Best Harley For Your 1st Harley & Ones To Stay Away From
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Best Harley is the one someone else bought new, lost the money, and sold it to you for half. The best Harley has no payment 👍
OH HARLEYS DON'T LOSE VALUE LIKE THAT.
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The best HARLEY-DAVIDSON is the one you don’t own, period.
@@vtxdaryl I've owned a Harley for almost 20 years and yes it was great . Only 2 bikes I've ever owned were Harley's and both were fantastic bikes
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@JohnnyRebKy, I have owned HARLEY-DAVIDSON motorcycles too and I cannot tell you how many time it was in the shop for repairs. Windshields that broke in half and hit me in the face at above freeway speeds. The right saddlebag lid flipped off the saddle bag at freeway speeds again. The motor had to be rebuilt before 60,000 miles, no extended warranty. The toe and heal shifter broke off and this was all in less than 3 years of riding. I can’t even began to tell you how many times my wife had to help me push start the Harley in cold weather. After that experience I bought a Honda GoldWing, put over 110,000 miles on it and only service was oil, tire, spark plugs and check the tire pressure at regular intervals. I wish you could have tried something else to compare your Harley experience too. Thanks for answering me though, I don’t have a MC now and I know Harleys have improved but even used ones are too expensive.
@@vtxdaryl as I said I buy used stuff so I never spent over 6k on a harley. I also have a kawasaki vulcan 1600. Sorry dude I haven't owned a 1970s Shovelhead I had to push around 🤷. Mine have all been modern Harley's made in the 2000s. Never had one not start, never had one fail to do anything in 20 years. Oil brakes and tires . Yea I've had plenty of experience on other things to compare it with. But I can't make up a story about how much better they were than my harleys because I never had a problem with a Harley either 🤷. I'm a member of a Kawasaki forum and Honda and they all do the same old things any other machine is capable of doing. If you get online somebody somewhere has a Honda leaking oil or won't start. But it doesn't mean a damn thing . Nobody makes Honda jokes then they leak and fail to start...and it shouldn't be a joke because it's not the normal for them. Well I hate to break it to ya that leaking and not starting is also not a norm for Harley's either this century. My neighbor has 100k miles on his Harley ultra. He rides it from Kentucky to Las Vegas and back every year. Every person I know has one and they all fire up and go anytime 👍
Things can fall off any bike when you don't do a yearly check on mounting hardware and things like that . I do it on my Kawasaki too because it's perfectly capable of something getting lose just like all other machines.
And I love Goldwing s
The best harley is the one you want 😊
Agreed! I just picked up a 2020 Lowrider S...I think it was a Need though...lol
@@anthonywinters3288 would it be ok as a first bike? Lol
I’m new to bikes so vids like this are very useful
Yea ive only ever riden dirt bikes but I just picked up up street glide and it was a little awkward at first but once I rode it around a few miles it's fine to me at least
@@anthonywinters3288 congratulations that is the coolest harley
Just inherited a 2012 street glide with a 110 and a 2012 fat bob with a 120. Really excited to carry on the legacy of my dad who’s now riding free forever.
Thanks for sharing the video. Lots of valuable information for beginners.
I like to give a slightly different perspective, though. I started riding at age 46 which was 6 years ago. My first bike was a Road King Classic. Bought it and then did the MSF training. After completing the MSF successfully, I came home, jumped on my RK and took off. Two things here: 1. It is important to get a good education what motorcycle riding means. I think with the density of today's traffic, learning how to master every day riding situations is imperative. 2. Go big! At some point everyone wants a touring bike. You always look up so to say to the big twins and think one day I get one. If you start out on a Sportster and then Softail, you spend a good deal of your hard earned cash before you ride the bike you wanted in the first place. Get the bike you really want and ride it like you learned and you'll be alright 😀
Just my 2 cents ... Ride safe!
I agree with you 100%. I just want to add that you do all the classes. Not just the first course that helps you get your license. I know they are not cheap but it will save your life.
I worked at a dealership and road Harleys for over twenty years newbies all cant shell out 28k for a bike , So I have more incite than you do , I taught myself how to ride a 650 Yamaha that I paid $600 for , I dealt with yuppies all the time while working at the dealership , that's what they do cater to people with money the poor people they could have cared less about , I even watched a dumb ass sit on a show room full dresser he dropped it on the floor and I couldn't get over fast enough to stop him
@@scottkeppler9151 so you taught your self how to ride a 650? Why was it different for you than other bikes or do you mean thats what you learned to ride motorcycles on?
