Street Glide Special...Is It Worth The Money?
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Heated seats and grips along with power locking saddle bags should all be standard on a $26k-$30k dollar touring bike.
This is why I went with BMW, water cooling as well 👍 I will say though, the HD has the best paint finish.
@@ohdirtracer yes, I totally agree, BMW K1600 & Honda Goldwing & Harley Street Glide are at the same price, but Honda and BMW have everything, you don't nearly need to add anything to them and they're much powerful and much smoothier than Harley. Harley makes you spend more after buying bikes.
When i compared the new base Indian Chieftain to the Base Street glide, in Canada anyway, a few things pushed me towards the Indian. Led lights, rear cylinder shut off at stops, better suspension, better power, bigger engine and a sweet electric windshield and 7 inch vs 4 inch screen, all come stock and aren't upgrades like on the Harley and for the exact same price.
@@ohdirtracer water cooling is a downgrade. It complicates the mechanicals and will be the very first thing to leak.
@@snakebite6511 every water cooled system on any vehicle, ever, will leak coolant and/or have pump failure at some point. Again, it over-complicates the mechanicals and adds another item to service and repair at some point. It is common sense and Murphy’s Law. You are just inhaling smoke.
That's why U buy 2-3 yr semi used that someone already put tons of money, and were 2 scared 2 ride it, and hardly put any miles on it. Then U can change what U don't like, and Fix it the way U want 2...
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I have purchased a new Harley every four years since 1984. My 2016 will just have to live forever because Harley has priced themselves out of business. They just don't know it yet.
People have been s for ying that for ev er. Harley will survive. But they got to shrink before they grow. Too much bloat and not enough attention to the retro striped and cheap bobber style.
Ricochet
Same here.16 SGS.Probably the last Harley I’ll ever buy.
Same
Wow!
I know for certain, your purchasing history is completely faithful.
Good day
I have seen the value of my used HD go up also, can get almost newprice as trade in. So np for me
I have a brand new Street Glide Special 2019. It's a nice bike but you do not get $27,000 worth of motorcycle. I have never met a dealership I really like both of the ones I've been to up here in Pennsylvania kind of treat you like shit. I literally bought a $27,000 motorcycle went back in a week later for my first service and they didn't even ask me how the ride was or if I was enjoying the bike it was just like hey. I just gave you 27 Grand and that's the warm welcome you get when you come back? They're pretty much assholes and arrogant. And I have not bought a single aftermarket piece from the Harley dealership as they are priced ridiculously out of control.
Kinda agree with you, same with a Indian dealership. When they see you , they run a way from you, they will be happy if you buy bike every week.
That's exactly why I spent their tax dollars on a 2019 BMW R1250 GS HP... And in addition Harleys are NOT road ready... you need a whole lot extras... Pipes,airfilter power commander or FP3 and so on...That's why they failing to make sales...
I am surprise he didn't try to get you to trade it in for a newer model. I hate going to Harley.
@@vromogata3807 lol so not being stage 1 means they aren't road ready? I know tons of owners that leave there's completely factory and put loads of miles on them.
I agree dealers are their own worst enemies. I have five I have done some level of business with Just bought a 2020 RoadGlide S had to go to the next state to get a deal I felt good about, good people 20% parts fair trade in terms a human can live with . I am sick of their stuff is worth everything yours is worth nothing.There is ALWAYS someone willing to deal just sayin
Younger riders aren't buying huge cruisers, nor are they spending $30K for any bike. Harley: "Yesterday's technology at tomorrow's prices!"
€40.000 in Holland😮😢😢
Buy used. Amazing platforms, with a lot of potential. I agree, the MoCo is not on the consumers side, but I love the touring bikes.
You haven’t met me 😂
I LOVE my Harley but that comes w a fair amount of ... I guess you would say “disappointment. Disdain, dissatisfaction “ because Harley is taking extreme advantage of the folks loyal to their brand. I feel like that is the reason their brand loyalty is beginning to wane. Willie G and the rest of the HD execs have become the “Big Business” “The Man” that they used to throw the middle finger at.
