Harley make forward controls that bolt on to these. They're much better. I love the st and I'd rather spend the extra on coward controls for the 117 on a lower cost bike than pay $30k plus on a road/street glide st
Traded my CVO street glide form mine. I’ve added a tour pack risers heated grips tow into one exhaust pegs and a two up reach seat. I am short in stature as is my wife. We have ridden for a couple hrs and we’re very comfortable. This bike is 130 lbs lighter and a frame mounted fearing make a huge difference. We love the bike
I enjoyed the review and found it helpful. It clarifies for me why I like the Low Rider ST. FYI, I too am 5’11” with a 32” inseam. I like the rider triangle. It’s pegged as a sport/tourer. That said, I think it leans more towards the sport side. Years ago, I owned a BMW K75S and loved it. Tried a couple of different motorcycles since then including a Road King and could never get comfortable with it. If I were looking to crunch miles, the touring platform wins for sure. In the curves, I really like the set up of the Low Rider ST. The shifter peg on mine was too high as well. Easily adjusted. For two to three hours on curvy roads, this bike rocks. If I was regularly doing 3+ hours of highway riding but wanted something more sporty, the Road Glide ST would be my first choice. All comes down to the primary use of your motorcycle.
I recently traded in a Sportster S for the Low Rider ST. One of the best motorcycle choices I have ever made. I enjoyed watching your review so I subscribed! Well done sir...
I own this bike in the Fast Johnnie skin. I love mine. It's more sport than touring, in my mind. The stock seat is great for a couple of hours, but I'd hate to spend all day on the interstate on it. I love the mid placement, but it did feel odd at first. Foot pegs are easily adjusted, as needed. I ride the backroads with all the turns and I've never dragged a peg yet. Can't think of a better bike for my riding style.
I just purchased this bike in White Sand Pearl. I’ve been through a Sportster, Night Train and a Road King. I’m 6’2” and found the two-up Tall Boy seat helps alleviate that cramped feeling. Although Harley markets this as a sport tourer it is anything but. It’s a sport day tripping torque monster that’s meant to be ridden not driven. This bike is a dawn to dusk back country roads/twisties machine. The bike’s true pedigree is wasted on an interstate and cruise control, I have no idea what they were thinking. I ride hard, I ride all day and in all weather. After 20 years of a Sportster, Night Train and Road King it’s the best bike I’ve owned. Not because it’s the best bike, it’s the best bike for a particular way of riding. All your points were well taken and spot on, this is not a mini Road Glide folks would have you thinking.
Have you noticed a very fast vibration in the foot pegs and the bars?? In mine I have this crazy vibration through the bike. It’s a small vibration but very fast vibration.
I agree with seating position so i moved the mid's controls to forwards and its WAY better. I hate pegs too so changing them to mini-floorboards. also, the rear brake lever is WAY too low so i had to order different linkage to raise the brake lever up higher to make it easier to find and push with my foot. it would be nice to be able to order your bike with mid's or forwards from the factory rather than having to spend a lot of $$ after the fact to get it to where you like it. same with the bars, had to order trashing risers to get the bars slightly higher and back so i'm not leaning forward when i ride. after all of this $$$ (ugh) i will finally get to enjoy it. besides that extra money - the ride and handling is amazing and ride is as plush as my ultra limited.
People your size would have to put forward controls on it. I'm 5'6 30 inseam and it fits me perfectly, still not 100% sold on trading in my dyna for one though.
Traded my fat Bob in for an ST. It’s an incredible bike and I don’t regret it one bit. And there’s no aftermarket fairing that competes with the ST fairing. I’ve tried fxrt fairings and there’s a lot of buffeting.
I appreciate your honest review, anyone that likes this bike is 5'9" or smaller. Harley got the ergonomics all wrong from the get-go with these new softails. My Dyna is so much better.
I love the look of the bike and the fairing is great. I rode one and it’s not the most comfortable Harley for me either. I’m 6ft 3 and I also found the shifter peg is higher than I’d like too. I get why they did it I guess. For ground clearance. Really not knocking the bike but the mid mounted pegs and my size I guess ruined it for me. Your thoughts are what I experienced too. Best from Ireland.
Good honest review of the bike . As a consumer , and someone who will be looking for a new bike in the future ) I WANT to know if something feels “ off” or awkward about a bike . Good job FBB !!
If you're *truly* interested in the bike, get off of UA-cam and check out your local dealer for a test to ride. How can you honestly make a decision based on a "review" that talks about "identity"?
Would like to have seen a side view of you on bike to get an idea of the riding position . I am the same size as you so msybe it's not a good choice for me . Is the shifter not adjustable . I hate having to move my whole leg to shift . Tiring on a long run . Glad I read your review . Well done .
1) Shifters can be adjusted. It takes literally minutes. Sorry that dealer setup triggered you. 🙄 2) I'm not shocked that you somehow "feel like" a motorcycle has "identity issues". Birds of a feather... right? 3) Who the 🤬 are you to judge what demographic should buy/ ride what?
