No matter how many times we tell ourselves that we’re not going to do a lot of customizing on our bikes we know it’s a lie when we say it. I know most people swear by Mustang seats but I just swore at mine. Ended up selling it on EBay and sent my stock Harley heated seat that I’d had on 2 previous bikes to Sick Saddles in Lakeland, FL to have it completely redone and I couldn’t be happier. On another subject I’ve taken your advice and started looking for an older Road King and may have found one. An Army buddy has a 2005 Road King in Phoenix and he’s making some noise about selling it and I’m going to be first in line. It has less than 10k miles on it and he only recently put new tires on it because the original tires were getting dry rot. 🤞🤞
I liked mine Bob, it was half the weight of the full size one and it can still hold a ton of stuff. As for the seat and backrest I loved my Mustang seat and rider backrest. I had also bought the Mustang pad for the Harley detachable backrest but it wasn't as nice as the Harley one. My wife found the way the Harley one was curved around her back was much more comfortable. My condolences for your loss. I was just contacted that my favorite Uncle died last night. He was the last of Mom's brothers and sisters. Mom passed back in 2016.
Sorry to hear about your families’s loss as well. That is actually good to know about the backrest pad because I ordered the tour pack chopped without it because I was going to try to match it with Mustangs.
@@BoDean52 Bob I haven't tried that one. I was referring to the one that goes on the quick attach backrest/sissy bar that you already have. I only had the Harley pad I bought at the same time as my chopped tour pak.
Man. The tab 50 cals with zombie baffles sound amazing. They aren’t as loud as I thought they would be. Hoping you’re going that direction. My sissy bar was almost impossible to get off too. I took a small brass hammer to it. Glad you mentioned that. I’ll have my dealer look at mine!
Appreciate that and believe it or not it worked like it was more of a problem with how the docking station was fabricated. I did not go the 50 cals but will showing new ones soon!
Hi Bo Dean 52, sorry for your loss, prayers for healing & comfort. Great video as always, beautiful scenery, Pearl looks amazing, Ride Hard💪🏼, Be Blessed 🙏🏽, Aloha, Kenneth 🤙🏽
Our sympathy to you and Donna. Family and friends are so important. My wife and I retired in 2020 but both still do a little PRN work when it works for us. We are in professions that allow that. It helps with financing our bike habits!! Peace to you guys..
Here's a quote i learned years ago that may help your wife, you, or the family. "Close your eyes and you can see me, close your ears and you can hear me, look in your heart and you can feel me." Hope it helps on those rough days when we're missing our loved ones. 💚👊
In response to your loss, my sympathy and carpe diem to live each day to its fullest. I recently got diagnosed with AFIB and I am more determined to ride my bike more often!
Just installed Saddlemen RoadSofa CF Ext. Reach on my 2024 RG. I'm 6'1, seat is great, puts be back about 2" further back from tank, maybe a little higher.
Glad to hear things going well at the LAN dealer; I planned to buy a cheapie RE but sales staff didn’t seem interested. I may give them another shot as I’m considering a 2nd bike. See you out there!!
Recently had the chance to have a 2024 RG for a few days from my local dealer, the stock seat at 6’3” is not at all comfortable, I have 33.5 inseam so not comfy. But I am sure with a +2 seat it would be really comfy.
Very nice bike! I definitely agree with the Mustang seat (Widetripper on my 2023 Street Bob), but I still added the Saddlemen gel seat pad for additional comfort. What a difference. I use to wear bicycle shorts under my jeans, but I think the seat pad is more comfortable. I agree with your windshield choice-no one likes a bobble head. Have you had any trouble with marks on the white paint?. I used an RV product on my white Ducati Monster to remove boot marks. Modifications are fun but get very expensive.
My local dealer is awesome to deal with...no complaints!...and yes a rider backrest is another must have!😉👍...great video...thanks for sharing...stay safe out there!!😎👍🤙👍🤙🇨🇦
@BoDean52 ...not yet!...hoping by the end of the month...our streets still look like gravel roads from this winters sanding!...hoping they sweep soon!!😎👍
I agree with Ty!!! Your transparency and vulnerability are honorable! What a great ride video!!! I've had my fair share of crotch-rocket fly-bys that scared me too! Ride safe!
Just ordered an 11 inch shield from freedom shields. Hopefully it's all good. Put 4 1/2 tabs with the zombie baffels. Sounds like a respectable harley now.
