I have the exact same bike and I completely agree "Don't modify this bike" except for the exhaust. I had to switch the slip ons to TAB Zombies because I feel like the growl really completed the package for me. Other than that nothing else, everything is perfect for the solo rider
Awesome video! Thanks so much for sharing. I’ve been fortunate enough to purchase one in golden white pearl IMHO I think it’s the holy Grail for the 24 model year. Especially being a 25th anniversary. My only complaint with motor company is I think it should’ve come with a CVO 25th anniversary cover for price your paying.
Damn congrats on one hell of a bike! I think I agree with you, there should have been more to celebrate that anniversary - How has the bike been for you overall so far?
Awesome video fellow sport touring guru🤙🏽well said I have the raven black CVO RG ST since June 2024, only I’m not able to crush miles like you folks in the mainland USA🙈I’m content in just crushing miles in the islands😂I haven’t changed or did any upgrades thus far just like you said it’s awesome the way it came off factory. I digress who knows what the future may bring after 25K options ?? Ride on ride safe keep the awesome content coming🤙🏽
I love this bike. Absolutely one of my favorites, the only thing is I wish is that it came with an extra seat so you can ride two up if you choose. Especially at that price point.
WEPA!🔥🔥🔥 Bro! This is hands down the best made video that i’ve seen on the internet about this bike. Bravo! I ride a 22 RG limited CVO and totally see this as my next level bike!
There are a couple of things this bike needs that Harley dropped the ball on. First, rear brake rotor should be wave style to match the front. And for a Performance CVO, it should come with the rear Bag Guards to match the front Crash Bar. Besides those two things, I also added Khrome Werks Gloss Black Slip Ons. Looks cleaner and sounds better.
@@FXDLSBrooklyn hey I know you don’t own the CVO ST, but by chance do you know how the rear shocks adjust? Is all the way clockwise full soft, or firm? Did you adjust yours when we had it?
Great review man! I just put a deposit down for a white one at Bergen county Harley and can't wait trade in my 17' CVO breakout.... Need more creature comforts!
@@FXDLSBrooklyn I just picked up the white one this past Saturday! Your review was spot on. Crazy how it instills confidence when going into turns. I've never "crushed miles" before, however I definitely want to give it a try on this bike.
When this bike was first announced I was super excited. Then after going and looking at it in person it started to fall short in my opinion. The paint is ok nothing crazy special, Up until a handful of years ago the CVOs had jaw dropping paint schemes. They used the standard rear brake rotor instead of a weaved one. No heated grips as well. My local dealership here is selling this bike at $55,000. For that price I could build one hell of a Dyna or go buy a factory Indian Challenger and have money left over. I think Harley is stepping in the right direction but they aren't there yet. Again these are just my personal opinions. Great video as always man!
Yes you have money left over because you bought a Polaris using Indian badging. It’s an imitation no matter what you call it. The Challenger is fugly. The tank and the fairing are goofy looking. Only Indian that looks nice to me is the Chieftain but it’s very under powered. Hear they are coming out with a Thunderstroke 122. Hopefully it won’t be so anemic.
@@seeda3473 I could care less if it isn't a "true Indian" because the same could be said about Harley. They got bought out by AMF and then got bought back by a group of people. Hell Harley isn't even controlled by an American anymore and has more Chinese parts on them than ever before. I'm not loyal to one brand because truth is there are so many better bikes out there for a fraction of the price. The whole, "the bike is underpowered" makes no sense to me as well. These aren't race bikes and they got way more than enough power from the factory to tour across the country. I just got back from a 3,200 mile moto camping trip that I took on my Dyna that still has the original 96" engine it.
What do you think with rear seat and the high box? All factory even the paint job. I’m about to buy but some people are saying this bike for solo riders So what do you think about passenger ? They don’t really tell why passenger set up won’t do good with this bike. Maybe because of the power? Or dynamics?
Absolutely beautiful bike!!!, So The Amazing Harley Davidson Road Glide CVO ST it's really a Magnificent, Majestic, Impressive, Awesome and Powerful American Beast built to Cross The USA from coast to coast with Style, Confort and The Pride to be riding a beautiful Machine that will make you feel The very King of the freeways!!!, Truly love this Amazing Machine!!!, Great video and explanation as well!!!, Thanks for sharing!!!
