Harley-Davidson loaned this brand new, 2021 Street Glide! I get to ride and experience this motorcycle for a couple weeks and I can't wait to get some miles in her seat! Where should I ride her?? Also, Before you comment about how I could waterproof the GoPro... please read the description! 💗
I wish I would have seen it on Facebook sooner but the Harley Davidson that my grandpa built was at east farrow Harley Davidson 3days ago and it was a raffle bike 35$ a ticket it looks so good though
I hope at some point you get to ride a Night Rod with a Fat Boy. That'll be pretty sweet. Or even a Boss Hoss. I mean that's a big piece of machinery with a V8 engine but you can do it!!!!!
The street glide looks super comfortable, pop a saddlemen seat on her and I would be happy. Try a little Flex Seal on the GoPro and you are good to go..😆
I bought a 2018 Street Glide Special a few months ago. I’m 5’4” and it fits me well. Previously rode a Heritage Springer and often toll my husband’s road glide on long trips. To me the RG is just smoother at high speeds and I like the look better. The SG won me over because it handled like I was still on my Springer. I had the shorter windshield initially & it would be fine for around town. I put on a taller Memphis Shade and it made a huge difference. Overall, I love my Fancy!
Looks like Harley Davidson is finally learning to take advantage of the motovlog community. I think they will reach so much more of their target audience through motovlogers than through Jason Mamoa commercials. And I like Jason but you guys will sell more bikes
Personally I research the hell out of stuff before I buy it. UA-cam is a great way to learn about stuff and if there’s a bike that I have interest in I will UA-cam it. Great platform to live vicariously through others before I myself take the leap.
Having ridden a Limited with a Batwing and currently have a Road Glide special..I’m more partial to the full faring bikes. Between the two I prefer the Road Glide. I know you know this but remember, things like windshields and seats and handlebars can all be customized to fix you.
I wish Harley had adjustable windshields like the Indian Challenger. That is one thing I think would put the Harleys over the top in the comfort zone. I really wish they would offer this option.
Well, I bought my Road Glide because my Street Glide had too much buffeting, Sharks are better than Batwings....but I had the most fun on the Road King Special the year they came out in 2017, yes with the M8 engines. LOL I can totally relate to this video hahahaha. -But. you cant ride across the interstate system for LONG HOURS or days on end without a Road Glide, and having the weather radar and navi and XM radio, and Weatherband and the versatility of storage and there really is no substitute to a Road Glide. Road Kings are the most fun for non highway touring, Street Glides look pretty when parked outside a bar, and Road Glides are GODS that walk among mere MORTALS in the motorcycling world. Having personally seen every state and every province in North America on one? There is no substitute. My 2017 Road Glide Special is on its second engine now and 145,000 miles and rising! That all being said Dyna's are the coolest street cred known to the Harley world.......dont give up on that bike, keep her for life IMHO........you can pack tons of gear on her and shes a beast.....and it hits home with alot of your viewers having a Dyna
Jess, the wind from the Street Glide is coming from below the fairing and coming up in front of the tank and creating the buffeting you are experiencing. I have the Ultra Classic and it did the same thing until I went to J&P Cycles and got this to put on my bike. www.jpcycles.com/product/744-635/kuryakyn-chrome-lower-triple-tree-wind-deflector . The biggest gripe I have with the Road Glide is the angle in which the radio is mounted and causing a lot of glare especially if the sun is behind you. Makes it extremely difficult to read the GPS or text on the screen and you won't have that problem with the Street Glide or Ultra Classic Limited.. Ride safe girl! Love your content.
I own both a Road King standard and a Road Glide special. If I had to sell one the Road Glide would be the one I sold. There honestly is not much difference in wind protection and the Road King is a much more playful bike on the back roads. Running it through s turns and just turns in general just so much more fun! The Road Glide is fun if I want to go long day's on a two week trip but you really feel the extra weight in day to day short trip use. Just my opinion.
@@rodzimmerman1979 I repect that opinion. I dont own both but love the ride feel of the road king, does feel like all the wieght is nice and low. Fells more agile, that I get. But The Wife and I will go out and lay down 300 400 500 miles day trips on a pretty regular basis, I like my tunes and the wind shooting over my head, Also like passing an oncomming truck on a 2 lane and not feeling it. Sticking with my RGS.
LOL Funny you say this-I swapped the Street Glide for the Road Glide special, almost instanly got the Klock werks sport flare and my saddleman is on order
@her two wheels - there’s a trick to finding neutral on those harleys. Impossible if not moving. You need to get neutral while slightly moving forward!
I have owned a road king and now have a street glide but my next Harley is going to be a Road king .I prefer not to have the fairing despite the weather protection and the radio etc I just liked the road king more than the Street glide less is more for me.
@@donzollars8187 just not for me . There is nothing wrong with any of the touring range I just feel more at home on the road king and I know that the road glide and the street glide have more toys and are less tiring over distance . The road glide is possibly the best of them but I just don’t want one whereas I want a road king ( the same as I wanted a Guzzi Le Mans and a Morini 3 1/2 sport )
I'm a Road King kinda' guy, feels like an 800lb sport bike compared to the fairing bikes😁, if I had to choose between the Street & Road Glides I'd prefer the Street Glide because I like the looks of the batwing fairing compared to the shark nose fairing, b.t.w. for buffeting I'd recommend a set of fork mounted wind deflectors, one might not like the looks of them but they work tremendously.
In my opinion...I prefer the Street Glide. I have owned both ......putting 10k miles on each one in all kinds of weather...well not snow! I was surprised at your wind buffering comments. I thought both the batwing and the sharknose had exceptional wind buffeting dynamics. I liked the Streetglide bratwing better simply for the shorter reach and accessibility to my gadgets. I think you have a hard choice....they are all GREAT super bikes for road trips. Thanks for sharing. Are you gonna let Jordan ride one??.....ya know he wants too !
I have a 2019 Street Glide Special and the buffeting is much more bearable with a taller, curved windscreen! However I think it would be even better with a 8.5” or 10” windscreen versus the 6.5” windscreen I currently have.
