Have the white pearl street glide with chrome trim. Just passed 1000 miles too. Coming from a multistrada but still very impressed with the performance of this bike. It’s a lot of fun and also versatile. Like the tech. Had a few issues with the screen rebooting which was fixed with a dealer software update. No other issues. I got tab performance mufflers with quiet baffles. I don’t want tinnitus and it still sounds great. Nice low rumble. Looking at the 8” windsplitter. Yes, the radio sucks but I have in helmet music. Enjoy!
I traded a 21 CVO Street Glide for a 24 non-CVO Street Glide. The 24 is light years better in every way, even though I was coming from a CVO. The standard 24 SG is still better. The 24 batwing does a much better job dealing with windy conditions than the 21. The new screen is great and it only took about an hour to get used to the new buttons on the handlebars. Both of my bikes had the 117 but the 24 is noticeably quicker than the 21 and I am very happy with the cooler riding conditions. I did a couple 97 degree trips since buying the 24. Suspension is greatly improved as well. I'm totally happy so far.
I love my 24 street glide. Just so you know I ordered a saddlemen seat for it, and a week later ordered some saddlebag guards. Installed the guards, the seat will not fit with any saddle bag guards. So I have to send the seat back. Saddlemen is aware and I think they pulled the road sofa off their website due to it. Hopefully they are going to come up with a solution quick because I loved that seat.
Marty, I watched a few of your videos on the Indians you've owned. They are great bikes. I've owned the Challenger, Roadmaster, Pursuit, Chieftain and now a 2023 Springfield. The Springfield is my favorite of all the Indians for reasons I won't get in to. I also own a 2024 Goldwing Tour DCT. When the new Harleys came out, I went and priced one thinking I might trade one of the bikes or add a 3rd bike like I've done in the past. The new RG and SG look awesome, but they have some issues. Most of the issues I've read about were not ones you mentioned. In any case, I hope you enjoy your bike. No need to go overboard on putting a number rating a motorcycle. Either you like or you don't and it's a personal opinion anyway. Take care.
I was at the table with the sales guy and his boss about to pull the trigger on that very bike when I discovered the dealer was trying to hose me--bigly. I went down the street and bought a 4 year old Ultra Limited. So glad I did. Congratulations on your bike.
I bought exactly the same bike last February. Got the same windshield and added Khrome Werks slip ons. I love the windshield and I look directly over it and don’t notice any distortion. Have 4,400 miles on the bike. Ordered a Road Sofa seat, but had to cancel the order due to my saddle bag guards. The seat doesn’t fit with them.
Marty, I took delivery of my 2024 Street Glide a week ago now and I am really enjoying the bike after coming from a Breakout and Fatboy. Did your OEM screen have what looks like cracks in it next to the four mounting screws, I have raised this with the dealer but they are saying both the Street Glide and Road Glide have these lines in the screens. Anyhow I have now ordered a Windsplitter 5in screen for mine and hoping that those don't have the issue. I agree the years just fly by I am 68yrs young now and making the most of my opportunities to ride. Thanks for the review and Hi from West Aussie.
My radio has stopped working for the second time. I have an appointment Friday at the dealership. Other than that, I really like the bike. In 10 weeks I have 3,300 miles on the bike.
Love the review and love your new bike. Like you, I appreciate fine bikes regardless of their make. Be careful if you happen to ride a Challenger which would more directly compare to your new bike. The new Indian Challenger doesn't have the heat management issues you mentioned, maintains the Indian ride, and matches the torque of the Streetglide while bettering the horsepower. I've test rode them both and the Indian feels stronger but that's my seat of the pants impression. With you, I am concerned about the (lacking) dealer network for the Indian. EVERYTHING today is highly tech laden and that's all fine until something goes wrong. My suspicion is that not seeing your gages would be the least of your concern (bike probably wouldn't start in the first place). Keep up the good work!! Let's do one of those 600-800 miles days!