One more thing... finally Harley is paying attention to suspension.... thank the lord... inverted fronts should be standard on all bikes, every make and model
I very much enjoyed my time on this bike, but it would not be enough to step off my Low Rider ST - However, if I ever had to choose a bagger, this was the one that came the closest to what I would need 🏁⚡️
I rode with some serious bikers, most of them had 20-25k invested into their bikes. The cost of the bike and new mods easily passed 50k. My bike came off the floor and it was fast and smooth but I could not keep up with those guys. I met a few guys who had well over 50k invested into their bikes and they were (are) badass. I don’t ride like they do but I think a lot of ppl (not bikers) buy a bike like this and have no idea how hard they can ride that machine.
Ya .. it's a sweat bike. I would love to have one. If the cards were right. I dont love the new tank or looks yet. I am concerned about first year issues with the vvt, to iron out. But other than that, costing as much a new modest suv.. is hard to swallow. I know people complain about a h.d cost but in all fairness a goldwing cost more than a roadgluid in every trim other than cvo.
When you own a CVO Harley, if you have one of those goofy friends always telling you what you should do to your bike. There is but one answer. Ride it!
I wanted this bike at first. I had to realize that I'm gonna do too many mods to justify buying the ST. Overall, it seems like a good bike for someone who would do minimal mods.
@@FXDLSBrooklyn yeah, fair. If that's what you want, then it might make sense. Personally, I'm quite happy with my FXLRST, but far the best Harley I've ever ridden.
Love the National Geographic opening 😂😂😂 but but but, there is only 1 true apex predator of the sea and it isn't the great white.... that award goes to Orcas
Let’s be honest…It definitely needs cams because I’m constantly punishing two of my neighbors with the STs Being a previous Harley Fan myself. I know from experience,you definitely have to go in the motors of any Harley to get any type of real performance. They’ve always been money pits & once I hopped on the Challenger I was sold…
I would really love to see someone to an analysis/comparison with the challenger you mentioned and some of the modern Road Glides - Appreciate you checking it out 🏁⚡️
@@FXDLSBrooklynchallenger has a bit more punch, less braking and heats like hell. It also feels cheap and plastic. It has an electric windshield. After tweakings, RG will be better than challenger. And more expensive. But more premium.
I’ve tried to like the Challenger but it looks too much like a Kotex. The Chieftain would be my preference once they release the 122 Thunderstroke in 2025
I like what HD has done with this Bike...But its a Bike for someone who has $45K of disposiable income...and gots to have the latest and greatest and all that infotainment tech....For me and Guys like me....We will keep our TC's without all that infotainment tech and wrench as we go to keep them running....Because the way i see it the cost of new Bikes have gotten out of hand and the quality hasnt gotten better but a little worse along with all that unnecessary infotainment tech...
Yeah that's actually the part that is really lost on me, because for all my bikes I always keep my dash/bars as minimal as possible - No speakers, no gadgets, not even a phone mount - To me a lot of that stuff is just added weight an a distraction - However, I do like how it cleans the dash up to delete the gauges and project them digitally, for that purpose I can get behind
You’re absolutely correct. I don’t know why Harley Fan Boys aren’t honest. I was once one. You’re still gonna have to dump a gang of money to make it truly perform. My neighbors hate me because I take my 23 Indian Challenger & have my way with them. One has the ST & one has the 23 CVO in the whiskey color..$58grand for that bike & it kills him that I spanks his ass every time he tries me on the open highway or any situation.
It's like I said, to me the bike felt like doing 8+ years of modification to a bike in one instance, and I think cost definitely reflects that. Definitely not an MSRP I can swing in the shorterm, but for someone who can, you could actually wind up saving money in terms of how much all of that custom performance work can add up to on top of a base Road Glide MSRP
I just can't get with the new style of the touring bikes, could have 200hp and massage my 🍑 while riding and I still wouldn't take one. They look cheap and toy-like but I'm sure those who buy one will be happy.