I'm not a fan of the Sharknose fairing, but I also admit it's a matter of personal preference, not "right or wrong". I have a Street Glide and love it to death, but were I to get a new touring bike....well, it would depend on if I still have my Softail to cruise around on. If yes, I'd save the effort & get another StreetGlide. But if it was to be my only bike, I'd get a Road King Special, and then get a quick-releast fairing with a radio in it for roadtrips. :)
I found the big fairing on the road glide makes it more top heavy then the street glide. But to be honest I haven't done any seat time with either bike. But I understand why the road glide would be better on the highway
@@hillbillyhicks8102 The only time you ever feel the wieght of the faring on a Road Glide is when your stopped and picking her up off the stand, Soon as you get moving you learn to love that ugly shark nose.
Love my Road King. Such an amazing bike. Has the ability to quick detach the windshield, has that classic look that will never go out of style. Love Street Glides and Road Glides, but as you already know, here in Ohio you can throw a rock in the air about anywhere and hit one. I personally wanted something different from everyone else! But, to each their own, just matters that you ride something!
I have a 2019 SGS and I am also 5’7”. I upgraded to the Klockworks 5” windshield and it took care of the buffeting. I hope you didn’t get headaches with the buffeting all the way New York.
Jess, I have a 2019 Street Glide and I love it... Just rode 2200 miles in wind and rain and heat. I have a 9 inch windshield and I think it helps a lot! Great channel..ride safe!!
I had a RK for years then moved to Ultra (Batwing)...I have ridden RG and prefer the Batwing. I keep my vent closed but, I have a 7” windshield that has a little “swoop” at the top. No buffering. Good luck!
Jess, what do you do for your actual career? I don’t put out anywhere near the amount of content as you and it seems like I’m always scrambling to find enough hours in a day. My 9 to 5 keeps me CRAZY BUSY.
I've always preferred Road Glides over Street Glides, even though SG's are far more popular. I just like the feel and look of the fairing more, especially in strong wind.
If you don’t want to go with a tall windshield you can get a windshield with a recurve at the top. I’ve noticed a huge difference with buffeting on my friend’s Street Glide.
I own a 2020 Lowrider S and just recently did a test ride on a 2021 Road Glide Special. Big Mistake.The Road Glide is AMAZING!!!! Still love my Lowrider S!!!
ROAD GLIDE....ROAD GLIDE....ROAD GLIDE....with the traveling you do, there is no comparison in the overall ride. All the buffering is taking up by the fairing that is attached to the frame...not the handlebars! I also have ridden them all and without exception, none allow you to ride more comfortable over the long haul than the ROAD GLIDE....I know, I'm on my 6th! Wishing you all the best in your decision....but I know beyond a shadow of a doubt what I would do.... ;-)
KlockWerks shield...two thumbs up!!! I have a '15 SGS... I was considering RG but glad I went SG...it was a toss up for me, just found better deal on SGS...wouldn't want a M8 motor, from what I can tell, they have tons o probs... My gopro is waterproof....aren't they all? maybe not when plugged into a gimble though..[opps didn't read description 1st..lol]
Road king Special for the win. Owned a 2018 Street Glide Special for a Year. Fairings are not for me. Love the styling and the capability of the Road King. Everything you Need. Nothing you Don't. Love my 2020 Billiard Burgundy Road King Special. Just got back from a 2500 mile trip. A true mile eating machine. Did I say Road King Special for the win? Yes I did. Take care.
It’s absolutely awesome that Harley Davidson loaned you, not one bike, but TWO BRAND NEW 2021 MOTORCYCLES!!! And two freaking awesome, super expensive, motorcycles in the Sport Glide and the Street Glide! I went to Harley and tried to trade in my 2020 iron 883 for the new street bob, which is very cool and I dig it, but I really want a Sport Glide or a Fat Bob, but they gave me a price of 17 thousand dollars for the new street bob, plus $2500 down, plus my 2020 iron 883, plus an extra $100/month in my payments! Yeah, sounds fair to me.....NOT!! Have they lost their freaking minds!? Something is totally whack with these Harley dealerships here in Oklahoma! I guess I’ll need to start a UA-cam channel about my Harley Davidson, grow it, get super popular, have tons of subs and then MAYBE I’ll get treated like I actually matter to Harley Davidson?
Damm I love this girl.. ❤👍Great vid and though I am NOT a fan of Harleys.. I prefer my BMW ❤its always interesting to see them road tested by those who genuinely ride them without all of the guff .. 👍That wind judder does vary enormously or so I've discovered over my 40 years.. across bikes and the 'fairing' fitted whether as in your case its a 'half or semi enclosed' type. 👀 My girl used to have to put her head down against my back when riding pillion as the air can get thrown up and over buffeting the pillion passengers helmet.. In fairness you don't ride long distance without a fairing as it can be unpleasant re jerking your head etc. Full fairings give leg protection as well from wind and rain in particular.. which leads me to a tip. Wet weather. Can be hell re wearing leather gear as it is NOT repeat NOT waterproof unless specifically chemically treated etc OR NOT GENUINE leather! 👀 1. Boots can be synthetic and OK OR if you are wearing leather ones ? Gonna get wet feet. Solution? Gonna sound crazy but I learned the hard way with soaked feet time after time until one of my mates bought me a... wait for it LESS THAN $15 pair of PVC overshoes.. 👍Trousers= day starts out great but turns to a real downpour.. still got miles to go? Wet weather gear out with PVC or similar over trousers slid on AND a JACKET cover to match.. NOW almost fully waterproof. Those items cost next to nothing, stashed away under the seat or in the top box etc AH what about gloves? Well you can get synthetic waterproofs or the handlebar muffs that you slide over the and shove your hands into that keep your hands warm AND DRY!
I have had 3 Touring Bikes. 2015 Street Glide, 2016 Road King & 2019 Road Glide. I traded the Street Glide in for the Road King. Hated the Street Glide, to much weight on handle bars at low speed and high winds the handle bars get pushed around. Put 15k on it before trading it in. Road King, love it. Put 52k on it and still have it. I use it for short rides, comfortable bike. Road Glide I put 18k on it and still have it. It's my go to bike for long ride. Great for long rides and riding in the rain. Can't go wrong with Road King or Road Glide. Hope this help. Go visit my Instagram page check out pictures of bikes. 2wheels_rolling
I rode both Road Glide & Street Glide. Had the dealership put 14" windscreen on the Street Glide. Still got buffeting like crazy. The Road Glide was much much much much better of a ride for me personally. I knew it within the first couple miles. I am tall at 6'4, the street glide, I felt to compacted. 2021 RGS sits in my garage now. Just picked it up Saturday with 6mi on it. Could Not be happier.
