Watching you and Revalator Alf's videos convinced me that the Sport Glide was the bike I needed. $36,700 later, I have a 2022 Vivid black deluxe flsb, stage 2 performance cam and a few other bits and pieces. Absolutely no regrets at all! Brilliant bikes. Cheers
my stand was one of them on my street bob and it fell apart and they actually scrapped it and put one on that doesnt have the hinge its been way better since then
I honestly don't mind the Sport glide rims. They ain't great but if I ever got one I'd be content just powdercoating them all black. Though those spokes look bitching
Nice one Roddy... Fair points... Yes the kickstand pisses me off. I put a right angled stem attachment on my rear wheel which moves a bit and I suspect isn't completely leak proof... The wheels I don't mind but I get your point. I haven't had mine for quite as long as you. Hoping you resolved your suspension woes.
How you getting on with the floorboards on the SportGlide? I'm going to install a set tomorrow. Got a big trip to Scotland (UK) coming up in couple of weeks and looking for ways to be more comfy on the bike. Still using the normal seat, but this trip of 1500miles+ will make me decide to whether to buy a Saddlemen seat or not. **Btw..agree on the Kickstand...always have to be mindful where I stop/park the bike. ***Also I just rode a Stage 2 SportGlide with Torque cam in whilst mine was being serviced..and it's a massive difference from the Stage 1.
I hated the kick Stand on mine I used to lean the opposite way to get it down and it doesn't seem to lean over enough on It I actually pick up a low rider st TODAY and I was surprised about how much it leans over on the stand
If you get a chance check out revelator Alf's video on how to install fog lights and the secret switch that is on the left turn signal . I wired mine in and I like the extra lighting.
Only things I wish were different are kickstand (crap design) and the front fender. Front fender does nothing to protect the oil cooler from debris being thrown into it. Otherwise, I love it!
Hey mate would have to agree with you on all 3 thing and yes that bloody kick stand is crap it just doesn’t feel safe either I always give it a good check before I get of to make sure it’s stable . Bags same and I’m gona get the wheels you mentioned too they will look great 👍 other than that the sport glide is a great bike . Keep the content coming and let us know how you go with the changes. Cheers
Not being a Sportglide owner, but a VRod Muscle owner, I can only comment on the appearance of your bike. I agree 100% that the rims are a bad look and those bags are not the best-looking ones I've seen and would be a hassle to pack optimally. But especially the rims. You'll like the bike a whole lot more if you change to the set you showed in the vid. Do it soon or you'll start losing sleep over them. 😃
Watching you and Revalator Alf's videos convinced me that the Sport Glide was the bike I needed. $36,700 later, I have a 2022 Vivid black deluxe flsb, stage 2 performance cam and a few other bits and pieces. Absolutely no regrets at all! Brilliant bikes
Another great vid mate👌 I was one of the first to do the 21"breakout front on the sport glide,now that every second bike has it done I'm now on the hunt for something different. I bought the saddlebag inners,there ok for what they are. I too have had issues with the stand and so i share your frustration. 🤬😂 I also did a torque cam install,but now find myself wanting more. Perhaps a 124cu or 128cu. As always Roddy,thanks for the content 👍
@@RidesForDays i have been toying with the idea,however I love the softail frame,suspension etc,the fact you can load it up for a road trip,or strip it down for a day ride is what sold me on it in the first place. I'll never get rid of it.
Actually Roddy I'll tell you a story that I wouldn't admit to most (and here I am on the internet admitting to it). Re: the kickstand I'll add another thing I don't like. It doesn't have a kill switch when it's out of neutral. My sports bikes have it and the other day I thought it was in neutral. Started it while I was off the bike and it lurched forwards... It started to go over and I grabbed it pulled it back towards me and over compensated. Took a huge chunk out of my shin and put a tiny but annoying scratch on the end cap of my Rinehart 2 into 1. I've since ordered a new end cap which is coming. I didn't hurt anything else on the bike because it didn't actually full go down. However my Triumph and BMW wouldn't have kicked over in 1st with the kickstand down. So I've thought about that since and think it's pretty shit.
Good to hear you're ok mate. I used to own a Yamaha XVS650 and tried to take off one day but the bike wouldn't start. The stand was down. It's a great feature and often thought Harley Davidson should have it on their bikes. Also a bitch to get into neutral but don't get me started on that !!