Just got my 1st.. New. I'm 38. Clutch problems. Barley 50 miles... clutch loose since brought it home. And made me drop and damaged shifter. On my 1st ride..Cost me a pretty penny...and still not shifting properly. Tighten when I picked it up . They keep telling me I'm new. But.. I'm not dumb. I'm mechanically inclined. ... any help ??? '22 1200 sportster48
MSF, good decision. "Go Big" not a good decision.
best 1st Harley: USED. Let someone else take the hit and add exhaust to it. there are TONS out there.
After riding a metric for a couple of years, I went with the Softail Deluxe for my first HD. Although I've trimmed it out with a windshield, bags and cruise control, its really a "chromed out 107 Heritage with white walls" :) I liked the lower weight and slightly lower seat then the Heritage as well. Best advise: Go sit on them and see which one talks to you! Great Video! -PH
I learned on my dad’s heritage softail then I went out and got myself a street glide and absolutely love it.
I love the look of the fatboy. Ever since. I saw terminator 2.
Yeah, and his motorcycle is pretty cool too!
Terminator 2 brought me here
The HERITAGE SOFT TAIL CLASSIC IS THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS. BE SURE TO GET THE BIGGER ENGINE. Bigger engine help your passing gear. Believe me, when you are trying to pass an asshole in a truck, zoom is appropriate speed. FATBOY AND HERITAGE SOFTTAIL CLASSIC ARE COUNTER BALANCED TO DAMPEN THE VIBRATION OF THE HIGHWAY.
Albert Ledesma, today's Fat Boy, doesn't even resemble the one Arnold rode. They look terrible now. I know things have to change. But I hope this fat rear tire thing, goes away.
That’s why i got one lol
I learned to ride at 52 (9 years ago), and bought a Heritage Softail Classic as my first bike, it was AMAZING and the perfect first bike for me. I put 100,000 km on it in 5 years then bought a Road Glide and. Have almost 100,000 km on that one. Best fun ever - 2 wheel therapy.
What influenced your decision to change from the Heritage Softail Classic model to the Road Glide?
@@Havanorange i wanted a bigger bike with a faring, gps, stereo and hard bags and a bigger engine, 107 vs. 103 for our longer trips. I tried a street glide and found that the road glide fit me better. What do you ride and how do you like it?
@@anne-mariepitre2022 I have about 20,000 miles on a 2015 Honda Shadow Aero. With various upgrades including Mustang seat, Road King handlebars, floorboards, classic saddlebags, Memphis Shades windshield, passing lights, Cobra exhaust system, it now looks very much like a Heritage Classic. It's comfortable whether it's 4 miles or 400 miles on the highway at 70 mph. When the time comes around I'll probably trade up to a HD Heritage Classic.
@@Havanorange it sounds amazing!
@@anne-mariepitre2022 It's a pleasure. Maybe the take-away is that I should try the Road King or Road Glide before buying a Heritage Classic. 😁
Shows how times have changed. I rode a 81 FXWG to Sturgis from down south. I also rode a 78 ironhead sportster to Key West. Not to mention all the miles in between. To each their own. But there's now way I would buy one new. They crazy with the prices. Buy used.
Still got my '78 ironhead
My first Harley was and still is a 2014 Softail Breakout FXSB. I wasn't used to all the torque and it definitely gets up and goes. I love this bike. I have put V&H pipes on it. Arlen Ness Monster air filter. and all LED lights as well as all the custom stuff that suits my style.lots of chrome. I removed the passenger seat and passenger foot pegs. I will always keep this bike even when I get another Harley.
For me it was a ‘19 Softail Sport Glide. Stage 2 torque cam and a tour pack. Loaded up and then stripped down it’s a Fat Baby Boy. Perfectly sits between the classic heritage style and the Low Rider S. I ride 2 up and didn’t want an 800 pound bike all the time. Best choice for me!
Had never been on a motorized 2 wheel anything! Nor anything with a foot shifter... picked up my first softail slim s and had the guys help me load it.. i am glad to say i never laid it down or cause any damage to my bike or other cars. Got me a street glide S now🤙🏻
How long have you been riding for? I'm thinking about getting a bike
My first Harley (first street bike as well) was an Iron 1200. Amazing bike!
I have since upgraded to a Sport Glide
My first bike is a Road King Classic..I'm not scared of it but I will respect it..🥰
Some keep forgetting the RoadKing is a touring bike.