RoadGlide, hands down! Way less buffeting from wind and semis! Each mentioned has the exact same frame!!! Don't ever change your suspension by lower to fit you, change your SEAT! Your suspension is designed that way for a reason. Only change your suspension if you are upgrading to a fully new system. There are a ton of great seats out there, change the seat.. and again, RoadGlide! Each are great bikes...if your buying, don't buy one that's LIKE what you are used too, buy something new! I did, had a Heritage Soft Tail for 14 years, bought a RoadGlide last April! Freaking love it! I was in love my Heritage, and didn't want to trade it in, but I couldn't afford a new / used one if I didn't. Got that 2018 RG, haven't looked back!! Getting ready for a 2000 mile solo trip next month! Stay safe. Really enjoy your channel 😀
You're too young for any of the 3...... Get the sport glide as in SPORT ! You look the SPORTY type and get working customizing it to your wants and comforts. After all big part of having a bike is personalizing it to be your reflection. I have one since 2018, and still replacing parts. Looking at it, I doubt anyone would be able to guess it's a SG. But......it's me. BTW, it's difficult to find neutral on most new bike. Not a big deal.....either hit neutral a second before stopping or have your mechanic adjust it. Next, you can place as tall a transparent section of the fairing as you like. The SG is a nimble, very responsive, "young and sporty" version of the 3 tourers you have mentioned with the difference that it's not such a heavy looking bike.....rather it's nimble, very responsive and at the same time a real cruiser.....it has the sporty looking bags...... You're too young and too sporty of a person to be sitting on those 3 "more settled & older" ones, as great as all 3 are.
So, you say that the Red Street Glide fits you like a glove! Well Tweetie, sounds like that one's for you! seems like you handle the bike very well and it grew on you in a flash! Well now, the price comparison from a 2020 Street Glide to a 2021 seems to have gone down from the previous year, while the APR of 8.9 percent after the down payment of 10 percent on 84 months term at $384 per month, is nothing to sneeze at compared to the purchase of a car which is a lower APR finance. If you are totally convinced that you NEED that bike, dare I suggest that you pay a minimum down of 20 percent, and when making the monthly payments (now adjusted), that you set aside a single payment of 1 1/2 's worth of payment or for instance of $576, to make an extra annual payment (or a 13th) installment to reduce the principle towards the loan each year; and that will save you interest paid for the life of the loan!! Other than that, perhaps that is the bike for you provided that you have a very good if not great income and great credit! Some people here recently, now are saying is NOT the time to go in debt, if not debtor's prison, provided that this kind of wisdom is hard for some people to actually experience. So, be careful but be wise! Somethings that are shinny and new can get you into trouble Hon! Ask me, I know from the experience/outcome back in 1986-1989!
Love love LOVE the Street Glide. I like the gauges and GPS up close. The weight of the fairing is negligible when riding. At a stop, yeah, it’s a pain. The little wind screen is notorious for buffeting. I switched mine out for an F4 Customs 8 inch screen, problem solved. Enjoy!
Definitely a taller windshield. I know the "blade" style ones that tend to come with the bike look cool, but, for the most part, are completely useless at blocking enough wind, hence the buffeting. I had to do it with my Vic X Country. Highly recommend, if/when you get a new hog bagger, to take a look at Long Ride Shields (LRS). They're priced right, look awesome and most importantly, they WORK! www.longrideshields.com
Taller windshield. I have a 2014 Firefighter shrine Street Glide. The standard screen looks OK but isn't really practical. A taller screen will cocoon you. I personally ❤️the Street Glide and like being closer to the front of the bike. The Road Glide for me is like trying to reach the car front dashboard. It's way to much of a reach up front , but I believe it's better for taller riders to stretch out ( less cramped). I also don't like the fixed ,frame fairing but even though I haven't had any problems with high winds on the Street Glide it would be easier to turn just the handle bars on a Road Glide.
At 8:45 in... Was I the only one that thought that truck looked like an ol' school county sheriff tailing you in his 87 Crown Victoria? 😂 Oh...and I love my Street Glide. Clockwerks windshield and shaving my seat solved the same issues you have. Plus..I think the fairing looks more "integrated" rather than bolted on. If that makes sense.
Just made my second payment on that exact bike. Except mine is vivid black. Upgraded from my first bike which was an 07 syna street Bob. Loved my dyna but always wanted the street glide. Love the bat wing faring. Hate the shark nose. Personal preference. That red suits you. Think you should consider the upgrade 😉
100% Road King. It sounds like it'd perfectly fit the bill for your needs-- without the extra expense of the things you won't use-- a la Street Glide. OR! Go with the 2022 Indian Super Chief Limited and have it all. Drive safe.
This will be my fifty fourth year of riding motorcycles, Jess. A Road Glide Ultra by choice. Best Damn riding bike I’ve found. I think you’ve already made your decision, but just haven’t picked the color 😁 Ride safe my friend.
Awesome deal Harley gave you!!..as for finding neutral...give the throttle a quick "blip" before you pop it in neutral...works every time on my 2020 Ultra Limited!...stay safe...ride safe!!😎👍🤙👍🤙🇨🇦
I love the Road King. Specifically the Road King Special though. It’s just so sexy. It ticks all of my “want boxes”. 😎👍 I don’t want all of the electronic dash bells and whistles but I would definitely consider a good size faring though. 🤔
No need for makeup. Crashed my 2021 Ultra Limited 2 weeks ago life flight and all. Haters get ready....I don't care for a street glide, I loved my ultra we shall see if she is totaled. For now I am riding my 2001 sidecar. We live in Ohio too about an hour north of you. Love your videos and keep them coming if you can
You can cut down on buffeting with simply changing to a curve wind screen, fork, batwing deflectors and Lowers (w speakers) easy!😂🤷🏼♂️ You look good on a glide Jess!🍻
One of the things you mentioned not liking about the Sport Glide is that the gauges and indicators are low near the tank. If I remember correctly, you'll find similar positioning of gauges on the Road King. For me, it was so close between getting the Road King -- it looks SO GREAT! -- but I ended up getting the Road Glide because of the nav system and better-viewable gauges. I also prefer the looks and the frame-mounted fairing of the Road Glide over the Street Glide.