Too many summer homes & boats !!!
So, why buy the garbage barge? Get a Road King and listen to music over your phone. Better fidelity anyway. RK also weighs a lot less and doesn't have that awful slammed suspension. Comes with rear crash bars too. Best part is it's about 25% cheaper!
For a big, comfy touring rig that gets around town and the backroads just fine too, I didn't find the price objectionable at all. Cheaper than most bikes in its class and doesn't have a bunch of crap I don't want anyway. If I need "infotainment," I'll get a beer, sit on the couch, and grab the remote.
2:40 I know what he was meaning to say. But dang would that be awesome!
That’s why I went right to the Ultra Limited! Way more bang for the buck!
Very good review, I agree with most of it. HD is slowly pricing themselves out of business. I looked at a ‘20 SGS last week. It was almost $5k more than I paid for my ‘15 Limited back in ‘15. I couldn’t justify going back to a bike payment. All lighting should be LED by now, and some of the options you mention should be included. Ride safe!
I know it's pricey, I upgraded my Street Glide Special over time. The "most" important thing you should've gotten was get the one piece Sundowner Seat. You and Mrs. Hegshot will love the comfort. It's wider for derrieres and much for comfortable for long rides.
Add another 6K or 8K for needed upgrades for a Street Glide.
I have a 103 in.³ 2015 Street Glide. The 114 in.³ motor definitely does not compelled me to spend the extra $12,000, I think Harley is going to price them selves out of the market.
I bought a 2014 Street Glide with 17,000 miles for $15,000. The gentleman who before he traded it in put $8,200 dollars worth of chrome. Have Vance and Hines headers and Rhinehart pipes. Yes its 6 yrs.old, however it is still practically new. I am going to add some more lighting, just to be seen better. I believe I got a hell of a deal. I am more than pleased. Have a riding day.
You got ripped off. I just bought a 2015 street glide special with 8,400 miles at 14.5k
@@Kiddscuddi so did you $13,000 16 street glide 6,000 mi from a divorce sale
@@danconlan64 Yeah well you both got screwed! I got a 2020 RGS with 500 miles for 20 bucks and a case of beer so top that! Hardy har har.
@@JaHawkey70 LMFAO thats what there worth
@@danconlan64 hahahahahahaha. good one.
Life is short, your buying something you love too do ! Makes it worth every penny.
Couldn't have said it better
280 miles to a gallon?! I want one!
I was just coming to see if anyone caught that or not lol
I'd buy 2😂
I have an Harley, They've priced their selves out of the market. You're right when you say for what you pay, you expect a whole lot more ...
I agree price is out of wack .I just graduated my youngest son from an out of state Big Ten University. Tuition, R&B 45 k per year that’s a new CVO every year for four years. It was the best money I ever spent. This is our first year tuition free what a feeling. What did I do ? I went out and traded my 2010 Road Glide Custom for a 2020 Road Glide S .It was the best money I ever spent. It’s all perception. Buy a little house add on a room addition, meet a cute girl and fall in love buy her a set, buy a Harley . In 1973 the Parts and accessories catalogue was 30 pages today its 850.
This recent purchase is my 6th Harley and I’m a carpenter. Ride safe the H-D community priceless
I just got done looking at the street glide. Holy ShitBalls that's expensive!
Their profit on that sale is crazy, you can get a very good car for that price! I chose to get 3 bikes for what I would have paid for one Harley! Vulcan Vaquero, Triumph Rocket 3 Roadster and a can am spyder F3 for wifey
@@rocket3man371 you would think that amongst all the things going on in the world today that motorcycles, especially Harley, would be cheaper. But NOOOO..not Harley Davidson. How do you like the Vulcan? My friends and I are thinking of buying the KTM Duke 390. They're only $5000 and you get the best of both worlds.
Vulcans are awesome I've owned a Vulcan classic 1500 and it was a blasts too! The Vulcan Vaquero is the best for the money out of all the baggers!