And of the best.
@Julian Crooks Skip everything back to the EVO bikes. Probably where your dream began. Just make sure it has fuel injection, and that the cam bearing has been replaced, or have it replaced, and the thing will give you 100K no problem. I weigh well over 2bills and the bike has more power than I ever use. You can pick up a nice one for under 5k I ride with guys on new Harleys, but my 97 Road King always gets the comments. Spend just a little more, and add a true track stabilizer. Your bike will handle as good as a new one.
@@dave8561 i have a 98 with 53000 on it
First harley= the one you can afford !
Used and still really great!
02 dyna wide glide for me .
Its great and Im not in debt .
Feels great to chime in!
01 Sporty 1200 for me!
09 super glide still learning!
2009 Dyna Fatbob $4K
I just got an 11 dyna wide glide
18 Heritage 114. I’m a sucker who bought new but I’ve loved every second of it. Great bike. Would buy again.
Learned to ride 3 yrs ago. My first motorcycle was a 06 Fatboy. I know it’s a big/ heavy bike for a beginner, but I’m sure now that an 883 or 1200 wouldn’t of had enough power in a very short time. Best suggestion my Harley dealer made was starting on the Fatboy. Just bought an 2017 Ultra Limited. You described it perfectly, 80 mph smooth as butter. FYI I’m 61
same brother my dealer who happened to be a female was like a fatboy low fit me perfectly
My first Harley was a 2002 Road King Classic with an 88ci. I bought it back in 2004 and sold it last year to my son and bought a 2020 Street Glide Special. I LOVE the street glide but gotta be honest that it both pains my heart and gives joy to it when I see the boy ride that Road King down the road.
My first motorcycle owned was a 2003 Road King, without ever having any more. A great experience.
I went from a Sporty XL1200 C to a 2018 Heritage Classic. LOVE the Heritage
My first Harley, in my own name, is an 05 screaming eagle 103 fat boy cvo. Very comfortable. From riding to arm placement to the heel toe shifting. Only downside to the factory model is it is only a 5 speed. At 70mph, keep trying for 1 more gear.
My first Harley 2019 fat boy 114 and my first ever motorcycle, it has a lot of power but very comfortable and I respect the speed I’m 5ft11 and I enjoy my bike so much.
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Just bought my first Harley 2 weeks ago . A 2020 Road glide
Nice! Congrats
My first was a 2012 RG
Got a 2019 road glide ultra my first Harley love it.👍
Road Glides rule 👍🏻
How have you been liking it?
Softtail models for mature beginner light enough for a lady and you grow into not out of the bike
Excellent video. Thanks for some great information. Keep up producing informative videos that helps us to make a better decision. It’s good to know the differences between the touring bikes. There’s so many styles like Special, Ultra, etc. I’d like to learn more about these types.
Great video and information on the different styles of HD. After talking to the sales rep and friends who are all are Harley owners and due to my height, I purchased my first bike 2 weeks ago a Road Glide Special.
I'm taking the same route as you took. The only exception is I'm a new rider. But I'm using the Iron (2015) for Street Glide training.
I ride a Heritage Softtail, 03, anniversary edition, with about 4k in the motor alone. I'll go anywhere, anytime, under any circumstances with my brothers. But I see a lot of newer, bigger bikes than mine that need things like non vibrating motor mounts, etc. BUT, I also used to have a 1200 and even though it was top heavy, I loved that bike and put lots of miles on it.
Excellent rundown of the options. Thank you! I started riding in High School on Japanese sport bikes. In 2010, at the age of just over 50, I bought a new Heritage Softail Deluxe. I absolutely love the bike and I’ll never sell it, but the Street Glides and the Ultras are looking really good right now! Me and the Mrs. do a lot of charity rides and want to do some multi-day rides, but the FLSTN just isn’t up to the task. I’m just going to have to accept the fact that there will eventually be TWO Harleys in my garage.
The Harley shop that I got my first bike from told me that the sportsters are the most returned/exchanged bikes after the 6mo mark, mostly due to what you said about them. They said that if I was looking to go for comfort and distance then I'd might want to get something else. They suggested an older Heritage model and I went with that for my first bike.
Man the Fatbob 114 drives me crazy, i want it so badly!
My 1st Harley was a 1968 Electra Glide. My last one is a 2019 Heritage with several in between. Loved them all!
