Motorman's take on the 2021 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Revival
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- In this video, I'll give you my take on the 2021 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Revival.
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If Elvis were alive today, this is what he would ride! This bike is so cool!
Elvis could have ridden pretty much the same bike while he WAS alive.
It's based on a '69. He did have one
Elvis has left the building. Thank You, Thank You. Thank you very much.
As of April 30, 2021 there is still one left at Tampa Harley. I saw it yesterday...beautiful bike.
It's still there today because they want 5K over MSRP plus dealer fees and prep comes to about 6500 over MSRP. I offered them MSRP cash right now they said NO! They said, another got 12K over list. I'm sure that story will keep growing until some dealer says ''we only want 10K over list'' ''other dealers are getting 50K over list'' .
Love it! I’ve been saying the same thing to my son for years, if they made modern versions of the American classics, they couldn’t ask enough. Absolutely gorgeous piece of machinery!
Bring back the the springer with the big front tire. There's some nostalgia in that bike for sure.
🤣🤣 you had me going in the beginning lol
I seen one being unloaded at the HD dealer. It was really cool. Everyone at the dealership was standing around it complimenting it. It was already sold coming off the truck. LOL
And the hits keep coming…it is the most beautiful thing the moco has done in a while….truly! If I could get one it would not go under glass…I would ride the wheels off it!
In '69 two people would fit on the buddy seat. Not today!!
Our food has been modified over the years with chemicals and hormones. We were much skinnier back then for sure.
Beautiful bike Jerry, but if they realise HD riders appreciate nostalgia, I don't understand why they did away with a bike like the Deluxe?
They ruined the Heritage Softail too!!!!
Saw one today at Killer Creek HD in Roswell Ga. Really beautiful bike. I was actually surprised how nice it looked in person. Really cool bike.
The 1950's through 60's were the golden era of styling, across all vehicle types. Such beauty, and manufacturers were able to create with an unrestricted hand unlike today.
Man are you right. The Lincoln MK II, the C2 Corvettes, 59 Impala, 65 GTO, Etc.
@@motorman857 even how they drive is such a different experience. I have a '65 F100 with no power steering, brakes, windows, anything. It's like stepping back into a time machine taking it out for a drive. I've always loved the '63 Ford Galaxie 2 door hardtops, would love to find one of those with a 390 and a 4 speed one day.
In my humble opinion. This is a step in the right direction for harley. I haven't been on board with them in a long time, but maybe, just maybe they can turn things around. They just need to remember who helped build them.
Isn't that the truth🤔👍😎🇺🇸
“...and then I woke up” 😂. The revival is pretty cool but too pricey. Coulda used more of the 60’s look, but pretty damn cool.
Saw one today in person at my dealership. Didn’t know about the bike until I came across it today. The pictures are nice. But it’s really a stunner in person!
What area are you in?
@@motorman857 Wisconsin 👍🏻
Beautiful bike. I'm still riding my 2002 Road King Classic I bought in Nov. 2001. Bike meticulously maintained by myself and still looks and runs like new. Guess it's considered old school by now.
I agree Motorman. This is a brilliant move by HD. Let’s see if Detroit is paying attention.
They got one fresh off the truck at my local dealer (Battlefield HD) yesterday! Beautiful! 😃
Did Phil chase you around the shop trying to make you buy it when he saw you looking at it?
That dealer in VA?
@@josea5949 PA
I remember your only choice was a foot clutch and stick shifter in the Electra Glides.
Beautiful bike but I’m still more in love with my 2002 road king classic.
Was thinking about white stretch bags on my blue 05 FLHR before I even heard about this, to emulate this classic.
Love my 1999 Road King
I'm old enough to remember when bags and batwings were only available in white gel coat.
Yes I do also
Birch white.👍
Beautiful machine reminds me of my first issue police bike in 1966. Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
Had one here in Michigan, sold already, awesome!😎👍
Oh I forgot I agree with you 100% God bless and God bless America.
Next bring back the super glide and XLCH in their past form and Harley-Davidson will sell them like hot cakes! I been saying this for years!
They might, if this motorcycle sells out fast.
That is the most attractive new Harley I've seen in a long, long time.
Just saw one in person today. Gorgeous looking thing of beauty, man!
Very nice looking bike love the colours thanks for your over view of the bike take care ride safe
Wow luv the single seat with the chrome rail round it. Yeah it does look like a police bike. Great it has the 114 M8 motor & all the chrome & whitewall tyres. I reckon that bike will sell really well 🏍️👍
Jerry that's a beautiful bike, I've asked that question many times why don't car manufacturers design the modern cars like the classic ? And the answer is, it would be fair to the collectors. Hats off to harley davidson for doing it.
I don't think the tailfins on that '59 Caddy would pass current safety regs, do you?