I have the exact same bike and I completely agree "Don't modify this bike" except for the exhaust. I had to switch the slip ons to TAB Zombies because I feel like the growl really completed the package for me. Other than that nothing else, everything is perfect for the solo rider
Congrats man!! I have seen some people do some mods to make it work for two-up riding as well
Awesome video! Thanks so much for sharing. I’ve been fortunate enough to purchase one in golden white pearl IMHO I think it’s the holy Grail for the 24 model year. Especially being a 25th anniversary. My only complaint with motor company is I think it should’ve come with a CVO 25th anniversary cover for price your paying.
Damn congrats on one hell of a bike! I think I agree with you, there should have been more to celebrate that anniversary - How has the bike been for you overall so far?
The One Bike to rule them all. Precious ... Awesome Video, love the ocean drone shots. Cheers from Austria, top of the Alps.
Appreciate you man! How's the riding out there? Definitely on my list 🏔
awesome views and twisty mountain roads up and down treacherous alpine passes, a rollercoaster of fun!@@FXDLSBrooklyn
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amazing scenery, endless twisties and ever changing elevation. absolutely worth several trips. @@FXDLSBrooklyn
it's absolutely breathtaking and challenging. worth a trip anyday!@@FXDLSBrooklyn
Awesome video fellow sport touring guru🤙🏽well said I have the raven black CVO RG ST since June 2024, only I’m not able to crush miles like you folks in the mainland USA🙈I’m content in just crushing miles in the islands😂I haven’t changed or did any upgrades thus far just like you said it’s awesome the way it came off factory. I digress who knows what the future may bring after 25K options ?? Ride on ride safe keep the awesome content coming🤙🏽
I love this bike. Absolutely one of my favorites, the only thing is I wish is that it came with an extra seat so you can ride two up if you choose. Especially at that price point.
Great review that answered all my questions! Keep it up!
Appreciate you stopping by!
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Bro! This is hands down the best made video that i’ve seen on the internet about this bike. Bravo! I ride a 22 RG limited CVO and totally see this as my next level bike!
Appreciate that! Worked hard on this one, glad that came across!
Great video and all true I have had Harley’s cvo a long time . This is the best one by far! Amazing motorcycle!!
Good to hear from someone who has had a history with these bikes!
I just put the screaming eagle tuner and s trask pipe soon to get a new intake and that bike handles sooo differently its awesome
Nice! What color did you go with?
There are a couple of things this bike needs that Harley dropped the ball on. First, rear brake rotor should be wave style to match the front. And for a Performance CVO, it should come with the rear Bag Guards to match the front Crash Bar. Besides those two things, I also added Khrome Werks Gloss Black Slip Ons. Looks cleaner and sounds better.
Love my 114 Softail. I’m keeping it, but I’m gittin’ me one of these!!
Love your video… white one is the Great white shark lol… well I guess I have the Orca, I have it in the Raven Black!
That's sick man - I actually haven't seen that paint in person yet, how are you liking the bike so far?
Love it… I traded in my 2023 breakout for it, but agree with you, mines is staying stock! It’s a CVO
I put my deposit down today, under msrp too 😮
Huge congrats!!
@@FXDLSBrooklyn hey I know you don’t own the CVO ST, but by chance do you know how the rear shocks adjust? Is all the way clockwise full soft, or firm? Did you adjust yours when we had it?
Great review man! I just put a deposit down for a white one at Bergen county Harley and can't wait trade in my 17' CVO breakout.... Need more creature comforts!
Giddy up! What color?
@@FXDLSBrooklyn I just picked up the white one this past Saturday! Your review was spot on. Crazy how it instills confidence when going into turns. I've never "crushed miles" before, however I definitely want to give it a try on this bike.
2:32 loks like the face of a little robot down there XD only now i notice the lil guy
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When this bike was first announced I was super excited. Then after going and looking at it in person it started to fall short in my opinion. The paint is ok nothing crazy special, Up until a handful of years ago the CVOs had jaw dropping paint schemes. They used the standard rear brake rotor instead of a weaved one. No heated grips as well. My local dealership here is selling this bike at $55,000. For that price I could build one hell of a Dyna or go buy a factory Indian Challenger and have money left over. I think Harley is stepping in the right direction but they aren't there yet. Again these are just my personal opinions. Great video as always man!
