dead set on a Harley? If so, I would try the Heritage, the Street Bob, and maybe a Road King, which is also a heavy bike but those will give you some comparisons on how comfortable you are and which one feels better. Then test drive this bike again. Still feels the best? I would also recommend taking a motorcycle safety course before you purchase anything. That will educate you on your basic riding skills and different situations you will face as a rider.
Touring bikes have the advantage of a larger gas tank so you don't have to stop for fuel as often but they are heavy bikes. Let me know what you decide and keep me posted.
Always happy to see another new biker join the fun. Take Care.
@@edsbikerstuff thank you for the info i've taking the safety course last November and I'm about 6ftoot 230 and my riding style will be highway and city riding . I just started test riding again and mid controls does not feel good at all. I like to be stretched out just feels more natural. I havent made my decision yet but thank you very much oh im in Maryland.
@@garrysceppa7508 Garry this is good. You're starting to know what your body feels best. Also, don't get in a hurry. Take your time testing and riding to see what most suits you. This is also a financial decision in which I would hate for you to get a bike only to have remorse and watch it sit in your garage most of the time. I'm in Oklahoma but my best friend that I've known all my life lives in Ocean City. Oh and also, I found this out the hard way is handle bars make a huge difference in my
handling of the bike so keep that in mind also. Once you make a purchase you can have the dealer adjust them higher or lower.
@@edsbikerstuff I apologize for all the questions my first thought on the standard was the handle bars are low so that info you gave me was perfect and I was going to add the rdrs on the bike as well. The price of all this is included in my budget I already have great gear that I bought before and after my class at Patriot Harley in Fairfax Va. Also I'm still in the 180days of receiving my license to get that discount on my bike but I'm not sure if that is the way I want to go or not and I'm not in a rush because of that . Thanks again I wish I was closer to your shop .
2021 EGS prolly the best EGS in my opinion clean slate for creativity. Ive seen some EGS blow street glides away look wise
Yep. You’re gonna take most of the stuff off anyway so why pay more for it. I’d love to build one.
I wish Harley would make that dash cap open up towards the fairing instead of towards the rider. I would make it so much easier to put gas in. You are so lucky to be able to test ride. Here in Canada, the dealers won't let you test ride. You're lucky if they let you sit on them.
Yeah Timms has be great about letting me do all of this. Every dealership around here does test rides and long as the person is a serious buyer and not just looking to joy ride.
I am really considering going with this bike.
For 20 grand, I am on a fairing bike. I love my FLSS, but my back says otherwise. At 41, it's time to get the bagger. I think this bike with a zippers 468, new exhaust and a tune will make this bike a mean SOB for minimal effort and cost.
I just wish this was available in denim black. the contrast with the gloss black parts against the denim paint is beautiful.
YES! That's what I think this bike was for!
I think this will be my next bike. I am craving basic after all the high tech crap we don't need.
Great video, another camera angle would be cool. Maybe one of you while riding the bike.
This guy’s reviews are so much better than Matt Laidlaw’s
Thinking Stage 3 with this bike with RDRS and tire pressure option. I’m not a navigation fan.
I had an 02' standard. It was my favorite of all the Harleys I've owned. The new one doesn't seem to be as good a value. Mine came with the big seat, passenger pegs and passing lamps. This new one seems even more stripped down.
I still have my 02 FLHT but it’s got stage 1 & 2, King Tour-Pak and a Sony head unit with Hogtunes speakers. The bike is built the way I want it. I recently sold my 2014 Fatboy and will never let go of my old 02 TC-88. She has never let me down
I would leave it bog standard. Sounds lovely and not loud, all that noise is making you very tired.
I really like the Electra Glide Standard as-is. Simple. The only thing I would do is juice up the engine.
Great video. I feel we do not see a lot of this bike. I think if it had passenger accommodations it would be in the running as my next bike. Not sure why they left that big hole in the dash.
Thank you. Yeah I'm surprised it doesn't get more love. Changing the seat and adding passenger pegs isn't too expensive esp if you find a good deal on used.
Am I the only crazy one that wants to pull the floor boards and replace them with some good pegs? I just feel that it’s a hair too close to a gold wing with those. I used to ride a GSXR for hours (setup for touring with a lot of custom fabbed parts). My old man’s 2016 heritage soft tail is just too short for me.
My question is about the vest. I never wore one. What am I missing?
I’m wanting to buy my first bike. I definitely want to get a Harley. I’m 5’ 7” 200lbs. What do you think would be a good beginner bike for me?
I'm sorry, what is the MSRP for this year..... Thanks, Don
If you have a certain budget this is a good entry point. I'm definitely of an age where a fairing, heated grips are essentials. A video I'd be interested in is one of these v a Heritage. Just a suggestion.
I want to do the Heritage vs Road King. Would you like to see it as a 3 way video or just the Heritage and Ele Standard?
@@throttleblip9854 A 3 way video would be fine.
I like the idea of this bike but I still can't see paying car prices for a motorcycle. I could run out and buy one tomorrow if I wanted to but I just can't bring myself to do it.
Looks like I'll just keep the Harley I already have.
This is the bike I want!
Great bike!
I just bought one today i like the standard never had one i like them without all bs on them
Has the same rear suspension as the Street Glide? Thanks!
I want one !
Do a Heritage vs sport glide. That was my dilemma 2 years ago. I went with the Sport Glide. I'd like to hear your input
I'd love to do that one. As soon as Timms gets a Sport Glide in I'll make it happen. They haven't had one all year.
A stereo is nice when you want it, but I have mine off 90% of the time
Same. I find myself shuffling through songs and not being in the moment.
I did the same with my street glide and I hated seeing phone calls come in the screen when I was on a ride.