My first 🦅Harley-Davidson is the Iconic Fatboy 114Ci Anniversary Edition 2018 & I just love the Fatboy’s Dominance on the road.
When I decided to teach my wife how to ride we took her down to the Harley dealer and I explained to her that whatever bike she chose she needed to be comfortable sitting on it. I told her not to pay attention to the bars but to pay attention to seat height and comfort with her feet on the ground and on the running boards or pegs. You fell in love with a two thousand two fxdl Low Rider. I changed the bars in the risers so she wasn't having to lean forward to reach them and put a set of highway bars on it in case she dropped it, and a slightly lower Mustang seat so her feet were flat when she was stopped. Two things that I found most important for her where having a bike she enjoyed and liked + 2 was comfortable enough to be confident. It made a tremendous difference in the efforts you put into learning how to ride, verses giving up on it because she didn't feel confident. Or felt like she was riding a quote beginners bike". I also did not have to contend with buying a bigger bike six months or a year after she learned to ride. We just put a windshield and saddlebags on it and she was happy.
My first Harley was my last Harley.
In 1981 I bought a beautiful and expensive Harley called the ‘Tour Glide’. It was described as Harleys first frame mounted fairing. The problems began the day after I traded in my Gold-wing and bought my Harley.
I drive it to work and after my shift ended I find the battery is dead. I get a jump from am other bike and drive home. The next morning , I am ready for work but the battery is dead again. After work I drop off my bike at the Harley dealership to assess the problem.
The dealership has my bike for 3 days finally informed me they have to order parts. Another 3 days pass and I’m notified that my bike was finally ready to roll.
I pick up my bike and finally it starts up on the first try. A few days later, My wife and I depart for Tonopah Nevada from Phoenix Arizona. About halfway there, the shift mechanism vibrates off at high speed. I bring my bike to a stop and walk about 100 meters looking my for shifter and connecting bolt.
After about 30 minutes of searching I finally locate the shifter and the bolt and re-attached it to the shifter arm. On the road again we finally reach Tonopah and checked into our hotel. The next morning we decide to ride to Reno. The battery was again,dead.
We finally decided to return home before anything else happens. We get a jump, ride home directly to the dealership and drop off the bike.
My wife is really upset that I traded in my Goldwing for this piece of junk tour glide. We go to the dealership and try to trade back for my Goldwing but it was already sold.
Previously we had put about 110,000 miles on our Goldwing and never had any problems. My wife said no more motorcycles unless we buy another Goldwing.
The Harley dealership would not give us a fair trade in for the tour glide so I traded in at the Honda dealership but lost 3,000 bucks on the trade in.
We bought another Goldwing and again enjoyed more problem free travel. Another 100,000 +miles. My wife loved the quiet powerful engine, no vibration, no problem Goldwing.
I have a 21 street glide special and a 22 fatboy. Love both bikes, the SGS is absolutely best bike I’ve ever owned. I rode triumph before I switched to HD. Chicks like HD , no girl ever bragged that her man rides a Honda…
Sportster, made for in town and short rides.
LOL I've taken my 2004 Sportster XL1200C on road trips to Daytona, Leesburg and Laconia. All of those trips for me were 800 to 1000 miles one way. I had a blast on my Sportster. I've been riding for over 8 years, I still love my Sportster and see no reason to upgrade just yet.
@@blaineedwards8078 That's bullshit.
Pay the hater no mind, he probably doesn't ride at all. Safe rides!
@@blaineedwards8078 a bike is a bike... who cares what you ride as long as you like riding your ride.
my first bike is the 2021 road king special blacked out vivid black love it so much cant get enough. tried a few of my friends bikes and I couldn't stand the large cluttered front ends just love that open feeling and added a blacked out Smokey windshield but I only use that for distance around town I love the wind in my face and non obstructed view and it feels really nice between the legs and the power is there with the 114 its just my favourite bike and I tried a lot before I dropped that kind of cash out of my bank account. the best Harley for you is the one that feels right and makes you excited to ride everyday and you can afford without payments keeps the wife happy or in my case she left me before i got the bike so i could spend a lot more without repercussions lmao!
Skip the Sportster move into a Softail, or touring models if you're planning on longer trips open roads and Highway cruising. You're going to outgrow the Sportster fast..!
But if you do NOT want to do long distance a Sportster is good cause its more nimble in the Cities
Hammer 1275 kit, liquid cooled heads, impact 560 cams, a proper tune, and performance shocks. A sportster can make you shit yourself, don't be fooled by the size.