Lovely ride though ! I have a 2019 114ci. Doesn’t get better than that...just 117 CVO lol
This is my 6th Harley since I got my 883 in 1990. This FLHXS is the best bike I’ve ever owned. It’s so worth it. Can’t imagine owning another bike after this.
The BMW K1600B is a much better value than the HD SGS. My fully loaded 2018 K1600B was $25k. The SGS is what... $2-4K more and then you still have to add a crap ton of accessories. Many of the added accessories you’re talking about come standard on the BMW and plus some; Adaptive Xenon headlight, all LED lights, step-less adjustable windshield, heated seat/passenger and grips, 3 ride modes, Dynamic Traction Control, Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment), ABS Pro, clutch-less shift (up and down), central locking, more torque and HP (no need to add a Stage 1,2,3 performance kit), and lighter weight (740lbs wet).
Gene Bachman Two totally different bikes sir. Like comparing an apple 🍎 to a birthday 🎂 cake 🍰!
Leonard Russo, yes you’re kind of right. One is a V-twin and the other is an in-line 6, but both are Baggers. Hell, even the CVO versions are $40k or more. It still doesn’t take away from HD charging so much for their motorcycles. The SGS should be $15k less and shouldn’t be more than my Bagger. I guess people like throwing away money on old tech. Plus your right the K1600B (birthday cake) is much better than SGS (apples). 🤣
Gene Bachman It all depends what you like to ride something with a soul , looks , and incredible sound or a toaster appliance that just makes toast and does nothing more ? It’s a free country ! Spend your money 💴 on what you want !
Leonard Russo, indeed! The original video was about value. Everyone value things different. For my value, the SGS isn’t worth it, but to others they love it. I know about freedom, I’m a Purple Heart recipient. Cheers! Ride what makes you happy.
Gene Bachman Thanks 🙏 for your service 👍 Enjoy the ride 👍
Wym module? I gotta bring the wife along?? And talk to her on the ride? F that!
I say let doctors and lawyers buy all the new bikes and customize them all the while keeping them in the garage with low miles and two years later when they trade it in you can buy it for half of what it was sold for.
Good review. I have the 2020 street glide special and not much has changed from your review. Still no LED lights. How in 2020 can you sell this expensive of a bike without LED’s? Mind boggling. I upgraded them right away. It’s a safety issue. You need to be seen. I also added motolights for the same reason. I wish I had known about the Boom Box GTS before I purchased. Finding out about the “whim” module was a shocker to me. They tell you all about the Bluetooth and features of the radio then you find out you need a WHIM? $300 plus 2 hours labor to install ($200). In other words $500 to use the Bluetooth. Insane. And as you mentioned you are locked into the HD Sena headset as well. All of that and I opted not to do it. I disagree with your assessment of the speakers. At high volume they distort badly and at 70 mph I can NOT hear them. Period. In the end your options are to upgrade the speakers and add an amp (lot’s of labor, est. $2000) or consider the Boom Box GTS as nothing more than an in-dash GPSr and do what I did, buy a Cardo Pactalk bold and use your helmet mounted speakers and IPhone for listening to music. It’s a shame because it sure looks great in the showroom. Not so much on the highway. Agree about the saddlebag guards which I also added and am glad I did as it turns out. The bike itself is very nice. Engine is incredible. I opted for stage 1 and S&S mufflers. The other thing I’m looking at is a new handlebar. It’s just too low for me and is causing a great deal of stress in my wrists and forearms. The one change in 2020 was the option of the RDRS system which I like a lot. Thanks again for or the review.
Perfectly said.
I disagree 100%. The items you did not get..but had to buy? This is how H.D. screws the buyers. The Tour park adds 30 lbs to the bike and makes it top heavy..which in turn makes it want to fall over when at a stop. I own a Ultra Classic...it is nice..but is top hevay... fully loaded with just fluids..it weigh 950 lbs. And the CVO..weighs more...money wise...I would buy a nice used bike...the price of a new one...is just plain...stupid..and outrageous....I bought my 2018 used with 5238 miles..saved myself & 9,000.00.