I rented a 24 Street Glide because I loved the look and tech. I hated the head shake over 100mph. Did not feel safe. Not sure if a steering damper would help.
Mine is ticking away. Just turned 2k on my 24 streetglide. Sounds like a loud ass sewing machine. It started around 500 miles and became very loud after that. Also sounds like something is rubbing someplace. It's almost like the brake is hitting. So hard to explain but I hear it at slower speeds. I engage the clutch and it's still there. Not sure if it's in the front wheel or rear? Totally bizzare. Took 2 road trips on it so far. Had the 1k break in done and got the bike back still with that crazy ticking sound. It did not make the rubbing noise before I took it in. Idk but I'm going to ride the crap out of it and not worry too much. Still got alot of warranty left so heck with it.
If I got a street glide , it would be just like your build. So many people like to crap all over Harley not realizing what it takes to create rolling art like these machines.
Fyi, I have been in the "community" for a very long time and no, a name isn't necessary. I only name things that respond when their name is called. Best wishes with your bike and ride safe.
I'm 73 and still ride but I don't ride big bikes anymore, not that I can't I just don't like them anymore for what I do. Riding a 475 LB. bike makes a big difference and I can turn this Versys around in my shop, no way I could do that with my Goldwing or Harley but the GW did have reverse. I've had over 75 bikes that's where I quit counting and I've riding 10 years long than you and licensed since 14. Motorcycles get in your blood and it's hard to give it up.
Actually…You set the right side preload for yourself, if you’re taking a passenger, readjust your right side preload for your combined weight. The leafy side preload adjustment will be for your cargo weight. What’s in your saddle bags, the weight of your tour pack and its contents. If you don’t have cargo the left side preload dial sound be at zero
I don’t understand why so many people complain about their Harley vibrating at idle. I’f it doesn’t vibrate I don’t want it. I want to know I’m on a machine not a dam car. I don’t care for these new bikes. I prefer my analog gauges. The bikes run smooth as silk on the highway. When people complain about a vibrating Harley which Harley is known for it makes me want to puke. I get it not for everyone, but if it doesn’t vibrate what’s the point of owning a Harley.
I heard a Harley rep at Daytona respond to the Harley vibration. He said that in the newest bikes they totally quelled it and in the owner focus group the response was so strong that they went back and dialed in some vibration to please the customer base. Apparently the Harley faithful look at it more as a heartbeat than a design flaw...
I bought a 2024 Street glide in February and for $30k I shouldn’t have to replace the seat the windshield and the stereo. Harley needs to get their shit together.
I fully agree. When I bought my Indian Roadmaster it had a great heated seat, electric power windshield, very loud stereo (never turned it above half volume) and great suspension. I have considered going back to Indian for all those reasons. Harley does have better heat management, better dealer network, larger community, and better aftermarket.
You should compare the 24 streetglide to an indian challenger. Far better bike compared to anything else Indian has and the motor still outperforms the new refreshed 24 harleys.
Why do people buy these distorted windshields? I realize you look over the windshield while riding but there are times when you look down in front of the bike and see that straight line turn into an "S". Love my Freedom Shield for lack of distortion.
You don't have to apologize for black and chrome. It's iconic. Exactly how I'd want mine.
ABSOLUTELY ICONIC!!!
Have the white pearl street glide with chrome trim. Just passed 1000 miles too. Coming from a multistrada but still very impressed with the performance of this bike. It’s a lot of fun and also versatile. Like the tech. Had a few issues with the screen rebooting which was fixed with a dealer software update. No other issues. I got tab performance mufflers with quiet baffles. I don’t want tinnitus and it still sounds great. Nice low rumble. Looking at the 8” windsplitter. Yes, the radio sucks but I have in helmet music. Enjoy!
I traded a 21 CVO Street Glide for a 24 non-CVO Street Glide. The 24 is light years better in every way, even though I was coming from a CVO. The standard 24 SG is still better. The 24 batwing does a much better job dealing with windy conditions than the 21. The new screen is great and it only took about an hour to get used to the new buttons on the handlebars. Both of my bikes had the 117 but the 24 is noticeably quicker than the 21 and I am very happy with the cooler riding conditions. I did a couple 97 degree trips since buying the 24. Suspension is greatly improved as well. I'm totally happy so far.