Two choices. A two-wheeled CAR or a Sportster.
You’re absolutely correct. I outgrew my sportster 1200 in two weeks. I stepped up o the 114ci low rider s. Now I want to install the stage 4. I wish I would have just started with the power I knew I was gonna crave.
This! 100 percent
Your video was right on. My first and favorite HARLEY is a dyna lowrider. It’s a 2003 anniversary edition and I still love it. Take care
My first Harley also. Love my bike! Perfect fit for me. Added V&H Big Shots Staggered and love the rumble! Good riding!!!
I bought my first Harley back in January which was the Iron 883. Three weeks later, I traded it for a Low Rider because I was riding a lot at highway speeds and riding about 80 miles a day, so I needed the 6th gear and a bigger tank. Do I regret buying the sportster first? Not at all. The Iron is a great bike, especially for in town riding and got me used to a V-twin because I came from Yamahas. The Low Rider fits me much better and has plenty of power. Now, to customize it!
Bought my 1st HD this past February. I’m 56 and a big man. So I bought 2012 Road Glide Custom! Has a 103 with a Stage 2. And it’s AWESOME!!
Love the look and sound! Progressed from a 650 BSA to a 2014 XL1200T and now a 2019 FXLR...
I love the Breakout look and feel!! Test drove one and I fell in love with it. But then again I'm still keeping my 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa to keep satisfying my speed and adrenaline fix. Hopefully, I can have the best of both worlds soon.
I'm 13 and saving up, once I turn 15 I can drive a motorcycle, I'm going to get the fat boy 114, loved it since I saw it for the first time
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Fantastic choice Sean! Keep saving hard!
That's the bike i have... Good to see you setting goals for life
Buy a DOT helmet you LIKE first. There are a few good ones out there.
That's a great bike. I might suggest getting something more reasonably priced to learn on before dropping the kind of money that it takes to buy a Fat Boy with a 114ci. Nothing wrong with beating up a mid 2000's Honda for a year or two before upgrading to the Harley. Keep the rubber side down and be safe Sean.
I just purchased a 2016 Sportster 1200 and it will be my first bike. This video gives a nice insight to the type of riding u can do with the different series of motorcycles. Thanks
I appreciate this video it was very helpful my first bike is a sportster 1200 and it’s like my baby N I feel like it gives me the best opportunity to enhance as well as do it my way thank you keep up the good work
My first Harley and my first bike it was a FLHR Road King 2003 anniversary edition in black, and I miss it.
my first bike was a honda monkey
I have a Heritage Softail and I have a Street Glide Special however I never felt comfortable going 80 on the highway when it was windy on my Softail and you pass a semi or two and it's dicey but not on the Street Glide Special love your videos lot information keep up the good work
try riding a 500 cc single and have trucks and everything passing you
First Harley was an '09 1200 Sporty. Loved that bike. Then stepped up to the Road King. Love my Road Kings. More room & long distance comfort. Really like its stripped down look. Beach bars made it even better.
I bought a brand new 97 FXDWG in violet pearl and loved it. I’m 6’3” and ape hangers and forward controls worked for me. Like riding my recliner down the road.
Love the softail Deluxe. I just add bags and a detachable batwing for trips.
You would have liked the Sport Glide.
I've been a life long cyclist, never thought about motor vehicles, never even got my license, but I fell in love with a Harley Heritage Classic 2021 I saw recently so I've been looking into them. One massive observation I've made so far is that these huge motorbikes have a lot more in common with a car than they do with a bicycle.
I hope you get one. However, I'm not sure about your observation as it pertains to the Heritage Softail Classic you've been looking at. Now, if you were looking at a newer Electra Glide Ultra, I'd be more inclined to agree with you. Make no mistake, these are two wheeled machines with handling characteristics that can't be confused with a car. And the Softail has no entertainment system or navigation either. It's got power and great looks with a quality of finish that is second to none. Have fun!
forget it. never afford insurance as a new rider. Not many company's will touch you with a big engine bike.
In my opinion the best bike in the Harley
Lineup is The Heritage Softail. It is the best of boat worlds. Extremely comfortable and good for long distance or touring. You can drop the factory windshield and saddlebags to have a street bruiser. They are highly customizable and surprisingly nimble. Thanks good video
My first time ever owning a Harley just got 2020 street glide 107 last week...been riding since 2006..love it
My first Harley was a night Rod special, which was awesome. But, after getting beat up by wind and wearing a very heavy backpack all the time, I transitioned to a street glide. I absolutely love the street glide, recently added a tour pack and now looking to upgrade the speakers and amp. If I could afford it, I’d move to a street glide CVO. Absolutely beautiful bike.