Very nice! 😍 Looks like they gave you a bike with RDRS. Have you used the TPMS? I'm a stickler with my tire pressure, but it's a pain to check on baggers because of the saddle bags! 👌😎
I ride a Honda CTX 700N DCT, which does not have a fairing, but I added a Puig windscreen. I enjoy seeing the road in front of me, so fairings seem like car dashboards to me. That said, if I were riding a Harley, it would definitely be a Road King. That fits my riding style. No fairing, just clean visible road in front of you. You can see my bike on my you tube channel.. Take care. Enjoy your videos, and you ride very well.
Road King would be great with a Memphis Shades fairing and T bars (Shadetree Road King Kong) but it has the speedo in the tank that you hate. Street Glides are nearly impossible to fit with T bars, and as you found out, there is a buffeting issue from both above and below the fairing. I tried 5 windshields and finally gave up and cut the stock shield down to one inch high. I get wind in the face but it’s clean air with no buffeting. Road Glide - T bar it and relocate the gauges like Adam Sandoval. That might be the ticket for you. How about a camping trip to KRiver in the fall - maybe attend Adam’s October event?
Love the channel. As far as which of the 3 touring bikes to get, I recommend the Road Glide. I’m a little biased, I know. But, I had a Road King for a while, which I loved and still miss. I’ve done pretty much the same trips and rides with the RG that I did with the king, and you just can’t compare the comfort. Radio was a big deal for me. I had rumble road audio speakers on the king, and as good as they were (highly recommend) it’s not the same as actual speakers connected to a real radio system. Riding wise, the king is the best handling bike in the fleet hands down, but for longer trips the shark takes the cake. Never ridden a street glide longer than around the block, so can’t really speak on that. But ultimately, whichever bike you can ride for 2 hours between stops and not pray for instant death when you get there is the one for you. Just my 2 cents. Thanks for the content and as always, shiny side up, rubber side down. ✌🏼 P.s. look into freedom shields windshields. Great company, and they work awesome!
I think the pick between the 3 is completely a personal choice. I personally love the openness of a windscreen, but I’m old school. My Dyna was great, my Heritage is great, and I really don’t want any more weight than it. At 5’7” on a great day😂 backing a bagger is just too much. Love the looks of a RG or RKS but that extra weight and height is a bit much. Yes they can go lower but you lose suspension travel and most seats used to lower you just suck. At the end of the day you have to ride what you feel best on and like the most (and can afford). I see people give opinions like they are the only way to go and man that is just the opposite of what biking is all about. Your ride is your ride! Whatever you choose has to be comfortable or you’ll end up with a bike that sits more than it’s ridden. Be safe out there Jess, and keep up the great work. You are a wonderful ambassador for our passion of riding and kudos to Harley on finally picking up on the importance of vloggers in the biking world. Congratulations on your success, it’s been a lot of work but obviously it’s paying off.
I'm riding a 2020 Streetglide and totally love this bike. But I did switched my windscreen to a 7 inch screen and what a big difference it made. Absolutely the perfect size...and yes im 5'7" as well.
I have a 2020 Road King Special, and for me it is the most versatile bike. Add the windshield and soft lowers for colder weather or rain, or remove those for hot weather riding. As far as the buffeting, that is caused by the wind coming up over the tank. I just added the fork wind deflectors, also known as fork fangs. They have completely eliminated the buffeting. If you buy a Street Glide, they will fit that bike as well.
All three of the H-D baggers that you’re considering are the same basic bike (frame & drive train), with obvious difference being the fairings. If you don’t care about or want the infotainment system, then go with the Road King. Eliminates the weight of the fairing, and the $, changes center of gravity and handling…for the better! But most important is which one are you most comfortable with! 👍
Harley-Davidson loaned this brand new, 2021 Street Glide! I get to ride and experience this motorcycle for a couple weeks and I can't wait to get some miles in her seat! Where should I ride her?? Also, Before you comment about how I could waterproof the GoPro... please read the description! 💗
Dirt roads! Forget the triumph. Go full bagger on those roads!!! Lmao!
I wish I would have seen it on Facebook sooner but the Harley Davidson that my grandpa built was at east farrow Harley Davidson 3days ago and it was a raffle bike 35$ a ticket it looks so good though
I hope at some point you get to ride a Night Rod with a Fat Boy. That'll be pretty sweet. Or even a Boss Hoss. I mean that's a big piece of machinery with a V8 engine but you can do it!!!!!
The street glide looks super comfortable, pop a saddlemen seat on her and I would be happy. Try a little Flex Seal on the GoPro and you are good to go..😆
I bought a 2018 Street Glide Special a few months ago. I’m 5’4” and it fits me well. Previously rode a Heritage Springer and often toll my husband’s road glide on long trips. To me the RG is just smoother at high speeds and I like the look better. The SG won me over because it handled like I was still on my Springer. I had the shorter windshield initially & it would be fine for around town. I put on a taller Memphis Shade and it made a huge difference. Overall, I love my Fancy!
After owning different bikes with and without fairing,I chose for the Road King. I love that I can remove the fairing and put it back so easily.
Looks like Harley Davidson is finally learning to take advantage of the motovlog community. I think they will reach so much more of their target audience through motovlogers than through Jason Mamoa commercials. And I like Jason but you guys will sell more bikes
I couldn't agree more... youtubers reach a lot of people that could be a potential sale...
Personally I research the hell out of stuff before I buy it. UA-cam is a great way to learn about stuff and if there’s a bike that I have interest in I will UA-cam it. Great platform to live vicariously through others before I myself take the leap.
Jason is my dude, but he isn't hanging out with us all twice a week. Although I probably wouldn't complain if he did.
My buddy put the slightly taller Klockwerks (or however it’s spelled) windshield with the sight flare upwards. Cured any and all problems.
Love the red, but I still think I'd rather have the road glide. Like you though, if Harley is in a giving mood I'd take either!
I still love the Road Glide as well!
Having ridden a Limited with a Batwing and currently have a Road Glide special..I’m more partial to the full faring bikes. Between the two I prefer the Road Glide.
I know you know this but remember, things like windshields and seats and handlebars can all be customized to fix you.
I wish Harley had adjustable windshields like the Indian Challenger. That is one thing I think would put the Harleys over the top in the comfort zone. I really wish they would offer this option.
the bikes are marvelous.. one that tickles my fancy is a naked road king...
