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.

@gray09r56

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@dcobb3120

4 жыл бұрын

He can build it out like Ashley did on ASR's channel.

@terryhoats5447

4 жыл бұрын

@@dcobb3120 Absolutely I replaced my windshield with a national cycle wave fairing/windshield and love it. It also gives it a sleek streamline look

@Lettersandstuff

4 жыл бұрын

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 ✊🏻

@BaggerBro

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@libertyroads7342

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@3percentmick705

4 жыл бұрын

@@libertyroads7342 yup I'd recommend it for sure.

@candlstudios

4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@libertyroads7342

4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@John_shepard

4 жыл бұрын

Liberty Roads 5’9 with a road glide. Have owned both.

I have a Sport Glide, the street Glide is my second best, dope bike and really fits your needs.

If you’re looking for comfort, saddlebags, windshield, maneuverability, speed in a soft tail, why not the Heritage?

@Paul20661

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah that would be nice too

@texasguy-

4 жыл бұрын

Have you actually seen the size of the the heritage bags?

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!

Love my 2019 Street glide special and I have owned several sport bikes. It is fun to ride and comfortable on long rides

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.

@Infinitiwpb

4 жыл бұрын

^^^ This is actually a good idea. Content for the channel, customize how you want and good bang for buck 🤘

@baldzilla1205

4 жыл бұрын

@roger you really scored a new EG for under $20k out the door?

I’d say put also the Roadking Special and the Heritage in the mix and then make a decision.

The "streetGlide" has that sporty feel to it still. And can be built out anyway you want. I love mine!!

@angelomazzucco8752

3 жыл бұрын

Sporty my ass it handles like a kenworth in a snow storm !!!

@williamjohnson6517

3 жыл бұрын

@@angelomazzucco8752 all depends if you know how to ride it 😏

@angelomazzucco8752

3 жыл бұрын

Sporty Lmao! It rides and handles like a farm tractor

@brentpage3643

3 жыл бұрын

@@angelomazzucco8752 go get skilled then.....

@Seancusmc

2 жыл бұрын

As sporty as a CBR600RR?

Are you considering the road king special?

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.

Road King Special for sure.. Totally agree with you guys It's my favorite Harley and really suits Blockhead 👍🏻

Love my 2019 Street Glide Special!

@zachlogan2639

4 жыл бұрын

Me too!

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 🇬🇧🇺🇸

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.

Road King. Better, unobstructed visibility for the GoPro.

@Ed.Johnson

4 жыл бұрын

Sell the truck and get a Prius.

@h3r63rt

4 жыл бұрын

Edward Johnson vanderhall

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.

Sounds like what your really looking for is all in the Heritage, more basic and still comfy for the long drive. Great channel man!

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.

I absolutely love my Street Glide. Mine has the Tour Pak added for extra storage which is really nice. For less buffeting I picked up a Clearview Shield recurve. It's got that lip you're talking about and it was night and day different. At high enough speeds I do occasionally get buffeting from the wind reflected off my legs, though it's not nearly as bad since changing windshields.

I do a long commute and I love the Road Glide Special that I recently got after trading in my Fat Boy. I can still get around town easily but the commute is so comfortable it actually has become enjoyable trip to and from work. Have fun test riding and I'm sure you will find the bike that fits your needs. Be safe my friend. Enjoy your vlog.

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.

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.

I kept my Dyna, but did upgrade last year to a Street Glide for those longer trips. Although I thought that I would spend equal time on both, the vast majority of miles were on the SG. One upgrade I suggest, to make the ride more comfortable, is the Klock Werks Flare windscreen (reduces noise, radio is a little easier to hear also).

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

Went from a 10 dyna wide glide to a street glide and love my street glide

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.

I'm testing softails and Street Glide next week ! Awesome videos man. Hello from France

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)

You should get a ROAD KING SPECIAL :D

@travis_8833

4 жыл бұрын

Paul Negrean that would be cool

Go for it Blockhead. Very nice bike. From Ohio to Florida like riding on a Lincoln!!!