Streetglides are bad ass. If I had more room and cash i would own my softail, a sportster with a 1275 kit, a street or road glide and a buell Xb9s.
the best Harley for me is the one with a carburetor and no computer, coffee maker, microwave, kitchen sink, weigh over 850 pounds, require a trip to the dealer for a tuneup..LOL,,,for me its my 883 rigid mount, always runs, no drama, tons of fun! and yeah, I have super high credit rating and a decent amount of available cash, and I still dont want any more!
Great video and info for the first time Harley rider/owner
Not my first bike but my first Harley I bought A new 2005 Roadking , I call her Black Betty or Betty for short.
Many miles later, after market performance parts , Accessories etc.
Betty is still with me today and for life
Hey, great channel. I have been saving to buy my first Harley and I also haven't ridden in 30 years so in expecting to be back to beginner status. Went to the dealership and sat on some bikes and I liked the iron 883 and the 1200, but now I know about the road speed above 60 and don't feel like having a numb leg, so thank you for the information.
I like a couple of the new Softails quite a bit, the Standard and the Low Rider. The high end models seem like too much money to not step up to Touring with the exception of maybe the Heritage. I LOVE the FLHT, the understated and practical Electra Glide Standard, no frills, just riding. It’s near perfect and the price is a bargain compared to the rest of the Touring line which, for me, leans too heavily on the custom look on several models and pricing is out of the realm of what most normal working people can afford.
I took the course at age 44 and started with a 2012 Softail Slim. I know not very bright with a brand new bike for my first bike but it worked out great.
I rode that for 5 years and then switched to a 2017 Street Glide Special. Absolutely loved that bike. I sold it 4 months ago because with everything going on in my life with work and medical stuff I just didn't ride it much so I set a price I felt might be a little high and told myself if someone wants to pay that price I would sell. Sadly someone did and I sold the bike but I miss it way more than I thought I would, therefore, I am thinking about getting a Fatboy.
I have always wanted a Fatboy (even though my Street Glide was my dream bike) but I can only afford one bike at a time so. Plus the Fatboy will be better for my lesser riding needs than I have had in the past. I don't know I am still thinking about it but I really miss the roar and the wind therapy.
I am 44 right now, just bought my first bike ('22 Street Bob 114). I figured I am old enough that I have earned getting the bike I want first, instead of starting small. It's amazing and I love it, but I always have eyed a Fat Boy.... so I say GO FOR IT! (there's a beautiful Midnight Blue Fat Boy for sale in San Antonio right now)
Thanks for the awesome abs thorough review. I think I’ve nailed it down to the softail slim. What do you think of that?
Chief, I have watched this video several times over because you give out so much useful info, that I needed to repeat watch it to catch all the information. As a "NEWB" at 57 years old, and, 30 years ago, worked on getting my endorsement. I have to agree with your suggested choices-The Heritage & The Sport Glide. I'm built like a Bulldog (315lbs) on a 5'9" tall frame. I like the Iron 883 as well.🏍️👍🐻 Keep up the great work you do for the presentation purposes in video form!👍😁 Doug
My 1st Harley is the FLRT, love my freewheeler. Yes, 3 wheels so maybe I am not in the same challenging class as the two wheelers, but she's perfect for me
Way to go on three! I ride the full on TriGlide myself.
My first harley was a 1977 FLH bagger that was stripped down to look like a heritage. Loved that shovel and wish I would have never sold it.
the heritage didnt exist in 77. Its more like heritage junk is made to look like the ol skool stuff. And in 77 we didnt call them baggers! We called them dressers or full dress bikes.
@@chopperchopster thanks for the history lesson...they didn't make the heritage in '77? no shit, thanks for the useless comment
I love Harleys and always have. Haven't owned one YET, and the only motorcycle I`ve ever ridden was a 03 heritage softail. The 2020 softail standard has caught my eye cause that's pretty much already what I like bikes to look like without having to do much. Although I wouldn't turn down a deluxe either
My first Harley was a 2012 Heritage Softail Classic. I got that after having crashed my Honda CBR 600f2 and being without a bike for 11 years.
Now I'm looking at the 2020 Road Glide Special as my next bike.