Fyi..its your money!! H.d. wants all of it...beware...be smart...ride safe to see another day...pel..Wichita, ks..
I recently bought a new/used 2016 UL for $18k. It had 15 miles on it and thats why I bought it. I would NEVER EVER buy a new Harley again, though I have had many new bikes. I also have a new 2018 VMax.
Nice bike but just give me a 48 and a backpack and I'm good
Fxbb 4 me. But I feel ya
At least a soft tail bike not a little girl bike
Just bought a 2020 in performance orange in February. Love it!
I like the Harley Davidson touring bikes but Honda gold wing is a way better bike all around!
love HD,, but is the end of HD. 😥
My 2017 SGS was a very good bike, a bit pricey, but still a good bike. Loved the M8 motor and the look as well, but overall it was not the best touring bike I've owned. At 6'1", I always felt a little cramped ergonomically and the suspension/ride quality was terrible. That "slammed" look comes at a price. And forget about riding 2 up unless you replace the stock seat and suspension. I ultimately ended up trading it in after 3 years for a "new", leftover 2018 Star Transcontinental Venture. I only got $11.5k for a trade-in on the SGS, but got the Venture out the door for $19,995 (MSRP $18k) with a 4-year extended warranty.
The Venture's suspension rides like a limo. It has ABS brakes, traction control, two ride modes, navigation, tire pressure monitors, AM/FM, CB radio, Bluetooth (phone/iPod), heated seats & grips, remote locking saddlebags, an electronic windshield, just to start. It doesn't have the fit & finish of the Harley and it's not as "cool" looking, but it's a better bike in almost every conceivable way IMHO. You'd have to spend over $30k+ to get a comparably equipped Harley.
It’s whatever the buyer wants.. for me.. it’s way overpriced... the 114 should be standard in all touring bikes... the specials should get 117 or 120 ... just blackening them out and putting in a 114 isn’t really all that special is it? Not when it’s in there ultra standard....
Ive had Harley for a while, i currently have a 2009 Rocker C, 2014 Dyna Wide Glide & 2021 Street Glide, there was a brief period where i did go over to Indian & picked up a new Chieftain in 2019 but that bike was gone late 2021 and i ended up picking up a 2021 Street Glide. Sure, there are things to upgrade on a Harley but thats part of the fun of customizing and individualizing your motorcycle, if a Harley came stock with all of these things that people cry should be included then every Harley would look the same, no thanks.
Ive added a ton of things to my 3 motorcycles but its part of the fun and the experience, there is nothing i can not do to any of my Harley's, thats what i love about Harley.
This is your first bagger. Many of us who have had many bagger touring bikes put thousands of dollars in extras on every bike we've owned. My newest bike is a 2019 Roadglide ultra. $29,000. For the bike and I've put another $8,000. In extras. I keep every bike I buy so I don't mind putting money into them. I just had my stereo done to concert quality. $3800. All smoked led custom dynamics front and back.$2,000. Handlebars and grips $1100. Painted inner fairing and trim. $1,000. Ohlins rear shocks.$950. Floorboard upgrade,this that and whatever. You get the picture. When you get bit by the accessory bug it turns into an obsession.. I wouldn't change a thing.
You got skulls?
I have a 2020 sgs, same color as yours that I bought in jan. Put 1000 on it since and yeah it's expensive at 500 a month. Put 6gs down and took the loan for 25k. I have the 6yr warranty. The previous owner put 2600 miles on it and stage 1 everything, then traded it in. From there I've done Stage 3 (gen 2) 122 w/TQ cam, 55mm alum Intake, Rekluse slave cylinder, S.E. clutch kit upgrade, Legend revo-a, Legend aexo, Black pushrods, Black Tappet covers, S&S Tappet collars, Plugs and cables, Reinhart full system, Auto Tune Module, Aux lights & housings, Mustang Seat, Sissy bar & luggage rack, Adjustable Levers, Cooling Fan & deflectors, Feuling vented dipstick, F/R & bag signals, LED Headlight, Heated Grips, S.E Pro tuner, Windscreen, Saddle guards, Full front fender, Lighted Hand controls
Hwy pegs, Matching D/P Boards, Fan oil cooler, Bag liners, KST 12" Bars, Mirrors, Shift linkage, Derby cover, Plug covers
Ext foot brake lever & floorboards. About another 8gs including labor. Did this all through harley to retain my warranty for the next 6yrs and then 5yrs after that. I love everything about this bike. I have a 19 ninja 1000 that I very likely won't ride more than a few hundred miles this year. It's defn expensive but it's something that I love riding and won't regret.