Ditto
The one l need. I don’t need a radio l wanna hear the bike
I love the look of the EGS and its lighter weight compared to the EG, but I am wondering about its comfort. Are the rear shocks the same than on the EG or RK ? or are they shorter (length and range) like those of the Streetglide ? if someone has measured please reply to this comment. Thanks for this review and all those that you release on your youtube channel
Is Cruise Control Std on this bike?
I think it is great they offer a model without a radio. I've easily ridden over 300,000 miles and still do not understand why you would want to hear the music over the engine.
I have mixed feelings. Sometimes the right song coming on make the ride better, sometimes I turn it off all together and enjoy the moment.
@@throttleblip9854 I'm confused why some riders want both an extremely loud exhaust and radio.
Just wish there were extended clutch cables in stock to install my bars.
When are they saying that will be?
@@throttleblip9854 Harley dealership doesn’t know. Local shop says probably get a M8 Softtail cable to work.
When you were showing us that SWEAT, SWEAT ROAD GLIDE, I couldn’t help but notice that, super dope ass, RED, V-ROD MUSCLE, in the background. MAN!!! You guys have all sorts of bad ass VICTORY road DYNAS. I wish I could afford that INDIAN CHALLENGER you showed us at the beginning. It’s was better then that stupid Harley Davidson s1000rr or the even dumber Harley ROAD STAR WARRIOR!! 😂😂 all joking aside. I really found a lot of useful info in this video. It makes a lot of sense to get an ultra glide if your going to build one out the way you want to. It’s a super cheap starting point. I’m not sure if you mentioned the engine. But I think they come with the M8 107? I was wondering if they came with any other engine? Like the 114. And does it come with a 6 speed? It’s a dumb question. But if you think about it, it would make sense to offer it with a 5 speed to save more on the price. But at this point I’m sure it would be a huge step backwards if they did that. Keep these vids coming!! Got a lot of good info out of it and even had some damn good laughs!!😂😂
Red pinstriping around the tank would have improved it.
Ohh I like that idea!
Does this bike have a cable clutch ? I can't tell on this video. I hope the 21 has went back to cable clutch I read that Harley reverted back on all baggers . I wouldn't buy it if it had hydraulic
Correct, all 21 models are on the cable again.
At 3:04 is that a phone charger port on the right side flaring ?
Yes it is a power port that you can use for whatever you need!
How tall are you and what did you feel about the head buffeting on the bike
I’m 5’11” and didn’t have any issues.
30 years of riding and getting close to buying my first HD
Debating between a RK and the EGS
Anything special I should pay attention to?
🙏🙏
I am facing that “dilemma” myself. I can’t make up my kind if I want to go with another Electra Glide Standard or a Road King Standard. I currently ride an 02 Electra Glide and will not sell or trade it in so I am leaning toward Road King. I have owned a Road King before. The bikes are essentially the same with the exception of the gauge layout and fairing on the FLHT. The batwing fairing works wonderfully with wind reduction but the Road King is the quintessential Harley. It’s just a matter of preference and style really
@@wingandhog Thanks
Can you add the extra fog lights to the electra glide?
Sure can!
114 vs. 107 probably sounds like a Harley Davidson in 114 CC
No radio?! I'll take 2.
I’ve been trying to think about upgrading from a Street Bob to a touring model and think the Electra Glide standard all I need. I don’t get why it’s a 150 lbs heavier than a Street Bob, are those pannier cases and the bat wing made of lead? Lol.
It’s a completely different frame.
@@bonnevillebagger9147 Looks like the Lower Rider ST is a winner.
I love this bike but I wish the engine was chrome and not polished.
I agree that would make it a lot more premium and not cost them that much if anything.
@@throttleblip9854 I'll bet the cost out of pocket would be between 100 and 200.
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Let GO!
I don't see the point in this bike! A few k more and you could have the SG. With this bike you ride around with a big hole where the radio should be and speaker holes with no speakers! I get the idea that you can put your own radio/sat nav in but then that begs the question why not just save a bit more and buy the SG?!
When I was in sales it was usually older guys that didn't care about the radio. It was between this and the FLHR usually and some liked the fairing. It's the old, less to go wrong mentality sometimes too. Like the guys who want manual windows in their new Buick lol.
Mark, I have to disagree with you, I currently own a ‘20EGS, the 4K in savings, I was able to put in a Sony Stereo with speakers, (total plug and play)changed out the windscreen to a Klockwerks, changed all the lights to Custom Dynamics, LED’s all said and done a little over 2K..Im good with an extra 2K in my pocket
@@richardlingan5455 I stand corrected!
@@wingandhog not familiar with the freedom shield..my clockwerks shield was a Christmas gift from my kids..but I too had a 02’ EGS but was pretty much stock..the only thing I did with that was change out to exhaust to Sampson’s..
Just returned from San Diego,CA and rented a SG tourer for the week..while the bike was almost identical to the EGS, I personally felt that the EGS felt a tad more comfortable..I think it has to do with the the front tire being more beefier.. Ride Safe Brother
For some, this is the perfect bike (me included). 48, single, veteran w/ back issues. Softails don't feel soft anymore. I can ride the shit out of this thing, and let each ride dictate needs vs wants vs desires. It comes with cruise, and ABS linked brakes, so it's about as safe and comfortable as a bike can get. Add the docking and security systems and it's literally the perfect entry level bagger.
Those tall ass risers on that Road King just look so obnoxious and ugly to me!
a whole 14 min of looking at the inside of your fairing, waste of time boring.
and yet you wasted more time leaving a comment. lol
@@throttleblip9854 took seconds seriously man constructive criticism lift the camera a few degrees so we can se where u going and what u doing. Respect for trying though.
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