Yeah..so I opted for Harley foot boards, or another model didn't lose much in the ground clearance, and made the shifting 100% easier. I 19 inch screened it straight off, but the beard still gets blown in my face. Luckily i kept everything from stock just in case I want to trade up for a road glide at some point.
I felt the exact same way in terms of the ergonomics … the mid mounted foot pegs are way too high / seat is too low. My sporty with forwards is 100% more comfortable. Also, I was not blown away with the performance at all. It does look awesome, though!
How do you think it would be if you added forward controls? Then your legs would be stretched out a little bit, and maybe the new shifter would work better.
I haven't seen anything in Harley's lineup that I've liked in over 5 years. Each year the prices go up and the bikes get uglier. I'll keep my older Harley.
I have the fast Johnny i have no problem no complaint whatsoever the reason for that because I'm short is perfect for me that bike is not meant to be for tall people at all
HD needs to stop hanging onto those hot air cooled motors with three hole oil fill and drainage. They’d need to smooth out the entire platform with FULL LIQUID COOLING and FULL COUNTER BALANCING.
I'm 6' and I don't mind the ergonomics at all. I like the mids. Love the performance of the ST as well as the looks. Very happy with it.
Harley make forward controls that bolt on to these. They're much better. I love the st and I'd rather spend the extra on coward controls for the 117 on a lower cost bike than pay $30k plus on a road/street glide st
Traded my CVO street glide form mine. I’ve added a tour pack risers heated grips tow into one exhaust pegs and a two up reach seat. I am short in stature as is my wife. We have ridden for a couple hrs and we’re very comfortable. This bike is 130 lbs lighter and a frame mounted fearing make a huge difference. We love the bike
I enjoyed the review and found it helpful. It clarifies for me why I like the Low Rider ST. FYI, I too am 5’11” with a 32” inseam. I like the rider triangle. It’s pegged as a sport/tourer. That said, I think it leans more towards the sport side. Years ago, I owned a BMW K75S and loved it. Tried a couple of different motorcycles since then including a Road King and could never get comfortable with it. If I were looking to crunch miles, the touring platform wins for sure. In the curves, I really like the set up of the Low Rider ST. The shifter peg on mine was too high as well. Easily adjusted. For two to three hours on curvy roads, this bike rocks. If I was regularly doing 3+ hours of highway riding but wanted something more sporty, the Road Glide ST would be my first choice. All comes down to the primary use of your motorcycle.
I recently traded in a Sportster S for the Low Rider ST. One of the best motorcycle choices I have ever made. I enjoyed watching your review so I subscribed! Well done sir...
I own this bike in the Fast Johnnie skin. I love mine. It's more sport than touring, in my mind. The stock seat is great for a couple of hours, but I'd hate to spend all day on the interstate on it.
I love the mid placement, but it did feel odd at first. Foot pegs are easily adjusted, as needed. I ride the backroads with all the turns and I've never dragged a peg yet.
Can't think of a better bike for my riding style.
I just purchased this bike in White Sand Pearl. I’ve been through a Sportster, Night Train and a Road King. I’m 6’2” and found the two-up Tall Boy seat helps alleviate that cramped feeling. Although Harley markets this as a sport tourer it is anything but. It’s a sport day tripping torque monster that’s meant to be ridden not driven. This bike is a dawn to dusk back country roads/twisties machine. The bike’s true pedigree is wasted on an interstate and cruise control, I have no idea what they were thinking. I ride hard, I ride all day and in all weather. After 20 years of a Sportster, Night Train and Road King it’s the best bike I’ve owned. Not because it’s the best bike, it’s the best bike for a particular way of riding. All your points were well taken and spot on, this is not a mini Road Glide folks would have you thinking.
I sacrificed my knees for the love of mid controls
I've said it all along, Harley got the rider ergonomics all wrong on the new softail platform. Unless you're 5'7" or less its absolutely atrocious.
Me at 5”5 reading this with a grin on my face
Have you noticed a very fast vibration in the foot pegs and the bars?? In mine I have this crazy vibration through the bike. It’s a small vibration but very fast vibration.
I agree with seating position so i moved the mid's controls to forwards and its WAY better. I hate pegs too so changing them to mini-floorboards. also, the rear brake lever is WAY too low so i had to order different linkage to raise the brake lever up higher to make it easier to find and push with my foot.
it would be nice to be able to order your bike with mid's or forwards from the factory rather than having to spend a lot of $$ after the fact to get it to where you like it. same with the bars, had to order trashing risers to get the bars slightly higher and back so i'm not leaning forward when i ride. after all of this $$$ (ugh) i will finally get to enjoy it. besides that extra money - the ride and handling is amazing and ride is as plush as my ultra limited.