Live for today, plan for the weekend, was my moto while I was working. Now, my moto is simple, as you say, live for today, and make the best out of it.
Battle of the seats . Hehe. Batle of the seats . That's great the dealer was able to fix the rear stay, maybe they over tightened it too much . Glad your enjoying the new Road Glide.
Condolences on your father-in-laws passing. My wife's father passed away in February and we are having a second memorial service in his honor next week at his and his wife's summer residence. Ride on, BoDean.
Finding that sweet spot with a windshield I have had 3 different ones till I found the one I liked best. It sucks when you see your old bike at the dealer lol. Been there LOL.Glad you're digging pearl I was out driving Ruby today. Ride safe
You sir have put less miles on that machine than I’ve put on my Sporty so far this year and I live in the thumb. Next, you are correct we never know when it’s our time and we should enjoy every day to the fullest. I am sorry for your and your wife’s loss.
Good friends are a blessing for sure. Question. While you are riding does the new street/road glides have the safety feature that you can not input a destination into the GPS?
See you went through Mason that is the old courthouse you went by. Been really eyeing the 24 and considering going back to a Road Glide from a Street Glide Special
As you know, I took my 2024 in for it's 1k service. No hammers needed. I mentioned in my last video that maybe the 12 1/2 might have been a little tall. I am considering a new seat but we will see after my Panama City trip. Enjoy that new ride.
I saw that Bob and I will tell you I am 6 foot three and the 10 inch Harley Davidson windshield is perfect. I’m not necessarily a big fan of the look, but functionality wise. It is great.
🛑🛑 If I could recommend to you one thing, I think if were you; I would consider doing a complete exhaust change. 💯 From what I’ve been seeing and hearing (UA-cam GixxerFoo Video) the EPA is clamping down on Tunes and Exhaust you can put on your bike. The EPA is also fining anyone who tunes a bike, from a Stock Configuration. I think before the “hammer comes down” where you are “locked in” to a stock exhaust system I would change it out while it can still be done. Besides that, getting rid of the Catalytic Converter helps the bike breath, and dissipate heat.
Yeah, won’t ride without a backrest. Cycle fanatic is the shiznit - first NJ guy I really enjoy 😎 Best wishes to your family. If you can, get out while you can still enjoy life.
@@BoDean52 96 isn't made for anyone nor is 69 going toward Flint. I think I have internal damage from bouncing all over dragging a trailer full of bikes. Gotta love our MI roads lol
Tab performance mufflers....50cal with zombie baffles and go with an Amazon Chopped tour pack....save yourself the money get the pack, and mounting plate and rack from Amazon and I had mine painted for short money...I couldn't be happier
Purchase a Mustang seat 2 years ago based on your recommendation. Was definitely the best decision I made. Thank you for that info. I have one other question that I know you're asked quite often. I have a handlebar mount for my cell phone camera but the videos come out real shaky! I have the stabilization setting set on my phone but I'm still getting the same effect. How are you able to keep your so steady during your ride? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I know you’re asking BoDean that question but you might want to give the Quadlock with stabilizer a consideration. I use it on both my Harley (the Boneshaker) and my GoldWing. No issues with stabilization
This didn't take long.... 😐 Just admit its fun and (we) like to customize our bikes to make them how we want them.... SA Bob, SA ...Situational Awareness or your time might be shorter than you plan....
@@BoDean52 You were focused on vloging... But at least this wasn't as bad as the time Colon got passed by a box truck.... You only got smoked by a Dyna 🤣😂
4-6 weeks gonna be cutting it close for the tour pack. Hope you don’t have any trips planned 😂. Can’t let life pass us by like that loon that passed you.
I love the last few minutes of this video. So honest and vulnerable of you. Love you buddy…
Love you too, brother, and you are one of those extremely close invest in friends
Sorry to hear about your loss BoDean. We've lost some loved ones over the past few years, it does really make you think a bit about the present. 😔
Amen to that and appreciate it
No matter how many times we tell ourselves that we’re not going to do a lot of customizing on our bikes we know it’s a lie when we say it. I know most people swear by Mustang seats but I just swore at mine. Ended up selling it on EBay and sent my stock Harley heated seat that I’d had on 2 previous bikes to Sick Saddles in Lakeland, FL to have it completely redone and I couldn’t be happier. On another subject I’ve taken your advice and started looking for an older Road King and may have found one. An Army buddy has a 2005 Road King in Phoenix and he’s making some noise about selling it and I’m going to be first in line. It has less than 10k miles on it and he only recently put new tires on it because the original tires were getting dry rot. 🤞🤞
I have a new 24 CVO and worked the old seats with a dremel, just open up the plastic a bit and it fits like a glove.
