Should I Get A Harley STREET GLIDE?!
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- Should I get a Harley-Davidson Street Glide? I've got some pondering to do!
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Test ride a Road king I have one and believe it's more middle of the road and still has that touring comfort plus a quick detach windshield and luggage rack. You won't be disappointed.
Terry Hoats I agree with this. RK or RKS kind of gives a soft tail feel with Touring features even though also a touring bike. Definitely middle of the road between SG and RG.
He can build it out like Ashley did on ASR's channel.
@@dcobb3120 Absolutely I replaced my windshield with a national cycle wave fairing/windshield and love it. It also gives it a sleek streamline look
I got an ultra classic. I take the tour pack off when I want a glide. It was the best bang for buck IMHO. Congratulations on whatever you get. I can ride 500 a day easy on my Ultra and bring all my shit. I ride everyday ✊🏻
Hes ridden mine. 🤷🏻♂️
I personally like the street glide over the road glide because I'm 5'9". Everyrhing is just a bit closer compared to the road glide.
I didn't even think of that. I'm the same height, but I was leaning toward the Road Glide just for the headlights and fixed fairing. Guess I'd better test ride both first.
@@libertyroads7342 yup I'd recommend it for sure.
@@libertyroads7342 Hell yes you should test ride them first. I am amazed at people who buy vehicles and never try them out first.
And insist on a good test ride. Some dealers just spin you around the block.
@@candlstudios That's one thing I like about HD, they allow test rides. I've always owned Japanese and German bikes and most dealerships don't allow test rides.
Liberty Roads 5’9 with a road glide. Have owned both.
If you’re looking for comfort, saddlebags, windshield, maneuverability, speed in a soft tail, why not the Heritage?
Yeah that would be nice too
Have you actually seen the size of the the heritage bags?
I like the street better than the road glide, however I wanted to change so much stuff on it, I thought why spend all this money, just to start building it out with other equipment I really wanted on it. So I went in did some test rides, and price comparison, and am going with the Electra glide standard. Under 20 out the door, and only has what I need to start my build.
^^^ This is actually a good idea. Content for the channel, customize how you want and good bang for buck 🤘
@roger you really scored a new EG for under $20k out the door?
I have a Sport Glide, the street Glide is my second best, dope bike and really fits your needs.
I just bought a 2019 Road Glide Special and it's perfect for distance like your commute. Just open the vents and it's smooth sailing!
as an owner of a road glide and a street glide, the road glide is more maneuverable than the street. you definitely feel the weight of the fairing of the street on slow speed turns and if you're not ready for it, it will surprise you. i was a street glide all the way until my road glide. now, if i'm doing distance, the RG is my choice. my SG is my local cruiser/bar hopper. if you do go with the street, you should think about the Electra glide standard to mod out. granted it won't be blacked out and have the 107, but it would be a blank canvas. I'd choose the RG.
The "streetGlide" has that sporty feel to it still. And can be built out anyway you want. I love mine!!
Sporty my ass it handles like a kenworth in a snow storm !!!
@@angelomazzucco8752 all depends if you know how to ride it 😏
Sporty Lmao! It rides and handles like a farm tractor
@@angelomazzucco8752 go get skilled then.....
As sporty as a CBR600RR?
I’d say put also the Roadking Special and the Heritage in the mix and then make a decision.
Are you considering the road king special?
Might I recommend branching away from Harley and trying the Indian Chieftain or the Kawasaki Vulcan Vaquero?
After riding a street glide 32,000 miles in a year and a half, and then trading to a road glide, i am indeed convinced the road glide DOES handle better. The fairing weight being fixed to the frame makes the handling so much smoother. if you're not looking for every ounce of performance, it just boils down to what you like riding and looking at!! Good luck with your choices, can't wait to see the next chapter.
Hmm, I dunno man. I'm not convinced that you really want either of the Glides. I know you want to keep the low, streamlined look, but that will be tough to do with any type large fairing and bags. Although, I think the Road Glide has more of an aerodynamic look to it than the Street.
My personal vote is to build out a Softail. You can pull the bags on and off as you like. Get a decent sized fairing, but not something yuge. Plus you can put more of a personalized touch to it, whereas the Glides will always look like... Glides. Always interested to see what you do with the bikes, man. Just remember why you ride. Because it's fun! Make sure you get a bike that you'll have fun with. 👍
Good luck, brother!