Well, I bought my Road Glide because my Street Glide had too much buffeting, Sharks are better than Batwings....but I had the most fun on the Road King Special the year they came out in 2017, yes with the M8 engines. LOL I can totally relate to this video hahahaha.
-But. you cant ride across the interstate system for LONG HOURS or days on end without a Road Glide, and having the weather radar and navi and XM radio, and Weatherband and the versatility of storage and there really is no substitute to a Road Glide.
Road Kings are the most fun for non highway touring,
Street Glides look pretty when parked outside a bar,
and Road Glides are GODS that walk among mere MORTALS in the motorcycling world.
Having personally seen every state and every province in North America on one? There is no substitute. My 2017 Road Glide Special is on its second engine now and 145,000 miles and rising!
That all being said Dyna's are the coolest street cred known to the Harley world.......dont give up on that bike, keep her for life IMHO........you can pack tons of gear on her and shes a beast.....and it hits home with alot of your viewers having a Dyna
Jess, the wind from the Street Glide is coming from below the fairing and coming up in front of the tank and creating the buffeting you are experiencing. I have the Ultra Classic and it did the same thing until I went to J&P Cycles and got this to put on my bike. www.jpcycles.com/product/744-635/kuryakyn-chrome-lower-triple-tree-wind-deflector . The biggest gripe I have with the Road Glide is the angle in which the radio is mounted and causing a lot of glare especially if the sun is behind you. Makes it extremely difficult to read the GPS or text on the screen and you won't have that problem with the Street Glide or Ultra Classic Limited.. Ride safe girl! Love your content.
Easy for some people to forget that most of us have real jobs too haha
This cold brew addiction ain’t gonna pay for itself! 😅
Road king, it’s the most versatile. The road king does everything great.
That was my thought process too when I bought my king just 2 months ago.
I love my road king, but I do a lot of interstate commuting, kinda wish I’d got a street glide
I own both a Road King standard and a Road Glide special. If I had to sell one the Road Glide would be the one I sold. There honestly is not much difference in wind protection and the Road King is a much more playful bike on the back roads. Running it through s turns and just turns in general just so much more fun! The Road Glide is fun if I want to go long day's on a two week trip but you really feel the extra weight in day to day short trip use. Just my opinion.
@@rodzimmerman1979 I repect that opinion. I dont own both but love the ride feel of the road king, does feel like all the wieght is nice and low. Fells more agile, that I get. But The Wife and I will go out and lay down 300 400 500 miles day trips on a pretty regular basis, I like my tunes and the wind shooting over my head, Also like passing an oncomming truck on a 2 lane and not feeling it. Sticking with my RGS.
I went from a Street Glide to a road King. BTW, I got the SGS for the nav.. and never used it cuz I had my phone mounted on the bars. Stereo was nice.
Street Glide! Swap the seat for Saddlemen and get a Klock Werks windshield and buffeting will not be a problem.
Well since they only loaned it to her, not sure that's in the plans. But that would be awesome if they help her out.
Agreed that is exactly what I did on mine.
LOL Funny you say this-I swapped the Street Glide for the Road Glide special, almost instanly got the Klock werks sport flare and my saddleman is on order
Streetglide is the way to go, you will find alot great features with the Streetglide just give it time.
GPS is good
@her two wheels - there’s a trick to finding neutral on those harleys. Impossible if not moving. You need to get neutral while slightly moving forward!
Yup!! I was going to say the same but you beat me to it 👍
Or just accept defeat and leave the bike in 1st
Someone’s looking good on street glide
I have owned a road king and now have a street glide but my next Harley is going to be a Road king .I prefer not to have the fairing despite the weather protection and the radio etc I just liked the road king more than the Street glide less is more for me.
Went from a 2015 RoadKing to a 2021 RoadGlide Limited.
I'll never look back!
@@donzollars8187 just not for me . There is nothing wrong with any of the touring range I just feel more at home on the road king and I know that the road glide and the street glide have more toys and are less tiring over distance . The road glide is possibly the best of them but I just don’t want one whereas I want a road king ( the same as I wanted a Guzzi Le Mans and a Morini 3 1/2 sport )
It truly is all preference.
Jess, glad to see HD is trying to connect with you and other vloggers. Perfect way to sell bikes.
The stock street glide windshield sucks. I put a Klock Werks Flare windshield on mine and the buffeting went away.
Correction all stock Harley windscreens suck--so do thier seats
I'm a Road King kinda' guy, feels like an 800lb sport bike compared to the fairing bikes😁, if I had to choose between the Street & Road Glides I'd prefer the Street Glide because I like the looks of the batwing fairing compared to the shark nose fairing, b.t.w. for buffeting I'd recommend a set of fork mounted wind deflectors, one might not like the looks of them but they work tremendously.
In my opinion...I prefer the Street Glide. I have owned both ......putting 10k miles on each one in all kinds of weather...well not snow!
I was surprised at your wind buffering comments.
I thought both the batwing and the sharknose had exceptional wind buffeting dynamics.
I liked the Streetglide bratwing better simply for the shorter reach and accessibility to my gadgets.
I think you have a hard choice....they are all GREAT super bikes for road trips.
Thanks for sharing.
Are you gonna let Jordan ride one??.....ya know he wants too !
I have a 2019 Street Glide Special and the buffeting is much more bearable with a taller, curved windscreen! However I think it would be even better with a 8.5” or 10” windscreen versus the 6.5” windscreen I currently have.
I'm not a fan of the Sharknose fairing, but I also admit it's a matter of personal preference, not "right or wrong". I have a Street Glide and love it to death, but were I to get a new touring bike....well, it would depend on if I still have my Softail to cruise around on. If yes, I'd save the effort & get another StreetGlide. But if it was to be my only bike, I'd get a Road King Special, and then get a quick-releast fairing with a radio in it for roadtrips. :)
The road glide would be the biggest benefit to me personally.
I just love that damn bike 😭
I found the big fairing on the road glide makes it more top heavy then the street glide. But to be honest I haven't done any seat time with either bike. But I understand why the road glide would be better on the highway
@@hillbillyhicks8102 The only time you ever feel the wieght of the faring on a Road Glide is when your stopped and picking her up off the stand, Soon as you get moving you learn to love that ugly shark nose.