My Sport Glide (European version) has the kill switch in the kick stand. It is mandatory in any European bike. I suppose it shouldn't be like that in your country...
no , your not dreaming ,,, the sidestand on all the new softails is a nightmare , if not clicked properly = which is a pain to engage it will let the bike go over ;;;
@@RidesForDays yes , if you follow mr darcy and the ol man they have tested nearly all the models with this stand ,, and he is a 17 stone body builder and has had one fall ;;; harley know this is shite so FIX it, i am thinking of buying another bike and a choosing between these m8 models and the twin cam ,, the stand issue is making the choice swing to twin cam even though they are fetching higher money on some models ,,,, daft isn't it ;
You can't beat the twin cam idle which is also a good reason to go to a twin cam. The M8 is smooth but it's hard work to make it sound better than a sewing machine
Hey dude, nice to see you, i have one problem with the sport glide and i don t know if its normal or not. When you shift down more than 1 gear without take off the clutch, the shift lever is loose and does not engage the gear, is It normal? thanks dude
The only thing that shits me with my sport glide is the fuel regulator inside the tank keeps playing up I've had it fixed twice apparently it's a common problem with the sport glide
@@brycegardiner5401 After replacing my fuel level sender and my gauge still not working correctly, I just use my Power Vision now to monitor my fuel usage.
Watching you and Revalator Alf's videos convinced me that the Sport Glide was the bike I needed.
$36,700 later, I have a 2022 Vivid black deluxe flsb, stage 2 performance cam and a few other bits and pieces.
Absolutely no regrets at all!
Brilliant bikes.
Cheers
my stand was one of them on my street bob and it fell apart and they actually scrapped it and put one on that doesnt have the hinge its been way better since then
I honestly don't mind the Sport glide rims. They ain't great but if I ever got one I'd be content just powdercoating them all black.
Though those spokes look bitching
Yeah they look way better
Nice one Roddy... Fair points... Yes the kickstand pisses me off. I put a right angled stem attachment on my rear wheel which moves a bit and I suspect isn't completely leak proof... The wheels I don't mind but I get your point. I haven't had mine for quite as long as you. Hoping you resolved your suspension woes.
It's good to hear I'm not the only one.
My rear suspension issues are being raised now ill talk more about it when I have more news
How you getting on with the floorboards on the SportGlide? I'm going to install a set tomorrow. Got a big trip to Scotland (UK) coming up in couple of weeks and looking for ways to be more comfy on the bike. Still using the normal seat, but this trip of 1500miles+ will make me decide to whether to buy a Saddlemen seat or not. **Btw..agree on the Kickstand...always have to be mindful where I stop/park the bike. ***Also I just rode a Stage 2 SportGlide with Torque cam in whilst mine was being serviced..and it's a massive difference from the Stage 1.
I love the floorboards absolutely perfect for the long haul rides....definitely install them
I hated the kick Stand on mine I used to lean the opposite way to get it down and it doesn't seem to lean over enough on It
I actually pick up a low rider st TODAY and I was surprised about how much it leans over on the stand
Yeah the kick stand sucks in my opinion. Congrats on the new bike!! You'll love it! Safe riding
If you get a chance check out revelator Alf's video on how to install fog lights and the secret switch that is on the left turn signal . I wired mine in and I like the extra lighting.
Cool I'll take a look
to fix the valve issue you can fit a 90-degree valve stem, cheap fix.
Only things I wish were different are kickstand (crap design) and the front fender. Front fender does nothing to protect the oil cooler from debris being thrown into it. Otherwise, I love it!
Yeah the kickstand is a major gripe of mine. I wonder if the touring kickstand would be compatible
There's a fender extender. ua-cam.com/video/XYSRFCoOAzI/v-deo.html
💯 the kick stand is shit so true about all 3 points
It does my head in
I'm 100% with you on the rims though I prefer the classic spoke look versus the fat spoke. My other pet peeve is the speedometer.
New rims for me soon
As Long as the Bottle-Caps HAVNT been Twisted-Off, Your Beer won't spill out, when You open the bags. No Big Deal
Hey mate would have to agree with you on all 3 thing and yes that bloody kick stand is crap it just doesn’t feel safe either I always give it a good check before I get of to make sure it’s stable . Bags same and I’m gona get the wheels you mentioned too they will look great 👍 other than that the sport glide is a great bike . Keep the content coming and let us know how you go with the changes. Cheers
Wheels are next!
@@RidesForDays look forward to seeing them mate
Not being a Sportglide owner, but a VRod Muscle owner, I can only comment on the appearance of your bike. I agree 100% that the rims are a bad look and those bags are not the best-looking ones I've seen and would be a hassle to pack optimally.
But especially the rims. You'll like the bike a whole lot more if you change to the set you showed in the vid. Do it soon or you'll start losing sleep over them. 😃
It's gonna happen soon!!
Watching you and Revalator Alf's videos convinced me that the Sport Glide was the bike I needed.
$36,700 later, I have a 2022 Vivid black deluxe flsb, stage 2 performance cam and a few other bits and pieces.
Absolutely no regrets at all!