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

That SGS looks really good, I am personally a big fan of that denim color on the SGS.

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!

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 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.

Heritage with the 114

@benjaminmeyers9454

4 жыл бұрын

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.

Get whatever makes you comfortable! I’d pick the road glide myself but it’s all about what make you happy and comfortable

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 got a 2019 street glide same color as the one you are test driving actually. Got 12in bars on it and the bike is so comfortable for distance and in general and handles so well. Imo I wouldnt even mess with the softail. Test drive the rk special. Already has bags, you can put a fairing on it, already has higher bars etc. Makes way more sense than the softail and it's a great middle ground if you want a bike for distance but dont constantly want the fairing on it

I have a 2016 street glide. Installed V stream 7.5" windshield. Helps a lot with wind buffeting.

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!

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

Street Glide would be my pick of bike. I have a Ultra Classic and love it on the road.

I love my street glide. I like that the nav, speaker and Gauges are closer to you. Installing a tour pack next summer, Was never a fan of how the road glide looked, but with T bars, that thing kit bad ass. Picking a new tour bike, tough problem to have.

i like the idea of customising the fat bob, i love the light bar and i think with the right mods would look badass and be comfortable enough to make the commute

Go with whatever makes you the most comfortable for short and long rides if thats a street glide go for it man! Love the videos keep up the great work.

I would go 4 a streetglide, but i would change the bars and some other stuff

@JOHNJCLARK

4 жыл бұрын

I did

Almost 2 years later, are you still happy with your choice on the FXLRS after all the mods? I purchased a 2020 FXLRS last November and have had trouble getting my parts to convert mine to be more comfortable (club style), considering ditching it for a 19+ SG to be able to take trips this year.

I personally prefer the looks of the road glide, but the street glide also looks really nice. So it's down to whatever bike feels better both power delivery and comfort wise. My preference is definitely only based off looks mind you I haven't rode either yet! I'd love to be able to build out my old Super Magna, make it more comfy and add some storage.

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.

It would be cool to see you on a Harley touring model for sure man. Not to mention your personal benefits. I’m sure it will definitely let those who are considering it see what it’s like before getting one.

I love my streetglide personally great bike and I fit in with most crowds

yeah, take your time. I'll throw in with the road king. visibility!

I would go sport glide for distance and customization choices.

@nocolon

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@MrPAULONEAL

4 жыл бұрын

They don't have radios...

@ranchocopper

4 жыл бұрын

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

Hey Blockhead I just bought a 2019 indian chieftain. I saw your review. I think it is the best bike I've ever owned.

Road king! A bit lighter and still got the bags. Removable windshield.

The windshield is from Klock Werks. The only thing I never got used to on my Road King was the late engagement of the hydraulic clutch, supposedly it has been changed in the newer bikes. Remember they make bag inserts for the touring bikes so you can just pull them out and go.

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.

Like I said on the Roadglide video. I love my StreetGlide, now. My dad is a smaller guy than I, and he just traded his Dyna for a Sport Glide, and loves it. you could always do the fairing that Laidlaw's did, on it, and make it look all FXR, but with the hard bags. I think that is my new favorite, non-touring look. Then you could really put the Blockhead touch on it.

I would get the Road glide ultra 2019 left over !! Quick release trunk for around town.

I ended up going with a 2019 Sport Glide. I'm not a huge fan of the fairing, but I didn't need all the bells and whistles that came with the big touring bikes. I also liked the fact I could strip it down to a bar hopper in about 5 minutes. The trunks and fairing on it pop right off, I don't even use the fairing unless I'm going for longer rides and looking at changing it up cause I want to change the handle bars. The trunks fit my gear and laptop bag. I do like the navs on the bigger touring bikes though, I just wanted a street bike that could ride long if needed. The low rider, which I had my eye on, didn't have the easy monospring adjustment or cruise control, plus I liked the inverted forks. Which I understand the 2020 Low Riders switched to.