Love my Road King. Such an amazing bike. Has the ability to quick detach the windshield, has that classic look that will never go out of style. Love Street Glides and Road Glides, but as you already know, here in Ohio you can throw a rock in the air about anywhere and hit one. I personally wanted something different from everyone else! But, to each their own, just matters that you ride something!
Klock Werks flair is the best it really makes a difference.
Your quite annoying with how monetized you are becoming after I called you out on Facebook last year lmao!!!
I just bought a 2021 Road King. I love it!
3weeksago got my 21 RKS , love mine
@@gravydogg1 2 months RGS in snake--yes I love the thing
Man I love the way the road glides look but that street glide looks so good
Street Glide and just change the windshield to stop the buffering.
Klockworks windshield will take care of that buffeting.
Klockworks windshield will take care of that buffeting.
I have a street glide myself. Also I wear a full face helmet. That being said if I had it to do over. I would go road king.
Street Glide Special, chromed out! All day! 😀
Klock works will fix that no problem.
Roadking is my vote.
You are such a champ for hitting all of those events and keeping up with all of these videos while working! You rock and I feel the pain.
😅😅😅 it’s catching up to me!
🎉🤩🤩 road king special🤩🤩🎉
Road Glide for sure!
I have a 2019 SGS and I am also 5’7”. I upgraded to the Klockworks 5” windshield and it took care of the buffeting. I hope you didn’t get headaches with the buffeting all the way New York.
Cool! I actually rode the Dyna to NY because of the sissy bar and how I pack. I neeeeeeded that sissy bar and luggage rack! 😅
So the 5 inch works I'm 5,'6 and I'm looking to get one for my 20 rd glide
That should be the title of a book. Finding neutral, a her two wheels story hahah
Some of the buffeting will go away with some wind screens on the lower forks ❤️ Proudtexson
Jess, I have a 2019 Street Glide and I love it... Just rode 2200 miles in wind and rain and heat. I have a 9 inch windshield and I think it helps a lot! Great channel..ride safe!!
I agree with you Road King woul be best
I'd be very interested in seeing you on a Road King, since I'm considering one myself.
Ope! Stay tuned! 😉
Congrats 🎉 on the two Harleys, what a compliment to you Jess.
Really enjoyed today’s ride with you on the Harley.
You take care and ride safe.
Neil x
You could put a fairing on the Road King. I love the blacked out look of the Road King Special.
Hey, thats the same post office & UPS store I use! Do you do any group rides in our area? There are sooo many good back roads in our area.
Get a kLock werks windscreen
A taller windshield helps for sure.. I have had quite a few baggers. Still have one. I have road across the country several times.
I gotta become a world famous moto-vlogger so motorcycle companies will lend me motorcycles, too. 😁
Go to work at a dealership (like me!) - I've gotten to ride pretty much whatever I want 🤩
Indian would've delivered it with a full tank, just sayin ....😂
LOL! I’m sure it had to do with shipping laws
The bagger i like most is road king special!
My fav too! All blacked out
@@f_r_e_d yeahhh
that is a beautiful bike really like the color thanks for taking us on the ride take care and ride safe stay dry
Klockwerks screens helps.
street glide all day long .
I had a RK for years then moved to Ultra (Batwing)...I have ridden RG and prefer the Batwing. I keep my vent closed but, I have a 7” windshield that has a little “swoop” at the top. No buffering. Good luck!
Jess, what do you do for your actual career? I don’t put out anywhere near the amount of content as you and it seems like I’m always scrambling to find enough hours in a day. My 9 to 5 keeps me CRAZY BUSY.
I LOVE my 2020 Road King!!
Street glide 💪💪
I've always preferred Road Glides over Street Glides, even though SG's are far more popular. I just like the feel and look of the fairing more, especially in strong wind.
If you don’t want to go with a tall windshield you can get a windshield with a recurve at the top. I’ve noticed a huge difference with buffeting on my friend’s Street Glide.
I own a 2020 Lowrider S and just recently did a test ride on a 2021 Road Glide Special. Big Mistake.The Road Glide is AMAZING!!!!
Still love my Lowrider S!!!
Probably just sick from exhaustion! Try to get some rest and keep safe! Love the vids and keep it rubber side down
ROAD GLIDE....ROAD GLIDE....ROAD GLIDE....with the traveling you do, there is no comparison in the overall ride. All the buffering is taking up by the fairing that is attached to the frame...not the handlebars! I also have ridden them all and without exception, none allow you to ride more comfortable over the long haul than the ROAD GLIDE....I know, I'm on my 6th!
Wishing you all the best in your decision....but I know beyond a shadow of a doubt what I would do.... ;-)
The gas cap should flip up the opposite way, that would grind my gears. :)
Thats what I thought.
Current SG owner and yes gassing is a PIA. Opposite way would be so much easier
Road Glide!!! I got one and love it.
KlockWerks shield...two thumbs up!!! I have a '15 SGS... I was considering RG but glad I went SG...it was a toss up for me, just found better deal on SGS...wouldn't want a M8 motor, from what I can tell, they have tons o probs...
My gopro is waterproof....aren't they all? maybe not when plugged into a gimble though..[opps didn't read description 1st..lol]
Road king Special for the win. Owned a 2018 Street Glide Special for a Year. Fairings are not for me. Love the styling and the capability of the Road King. Everything you Need. Nothing you Don't. Love my 2020 Billiard Burgundy Road King Special. Just got back from a 2500 mile trip. A true mile eating machine. Did I say Road King Special for the win? Yes I did. Take care.
It’s absolutely awesome that Harley Davidson loaned you, not one bike, but TWO BRAND NEW 2021 MOTORCYCLES!!! And two freaking awesome, super expensive, motorcycles in the Sport Glide and the Street Glide!
I went to Harley and tried to trade in my 2020 iron 883 for the new street bob, which is very cool and I dig it, but I really want a Sport Glide or a Fat Bob, but they gave me a price of 17 thousand dollars for the new street bob, plus $2500 down, plus my 2020 iron 883, plus an extra $100/month in my payments! Yeah, sounds fair to me.....NOT!! Have they lost their freaking minds!? Something is totally whack with these Harley dealerships here in Oklahoma! I guess I’ll need to start a UA-cam channel about my Harley Davidson, grow it, get super popular, have tons of subs and then MAYBE I’ll get treated like I actually matter to Harley Davidson?
