I took my brand new 2024 Road Glide 3,415 miles, over 11 days, covering 8 states and thin I did the Iron Butt home. I have some thoughts on this big new change to the Harley-Davidson touring line.
I hear this a lot and just saw it in this video too. The mentality that "it is a stock item, it is what it is" ... No... I do not agree with that. I just paid 30k for a frkin motorcycle, put a fkin decent seat on... like any other non Harley manufacturer. speakers that I can hear... I've met some wonderful people who owns 23+ CVOs and they complain about the seat too. I mean just look at it, it is paper thin. I mean wtf... so what if it is stock? If I buy a new car, and the seat is messed up, I am taking that back. It is not gonna be, it is what it is... and btw, my truck was 24k USD when I bought it, adjusting for the inflation, it is the same price as a two wheel mass produced Harley motorcycle... wtf Harley
I am a long time HD supporter and will always own one but I agree with you. Part of me wonders if they don’t bother putting the time into developing better accessories like seats, speakers, and such due to the large aftermarket. But who knows what goes through the minds of the engineers at HD. Ride safe brother.
Even the new Indians and Goldwings were able to keep analog gauges. I would hate having the speedometer change and move and even losing the tach. Buying a premium touring bike with a lousy seat is ridiculous. Like buying an offroad truck with street tires. Compared to older models you get a worse seat (especially passenger), no saddlebag bars, no front fender lights or script, one key fob instead of two, no tour pack, no passenger foot boards, no driving lights (Street Glide), one side adjustable shocks, all for a lot more money.
I agree with you about the seat but I think part of it is they have a lot of options for better seat to purchase from the dealer hoping that most buyers will spend a little more money. Saddlebag bars are not really needed. I lay my work motor down frequently in training and the bag guards rarely take any damage unless it goes all the way over, so really the only reason to have them is for looks. If you lay the bike down far and hard enough to get it in its bags, you may have other issues. I agree there should be a second key fob. My 2014 ultra came with two. A lot of time I see the touring bike running solo so why spend the money throwing footboards on a bike when a good chunk of the buyers don’t need them and don’t want that extra cost, same reason for the tour pack I would imagine. I don’t think street glides ever had drive lights. The Electraglides did.
My cons list. 1. the stock speakers/amp are unusable garbage (I'm still waiting on the cut kit for my bags but the volunteer-audio A2B setup for the front is incredible so far.) 2. I agree that the stock bars are pretty nice but those rubber bushings are horrible if you like to ride a bit more aggressively like myself. The motor is so smooth that they should have at least done polyurethane bushings. (I'm now running Thrashin Supply pullback risers with solid bushing and the handling (especially at speed) is night and day). 3. The stock windshield looks super good on the bike but does basically nothing for wind deflection. (I'm currently running a klockwerks now) 4. Another big con is the speed limiter. It's pretty lame to hit the wall at 112MPH which I can do if I stretch out in 4th gear it just neuters the motor and I'll probably go aftermarket tune at some-point to delete this. Pros for me. 1. I think the bike is beautiful and personally dig the new style and screen. 2. so far I like the seat but I haven't done a run over 300 Miles yet, we'll see how some upcoming trips go. 3. Handlebar wiring re-design, it's super easy to run new bars or heated grips yourself, (I wish my softail had been this easy to do) very owner friendly and no de-pinning needed. 4. Being in a hot climate the liquid cooled heads is huge, this bike runs cool and has pretty great power stock! (The aftermarket is doing good numbers with just pipes and cams.)
some people are using devices android auto box devices to allow it. It doesn't work otherwise. "In the friction zone" youtube channel has several videos going over it.
Yeah I believe the large aftermarket has a little bit to do with HD not putting too much energy into stuff like the seat, stereo and other little things that are swapped out pretty quickly after purchase.
@@thanosetsitty1896that must be a new seat thing. My 2019 RGS had 20K on the seat and it always sucked. Swapped it for a Saddleman right before I traded it.