Love my 2019 Street glide special and I have owned several sport bikes. It is fun to ride and comfortable on long rides
ROAD KING!!!! Everything you want nothing that you don't. Get the Airstream windshield from the P&A catalog with quick detach hardware so you can take it off around town. It has the hard bags,cruise,foot boards etc. Simple decision.
seriously get what you want after weighing all the pros and cons of each. Good luck!
Get the 114 soft tail heritage. Has storage and wind protection and rides perfect !!!
Road King. Better, unobstructed visibility for the GoPro.
Sell the truck and get a Prius.
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I would go sport glide for distance and customization choices.
I had a Sport Glide myself, and while I loved it, the entire time I just wished it was a touring bike. This is after having ridden nothing other than Sportsters and Softails ever.
They don't have radios...
no colon still rollin I felt the same. I was trying to make my Sport Glide into a Street Glide until I finally bought one. LOVE my Street Glide. I feel like I could ride for hours and hours. Ride safe
The sport glide seems like the PERFECT bike for you!! It’s got the bags for a backpack that you can detach for that stripped back style you love.
Also: Your videos are fantastic. I’m sixteen and cannot wait to get a Harley one day. Love from UK 🇬🇧🇺🇸
I bought a 19 SGS and I cant stay off of it. I also use mine for commuting and either is great for longer distance but IMO it's the better looking of the two.
Heritage with the 114
Rode my 2018 with the 114 400 miles. When I was done I felt I could do another 400. It's a sweet ride for sure.
also, if it helps your decision any... i get 49mpg on my 2018 heritage 114 @ 80 mph on long trips. i have tab performance exhaust with zombie baffles and a power vision tuner. i run the tune for rhinehart slip ons since they didn’t have a tune for tab and i don’t want to spend money to dyno.
I would go 4 a streetglide, but i would change the bars and some other stuff
I did
Love my 2019 Street Glide Special!
Me too!
I mean blockhead I had an FXDR and traded it in for a street glide. I love the street glide personally it’s so much better for long distance rides and just rides in general. Bought it like 3 weeks ago already have 1k miles on my street glide. But man you do you. In my personal opinion I like the looks of the street glide better over the road glide.
That SGS looks really good, I am personally a big fan of that denim color on the SGS.
Street Glide would be my pick of bike. I have a Ultra Classic and love it on the road.
Went from a 10 dyna wide glide to a street glide and love my street glide
Road king! A bit lighter and still got the bags. Removable windshield.
I have a SG and I keep hearing how the RG is better distance. I feel my SG did well on a 1,000 mile trip we took, riding two up. I would def go with a bagger over the soft tail.
Sounds like the road king is the perfect bike for you man. Sounds like u don’t really want the tour feel but u need the storage. Road king is the bike.
Road Glide or FXFBS (with t-bars)... only 2 options to replace the FXDR
I was going to build up my Heritage to more touring, but ended up getting the Street Glide. I also felt the Road Glide felt bulky and not as "every day" as the Street Glide. I went with the Freedom Shields windshield, they are less expensive, very thick and sturdy, made here in America, and also let you try it out for a while to make sure it is what you want. I also went with 10" bars to put my arms level with my shoulders, and changed out the rear shocks with the SuperShox (one of my best upgrades). I put Harley's premium ride cartridges in the front, but I'll be switching those out. They aren't as good as others they compete against. I should have known better to begin with.
For reference, mine is a 2014 FLHXS I bought new. I've only got about 32k miles on it now unfortunately as I haven't been able to ride much the last couple years. Hopefully that'll change soon.
You should get the Fat Bob, there are some mean looking Fat Bobs out there. I like the street glide but those bigger bikes just aren't as appealing aesthetically and you can set up the fat bob to be comfortable enough for distance.
I still recommend that you try out a roadking
True I believe ferring is nice vrs just windshield
I rode a road king from Pittsburgh to Toronto and it’s the best bike I’ve ever been on. I’m not crazy about the look of it but it rides and feels awesome.
@@joseb7210 the comfort of the rider is important. I agree I don't like the big honking windshield. I like the look of a fearing
He did tri the to asking I did to. And the street glide was a lot better.
Yes, get one. You will be very happy. You’ll enjoy the front fairing blocking the wind, the saddlebags to carry a lot of stuff, navigation system, stereo,
iPod connectivity, long distance riding capable,the sound, the cool factor, reliability, fun to ride, take someone with you…….