Ur a half helmet kind of guy aren’t you?
I rode Kawasaki's and Honda's most of the time and then my first Harley was the 2014 Fat Bob. From there I went up to the 2015 Road King. Today I recently purchased the Electra Glide Standard because I don't care about a radio but I still wanted the look and the faring. Half the fun of owning a Harley is customizing it the way you want and the community like you said.
My first Harley is my last, my 06 lowrider.
I love my bike, and I'm the guy the dealers love to see because i use the Harley factory add ons. They fit, feel and look great.
I started riding at 50 years old. I always wanted a Harley. I purchased the 115 anniversary sportster 48 and love it!!
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No love for the Breakout 114! What gives ? Talk about a beautiful bike with that Fat 240 tire in the rear!
My first Harley is the Sportster 1200 ironhead. I've had it for 11 years now and it fits me like a glove.
thats not an ironhead. its an evo. You have a sportster iron. so called to live off the image of the ironhead . Ironhead literally had cast iron cylinder heads . 900 and 1000 CC engines. 4 speed trans.
63 yr old here bought my “rest of my life bike” last yr, after not riding for 15-20 yrs. In the past owned 500-750cc Kawis and Honda’s. I chose a 19’ FXLR, the standard one with the 107 in chrome, in the dark red color. I’m 5’7” like you and the seat and riding position is perfect. I can flat foot it with ease. I have the clip on luggage rack and backrest , and the small clip on windshield. I may add some highway pegs at some point for long trips but the mid controls are fine really. Otherwise it’s stock and I see no need to upgrade or change anything, loud pipes aren’t really my thing. It’s proved to be the perfect all around cruiser for me. It’s light and nimble enough for a daily rider, and with some waterproof soft bags it’s been on a 3500 mile adventure with ease.
I bought a 2013 hertiage brand new just made the last payment on feels awesome to have a paid off Harley and its still looks good and the only thing ive done to it was put vans hanes pipes on it,i dont really go on any long rides,it is my first harley at my early 40s now gonna be 50 soon love my hertiage.
Been riding a Stratoliner Star for years (still have it as the wife loves the comfort). First HD a '10 Dyna Wide Glide bought on Black Friday 2019. Absolutely have loved this bike. Great for rides into work and weekend jaunts into the N Ga and TN mountains. Has been easy to work on and customize.
My first HD : Ultra Limited 2020 in River Rock Gray, an awesome piece of Bike!
Greets from Austria!
Purgatory just got 2017 ultra limited. 1st generation of the Milwaukee 8 engine. It’s an incredible machine👍 good luck and safe riding.
Austria has some beautiful motorcycle roads - in the Alps or along the Donau. Greetings to the people at Wien Harley Davidson.
Just got my first Harley. A 2012 Softail Slim FLS. I love this ride. It has some mid range ape hangers. The rear suspension suuucks though. Ain't no soft in that Softail.
My first bike is a 14ultra classic. I have not had any issues. I took the class and bought this bike. I have ridden out of town and I love it.
Bigger gas tank equals better mileage? Really? Damn...I wanna put a 50 gal drum on my Dyna now!
@Denis O'Brien he probably meant better range, not mileage
Universal Citizen LMAO, lemme put a 50 gal on my grom.
Bigger gas tanks add weight...
Ouch! You’ll feel like you’ve been kicked in the nuts after you got off of that.
Distance not gas. 😉
Old style looks, good handling, smooth, power...Softail Slim. Amazing bike.
I love my 05 Sporty. Bought new..stock, and customized it myself. 40,000 miles later. Not one issue, other than maintenance stuff. Been on the street since '76 and still alive. I cant pick a bagger up!
Wish you had covered the Dynas too....
Night Rod special was my first bike, and first Harley. Best bike to learn on. Great around town, not too bad for 3-4 hour rides with the mid control set up. Powerful enough to keep you honest and paying attention.
I toured over 20 States on an 883 Sportster pulling a trailer behind it and it never had a problem doing 75 80 miles an hour. With the Mustang wide seat and some Road King rear shocks I was able to pull 600 mile days no problem
Just brought home my first Harley last weekend. 2021 Road Glide. Love it
My vote for the first HD would be a used Deluxe Softail. It has a low seat height and a low center of gravity which makes it much easier to control at parking lot speeds for newbies and those that are vertically challenged. It also has the big V-Twin engine which will serve you better on road trips, even shorter ones. Since these are traded in all the time by people upgrading, they can be a less expensive option. Nothing wrong with Sportsters, but while lighter they do have a higher center of gravity and have a higher seat height.