Klock works wind screen, on my Electra Glide, works great
Damm I love this girl.. ❤👍Great vid and though I am NOT a fan of Harleys.. I prefer my BMW ❤its always interesting to see them road tested by those who genuinely ride them without all of the guff .. 👍That wind judder does vary enormously or so I've discovered over my 40 years.. across bikes and the 'fairing' fitted whether as in your case its a 'half or semi enclosed' type. 👀 My girl used to have to put her head down against my back when riding pillion as the air can get thrown up and over buffeting the pillion passengers helmet.. In fairness you don't ride long distance without a fairing as it can be unpleasant re jerking your head etc. Full fairings give leg protection as well from wind and rain in particular.. which leads me to a tip. Wet weather. Can be hell re wearing leather gear as it is NOT repeat NOT waterproof unless specifically chemically treated etc OR NOT GENUINE leather! 👀
1. Boots can be synthetic and OK OR if you are wearing leather ones ? Gonna get wet feet. Solution? Gonna sound crazy but I learned the hard way with soaked feet time after time until one of my mates bought me a... wait for it LESS THAN $15 pair of PVC overshoes.. 👍Trousers= day starts out great but turns to a real downpour.. still got miles to go? Wet weather gear out with PVC or similar over trousers slid on AND a JACKET cover to match.. NOW almost fully waterproof. Those items cost next to nothing, stashed away under the seat or in the top box etc AH what about gloves? Well you can get synthetic waterproofs or the handlebar muffs that you slide over the and shove your hands into that keep your hands warm AND DRY!
I have had 3 Touring Bikes. 2015 Street Glide, 2016 Road King & 2019 Road Glide. I traded the Street Glide in for the Road King. Hated the Street Glide, to much weight on handle bars at low speed and high winds the handle bars get pushed around. Put 15k on it before trading it in. Road King, love it. Put 52k on it and still have it. I use it for short rides, comfortable bike. Road Glide I put 18k on it and still have it. It's my go to bike for long ride. Great for long rides and riding in the rain. Can't go wrong with Road King or Road Glide. Hope this help. Go visit my Instagram page check out pictures of bikes. 2wheels_rolling
I'm a road king
I rode both Road Glide & Street Glide. Had the dealership put 14" windscreen on the Street Glide. Still got buffeting like crazy. The Road Glide was much much much much better of a ride for me personally. I knew it within the first couple miles. I am tall at 6'4, the street glide, I felt to compacted. 2021 RGS sits in my garage now. Just picked it up Saturday with 6mi on it. Could Not be happier.
RoadGlide, hands down! Way less buffeting from wind and semis! Each mentioned has the exact same frame!!! Don't ever change your suspension by lower to fit you, change your SEAT! Your suspension is designed that way for a reason. Only change your suspension if you are upgrading to a fully new system. There are a ton of great seats out there, change the seat.. and again, RoadGlide! Each are great bikes...if your buying, don't buy one that's LIKE what you are used too, buy something new! I did, had a Heritage Soft Tail for 14 years, bought a RoadGlide last April! Freaking love it! I was in love my Heritage, and didn't want to trade it in, but I couldn't afford a new / used one if I didn't. Got that 2018 RG, haven't looked back!! Getting ready for a 2000 mile solo trip next month! Stay safe. Really enjoy your channel 😀
You're too young for any of the 3......
Get the sport glide as in SPORT ! You look the SPORTY type and get working customizing it to your wants and comforts. After all big part of having a bike is personalizing it to be your reflection. I have one since 2018, and still replacing parts. Looking at it, I doubt anyone would be able to guess it's a SG. But......it's me.
BTW, it's difficult to find neutral on most new bike. Not a big deal.....either hit neutral a second before stopping or have your mechanic adjust it.
Next, you can place as tall a transparent section of the fairing as you like.
The SG is a nimble, very responsive, "young and sporty" version of the 3 tourers you have mentioned with the difference that it's not such a heavy looking bike.....rather it's nimble, very responsive and at the same time a real cruiser.....it has the sporty looking bags......
You're too young and too sporty of a person to be sitting on those 3 "more settled & older" ones, as great as all 3 are.
So, you say that the Red Street Glide fits you like a glove! Well Tweetie, sounds like that one's for you! seems like
you handle the bike very well and it grew on you in a flash! Well now, the price comparison from a 2020 Street Glide
to a 2021 seems to have gone down from the previous year, while the APR of 8.9 percent after the down payment of
10 percent on 84 months term at $384 per month, is nothing to sneeze at compared to the purchase of a car which
is a lower APR finance. If you are totally convinced that you NEED that bike, dare I suggest that you pay a minimum
down of 20 percent, and when making the monthly payments (now adjusted), that you set aside a single payment of
1 1/2 's worth of payment or for instance of $576, to make an extra annual payment (or a 13th) installment to reduce
the principle towards the loan each year; and that will save you interest paid for the life of the loan!! Other than that,
perhaps that is the bike for you provided that you have a very good if not great income and great credit! Some people
here recently, now are saying is NOT the time to go in debt, if not debtor's prison, provided that this kind of wisdom is
hard for some people to actually experience. So, be careful but be wise! Somethings that are shinny and new can get
you into trouble Hon! Ask me, I know from the experience/outcome back in 1986-1989!
Love love LOVE the Street Glide. I like the gauges and GPS up close. The weight of the fairing is negligible when riding. At a stop, yeah, it’s a pain. The little wind screen is notorious for buffeting. I switched mine out for an F4 Customs 8 inch screen, problem solved. Enjoy!
Definitely a taller windshield. I know the "blade" style ones that tend to come with the bike look cool, but, for the most part, are completely useless at blocking enough wind, hence the buffeting. I had to do it with my Vic X Country. Highly recommend, if/when you get a new hog bagger, to take a look at Long Ride Shields (LRS). They're priced right, look awesome and most importantly, they WORK! www.longrideshields.com
A recurve windshield and an air dam on the back side of the forks would help the buffeting.
Taller windshield. I have a 2014 Firefighter shrine Street Glide. The standard screen looks OK but isn't really practical. A taller screen will cocoon you. I personally ❤️the Street Glide and like being closer to the front of the bike. The Road Glide for me is like trying to reach the car front dashboard. It's way to much of a reach up front , but I believe it's better for taller riders to stretch out ( less cramped). I also don't like the fixed ,frame fairing but even though I haven't had any problems with high winds on the Street Glide it would be easier to turn just the handle bars on a Road Glide.