Brilliant bikes
Good stuff...many happy ks and ride safe
Another great vid mate👌 I was one of the first to do the 21"breakout front on the sport glide,now that every second bike has it done I'm now on the hunt for something different. I bought the saddlebag inners,there ok for what they are. I too have had issues with the stand and so i share your frustration. 🤬😂
I also did a torque cam install,but now find myself wanting more. Perhaps a 124cu or 128cu.
As always Roddy,thanks for the content 👍
Thanks mate ...it might be time for a performance bagger for you😄😉
@@RidesForDays i have been toying with the idea,however I love the softail frame,suspension etc,the fact you can load it up for a road trip,or strip it down for a day ride is what sold me on it in the first place. I'll never get rid of it.
@@markwye yeah good point it ticks all the boxes definitely...I'm the same .. I toy around with ideas but ultimately I'm happy with it
S&S 124 kit, 540 cam, new rinehart 2-1 and a few other trinkets made it a totally different bike. It woke us both up!!
How's the 540 cam? Good low end torque or best in the higher rev range?
Actually Roddy I'll tell you a story that I wouldn't admit to most (and here I am on the internet admitting to it). Re: the kickstand I'll add another thing I don't like. It doesn't have a kill switch when it's out of neutral. My sports bikes have it and the other day I thought it was in neutral. Started it while I was off the bike and it lurched forwards... It started to go over and I grabbed it pulled it back towards me and over compensated. Took a huge chunk out of my shin and put a tiny but annoying scratch on the end cap of my Rinehart 2 into 1. I've since ordered a new end cap which is coming. I didn't hurt anything else on the bike because it didn't actually full go down. However my Triumph and BMW wouldn't have kicked over in 1st with the kickstand down. So I've thought about that since and think it's pretty shit.
The moral to the story is that with Harley you really need to be on them when you start them with the clutch pulled in or risk what happened to me.
Good to hear you're ok mate. I used to own a Yamaha XVS650 and tried to take off one day but the bike wouldn't start. The stand was down. It's a great feature and often thought Harley Davidson should have it on their bikes. Also a bitch to get into neutral but don't get me started on that !!
@@RidesForDays Thanks mate - yeah the thing is I'm so used to having that feature I didn't really think about the possibility that it didn't have it.
My Sport Glide (European version) has the kill switch in the kick stand. It is mandatory in any European bike. I suppose it shouldn't be like that in your country...
I agree with that 100%. HD should definitely have a kill switch on the stand.( after they fix this one lol)
The mono shock is crap on the whole soft tail range.....
Lol I'm a sport glide fanatic but I totally get ya
Great bike...I love
it too....I guess nothing can be perfect lol
the mantis wheels are aggressive - the only issue is that valve stem on the back that is my beef with it
Yeah it annoys the crap out of me too!!
Kick stand, I have sort of same issue with my fat boy, there is tendency for sligt inching fwd and to activate alarm..
That's very annoying
Have the same trouble on a hill have to lean the bike the other way to get stand down
It's so annoying
no , your not dreaming ,,, the sidestand on all the new softails is a nightmare , if not clicked properly = which is a pain to engage it will let the bike go over ;;;
Such a pain in the ass aren't they?
@@RidesForDays yes , if you follow mr darcy and the ol man they have tested nearly all the models with this stand ,, and he is a 17 stone body builder and has had one fall ;;; harley know this is shite so FIX it, i am thinking of buying another bike and a choosing between these m8 models and the twin cam ,, the stand issue is making the choice swing to twin cam even though they are fetching higher money on some models ,,,, daft isn't it ;
You can't beat the twin cam idle which is also a good reason to go to a twin cam. The M8 is smooth but it's hard work to make it sound better than a sewing machine
We’re about is your barber shop on the gold coast yourbikelooks great I have a2021 sports glide great bike
Not on the Gold Coast mate. I'm in Forster NSW
Buy New Wheels if They bother You that much. No Big Deal
its all the softail kick stands my wife has a slim and I have a sport glide they both suck
Yeah why is that?
Hey dude, nice to see you, i have one problem with the sport glide and i don t know if its normal or not. When you shift down more than 1 gear without take off the clutch, the shift lever is loose and does not engage the gear, is It normal? thanks dude
Not sure of your issue buddy take it to a HD dealer I'd suggest
The only thing that shits me with my sport glide is the fuel regulator inside the tank keeps playing up I've had it fixed twice apparently it's a common problem with the sport glide
I haven't heard of that issue. What happens when it plays up?
@@RidesForDays Just guess and keep checking the tank it's very bloody annoying
@@brycegardiner5401 I have heard of someone else with that issue now that you mention it.
@@RidesForDays what did they do to fix it?
@@brycegardiner5401 After replacing my fuel level sender and my gauge still not working correctly, I just use my Power Vision now to monitor my fuel usage.
Kick-Stands SUCK on "ALL" the New Harleys!
That street glide looks so very...
It is pretty… ugly tbh.