@@kingkrimson8771 😄😄😄
this reminds me of the 1st Harley I bought at 17 last year of the Panheads ..1965.. and the first year of electric start..it was 1969..I was an orderly and paid $1000.00..gas was 25 cents per gal..so retro..really a blast from the past!! try to buy a 4 yr old Harley today....even a wrecked one....
Lol. “6-6’2” like me.” I actually agree with your review. Thanks Jerry. 👍
That color scheme and that white seat with the chrome rails got me thinking of my grandpaw. Great memories.
beautiful bike... thanks for sharing
That's a beautiful bike, would love to own one.
Thanks Motorman. Great looking bike.
Cool vid. Yeah retro rides will sell fast, cars or bikes. 😎👍🇨🇦
They look super, motorman. I also agree with you instead off producing c a d models perhaps if some manufacturers were to remake the iconic models of yesteryear with the current safety features they would sell out in quick style. Well done 🤓 stay safe 💙
I literally just left the HD dealer , they had one . It is beautiful. It was already sold. They have another one but not willing to spend that much. Electra Glide standard used to have fairing and no lowers , all the lights.
But dang is it nice looking
Smiling!
At first I thought no way, but the longer you told the story I changed my mined and then you dropped the bomb. Good one!
When I was around 9 years old my dad went to a friends house who had this new 59 FLH that he wanted him to look at.
He took me for a ride on it and boy was I hooked, one of the greatest feelings in the world for a 9 year old. In 64 bought my first little used rent a bike and have been riding ever since. Current bike is a 2000 FLHTCUI with about 80,000 on it. Also enjoy off roading in my Jeep Wrangler and that cuts into my riding since the wife likes that too.
Nice looking bike
I called my dealer and he is going to get some info on a purchase. He said I knew more than him right now. Beautiful bike.
Great looking bike they had one at HDPCB this weekend at Thunder Beach Rally when I seen it first thing came to my mind was you as a patrol bike .
If you add repainting the bags and fairing, adding saddlebag guards, adding a guard to the seat, buying new spoke wheels and white walls and adding the labor to take off and reinstall all those changes to a 2021 police Electra Glide, the cost will be WAYYYY over the $30,000.00 to buy a revival.
Ok. You talked me into it. I'll just buy one and tell my wife I'm saving money.
It’s a fantastic looking bike. I’d love to have one, but odds are slim. Thanks.
For many years I've had exactly the same idea about reviving old classic cars. Glad to hear someone echo these thoughts.
I totally agree that vintage will take off with Harleys and auto`s . You did have me going with that skit !
No Donna shown? Come on Jerry, you can give us a little eye candy every once in a while.
...you did have me going.
Had one delivered Friday to Forman H-D in Stillwater Ok.
Nice looking bike! I love the colors!
Sweet bike. Love it
You got me in the beginning !
Right on Jerry! Beautiful bike!
I like this but I had the same idea as you to make a clone as soon as I saw the price. I don't know if I can get a police bike but the standard will be just fine for me.
Years ago I owned a 2003 RoadKing in gunmetal. I went retro on mine that was very similar to this one.
I own a 1972 FLH it is very factory with the original buddy seat on a pogo seat mount. The only thing not original is the leather saddlebag off my 1955 I sold. I saw one of these new Harley's at Dothan HD. I was drawn to it instantly until they told me to cost but I do like it.
Thanks Motorman !
It's a great idea. Good on Harley
The FLHTP would be a better value. The other thing is, every one of those is spoken for and probably went for over MSRP. I like the bike, but it's not reasonable to think I'd get one. It's really to drive people into the showroom. It is Zipper and John Wintergreen approved. I did ride a PA today though. I agree with the PD bike comparison. The first thing I thought. In terms of retro, I like the Challenger. It's closest we have today to a retro car.
With car companies making vehicles that emulate older vehicles such as the chevy HHR I think that this is long overdue for Harley. I wish both would do more. One vehicle I'd love to see come back to life is the Corvette Roadster models. Of course with all the modern features and safety advances including a powerful drive train.
Wish the production numbers were higher !!!!
What a wonderful video!
Thank you very much!
Wow that’s a pretty bike!
Saw it today at Pensacola HD.
Nice review.
Without the tank mounted speedometer it's no revival from the cockpit view.
Good point and also no heel shifter. A radio delete option would be better. I give it a B+ and the price a D
It’s a nostalgic looking street glide the MOCO priced through the roof. Just because it looks similar to a ‘69 doesn’t make it one. Not to be misunderstood, I like it...., it’s nice and all but for $30 grand a person could buy two originals. I have a beautiful 70 ElectraGlide decked out to the nine’s, maybe I should sell it for $20 grand. Any takers?