At 8:45 in...
Was I the only one that thought that truck looked like an ol' school county sheriff tailing you in his 87 Crown Victoria? 😂
Oh...and I love my Street Glide. Clockwerks windshield and shaving my seat solved the same issues you have. Plus..I think the fairing looks more "integrated" rather than bolted on. If that makes sense.
Just made my second payment on that exact bike. Except mine is vivid black. Upgraded from my first bike which was an 07 syna street Bob. Loved my dyna but always wanted the street glide. Love the bat wing faring. Hate the shark nose. Personal preference. That red suits you. Think you should consider the upgrade 😉
100% Road King. It sounds like it'd perfectly fit the bill for your needs-- without the extra expense of the things you won't use-- a la Street Glide. OR! Go with the 2022 Indian Super Chief Limited and have it all. Drive safe.
This will be my fifty fourth year of riding motorcycles, Jess. A Road Glide Ultra by choice. Best Damn riding bike I’ve found. I think you’ve already made your decision, but just haven’t picked the color 😁 Ride safe my friend.
Awesome deal Harley gave you!!..as for finding neutral...give the throttle a quick "blip" before you pop it in neutral...works every time on my 2020 Ultra Limited!...stay safe...ride safe!!😎👍🤙👍🤙🇨🇦
I love the Road King. Specifically the Road King Special though. It’s just so sexy. It ticks all of my “want boxes”. 😎👍 I don’t want all of the electronic dash bells and whistles but I would definitely consider a good size faring though. 🤔
Please consider the Road Glide. This is coming from a non-biased person. (Just kidding!) SHARKNATION!!!!!
No need for makeup. Crashed my 2021 Ultra Limited 2 weeks ago life flight and all. Haters get ready....I don't care for a street glide, I loved my ultra we shall see if she is totaled. For now I am riding my 2001 sidecar. We live in Ohio too about an hour north of you. Love your videos and keep them coming if you can
You can cut down on buffeting with simply changing to a curve wind screen, fork, batwing deflectors and Lowers (w speakers) easy!😂🤷🏼♂️
You look good on a glide Jess!🍻
One of the things you mentioned not liking about the Sport Glide is that the gauges and indicators are low near the tank. If I remember correctly, you'll find similar positioning of gauges on the Road King. For me, it was so close between getting the Road King -- it looks SO GREAT! -- but I ended up getting the Road Glide because of the nav system and better-viewable gauges. I also prefer the looks and the frame-mounted fairing of the Road Glide over the Street Glide.
Very nice! 😍 Looks like they gave you a bike with RDRS. Have you used the TPMS? I'm a stickler with my tire pressure, but it's a pain to check on baggers because of the saddle bags! 👌😎
I ride a Honda CTX 700N DCT, which does not have a fairing, but I added a Puig windscreen. I enjoy seeing the road in front of me, so fairings seem like car dashboards to me. That said, if I were riding a Harley, it would definitely be a Road King. That fits my riding style. No fairing, just clean visible road in front of you. You can see my bike on my you tube channel.. Take care. Enjoy your videos, and you ride very well.
Road King would be great with a Memphis Shades fairing and T bars (Shadetree Road King Kong) but it has the speedo in the tank that you hate.
Street Glides are nearly impossible to fit with T bars, and as you found out, there is a buffeting issue from both above and below the fairing. I tried 5 windshields and finally gave up and cut the stock shield down to one inch high. I get wind in the face but it’s clean air with no buffeting.
Road Glide - T bar it and relocate the gauges like Adam Sandoval. That might be the ticket for you.
How about a camping trip to KRiver in the fall - maybe attend Adam’s October event?
Love the channel. As far as which of the 3 touring bikes to get, I recommend the Road Glide. I’m a little biased, I know. But, I had a Road King for a while, which I loved and still miss. I’ve done pretty much the same trips and rides with the RG that I did with the king, and you just can’t compare the comfort. Radio was a big deal for me. I had rumble road audio speakers on the king, and as good as they were (highly recommend) it’s not the same as actual speakers connected to a real radio system.
Riding wise, the king is the best handling bike in the fleet hands down, but for longer trips the shark takes the cake. Never ridden a street glide longer than around the block, so can’t really speak on that. But ultimately, whichever bike you can ride for 2 hours between stops and not pray for instant death when you get there is the one for you. Just my 2 cents. Thanks for the content and as always, shiny side up, rubber side down. ✌🏼
P.s. look into freedom shields windshields. Great company, and they work awesome!
I think the pick between the 3 is completely a personal choice. I personally love the openness of a windscreen, but I’m old school. My Dyna was great, my Heritage is great, and I really don’t want any more weight than it. At 5’7” on a great day😂 backing a bagger is just too much. Love the looks of a RG or RKS but that extra weight and height is a bit much. Yes they can go lower but you lose suspension travel and most seats used to lower you just suck.
At the end of the day you have to ride what you feel best on and like the most (and can afford). I see people give opinions like they are the only way to go and man that is just the opposite of what biking is all about. Your ride is your ride! Whatever you choose has to be comfortable or you’ll end up with a bike that sits more than it’s ridden.
Be safe out there Jess, and keep up the great work. You are a wonderful ambassador for our passion of riding and kudos to Harley on finally picking up on the importance of vloggers in the biking world. Congratulations on your success, it’s been a lot of work but obviously it’s paying off.
I'm riding a 2020 Streetglide and totally love this bike. But I did switched my windscreen to a 7 inch screen and what a big difference it made. Absolutely the perfect size...and yes im 5'7" as well.
I have a 2020 Road King Special, and for me it is the most versatile bike. Add the windshield and soft lowers for colder weather or rain, or remove those for hot weather riding. As far as the buffeting, that is caused by the wind coming up over the tank. I just added the fork wind deflectors, also known as fork fangs. They have completely eliminated the buffeting. If you buy a Street Glide, they will fit that bike as well.
All three of the H-D baggers that you’re considering are the same basic bike (frame & drive train), with obvious difference being the fairings. If you don’t care about or want the infotainment system, then go with the Road King. Eliminates the weight of the fairing, and the $, changes center of gravity and handling…for the better! But most important is which one are you most comfortable with! 👍