Probably the best used Harley-Davidson is a Evo Sportster the big twins are crap cam chain tensioner problems overheating oiling problems you name it
That was my first Harley, and I still have it. I absolutely love that bike and will keep it forever. I paid about $12k for it in 2013, who ever had it before me put around $10k of chrome on it, replacing all black parts, a Mustang seat, nice leather bags, and Vance & Hines pipes. Only thing i have done is jet out the carb. I do plan on upgrading the cam soon. The bike is beautiful and it rides nice! I get a ton of compliments on it, especially on the two tone blue and white, as most Harley’s are black and boring.
I got a 2015 48 as a first bike, but since the better models are the ones that my neighbor, his two sons aaand their 15 cousin have i.e. SG, I bought me a 2019 BMW R1250 GS HP...
In addition Harleys are not street ready at time of purchase...Meaning air filter pipes and so on.
I love Harleys till the day I close my eyes but money wise I ain't buying one again until it's ready to ride and dont have to spend 5gs before you ride it !!!
First Harley was a 98 Springer with 18" apes, 23 front spoke wheel which I still have. Just picked up a 2010 Road glide with 16" apes, 23 front wheel . Love um both for different reasons.
I’ve owned several bikes, somewhere close to 10, from super sports to cruisers and Harley is my favorite out of all of them. Yes, I loved my GSXR750 and ZX6R but there was nothing like taking my 1200C out for a ride and actually having a good and comfortable ride.
Buying my first Harley this weekend. 2009 Harley Davidson V-Rod muscle .. awesome bike !!
Bet you’re getting an awesome price for it too. Enjoy! The vrod was an excellent addition to Harley even if it was treated like the red head stepchild of the family 🙄
I have the 03 100th anni bikes are beautiful
Everyone I know who's bought a Harley ends up throwing thousands of dollars at it after they bought it. I've seen Harleys on the showroom floor I would be perfectly happy with, but as you've said in the beginning of the video …"pricey!" Which keeps me away. JMO. Great vid though!
My first is my 20 street bob, love it just need something for long trips , gonna test ride a road glide tomorrow
My first Harley-Davidson and first motorcycle was a brand new 1971 Superglide. Yeah I’m old. Now riding a 2018 Streetglide. Great comfortable bike. Fast enough for me. It does at least 115 stock. I don’t like getting speeding tickets. LOL Buy what your confident with. Good Luck.
My first bike is a 2019 Fat Bob 114 and love it!
Nice! I love the Fat Bobs
Wow that is cool I have a 2016 one to view once the covid allows
I've owned 3 fxdf's still have an 09, and an 01 roadglide I love both for different reasons, if could only have 1, hands down fatbob wins! Everyone should skip the awkward top heavy sportsters and by an older dyna. That is before the value skyrockets because HD quit making
Road king is still the bomb. Best bike Harley ever built.
Lonny Fuller agreed! If my wife was into riding I would have gotten an Ultra. But alas it’s just me and my Road King hitting the pavement. Love the ride!
I agree my first Harley was a 2006 Road King Classic.
My first Harley, 2007 Road King Classic. Love it!
I'm 42 and had never rode a bike in my life and my dad gave me His 03 heritage and I love it now I don't know how I made it so long without one I just took my time got a bunch of advice from friends and I've put about 2000 miles on since July I ride every chance I get
My first Harley was the iron 883 and everything you mention about this bike is the honest truth. I currently own a 2020 low rider S. I love this bike.
The first H-D you should buy is the one you want. Was riding bikes since I was about 7 and kinda was out of it in my 20's then I bought my first H-D at age 28. 1993 Low Rider, used. Now own two Evo's and two Shovel's and nothing with a fairing and at 50 still like to ride long miles without a windshield. PS I don't care for the new bikes with all the electronic bullshit on them.
Seth Thomas unless someone is a new rider, then they should get a junk learner bike unless well-heeled.🙂
I’m coming from a sport bike and my first Harley-Davidson was a 13 V Rod Muscle and I absolutely love it 🤘🏻 I definitely am interested in the Road Glide too but that will come in time. Thanks for another helpful video.
Yeah, the Harley with actual performance.
I've always enjoyed your videos. I didn't realize until watching this video you are out of Charleston. I recognized the roads you were riding.