I liked mine Bob, it was half the weight of the full size one and it can still hold a ton of stuff. As for the seat and backrest I loved my Mustang seat and rider backrest. I had also bought the Mustang pad for the Harley detachable backrest but it wasn't as nice as the Harley one. My wife found the way the Harley one was curved around her back was much more comfortable. My condolences for your loss. I was just contacted that my favorite Uncle died last night. He was the last of Mom's brothers and sisters. Mom passed back in 2016.
Sorry to hear about your families’s loss as well. That is actually good to know about the backrest pad because I ordered the tour pack chopped without it because I was going to try to match it with Mustangs.
@@BoDean52 Bob I haven't tried that one. I was referring to the one that goes on the quick attach backrest/sissy bar that you already have. I only had the Harley pad I bought at the same time as my chopped tour pak.
Glad you're enjoying your new bike. Sorry for your loss.
Thank you for both, appreciate it
Good choice going with the Mustang seat again! Had one on my 22 limited and just got the new one for my 24. Feels great!
They are such game changers and I can’t wait to get mine
Man. The tab 50 cals with zombie baffles sound amazing. They aren’t as loud as I thought they would be. Hoping you’re going that direction. My sissy bar was almost impossible to get off too. I took a small brass hammer to it. Glad you mentioned that. I’ll have my dealer look at mine!
Appreciate that and believe it or not it worked like it was more of a problem with how the docking station was fabricated. I did not go the 50 cals but will showing new ones soon!
@@BoDean52 awesome! Looking forward to the video. Thanks for taking time to make these.
Bummer about the hammer time, but I'm really sorry for your loss. Live for today - I can't agree more! Ride safe, hug your family.
I love the Mustang seat. I have it on my 2016 Road Glide special but hopefully, in another few months plan on getting the 2024 Road Glide..
YAY...let me know what you do
Wise words my friend. My condolences to you and your family
Hi Bo Dean 52, sorry for your loss, prayers for healing & comfort. Great video as always, beautiful scenery, Pearl looks amazing, Ride Hard💪🏼, Be Blessed 🙏🏽, Aloha, Kenneth 🤙🏽
Appreciate that Kenneth and I hope all is well with you
Our sympathy to you and Donna. Family and friends are so important. My wife and I retired in 2020 but both still do a little PRN work when it works for us. We are in professions that allow that. It helps with financing our bike habits!! Peace to you guys..
thanks Chuck
Here's a quote i learned years ago that may help your wife, you, or the family. "Close your eyes and you can see me, close your ears and you can hear me, look in your heart and you can feel me." Hope it helps on those rough days when we're missing our loved ones. 💚👊
Well said sir, thanks
In response to your loss, my sympathy and carpe diem to live each day to its fullest. I recently got diagnosed with AFIB and I am more determined to ride my bike more often!
Thanks and best of health to you
Just installed Saddlemen RoadSofa CF Ext. Reach on my 2024 RG. I'm 6'1, seat is great, puts be back about 2" further back from tank, maybe a little higher.
they are nice
Glad to hear things going well at the LAN dealer; I planned to buy a cheapie RE but sales staff didn’t seem interested. I may give them another shot as I’m considering a 2nd bike. See you out there!!
Hey Bo Dean. I got the road sofa extended for my 2024. Life changing !! I’m the same size as you. Don’t write it off yet. Ride safe brother
Its an addiction for sure Bob! Have fun making it your own. Be safe, have fun.
Thank you, kind, sir. I hope you are well.
You are a great guy. You keep everything real and honest.
not sure about that but being yourself seems like the way to go. Appreciate you
Recently had the chance to have a 2024 RG for a few days from my local dealer, the stock seat at 6’3” is not at all comfortable, I have 33.5 inseam so not comfy. But I am sure with a +2 seat it would be really comfy.
I get it and I’m gonna be fixing out here in the next few weeks
🙏🙏 Prayers for the Family
Sorry for the loss Bob. It does make one think....