Great video brother, I really like the new bike. I also had issues with my apple carplay on mine. It’s been at the HD dealer for 1 week. But it’s still a great improvement from the last models.
There was an update that came out in May that fixed a big issue they were having where the radio muted and you couldn’t get it to play without pulling the fuse. I am pretty sure the issue I talked about in this video is with Cardo.
@@amberbali8881 i remove the rivets of the seat cover from the front to half way back i pulled the cover back out of the way and with a multitool i cut the plastic off where the seat wraps around the tank going back about 6 inches. i cut about 3/4 to an 1 inch off to nothing back about 6 inches. then pulled the seat cover back over and re pop rivet after pull the cover tight. i hope this makes sense
@@timnevitt2993 Thanks. I have thought about using a older style side cover also. Frame is the same but tank is wider. Did you also have to alter the square hole in the front of the seat to work with the new front mounting at the rear of the tank?
Buy two and store one. Then you can have a parts bike to replace all the components who will eventually fail probably within the first 5 years. HD is nose diving
I hear this a lot and just saw it in this video too. The mentality that "it is a stock item, it is what it is" ... No... I do not agree with that. I just paid 30k for a frkin motorcycle, put a fkin decent seat on... like any other non Harley manufacturer. speakers that I can hear... I've met some wonderful people who owns 23+ CVOs and they complain about the seat too. I mean just look at it, it is paper thin. I mean wtf... so what if it is stock? If I buy a new car, and the seat is messed up, I am taking that back. It is not gonna be, it is what it is... and btw, my truck was 24k USD when I bought it, adjusting for the inflation, it is the same price as a two wheel mass produced Harley motorcycle... wtf Harley
I am a long time HD supporter and will always own one but I agree with you. Part of me wonders if they don’t bother putting the time into developing better accessories like seats, speakers, and such due to the large aftermarket. But who knows what goes through the minds of the engineers at HD. Ride safe brother.
Even the new Indians and Goldwings were able to keep analog gauges. I would hate having the speedometer change and move and even losing the tach. Buying a premium touring bike with a lousy seat is ridiculous. Like buying an offroad truck with street tires. Compared to older models you get a worse seat (especially passenger), no saddlebag bars, no front fender lights or script, one key fob instead of two, no tour pack, no passenger foot boards, no driving lights (Street Glide), one side adjustable shocks, all for a lot more money.
I agree with you about the seat but I think part of it is they have a lot of options for better seat to purchase from the dealer hoping that most buyers will spend a little more money. Saddlebag bars are not really needed. I lay my work motor down frequently in training and the bag guards rarely take any damage unless it goes all the way over, so really the only reason to have them is for looks. If you lay the bike down far and hard enough to get it in its bags, you may have other issues. I agree there should be a second key fob. My 2014 ultra came with two. A lot of time I see the touring bike running solo so why spend the money throwing footboards on a bike when a good chunk of the buyers don’t need them and don’t want that extra cost, same reason for the tour pack I would imagine. I don’t think street glides ever had drive lights. The Electraglides did.
My cons list.
1. the stock speakers/amp are unusable garbage (I'm still waiting on the cut kit for my bags but the volunteer-audio A2B setup for the front is incredible so far.)
2. I agree that the stock bars are pretty nice but those rubber bushings are horrible if you like to ride a bit more aggressively like myself. The motor is so smooth that they should have at least done polyurethane bushings. (I'm now running Thrashin Supply pullback risers with solid bushing and the handling (especially at speed) is night and day).
3. The stock windshield looks super good on the bike but does basically nothing for wind deflection. (I'm currently running a klockwerks now)
4. Another big con is the speed limiter. It's pretty lame to hit the wall at 112MPH which I can do if I stretch out in 4th gear it just neuters the motor and I'll probably go aftermarket tune at some-point to delete this.
Pros for me.
