🚨 Started on a Sportster, Ended Up on a Road Glide-Here’s My Story! 🚨 When I first started riding, I began with a Harley-Davidson Sportster, thinking it was the perfect beginner bike. But I quickly outgrew it and eventually traded it in for the Road Glide. Looking back, I wish I had started with the Road Glide from the beginning-it’s a bigger bike, sure, but it turned out to be a lot more beginner-friendly than I expected. In this video, I share my journey from the Sportster to the Road Glide, what I’ve learned along the way, and why I think the Road Glide might be a better option for some new riders. 💬 Got questions about upgrading bikes, riding as a beginner, or the Road Glide itself? Drop them in the comments-I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences! Don’t forget to hit 👍 and subscribe for more beginner-friendly motorcycle content and my motovlogging adventures! 🏍️
I started on a Sportster 1200 Custom and, like you, upgraded to a bigger bike - a Road King. My reaction was exactly the same. I told my mechanic that very thing (Southern Metal Choppers in Austin, Texas). The Road King is the same frame as the RG. The truth is the Road King handles better than the Sporty both slow speed maneuver and highway speed. And it's more comfortable. I wish I had just spent my money on the RK. It's not that weight doesn't matter, but other things are more important. The Sporty actually is more of a challenge. Haven't sold it yet, still ride it, and ride better since getting miles on the RK. The RK is just a better bike all around. Still, with the weight, it's good to learn to find the friction zone and do slow speed maneuver. But it's easier on the RK than the Sporty.
@ oh man! So you know how it’s like. I have yet to ride a RK. I’m trying to get one for my wife. But you’re absolutely right, weight is important but starting off on a heavier (touring) bike compared to a Sporty is doable. Just gotta take it nice and slow for the first few weeks or months. You gotta kinda feel the bike first. Appreciate you sharing your perspective!
It is not a matter of "handling" the bigger bikes, it is building your skill set, developing your motor memory, ya know those instincts where you don't think your just react. That comes with experience and practice. The best Advise for all new riders regardless of age or gender, get a used small bike CHEAP, ride it, drop it, learn, test ride every bike you can. When you have your skills down, buy the bike you really want. Ride Safe, Have Fun. Don't be a bike statistic of seriously injured or dead because you thought with no experience you could go from class on a 250 to a 117 HD 900-1000# bike.
🚨 Started on a Sportster, Ended Up on a Road Glide-Here’s My Story! 🚨
When I first started riding, I began with a Harley-Davidson Sportster, thinking it was the perfect beginner bike. But I quickly outgrew it and eventually traded it in for the Road Glide. Looking back, I wish I had started with the Road Glide from the beginning-it’s a bigger bike, sure, but it turned out to be a lot more beginner-friendly than I expected.
In this video, I share my journey from the Sportster to the Road Glide, what I’ve learned along the way, and why I think the Road Glide might be a better option for some new riders.
💬 Got questions about upgrading bikes, riding as a beginner, or the Road Glide itself? Drop them in the comments-I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences! Don’t forget to hit 👍 and subscribe for more beginner-friendly motorcycle content and my motovlogging adventures! 🏍️
I started on a Sportster 1200 Custom and, like you, upgraded to a bigger bike - a Road King. My reaction was exactly the same. I told my mechanic that very thing (Southern Metal Choppers in Austin, Texas). The Road King is the same frame as the RG. The truth is the Road King handles better than the Sporty both slow speed maneuver and highway speed. And it's more comfortable. I wish I had just spent my money on the RK. It's not that weight doesn't matter, but other things are more important. The Sporty actually is more of a challenge. Haven't sold it yet, still ride it, and ride better since getting miles on the RK. The RK is just a better bike all around. Still, with the weight, it's good to learn to find the friction zone and do slow speed maneuver. But it's easier on the RK than the Sporty.
@ oh man! So you know how it’s like. I have yet to ride a RK. I’m trying to get one for my wife. But you’re absolutely right, weight is important but starting off on a heavier (touring) bike compared to a Sporty is doable. Just gotta take it nice and slow for the first few weeks or months. You gotta kinda feel the bike first. Appreciate you sharing your perspective!
It is not a matter of "handling" the bigger bikes, it is building your skill set, developing your motor memory, ya know those instincts where you don't think your just react. That comes with experience and practice. The best Advise for all new riders regardless of age or gender, get a used small bike CHEAP, ride it, drop it, learn, test ride every bike you can. When you have your skills down, buy the bike you really want. Ride Safe, Have Fun. Don't be a bike statistic of seriously injured or dead because you thought with no experience you could go from class on a 250 to a 117 HD 900-1000# bike.
@@nikkik6412 I agree. Thank you for that input. I will work on a follow up video.
Pinlock lense is definitely the way to go
Definitely need to get me some 🤙🏽
Nope, it's a big and heavy bike. If you have no motorcycle experience whatsoever a RG is not a great idea. Now, a Soft tail isnt a bad choice.
@@bigk5746 I agree. I have a couple of hard headed friends that started on a RG. It was rough, but lessons were learned 😂
I did brought my first bike which is a new 23 road glide before I took my class and I’ve been good ever since
@ that’s awesome man! Keep practicing and mastering that beast 🙌🏽
Good sharing. Do you open to any collaboration?
Sorry, no
If you've riden dirt bikes since u were 12 years old ,sure if not then no.
True true