You should get a ROAD KING SPECIAL :D
Paul Negrean that would be cool
Had a soft tail fat bob and it was nice just wasn’t that great for distance. Now I have a road glide and feel like I can go anywhere
It really depends on how far you wanna go at any given time. Ms. Blockhead rides her own, so it’s lot a matter of “is it comfy for both of y’all”. That was the issue for myself and my wife. We’re up in Tallahassee. We had a Dyna and found that anything longer than about an hour was not comfortable for her. But with our 2013 streetglide and the seat from an Ultra, we can go as far as we want. I miss the speed and attitude of my Dyna, but I love the “”Big Boy Bike” feeling of my streetglide. The step up is worth it. I did 1200 miles the same week I bought it, and it was fantastic
I bought that same bike about 5 months ago. I now have 6000 miles on it and I absolutely love it.With that being said ,I have had bolth oil sumping issues and transmission fluid transfer issues .Harley Davidson has made little to no effort to fix issues.
Street glide probably better for your style as I kept getting the feeling the road glide size of fairing made you think the bike was too big and doesn’t fit your style. I had an old road king and you need to try a standard road king and it is just as comfortable as the others
I would buy the Street Glide. I'd also strongly consider moving closer to work if I was in your position and keeping the bike you have.
Difficult because he just bought a house.
I had the Street Glide and you need at least a 10" handlebar to be comfortable.
Now I would buy the new Heritage. Music in my helmet and better handling, suspension and price for the bike.
I have a fat bob that I’ve done big multistate trips on with a holdfast quick detach luggage rack and just got a 19 inch windshield for which made a huge difference. I love it and it cruises nicely. Every trip this summer has had rain and my waterproof bag made it fine
I like the road glide I just bought a 19 road glide and I went with it over the street glide because I didn’t feel claustrophobic on it like I did on the street glide and I’m a shorter guy and it has storage on the fairing also
I'd definitely go with the street glide vs the road glide!👍🏾
The street one has a smaller mottos right
I love my FLHXS. The faring etc. doesn't affect handling at all for me plus the stance to me just looks better than a road glide.
The "glove box(s)" on the Road Glide are superior. If you have a modern phone (iPhone XR), it will NOT fit in the too small area on the Street Glide, making a mount or other type of thing necessary. I have a Street Glide, but with I went the other way. The wind "buffetting" is a non issue for me, but sooooooo many SG's out there.
You can't become a bagger bro without test riding a Goldwing at least once so you know what you're missing. While you're off the HD plantation, check out a Valkyrie too.
Yup!
Dude, get a Road King... best of both worlds!
My first Harley was a Nightster which I rode four years then Iooked to upgrade Spring of 2019. I liked street glide from past years, then the sport glide came out and I liked the looks. I was really on the fence about the sport glide and street glide. In May I bought a lightly used sportglide during Myrtle Beach spring rally. I rode it about 3000 miles, which included and 1100 mile rode trip to the Tail of the dragon with my wife. Though the trip went very well and we had a blast, the sportglide still wasn't what I really wanted. I decided to trade in on a new 19 Street glide special in barracuda silver ! So glad I did move up to a touring bike. It's so accommodating, smooth, powerful and requires less effort to ride highway speed. My commutes are more enjoyable and easier even. I rode several rode glides at the demo truck and I really prefer the street glide. Overall the SG will keep you happy and comfy on your long commutes. Its money well spent !! Great videos Blockhead, keep up the good work ! 🤘
I went from a 48 to SGS. The only thing I don’t like about the SG is the buffeting. Haven’t quite solved it yet but a taller screen has helped
I bought the 19’ street glide 107 and have zero regrets.
Get whatever you enjoy riding the most. I have a 114SGS and it suits my riding style. I love the bike.
When I heard on the previous video that you didn't want to a bigger bike that you were not ready I thought: just don't 😅 a bagger seems too much for the purpose... Maybe a sportglide or something smaller than a bagger would be the perfect choice!! I would stick to your motto If you don't look back to your bike when you park it, you own the wrong bike! 👏👏👏 so wise!! Whatever you choose this chanel will still grow 🤘
build out a softail, it's what I did and don't regret it at all. Fatbob with the fairing and sissybar does get a lot of strange looks though.
Bought a 18 street glide a few months ago. Upgraded from a 17 FXDB and have not had a SINGLE regret. I feel the bike is more agile than the dyna, and ALOT easier on the butt for longer trips. Plus radio is a world changer
Do it !! A week and a half ago, I traded my 2016 Fat Bob and 2016 Ducati Monster 1200R for a 2019 Street Glide Special in the exact same color that you're testing. I don't regret it for a second. The bike is amazing !!
Street Glide or Road King Special
I know it has a 107 but what about a sport glide?