People your size would have to put forward controls on it. I'm 5'6 30 inseam and it fits me perfectly, still not 100% sold on trading in my dyna for one though.
Traded my fat Bob in for an ST. It’s an incredible bike and I don’t regret it one bit. And there’s no aftermarket fairing that competes with the ST fairing. I’ve tried fxrt fairings and there’s a lot of buffeting.
What year fatbob did you have? I'm considering trading in my 17 on something
I appreciate your honest review, anyone that likes this bike is 5'9" or smaller. Harley got the ergonomics all wrong from the get-go with these new softails. My Dyna is so much better.
Wow the handbars on that bike were so far back and down. No wonder ya feel so cramped up.
One can adjust a shifter. What bike do you ride?
This is the best bike Harley has ever built. Period.
How tall are you? I'm 6'1" with a 31" inseam and picking up my lowrider st next week
I love the look of the bike and the fairing is great. I rode one and it’s not the most comfortable Harley for me either. I’m 6ft 3 and I also found the shifter peg is higher than I’d like too. I get why they did it I guess. For ground clearance.
Really not knocking the bike but the mid mounted pegs and my size I guess ruined it for me. Your thoughts are what I experienced too. Best from Ireland.
Good honest review of the bike . As a consumer , and someone who will be looking for a new bike in the future ) I WANT to know if something feels “ off” or awkward about a bike .
Good job FBB !!
Thanks man! As a big guy riding the bike, it’s something that needs to be shared that I feel like maybe others who are big as well might feel the same
If you're *truly* interested in the bike, get off of UA-cam and check out your local dealer for a test to ride.
How can you honestly make a decision based on a "review" that talks about "identity"?
We can't be friends 🤣
Why can’t we be friends…. 🎶
A great honest review. That's all I asked for. 🤣🤣
Would like to have seen a side view of you on bike to get an idea of the riding position . I am the same size as you so msybe it's not a good choice for me . Is the shifter not adjustable . I hate having to move my whole leg to shift . Tiring on a long run . Glad I read your review . Well done .
Those handlebars need to be rolled forward a bit.
I had to raise my shift lever on my ‘21 SGS. Could not get my foot between lever and floorboard when new
I would advise rolling the handle bars forward, dont know why they would set them like that at the dealer. and you can adjust the shift lever.
Maybe you mentioned it but in regards to being cramped position, how tall are you??
5’11”
I'm roughly the same height and inseam, and my thoughts on this bike were the same when I test rode it.
1) Shifters can be adjusted. It takes literally minutes. Sorry that dealer setup triggered you. 🙄
2) I'm not shocked that you somehow "feel like" a motorcycle has "identity issues". Birds of a feather... right?
3) Who the 🤬 are you to judge what demographic should buy/ ride what?
Yeah..so I opted for Harley foot boards, or another model didn't lose much in the ground clearance, and made the shifting 100% easier. I 19 inch screened it straight off, but the beard still gets blown in my face. Luckily i kept everything from stock just in case I want to trade up for a road glide at some point.
I felt the exact same way in terms of the ergonomics … the mid mounted foot pegs are way too high / seat is too low. My sporty with forwards is 100% more comfortable. Also, I was not blown away with the performance at all. It does look awesome, though!
How do you think it would be if you added forward controls? Then your legs would be stretched out a little bit, and maybe the new shifter would work better.
I'm 6'5" and it fits me just fine...
Absolutely love my St, trade my order Fat Bob for
I got a bit freaked at first… sits a lot higher than my street Bob,, and I was expecting weight up front.. it seemed too light
It’s definitely different than what I was expecting but still a great bike all around
My 2020 low rider s had the same shifter problem, it just needs to be adjusted.
I had a feeling. Just was how that dealership set ALL of their LRS 😂
Are you still like low rider s ?
RIP stevewillsoit’s channel
I haven't seen anything in Harley's lineup that I've liked in over 5 years. Each year the prices go up and the bikes get uglier. I'll keep my older Harley.
I have the fast Johnny i have no problem no complaint whatsoever the reason for that because I'm short is perfect for me that bike is not meant to be for tall people at all
Definitely feels smaller than it is
The pegs are too high.. ..
I think you have an identity crisis that you are projecting on it. It’s just a bike with awesome features
Almost made it 10 seconds into the video and had to stop. OMG - the fake 14-yr-old-girl-in-drama-class voice is cringe.
Big touring bikes are small cars nothing More
I was considering trading my 21 ultra for a low rider st
Definitely recommend going for a demo before hand
HD needs to stop hanging onto those hot air cooled motors with three hole oil fill and drainage. They’d need to smooth out the entire platform with FULL LIQUID COOLING and FULL COUNTER BALANCING.
Ugliest fairing ever, not a fan of those bags, and I don’t like that gauge. I’ll stick with the FXLRS.
I think you're confused
Jealous
Bikes junk. Buy a Indian scout
Get some bass in your voice
This voice is unbearable. Use a voice over