Very nice bike! I definitely agree with the Mustang seat (Widetripper on my 2023 Street Bob), but I still added the Saddlemen gel seat pad for additional comfort. What a difference. I use to wear bicycle shorts under my jeans, but I think the seat pad is more comfortable. I agree with your windshield choice-no one likes a bobble head. Have you had any trouble with marks on the white paint?. I used an RV product on my white Ducati Monster to remove boot marks. Modifications are fun but get very expensive.
not yet on the marks but what is it called, thanks for the advice
My local dealer is awesome to deal with...no complaints!...and yes a rider backrest is another must have!😉👍...great video...thanks for sharing...stay safe out there!!😎👍🤙👍🤙🇨🇦
We are fortunate for sure, are you out riding yet?
@BoDean52 ...not yet!...hoping by the end of the month...our streets still look like gravel roads from this winters sanding!...hoping they sweep soon!!😎👍
Sorry for your loss BoDean. It’s never easy
I agree with Ty!!! Your transparency and vulnerability are honorable! What a great ride video!!! I've had my fair share of crotch-rocket fly-bys that scared me too! Ride safe!
Appreciate it brother…..sometimes events remind you about importance
All the best to you and your family Mr Bo❤
Appreciate that brother
Great stuff. All we hear are how amazing these bikes are out of the box. No one seems to be critical at all about this bike.
It is a great bike but I just filmed a video about the suspension that needs adjusted.
Just ordered an 11 inch shield from freedom shields. Hopefully it's all good. Put 4 1/2 tabs with the zombie baffels. Sounds like a respectable harley now.
Nice and let me know how that shield does
Live for today, plan for the weekend, was my moto while I was working. Now, my moto is simple, as you say, live for today, and make the best out of it.
Right on!
I got my chopped tour pack from Arsenal Harley Davidson in two weeks. They said 4-6 weeks too.
That is good to know because I heard the exact same thing and I’ve had it ordered for just about a week.
Battle of the seats . Hehe. Batle of the seats . That's great the dealer was able to fix the rear stay, maybe they over tightened it too much . Glad your enjoying the new Road Glide.
Thanks sir and I sure hope you’re beautiful family and you are well
That's really cool and great ride
Thanks!
Condolences on your father-in-laws passing. My wife's father passed away in February and we are having a second memorial service in his honor next week at his and his wife's summer residence. Ride on, BoDean.
thanks!
Just got my mustang for my 24 RG... love it!
SWEET...sit you back some?
Sorry for your loss
This is where I bought my 19 new. I'm up in tc
My favorite dealership, whereabouts in Tennessee, are you?
@@BoDean52 I'm in Michigan traverse city area
I know it’ll be a bit, but I’m looking forward to seeing the bike with a tourpack on it.
They say 4 to 6 weeks, but I hear people are getting them in 2. I wasn’t gonna get one, but feel like you peer pressured me into it. 😂
@@BoDean52 you know, a touring bike needs a tourpack, it’s not pressure, it’s just logic!!😂😂😂😂
Finding that sweet spot with a windshield I have had 3 different ones till I found the one I liked best. It sucks when you see your old bike at the dealer lol. Been there LOL.Glad you're digging pearl I was out driving Ruby today. Ride safe
I have a windshield factory in my basement :). Hope you and the family are well Kev
You sir have put less miles on that machine than I’ve put on my Sporty so far this year and I live in the thumb. Next, you are correct we never know when it’s our time and we should enjoy every day to the fullest. I am sorry for your and your wife’s loss.
thanks and life got a little in the way this year but looking up!
Good friends are a blessing for sure. Question. While you are riding does the new street/road glides have the safety feature that you can not input a destination into the GPS?
Yes they do, RG anyway
Looked like the city of Mason. Head out to Dexter trail from there and it's a great curvy ride.
I need you to lead a ride with me, my friend
@@BoDean52 well I'm unemployed now, so I got plenty of time!
good talk and condolences sir
Tks ABUSA
See you went through Mason that is the old courthouse you went by. Been really eyeing the 24 and considering going back to a Road Glide from a Street Glide Special
its a cool litte town
As you know, I took my 2024 in for it's 1k service. No hammers needed. I mentioned in my last video that maybe the 12 1/2 might have been a little tall. I am considering a new seat but we will see after my Panama City trip. Enjoy that new ride.