I just bought a 2020 Street Glide Special and I love it. Like you I am going to add the saddlebag guards, saddlebag mount led lights and led replacements for all of the factory lights. I have a softail with loud pipes and think I'm going to keep the quieter mufflers on my SG. Good job on pointing out all of the things that sold me on the SG.
Harley's always seem to be a mix of love and disappointment.
Very succinctly put!
Beautiful Bike.. :) That`s not expensive .. :) Buy a NEW Harley Davidson in Denmark.. U most pay $80.000-100.000, just 1. bike.. :)
I wish my street glad got 280 miles a gallon.lol i know he meant tank
I recently bought a Honda Grom after owning a Yamaha raider 1900cc cruiser. I have had more fun on the Grom than any other bike I've had. 30k for a motorcycle is crazy. Smaller bikes are more fun. I still have the raider and honestly it sits in the garage. I will never buy another cruiser unless it's like an iron 883 or something small and cheap. The bigger cruisers suck cause you are limited to where you ride, I could never ride dirt or gravel roads on my raider due to the weight. Smaller cruisers I can with ease. The big baggers are really for touring only. I just never saw the thrill in long road trips, I get tired of the 3 hour non stop highway riding.
I don’t understand why we pay 20k plus for a touring bike then spend more money for LED lights, louder pipes, and a whole list of other stuff that should come standard.
check out the BMW K1600B. You’ll be throughly impressed for what you get compared to other brands. Indian and HD are just now release motorcycles with hill start control and lean-angle traction control like its only new in 2020🤣.
@@moph7July06 that bike is ugly though
E Joy, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. 👍
@@moph7July06 very true
because they know people will! LOL
Best thing I did was not buy another harley,now my cash is in savings!
The problem with HD is that they are way to expensive if they were to drop the price they would sale lots more of them,that’s why I don’t have 1 because I can’t afford them,like you said you buy the bike and you have to spend more money to buy additional extras by the time you finish u have to get a second mortgage on your home.
I'm sorry but Harley is screwing its customers badly. I have been dealing with them on a new street glide. I had a deal going with them two months ago but I needed more down payment . I got the money and went back yesterday. They had to re-approve me and the whole deal changed they wanted more down and a higher interest rate which blew the payment up another fifty bucks. I walked and will not attempt to buy a new Harley ever again . The dealer told me that Harley is cutting production by thirty percent and raising prices on ALL their bikes. Screw them
Looks like the 'buy used' argument prevails, for all the stuff you have to add on...
Jumped on the bike after having to work Sunday .. Did SanDiego to Arizona turnaround 90mph both ways. My 22 streetglide special is a Beast. WELL worth it. Its my therapy.. money well spent.
It’s also amazing how you spent $27k+ and still had to change a lot of things.. that’s really troubling.. at that price point Harley should offer free customization, meaning we should have options .. without having to spend even more money.. when A company cares more about profit than people it suffers... and the
The Indian Challenger would give you better bang for the buck (my opinion)
People will keep paying the high ass price to impress their stupid ass friends, and that's why Harley can charge such a high price.
I would go Limited because I know by the time I was done adding stuff I would be well over the price difference.
Owned my 2019 HD SGS for almost 2 years. Love the bike, disappointed in the short cuts HD takes in building HDs. I have made several upgrades since I owned my bike. For $30K HD should have put quality parts in the bike e.g. plastic tappets collars... I have installed S&S, Fueling, redshift, Tab and Thundermax performance parts to correct HD’s shortcuts. HD should have done a better job.