@BLOCKHEAD I am an owner of a Fatbob FXFBS 114. Though I have done 400 mile days on it, I would not do it regularly. Even with a fairing. I love the power and the way it handles, for a Harley, but I am in the same boat that you are in. If I were to stay in the Harley family of bikes, I would lean toward the Roadglide. The steering is just lighter to me and I like the wind protection better. I also like the storage spaces in the fixed fairing as well. I got a chance to rent one on a recent business trip and did 700 miles on it. If I get one, the only thing I would have them do is bump up the rear shock preload!! Other than that, I was pretty satisfied with it.
Right now, along with the Harley FXFBS, I own a 2008 Concours C14 and a 2007 VFR800. Both are setup for supersport touring. I have done iron-butt days on my Concours and 600 miles days on my VFR. Both are comfortable, fun and can work nicely as daily riders. But just not in the same way as the Harley. Kind of like the difference between a Benz/BMW and Cadillac.
I never had a Harley or even rode one.
Me, if I had to chose, Road King or Heritage Classic. The Fat Bob looks like the stock exhaust is more for looks, not bags, has to be lower like all the touring models.
The two bikes you looked at would be fine, I personally don't like a lot of fancy distractions on a dash. Commuting is dangerous enough.
Mark Smith I don’t look at my dash at all. All the controls are on the bars. If you know the system you don’t have to take your eyes off the road at all
And I like that the control panel is at your eye level instead of on the tank.
I was in the same situation, 160 mile round trip for work. I traded my Fat Bob in on a 2019 RKS and detachable windshield for the same reasons you spoke of...modularity. Can remove the windshield in seconds, and it’s the lightest touring Harley, so it’s still fun for cruising.
I have a 2018 fat bob 107 and I rode it 124 miles roundtrip(62 and 62). Its stock but i have put almost 18,000 miles on it. It was brand new when I bought it and I live in LA. Traffic capital. It does the job easily. With the upgrades you would do to it if you bought one and it being the 114 your looking at. I'd say go with it. I wouldnt trade mine. But I would add a fairing for the wind.
I bought the 2019 Street Glide Special last year and I absofreakinlutely Love. It handles in any situation. I have the Orange and Black one.
Bring all the things you mention to the dealership and try the fit in the bags. You would be surprised how fast those bags fill up. I feel like the Road King Special is more what you are looking for.
I have a wide glide now. I love it. Only problem is, I hate the wind constantly beating me up. I am thinking moving up to a street glide.
It sounds like what you want is either a sport glide or heritage. I felt the same about the sport glide before I took it out for a ride and fell head over heels for it. There’s so much you can do to that bike.
Also 12 inch bar install is pretty easy to do. Will make a huge difference in comfort
Like others said what about the Sport Glide
I’d go for the Street Glide.
I ride a BMW R1200R that I have as a modular. When it is in its commuting or touring form, it is probably 90% as good as an RT. But BMW put a lot of R&D into the RT to do what it does well.
If your application is modular, go softail. If your application is mileage cruncher, go Street Glide.
Not sure what route you should take, but I’d definitely push that button on top of the dash to open the vent.
On the windshield: test the Harley Windsplitter version with the 1” higher size than the standard SG windshield. I ride it comfortably at Highway speeds.
Get whatever makes you comfortable! I’d pick the road glide myself but it’s all about what make you happy and comfortable
I like the fxdr but I also love the street glide and would get the street glide over another soft tail or the road glide/king
Road King Special for sure..
Totally agree with you guys
It's my favorite Harley and really suits Blockhead 👍🏻
Street glide you can do lots of upgrades
Sport glide. I think it’s what your looking for. But Road Glide over Street Glide. I used to own a 2015 Street Glide, I missed the wind and “rumble” and went to a Dayna Street bob and loved it.
As a minimalist, I’m really surprised you’re not trying Road King Special 114 with a nice Memphis shades wind screen. Add a stage 3 kit and Blockhead gold touches.
No, mod out the Electra glide standard.
By the time he's done ditching all the chrome. Adding navigation, speakers, lowering shocks, blah blah blah he will be in it for damn near the same price as the SG Special hes looking at. He'll be stuck with a bike that books lower than a SG Special in value and he'll be stuck with a 107 when he said he wanted the 114.
I have the Electra Glide Limited
David R it already comes with the same suspension as the street glide, infotainment systems are stupid and they won’t age well(5 years to obsolescence) he also uses comms in his helmet. The bike has minimal chrome, 500 in powder coating, new wheels and a paint job. He will still be less than the cookie cutter special.