You forgot to add in the cost of having an old-school mechanic on retainer to keep both of the '69's running.
Allo from London UK 🇬🇧🏴. ,subed good channel bruv.
It's not possible to know what I would have done if I had the money to spend on an American Bagger right now. Although these days I mostly prefer the Indian Motorcycle. BUT I just have to say that the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Revival is an beautiful bike! - Yes, I know! Simple small changes and so on. Never the less - I think the Electra Glide Revival can be quite compelling when viewed live.
I wish they would bring back those 50s an 60s cars, I owned a few
I agree with you about the auto industry, but have you seen a 2020 gt500 Golden ticket mustang?....its unbelievable man!.
This bike is amazing
I totally agree with your assessment of the 2021 Electra-Glide Revival; even if it is priced six or seven grand heavy. Oh Motorman, such a great idea of re-creating the cars of yester-year! My choice would be the '65 GTO and the '66 Dodge 426 HEMI...I had 'em both and they were fantastic! The mega-beautiful Continental Mark II was made for only two years, '56 and '57; beautiful hand-made cars selling for ten grand way back then. Ford said, even at that sell price, they still lost a couple thousand on each one. Thanks for all the helpful and entertaining videos.
AMF took over Harley in 1969! Should have revived 1965--first year of EG.
There were pre AMF's made in 1969.
It's a beauty.
Color would fit well riding along a stretch of coast.
Sat on this today at my local HD Dealership. Very nice looking but I'll keep.my 14 Firefighter Street Glide.( Black and Chrome). I saw.a pro mo for the original Electra Glide and the seat is bigger on the original the seat goes up the tank.on the original and the rider had a chick on the back . This new one has a smaller saddle with no passenger foot pegs. Finally HD might have woken up to supply what riders have wanted and that is motorcycles they remember from their youth..
Just wait until you try to get your feet near the ground with that seat. I have the same issue. Wish I had the inseam for it though.
Thats my problem. I'm 5ft 9.Had to take the buddy seat off my 72. I still have it,its in the garage. But I run a mustang seat on my 72flh. Its perfect height for me.
Look real nice 👌
I am totally agree with you about cars. 🧐
Hey Jerry, Can you comment on the ride height of this bike? I went to my dealer and sat on it and my feet were not flat on the ground. I'm 5'-10" I even have long legs... not sure why this particular bike was so high. Any comments? Was the one you rode sitting high too? Thanks
Are you sure you aren't 5'4'' and identify as 5'10''? Cause I'm 5'7'' and I had no problem getting the balls of my feet to the ground. If your good with the friction zone, you only need one foot down. The girl Victoria, in my RLAP video is 4'10' and she can ride a Harley with the police seat, so...
@@motorman857 yeah, that's why I was wondering if the bike I sat on was not setup correctly. I did notice that the rear suspension was stiff with no travel at all, so maybe the rear shocks were locked up or something?
Reminds me of the one in the old movie Electra Glide in blue with Robert Blake.
A few years ago Blake called me asking about a private lesson in California. I directed him to a friend there. My friend said Blake was hopeless because his fear level was just too high. (Blake was 79 at the time) I explained that to him and he took it well. I did manage to get an autographed copy of Electra Glide in Blue dvd from him. I still have it.
@@motorman857 very cool. Classic old movie!
I bought a 76’ Electra glide from Joe Robinson’s Harley Davidson new. The bike was fitted for the deland police department. Last minute , deland PD, backed out of the deal . Joe knew I worked in deland west of Daytona beach and asked me if I’d ride the bike for a few days with the lights and siren and radio box., none of the PD accessories were hooked up , but it was a definite police bike. The next day going to work , I was stopped 4 different times by the deland PD so they could admire the bike .,by the time i got home that night. Joe called me and said deland PD , change their mind and wanted the bike .,, the bike was mine , Joe removed the police accessories and ordered deland another bike. It was a blast getting pulled over just to be admired . Lol!!!!!
“The differences are subtle”...it doesn’t leak like a bitch and it starts in wet weather.
😍😍😍 I want one! and trust me if I can get one, it'll have some milage piling up on it. It wouldn't be kept locked away in bubble wrap in any garage. 😎🏍️
Or worse than that, putting ape hangers on it!!!🚫🦍🤣🤣🤣
@@lots3799 ???
@@kelly-annflanagan7693 You said it wouldn't be sitting in bubble wrap. I said or even worse than just sitting, putting ape hangers on it. I take it you don't know what ape hangers are?🤔
@@lots3799🤣😂🤣😂 I know what ape hangers are. I have them on my Road King. Been riding since I could walk. 🤣😂🤣 That's why your reply didn't make sense to me.