The way I see it. Your right. Its alot of dough, ya gotta love it and that means customizations. No matter what bike ya choose your gonna make it yours... hence... why would you get a cvo and let them choose your custom parts. I got an 2018 sgs and made it great. Lighting had to go. Tour pak (for her) and all the trimmings I liked ...thats the fun
I'm a 2017 SG special owner along with 2 other Harleys. No one forced me to slap on all the stuff I've added or changed. I did it cuz i wanted to and could afford it. Paying 30 grand for a Harley is no different to me than paying 80 grand for a Ford Raptor or Dodge Hellcat Challenger. It's a toy, not a necessity. Could it be better? Sure. Harley's in the business to make money. Have you seen the phone book sized parts n accessories catalog? If you want top of the line get a CVO. Better yet build your own.....no one to blame but yourself.
I like that..."it only hurts once a month"...lol..never heard that before..just traded in my 2013 streetglide for a 2020 RGS...I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!! That 114 is so damn smooth and responsive!!! Already ordered a klockwerks windshield and getting some probeam custom dynamic lights in a couple of days
I'll admit I had to plunk it down for my '17SGS but 48,000 and 21/2 years later I still have a big ol' smile on my face!
my biggest problem with my 2016 street glide is the stock suspension harley have to make big improvements because these touring bikes are surely designed for 2 up riding.the slightest bump and the suspension bottoms out.i have been a harley rider since 1993 and the suspension has not got much better in that time in my opinion.
I agree, they’re worth it. I don’t care how hard the other brands try, there’s just something about riding a Harley. 🤘🏼😎
PezRacer Lol- 🤣 Long as you keep thinking that ... Willie G. & HARLEY have you right where they want you , DOGGIE 🐶 STYLE ☝️
Way over priced and then the extras that you add on should already be on the bike .
Thanks for the honest review!
It’s a gorgeous bike brother! I love the flat black. My brother in law bought the 19 SG and I got the 19 Indian chieftain dark horse. We love our bikes. Indian offers a lot of these upgrade stock and it’s $3,000 less out the door. But I suggest test riding both. Happy riding.
Wait for the new V4 Ducati Multistrada
Longest ride was 150 miles? That's about the distance between breaks. You need to ride more.
Thought I was the only one.
I've rode 500 miles one way on ninja 1000.
My best was 700 average 300-400
I enjoy your revues especially on the streetglide, I love mine. I noticed you said 280 miles per gallon, i know you meant per tank full.
Keep em coming.
Ride safe.
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Suspension on the street glide specials are pretty sad
Great video👍🏼 that bike is my dream bike... one day I’ll have it!
Wow, 280 miles per gallon
NO DUDE NOT A GALLON 🤣😂😎
🤣🤣🤣 I wish!!!
I got a T-shirt and a set of Rhinehart slip-ons with my purchase, I guess it was worth it.
Saddle bag bars a must and yes expensive and unfortunately can't be repaired when the bike drops and then detracts from the appearance and value of the bike especially if you want to actually be one of the few to learn how to operate and control the bike at slow speeds. And hence motorcycledropguards.com. easily repairable and transferable from one bike to the next without detracting from the appearance and value of your present bike and allowing so many to actually learn to operate the bike like a pro.
That price is why Harley is going to go out of business once boomers die. Most millennials can't afford that price
I just paid 22k in cash for one :) FLDE and boy is it sweet as hell ;) I'm melennial doomer bebe ;)
I agree though, most won't be able to afford a brand new one, but not everyone is most so there is some market for it, I don't know how large but here in Ky it seems they do very well in getting these off the lots
@@thebluntandonly great marketing in small towns is to thank for that my friend. Once indian starts taking off more harley will die. With Indian you get better looks more power and torque and every option you'd ever need for around 2 grand less. Harley by far makes better weekend riders like the breakout and sportsers and such. But indian kills them in touring and styling and almost every other category.
Nice bike! Kawasaki Voyager and Vaqueros are nice lower cost options. I have 65k on my 2012 Voyager, has been extremely reliable. To each his own, I will never pay that much for 2 wheels.
excellent video,thanks for the info,stay safe and healthy
16 street glide. Did all the upgrades right after purchase. Wish some of had been there for what I paid. But love my bike!