I have a 2019 FLHX standard. I've been riding it since April 2019, came from a 2005 Yamaha V-Star 1100. I commute 100mi round trip per day for work, so going touring was a huge upgrade. Only "regret" I have was not penny pinching a bit more for the special w/ the 114 & blacked out features. The chrome is growing on me though. The fairing is so worth it as well. Way better than just getting windshield for a non-fairing bike. Been there done that.
I rode 100 to 130 miles a week from home to work. Depending on job requirements. After a long day at the office, I would sometimes be in a predicament of doing a few small errands. Just wanted to let you I understand your situation. I bought an Ultra Classic for the same reason. Never regretted it, it fit my needs, and is functional too. Bonus was the trunk, it came in handy for those errands after work. On longer distances never a problem, but mine did come with the stock clear windshield which provided better protection. You mentioned Memphis Shades...I will look into them, but I don't want it lower than my stock shield.
So, from my point of view and since your already leaning toward the Street Glide...buy the bike. Overall whatever makes you happy, and can fit your current needs, or possible future needs too. Take care and look forward to seeing your new ride.
For long runs street glide is super duper. I live in London England 🏴. I have 2019 softail slim with harleydavidson tall Handlebars with sundowner seat works well for me on narrow London streets for commuting and filtering.
Good luck with your new purchase.👍
I think you'll be better of with the road glide it is a big shift for you but your instincts for it are spot on.
I'm a streetglide/ batwing of the Rushmore styles. The maneuvering seems more fluid than on a newer RGs, just me. Either way you go they are built for distance, and also in town shitn' gitin' . I use both my FLHC and SGS as my daily commuters, so I understand your delima in fun but function.
A+++ video sir. Got my permit and signed up for HD BikeTown U for Sept 2021. Streetglide and Roadglide both nice machines. I'll have to test ride like you did! (After I pass my test...lol)
The extra storage up.front on the Road Glide makes a big difference to me
You can charge your phone and you have a place for your insurance papers etc.
Get a Road glide! 😏
So I had a 2017 road glide special, I traded it for a pro street breakout and never looked back. I did a euro tour through France, Germany, Austria, Slovenia and Italy on a 2019 street glide special. My experience, my opinion, this bike is just f antastic, heavier (slightly) than a road glide but ultimately more rideable, it doesn’t need upgrades it’s fine as it, anything else is just vanity imho. I had this bike up over 10,000ft through the hairpin mountain roads and it handles just beautifully, I’m use to pushing my breakout through corners but the SG is so light steering wise in comparison. I put close to 5000 clicks on this bike and I was sad to hand it back. 114 M8 is just phenomenal.
I have a Road King and Street Glide Special, you really can't go wrong with either one.
Street glide is your best option. There is a reason that it’s a very good selling bike. For the amount of money you are going to have to put into a fat bob you might as well get the street glide and throw those cams in it. Whatever decision you make I’m sure it will be a good one! Enjoy and ride safe blockhead!
Long ride shields makes a windshield with the lip on top. I believe Memphis shade and harley has a version too. I had a road king built out like a street glide with a ferring. Still had some buffeting. I have a 19 road glide and dont feel all the buffetting.
I would go with a road glide if I was in your shoes, but since you sound like you're not quite ready for the full bagger experience I vote road king or heritage classic. Both are fairing-less, but you could pretty easily add a fairing or windshield to either. Both can easily add a tour pack if you need more storage space. They both have saddlebags, but the HC you can take em off and not look like something is missing
I have a 19 softail streetbob, I do a lot of long rides with my buddies. I’m in the same boat the streetbob isn’t so great for 3 hours on the highway at 80 mph. Next year I’m onto a street glide or road glide, I like the look of the stripped down softail, but if you’re going distance why not be the most comfortable you can be
Yes, you should get one. I love mine!
I bought the Electra Glide Standard. Dealer referred to it as a Street glide standard. It has cruise, but the 107 and lacks the electronics such as nav and radio, which I wouldn't use anyway. It was about $5k less.
Love the look of the street glide but I like high screen protection too and the Street Glide screen is a lot lower than the one on my Heritage Classic. A step forwards in some ways but more wind blast perhaps.
I had a street glide and loved it. Now I have an ultra and love it a “little “ more. I think you will enjoy it but, I feel like we all know you won’t keep anything too long.
If majority of the week id be commuting in Florida as well. You’re going to need to carry rain gear as well. So id need bags most of the time. Street glide is the way id go.