@@kelly-annflanagan7693 I'm 66. Im a little slow 👍🍻
Look for a lot of custom 2 tone retros to start appearing. I love the color combo of this bike.
I agree!
I'm gonna try to buy one of these used in 3-4 years!!!
It’s a Beautiful bike. It die remind me of the police bike.
Bro u got me!!!
Hi from Italy mr Palladino ...can I ask u 1 thing please ?
What is the best setup size wheel for touring models ?
I mean this revival is 16/16
Road glide special is 18/19
Can I ask u what is best for handling?because u know in Italy we have not your large street 😂
Tnx if u or some1 can answer me !
G.
The different size wheels and tires have no effect on the turning radius. This is because the height of the tire on a 19'' wheel is about the same as a 16'' wheel. That's because the tires on the 19'' wheel has a very thin sidewall vs the tire on the 16'' wheel.
@@motorman857 so u have no preferences about ? I mean more or less tire do not influence ?
I hate our distance ...because I wanna join your school :/
@@Gamba73 It's technique that matters not tires.
@@motorman857 I see tnx so much sir
JERRYY!!! yes, you had me going right there
Came home from work and found "The Ride Like A Pro Experience" DVD in my mailbox. I was pleasantly surprised to find a couple of booklets and a "Ride Like a Pro" patch. The patch will be put on my jacket tomorrow. First thing in the morning I'll watching the DVD. Thank you Motorman for your expert advice.
I'm wondering if you have any videos about riding through grass clippings with out getting hurt ?
So many people complain about it but no one seems to teach riders how to handle that situation.
Look well ahead and keep the bike straight up. End of video.
@@motorman857 Thank you Jerry... I appreciate your time ...
@@TufdogsPlace You're welcome. But that's all there is to it.😁.
@@motorman857 Oh yes, I understand. I was hoping you had a video that I could share with my people...They really need to learn this and simply They would rather just complain... Take care Brother man & thanks again...
Great looking bike.......when are you going to show us how to park one properly, without teeter totter? Keep up the good work 👍
The cost of this bike in the u.k. is same amount but in GBP.......eeeek
You had me going! Ahahahahaha
Looks like what my pop had when I was a kid
I love the look of it
What you will spend in getting all parts and labor. it will end up being around the same price. That you great video
Not really. I already have a 2020 blue e/glide police the same color. I could paint the bags and the fairing birch white for 500 bucks. I have the police seat and can have it reupholstered, 150 bucks, and I'd put Shinko wide whites for 200, the emblems, 150, and all I'd need was the seat rail, say 150 more. Badabing, I'm there. That's 1150 bucks. I'd keep the wheels I already have. Wires are a pain. I'd do a wrap for the bottom of the tank. Another 100 bucks.
I walked into a Harley dealer looking for a plastic part on my 04 Sportster. They had it in stock. Needed a part for my 18 Wing. Had to special order it and pay up front.
I stopped going to harley because my bikes a 1972. They only work on bikes so far back, and they can only order certain parts. So for me it's ebay or swap meets.
@@lots3799 Ya, that's getting pretty old.
@@johnnyshd8250 👍You'll get there.🤣🤣
@@lots3799 I think I am past that. I am turning 67
Great humor and insight as always Motorman. ;-) I agree they should have made 3000 but that is part of the game...the rarer something of beauty is, the more desirable it can become. (Just think if Rembrandt made thousands of Mona Lisa's, you or I could afford one. HA!)
Checked out 2 local dealers in Omaha and one was asking $5K more and the other said something like $10K but we were having a friendly chat and I didn't nail him down on specifics.
As far as $30K, if you want a bike JUST like this it will be cheaper to get this than trying to make one from a $19K Standard.
My Guess without labor to remove and install...world class paint job: $4K, the 114" with more chrome and upgraded air cleaner: $3K, spotlights: $435, bag guards: $300, color match seat: $400 , RDRS: $1K , wheels and tires: $ 1.5 K, front fender bumper, light, trim and tank badge: $200, and last but not least the entertainment system: $2k.
That comes to $12,835 or your Standard clone would cost $31,835 and it would never have the resale value (or loan value)of the original.
Sure you could get a Standard or even a police bike for less and add a few (but not all) parts. And sure your "uncle Jimmy" could give you a "nice" paint job for $2K, but even if you did all the work yourself you would not really be saving money if you HAD to have a bike JUST like this.
It is a beautiful bike. But I would prefer to find and restore the late 60's model.
I like the 2021. But with that price tag ,and that high seat, I'll stick with my 1972 FLH. It is a beautiful bike though. Glad harley did it.
I'd like to see them make a modern 1967 Cougar. Just like the 1967 Cougar with the hidden headlights and 1 2 3 sequential tail light turn signals, but modernized with LED lighting, and with a GPS screen on the inside, etc.