I've had mine since 2017 and the only thing that I bought was a rider back rest along with a rear sissy bar and luggage rack. Your right, it is too expensive and you will have to actually love the look. Which I do. It's very heavy and designed for long hauls. Since this covid19 thing, long hauls are kind of risky. I might think of getting a light tourer for everyday use and some short trips. It's like buying a 4x4 and never taking it off road. It's there if you need but you have to ask yourself, how often will you need a bike like this.
I too bought A 2019 SGS and yes, the lights that came with it are all crap. It really bugged me that the 2019 Indian Chieftain comes with LED lights all around but the Street Glide Special comes with zero. Even the Road Glide Special comes with an LED headlight.. a double headlight at that.
Easy to install your own LED lights but it's not a cheap proposition.
My motor is 100% stock and I plan to leave it that way. It runs pretty damn hot in the summer. Get stuck at a light and you feel it on the thighs. I might buy the mid frame heat shields now that I think about it.
I put led’s on my 19’ SGS for less than $300 from rogue rider industries and they look/work fantastic. I agree they should come with led from the factory but it’s a 15 minute fix
You knew what the bike came with when you bought it. Why are you surprised 5000 miles later.
Not surprised, just realistic in my opinion of the bike 👍
100% in agreement....
Buy used and save a ton of $$$$!!!👍
Harley davidson's rock!
Man! Such a clean rig
You should have rode the Indian. They come standard with LED marker, brake lights. The only think you have to add is a Headlight. Ride control (Sport,Standard,Tour) , power locking bags, tire sensors, better ride, Thunderstroke 116 motor. I just bought a Springfield Dark Horse, which has no faring or music, but I only has to add the Headlight, and slip-ons. Done! The Chieftain would be the rival to the Street Glide.
My Vulcan Nomad cost me $12,000 AUS, second hand with 10,000 kms on the clock and is immaculate. It has more features than your $26,000 US Harley. Harley price themselves out of the market that love their bikes for what they are. Brand name markup is like cancer.....nobody wants it.
That’s Why I bought Ultra Ltd, Then if you need you could convert to Street Glide
You have good looking bike Enjoy
I thought with the new 2020's the tour pack wasn't detachable
Picking mine up Sunday same color. Looks good and great video.
that annoys me about hd, costs a lot and offers little equipment, here in austria the street glide special costs the equivalent of 37,000 usd and a standard Goldwing 32,000 usd.
The goldwing is a much better equipped bike, more comfort, 6 cylinders, more power etc
Ok ok, the price for bad ass look goes to the streetglide but she has to give up in the other categories.
Waaaaay over priced! I'd pay $10,000 for it.
My 2019 SGS is worth it. I ride almost everyday and I love it. If people worry about price then the SGS may not be for them. But, if you can afford it, I highly recommend owning one. Harley builds bikes to customize. The first thing I threw away was the seat and the exhaust. I upgraded to a Mustang seat, and a Screamin Eagle full exhaust with air intake and tuner. A lot of the things people want come with the CVO packages.
Good looking bike, you are right it should had came with the add on that you was talking about. But the price wow.
I am a Harley Davidson man but repeat bug way overpriced underpowered paid 26 $30,000 then you have to put lights on it so you can see stage 1 2 or 3 so you can go toy there is a lot of good bikes out there
#1 upgrade- Legend revo A shocks, #2 upgrade- RS ceramic headers and RA mufflers. It cost but your ride will be smoother and cooler. You’ll love it!
I put in over $7000. In accessories on my 2018 SGS. In hindsight I should have gotten an Ultra. I now have over 60,000 miles on it. Great bike and plan on riding it till the wheels fall off. That the only way to get my ROI. Very true what you have stated with accessories that should have come stock. My biggest thing next to get is a good suspension system. Most likely a Wilber’s. I should start a go fund me page stating,” please save my tushy” fund….😅
Yes, Harley's are very expensive to many, but as soon as you ride one you'll feel better than any millionaire!