I saw that Bob and I will tell you I am 6 foot three and the 10 inch Harley Davidson windshield is perfect. I’m not necessarily a big fan of the look, but functionality wise. It is great.
😂😂😂Pearl😂😂😂 my ol lady name is Pearl too 😂😂😂 2024 RG
Congratulations 🎉bike
my condolences 🙏 fam
I've owned 14 various bikes, including Harley's and everyone had the seat replaced.
🛑🛑 If I could recommend to you one thing, I think if were you; I would consider doing a complete exhaust change. 💯
From what I’ve been seeing and hearing (UA-cam GixxerFoo Video) the EPA is clamping down on Tunes and Exhaust you can put on your bike.
The EPA is also fining anyone who tunes a bike, from a Stock Configuration.
I think before the “hammer comes down” where you are “locked in” to a stock exhaust system I would change it out while it can still be done.
Besides that, getting rid of the Catalytic Converter helps the bike breath, and dissipate heat.
Appreciate that in time will tell, not the first thing on the list but it’s on the list
@@BoDean52
I think if you are crossing the “slip on bridge”, it needs to be considered; as you don’t want to do the same thing twice. 👍
Yeah, won’t ride without a backrest. Cycle fanatic is the shiznit - first NJ guy I really enjoy 😎
Best wishes to your family. If you can, get out while you can still enjoy life.
Have one coming on my new seat
My commiserations
Happy trails, Cowpoke
4 to 6 weeks for the HD chop tour pak?....I think you could of gone with Avanblack Chop tour pak....
not comfortable anyone has he new color perfected yet, even they admit it
God Bless my friend
Mason MI. Knew it as soon as I saw the courthouse.
You are a wealth of information, Steve. I run that back way up to the dealership from my place because 96 is not made for me.
@@BoDean52 96 isn't made for anyone nor is 69 going toward Flint. I think I have internal damage from bouncing all over dragging a trailer full of bikes. Gotta love our MI roads lol
Sorry to hear about your father in law, prayers to you and the family. Great video, can you share what model Mustang seat? Just curious 👊🏼
will do, the one on my Road Glide was
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@@BoDean52 thank you sir 👊🏼
Motorcycle the best👍🇮🇩
Not sympathy, but losing a parent is tough, I’m sorry for your family’s loss. Great perspective on investing in your friends, and family.
Thanks, my friend. Hope you are well.
@@BoDean52 I am, thank you
Tab performance mufflers....50cal with zombie baffles and go with an Amazon Chopped tour pack....save yourself the money get the pack, and mounting plate and rack from Amazon and I had mine painted for short money...I couldn't be happier
First, Sorry for your family's loss.
Second, nothing compares to a Good Mustang Seat.
Had one for last two bikes....it's a requirement!
Purchase a Mustang seat 2 years ago based on your recommendation. Was definitely the best decision I made. Thank you for that info. I have one other question that I know you're asked quite often. I have a handlebar mount for my cell phone camera but the videos come out real shaky! I have the stabilization setting set on my phone but I'm still getting the same effect. How are you able to keep your so steady during your ride? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I know you’re asking BoDean that question but you might want to give the Quadlock with stabilizer a consideration. I use it on both my Harley (the Boneshaker) and my GoldWing. No issues with stabilization
I use the quadlock but you have to get the vibration dampener with it.
I never bye the first year of any thing. They are always bugs that need to be worked out.
truth there
Sorry for your wife and your loss.😢😢
This didn't take long.... 😐
Just admit its fun and (we) like to customize our bikes to make them how we want them....
SA Bob, SA ...Situational Awareness or your time might be shorter than you plan....
Yeah and I know better……code yellow
@@BoDean52 You were focused on vloging... But at least this wasn't as bad as the time Colon got passed by a box truck.... You only got smoked by a Dyna 🤣😂
prayers at Vespers tonight.😢
4-6 weeks gonna be cutting it close for the tour pack. Hope you don’t have any trips planned 😂. Can’t let life pass us by like that loon that passed you.
Glad I am good, now the seat
🤘🇺🇸🫡👋👍
Behold HD's over-teched, over-priced, under-tested, reputation-ruining attempt at building a Gold Wing.
Don’t hold back, Frank, tell us what you really feel!
@@BoDean52 I know, right? All true though.
Mason