I just got mine for invoice so $42,999. Got to do some shopping there are deals to be had.
Yes you have money left over because you bought a Polaris using Indian badging. It’s an imitation no matter what you call it. The Challenger is fugly. The tank and the fairing are goofy looking. Only Indian that looks nice to me is the Chieftain but it’s very under powered. Hear they are coming out with a Thunderstroke 122. Hopefully it won’t be so anemic.
@@seeda3473 I could care less if it isn't a "true Indian" because the same could be said about Harley. They got bought out by AMF and then got bought back by a group of people. Hell Harley isn't even controlled by an American anymore and has more Chinese parts on them than ever before. I'm not loyal to one brand because truth is there are so many better bikes out there for a fraction of the price. The whole, "the bike is underpowered" makes no sense to me as well. These aren't race bikes and they got way more than enough power from the factory to tour across the country. I just got back from a 3,200 mile moto camping trip that I took on my Dyna that still has the original 96" engine it.
$55,000 for a bike with NO HEATED GRIPS ? You guys are fos ! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I appreciate all you said about my motorcycle....
It is an excellent bike!
Absolutely needs better pipes. Maybe add heated grips, if you ride during the cold months.
What do you think with rear seat and the high box? All factory even the paint job. I’m about to buy but some people are saying this bike for solo riders So what do you think about passenger ? They don’t really tell why passenger set up won’t do good with this bike. Maybe because of the power? Or dynamics?
Absolutely beautiful bike!!!, So The Amazing Harley Davidson Road Glide CVO ST it's really a Magnificent, Majestic, Impressive, Awesome and Powerful American Beast built to Cross The USA from coast to coast with Style, Confort and The Pride to be riding a beautiful Machine that will make you feel The very King of the freeways!!!, Truly love this Amazing Machine!!!, Great video and explanation as well!!!, Thanks for sharing!!!
I HAVE the white one and all I can say is that IF it came with performance radial tires it would be a GRAND SLAM!!!!
One more thing... finally Harley is paying attention to suspension.... thank the lord... inverted fronts should be standard on all bikes, every make and model
Preach.
I'll stick with my hoodlum. FXLRST
I’m all in as well with my 2023 in White Sand Pearl
I very much enjoyed my time on this bike, but it would not be enough to step off my Low Rider ST - However, if I ever had to choose a bagger, this was the one that came the closest to what I would need 🏁⚡️
I rode with some serious bikers, most of them had 20-25k invested into their bikes. The cost of the bike and new mods easily passed 50k. My bike came off the floor and it was fast and smooth but I could not keep up with those guys. I met a few guys who had well over 50k invested into their bikes and they were (are) badass. I don’t ride like they do but I think a lot of ppl (not bikers) buy a bike like this and have no idea how hard they can ride that machine.
Well produced. Thank you
Good thing I watched this video.. buying a cvo on this economy was top of my concern list. Lol
This one made me laugh out loud 😂
Ya .. it's a sweat bike. I would love to have one. If the cards were right. I dont love the new tank or looks yet. I am concerned about first year issues with the vvt, to iron out. But other than that, costing as much a new modest suv.. is hard to swallow. I know people complain about a h.d cost but in all fairness a goldwing cost more than a roadgluid in every trim other than cvo.
When you own a CVO Harley, if you have one of those goofy friends always telling you what you should do to your bike. There is but one answer. Ride it!
The bike is for sure super great. But.......perhaps change the mirrors!
To what, something slimmer?
Nice review keep up the good work what's the seat height
I wanted this bike at first. I had to realize that I'm gonna do too many mods to justify buying the ST. Overall, it seems like a good bike for someone who would do minimal mods.
I love mine, except for one thing I would like to be able to see who’s behind me. Mirrors vibrates so bad it looks like an old Shovelhead.
Our son said "ahhh! motorcycle head!"