I disagree with you on that. I switched from Harley demetric many years ago and I have never been happier. My 2006 VTX 1800 will smoke any Harley CVO any day!
WSKeys1 ..no question, and my ‘19 Ultra is paid for..
I used to only ride Yamaha motorcycles and never had any interest in changing until I rode a Harley Electra Glide once. After that I purchased a brand new 2009 Road King which I still have. No regrets.
@@MrJo1340 I don't know you or the crowd you hang with but I bet deep down inside at one point or another now that you don't have a Harley you feel less than one of the guys bc you sold out. When you own a Harley it's not about performance or price. It's about a family in which you feel apart of when owning one. It's like you divorced your wife but still want to go the family reunion.
That ain’t t no damn lie! Love my Harley’s 🔥
Hi, thanks for the great review. I Wish I could afford your bike. I own a HD Fatboy from 2010 and 3 years ago I bought this bike for about USD14.000 Me and my wife are looking for a more comfortable bike so I thought the Street Glide would be a great option. But....In The Netherlands, where I live, the SG Special costs USD 38.000!! witch is insanely expensive. We are now looking for a used one, but they are expensive too. 😞
man you want all the stuff for a midrange bike get over yourself.... relax it's a harley
You dont own a bike then. You want creature comforts ON a Harley or any other bike used for long range travel.
Totally agree with you on the lights. Not sure why HD skipped on using LEDs...even the headlamp. Everybody I ride with has swapped it out for a day maker. But overall, I love my bike.
Agree 100%..
I like your bike man. It’s really nice pick. I agree that adding stuff to the ride is part of the fun. Street glide would be my first choice if I’m a faring-bike person. But I’m still a road king kind of guy. Enjoy the awesome bike 👌🏻
I really like your jacket, whats the name of it, maybe I can find it on the online store.
Ten years back I got all those extra's for free on my Standard E-glide, but then Harley started messing things up.
They're called Crash bars not saddlebag protectors
That is a beautiful bike. Hoping to have my own one day. Until then, I will continue to enjoy my 2016 Fatboy Lo.
“You too can have an amazing $30,000 tourer, just drop another $5-$8k and you’ll be good to go!”
Indian is releasing a new Chieftain with the Challenger engine in it this spring and for under $30K. Yes please. That engine stock clowned the $100K S&S SGs during King of the Baggers. The bike will also come with the bells and whistles.
HD is pricing themselves out of business and they have 13 years of sales reports to prove it.
The best way to buy a Harley is....USED! I just bought a barely used 2017 Road King in June of 2021. It had only 6K miles on it (1500 miles a year), and I got it for $15,000 out the door! A 2021 Road King is nearly $22K. New Harleys are just unaffordable. Sad to say that Harley is committing suicide by pricing themselves out the market that they created.
I don't think it is. To buy a radio and a gps for the price over a RKSPECIAL it's a poor choice. I have 3 Roadkings one of which is 2019 RKSPECIAL in Twisted Cherry. It has a shorty windshield and a cheap GPS...saved thousands...Why buy a Street Glide or Road Glide..unless you have to play the part.
not trolling.....but sheesh my 2018 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black - $11,300 / came with heated grips, ABS, and rain mode. Granted, I've put about 3K into it to get it just the way I like it. I've been looking at street glides, but paying that kind of money for a sucky headlight and no "extras". I would just buy a used one that's already got the upgrades. I agree about this color....definitely a looker!!
I agree with the negatives; BUTTTTTT that fucking $600 overpriced jacket made from Thailand/China is your worst purchase. On top of that, everything you did buy for upgrade is; again made in Thailand/China.
TOTALLY WRONG!!! The price difference between the Street Glide and the Street Glide Special is way out of line! The blackout parts are no more expensive than the chrome or polished parts. There’s just not that much more value in a special. The motor company could price the Special at least $2000 less and still be profitable with it. A blatant attempt by HD to gouge it’s customers by taking advantage the craze for blacked out bikes!