1. I think the bike is beautiful and personally dig the new style and screen.
2. so far I like the seat but I haven't done a run over 300 Miles yet, we'll see how some upcoming trips go.
3. Handlebar wiring re-design, it's super easy to run new bars or heated grips yourself, (I wish my softail had been this easy to do) very owner friendly and no de-pinning needed.
4. Being in a hot climate the liquid cooled heads is huge, this bike runs cool and has pretty great power stock! (The aftermarket is doing good numbers with just pipes and cams.)
Can I use android auto on that bike.
some people are using devices android auto box devices to allow it. It doesn't work otherwise. "In the friction zone" youtube channel has several videos going over it.
screen protector you said it cheep you said it my opinion the 24s dont look near the level of the older models did..
@@lawtondevil I may look into a screen protector to solve the sensitivity issue if I can find a good one.
Hey man, good video. I bought my 24 Road Glide about 3 months ago and have 5K on it. Like you, I think Harley nailed it on these 24 touring bikes.
That’s awesome man. Enjoy the ride. I am slowly making a list of the upgrades I plan to do on mine.
New harley- davidson..... to match electronic 😊tv screen for what?
I am confused by your comment.
huh?
Have a link for that seat pad?
@@SmittyTuck here you go.
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Good honest opinion video.
Glad you enjoyed it
The seat is awful...24 Street Glide. But I get it, everyone changes them out, along with the windshield.
I’ve been hearing you gotta put 3k miles or more to break in the seat.
@@thanosetsitty1896 I call BS...
Yeah I believe the large aftermarket has a little bit to do with HD not putting too much energy into stuff like the seat, stereo and other little things that are swapped out pretty quickly after purchase.
@@thanosetsitty1896that must be a new seat thing. My 2019 RGS had 20K on the seat and it always sucked. Swapped it for a Saddleman right before I traded it.
years and years I was hoping they go back to the 22 model next year lol ride safe/ idk I tried warming up to the new ones I just cant..
@@lawtondevil it took me a bit but now it has grown on me. I am glad I made the decision to get it.
Great video brother, I really like the new bike. I also had issues with my apple carplay on mine. It’s been at the HD dealer for 1 week. But it’s still a great improvement from the last models.
There was an update that came out in May that fixed a big issue they were having where the radio muted and you couldn’t get it to play without pulling the fuse. I am pretty sure the issue I talked about in this video is with Cardo.
Harley-davidson knocked it out of the park with the 2024 models! Super nice bikes!!
I am loving mine so far. Looking forward to making a lot more content with it whether it’s rides or upgrades.
Nice review with focused comments based on personal experience.
Appreciate that brother. Ride safe.
Great video brother. Thanks for sharing.
@@duece228 appreciate that brother. Ride safe.
Friction Zone shaved his vent switch, to open it up more.
Interesting.
i customize my mustang seat to work
Can you tell us what you did & how? What Mustang seat?
@@amberbali8881 i remove the rivets of the seat cover from the front to half way back i pulled the cover back out of the way and with a multitool i cut the plastic off where the seat wraps around the tank going back about 6 inches. i cut about 3/4 to an 1 inch off to nothing back about 6 inches. then pulled the seat cover back over and re pop rivet after pull the cover tight. i hope this makes sense
the problem is there a new design on the side cover which comes up higher
@@timnevitt2993 Thanks. I have thought about using a older style side cover also. Frame is the same but tank is wider. Did you also have to alter the square hole in the front of the seat to work with the new front mounting at the rear of the tank?
@@amberbali8881 yes i cut off part of the metal on gas tank
Buy two and store one. Then you can have a parts bike to replace all the components who will eventually fail probably within the first 5 years. HD is nose diving
Well I guess time will tell.
Hasn't been my experience with any of my last 4 HD's I've owned, nor with anyone I know so I don't know where you concocted that nonsense...
Just say you can't afford it dude...its ok...grab yourself a Grom!!