My oh my the garage that kid is going to have passed down 🏁⚡️
@@FXDLSBrooklyn Set up my friend! 🙌🏼
I almost bite the bullet..... but I decided to stick to the old technology for a future turbo project....
Now that's an exciting idea, speicifically what year/model are you doing the build on?
I want a LR ST... but no rush, I got my hands full right now with my LRS and the Fast Johnnie Road Glide....
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Cool bike, except my dealer wants $50k for it. Not a chance.
Yeah that seems about right with MSRP - If you were to build a Road Glide out to match this bike, you'd probably be spending more than that
@@FXDLSBrooklyn yeah, fair. If that's what you want, then it might make sense. Personally, I'm quite happy with my FXLRST, but far the best Harley I've ever ridden.
Love the National Geographic opening 😂😂😂 but but but, there is only 1 true apex predator of the sea and it isn't the great white.... that award goes to Orcas
The context was supposed to be within sharks ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@@FXDLSBrooklyn 🤣🤣🤣 i know... busting balls being literal over here
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Let’s be honest…It definitely needs cams because I’m constantly punishing two of my neighbors with the STs Being a previous Harley Fan myself. I know from experience,you definitely have to go in the motors of any Harley to get any type of real performance. They’ve always been money pits & once I hopped on the Challenger I was sold…
Yeah and Harleys have that annoying feature of always needing to be put on a trickle charger when they're not being ridden.
I would really love to see someone to an analysis/comparison with the challenger you mentioned and some of the modern Road Glides - Appreciate you checking it out 🏁⚡️
@@FXDLSBrooklynchallenger has a bit more punch, less braking and heats like hell. It also feels cheap and plastic. It has an electric windshield.
After tweakings, RG will be better than challenger. And more expensive. But more premium.
I’ve tried to like the Challenger but it looks too much like a Kotex. The Chieftain would be my preference once they release the 122 Thunderstroke in 2025
Wouldn’t be seen on an ugly ass Polaris motorcycle . Warmed over Victory
I like what HD has done with this Bike...But its a Bike for someone who has $45K of disposiable income...and gots to have the latest and greatest and all that infotainment tech....For me and Guys like me....We will keep our TC's without all that infotainment tech and wrench as we go to keep them running....Because the way i see it the cost of new Bikes have gotten out of hand and the quality hasnt gotten better but a little worse along with all that unnecessary infotainment tech...
Yeah that's actually the part that is really lost on me, because for all my bikes I always keep my dash/bars as minimal as possible - No speakers, no gadgets, not even a phone mount - To me a lot of that stuff is just added weight an a distraction - However, I do like how it cleans the dash up to delete the gauges and project them digitally, for that purpose I can get behind
@@FXDLSBrooklyn When all you have ever had was analog guages and you know them inside and out...How can you do digital if you dont have to?
Everyone still wants to swap exhaust… idk…I’m riding with zombies and getting tired of the super loud..
After you buy it you'll still wind up putting easily another $2k in it! For the same amount of money you can buy a Lexus!!
It cost to live like this
You’re absolutely correct. I don’t know why Harley Fan Boys aren’t honest. I was once one. You’re still gonna have to dump a gang of money to make it truly perform. My neighbors hate me because I take my 23 Indian Challenger & have my way with them. One has the ST & one has the 23 CVO in the whiskey color..$58grand for that bike & it kills him that I spanks his ass every time he tries me on the open highway or any situation.
It's like I said, to me the bike felt like doing 8+ years of modification to a bike in one instance, and I think cost definitely reflects that. Definitely not an MSRP I can swing in the shorterm, but for someone who can, you could actually wind up saving money in terms of how much all of that custom performance work can add up to on top of a base Road Glide MSRP
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I just can't get with the new style of the touring bikes, could have 200hp and massage my 🍑 while riding and I still wouldn't take one. They look cheap and toy-like but I'm sure those who buy one will be happy.
I felt similar until I threw a leg over - Although I wouldn't be tradinging my dyna or my FXLRST, they're formidable bikes for sure
My BMW K1600B will cut this overpriced hype bike a new one twice on Sunday !
😂😂😂 You wanna go fast ?
Get a K1600B ☝️