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.

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

I think a bike build sounds cool and I like watching install and mod videos to Learn from

I'd definitely go with the street glide vs the road glide!👍🏾

@captainthez6532

2 жыл бұрын

The street one has a smaller mottos right

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.

Dude, get a Road King... best of both worlds!

I’ve ridden both the streetglide and the roadglide. I tend to ride longer distance, and the Roadglide is the best. I purchased a Ultra model, and now have plenty of room for anything needed.

Get whatever you enjoy riding the most. I have a 114SGS and it suits my riding style. I love the bike.

Hi Blockhead, I have owned two Street Glides and am going to get another one. Been riding a Street Glide since 2006 when they first came out. I traded in my Road King and Night Train on one and have never gone back. It’s a great bike for touring and it looks good! Definitely turn around and look at my bike all the time! Enjoy your discovery stage!!

Yes, you should get one. I love mine!

You won't regret it, traded my Dyna WG for the same exact bike you're sitting on. Grey SG Special.. couldn't be happier..long distance trips are great. I put on some mild apes for more comfort, ditched the heel shifter. Low speed full lock turns are a blast. I prefer the added weight of the fork mounted fairing, the RG just felt strange to me. But that's why we test ride lol.

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 love my street glide I was the same way I didn’t really want a bagger but it’s so nice to be able to go on long rides and not have to stop every 150miles lol for for it my dude get the glide!!!!!

I still recommend that you try out a roadking

@JOHNJCLARK

4 жыл бұрын

True I believe ferring is nice vrs just windshield

@joseb7210

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@JOHNJCLARK

4 жыл бұрын

@@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

@garylowery6216

3 жыл бұрын

He did tri the to asking I did to. And the street glide was a lot better.

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.

I'd go with what you like the look of the best, I have 37k miles on my 17 street glide and distance isn't a problem. Set cruise on 85 and haul ass, sit side saddle and one handed at times to stretch etc, put a seat (I put a mustang super deluxe and love it) and highway pegs on it if you need more comfort for distance. Again I'd go with what you like the look of the best.

The street glide is one of the best bikes in my opinion and I’d like to see you do a build on a street glide

I think you should try one of the softails so you can remove the bags and fairing as needed. That way you can ride around town and still be able to commit to those long rides to work with your gear.

I like the look of the street glide, and I would probably pick it. Go for that wheeled couch.

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

This is first of your vids I've seen post fxdr. I didn't even know ya were looking? Good luck BTW! I just got a RK for a second bike for 2 up, also got fxbr. I like the king ALOT, but wondering if you (like I) find the heavier weight of the big touring bikes semi bothersome? Thanx.

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…….

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.

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.

Low Rider S with bags and a good Memphis Shades fairing. You know you like that bike and fixed up it would serve your multi-mission mission! Follow the heart bro!

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

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.

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.👍

Yes buy one. This bike rocks! I just bought one. Soooooo comfortable. I want to ride it forever it’s so smooth. Road Glide is nice but more expensive

Road glide special with kraus T bars and stage 4 kit. Do the suspension next. Performance bagger

I two second that, "Road King Special" they should of made ah CVO version this year.

i would recommend the street glide. Just did 600 miles each way to Vegas Bike week on my 2018. I have tried the road glide and prefer the street glide. I also rode my road king out from Austin TX to Sacramento CA and I really love having the stereo/infotainment system vs head phones. in my humble opinion all the baggers are a good choice for long trips/commuting but again my preference is the street glide ( for handling over the road glide ). And I want to say you are thinking of the Klock Works windshield.

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'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.

I used to have an Electra Glide Classic and now ride a Road Guild Ultra. I would choose a Road Glide for distance because you don't get any handlebar movement from the wind. But you have to buy what makes you happy. Ride Safe

Not sure what route you should take, but I’d definitely push that button on top of the dash to open the vent.