I love my 24 street glide. Just so you know I ordered a saddlemen seat for it, and a week later ordered some saddlebag guards. Installed the guards, the seat will not fit with any saddle bag guards. So I have to send the seat back. Saddlemen is aware and I think they pulled the road sofa off their website due to it. Hopefully they are going to come up with a solution quick because I loved that seat.
Marty, I watched a few of your videos on the Indians you've owned. They are great bikes. I've owned the Challenger, Roadmaster, Pursuit, Chieftain and now a 2023 Springfield. The Springfield is my favorite of all the Indians for reasons I won't get in to. I also own a 2024 Goldwing Tour DCT. When the new Harleys came out, I went and priced one thinking I might trade one of the bikes or add a 3rd bike like I've done in the past. The new RG and SG look awesome, but they have some issues. Most of the issues I've read about were not ones you mentioned. In any case, I hope you enjoy your bike. No need to go overboard on putting a number rating a motorcycle. Either you like or you don't and it's a personal opinion anyway. Take care.
I was at the table with the sales guy and his boss about to pull the trigger on that very bike when I discovered the dealer was trying to hose me--bigly. I went down the street and bought a 4 year old Ultra Limited. So glad I did. Congratulations on your bike.
Check your suspension. The 2024's do not come pre-loaded from the factory, but you can adjust it by removing the seat and accessing the adjustor.
Beautiful bike brother!! 🤙🏻🤙🏻
I bought exactly the same bike last February. Got the same windshield and added Khrome Werks slip ons. I love the windshield and I look directly over it and don’t notice any distortion. Have 4,400 miles on the bike. Ordered a Road Sofa seat, but had to cancel the order due to my saddle bag guards. The seat doesn’t fit with them.
Marty, I took delivery of my 2024 Street Glide a week ago now and I am really enjoying the bike after coming from a Breakout and Fatboy. Did your OEM screen have what looks like cracks in it next to the four mounting screws, I have raised this with the dealer but they are saying both the Street Glide and Road Glide have these lines in the screens. Anyhow I have now ordered a Windsplitter 5in screen for mine and hoping that those don't have the issue. I agree the years just fly by I am 68yrs young now and making the most of my opportunities to ride. Thanks for the review and Hi from West Aussie.
My radio has stopped working for the second time. I have an appointment Friday at the dealership. Other than that, I really like the bike. In 10 weeks I have 3,300 miles on the bike.
Love the review and love your new bike. Like you, I appreciate fine bikes regardless of their make. Be careful if you happen to ride a Challenger which would more directly compare to your new bike. The new Indian Challenger doesn't have the heat management issues you mentioned, maintains the Indian ride, and matches the torque of the Streetglide while bettering the horsepower. I've test rode them both and the Indian feels stronger but that's my seat of the pants impression. With you, I am concerned about the (lacking) dealer network for the Indian. EVERYTHING today is highly tech laden and that's all fine until something goes wrong. My suspicion is that not seeing your gages would be the least of your concern (bike probably wouldn't start in the first place). Keep up the good work!! Let's do one of those 600-800 miles days!
I rented a 24 Street Glide because I loved the look and tech. I hated the head shake over 100mph. Did not feel safe. Not sure if a steering damper would help.
What made you choose the street glide over the road glide? Thanks for a very informative video.
The Street Glide fairing is much closer providing better protection from the weather. I ride year round.
Change the crash bars you can put the lowers on
For horn button it’s like my road glide 2024. You can push the side of the blinker and it will activate horn
Mine is ticking away. Just turned 2k on my 24 streetglide. Sounds like a loud ass sewing machine. It started around 500 miles and became very loud after that. Also sounds like something is rubbing someplace. It's almost like the brake is hitting. So hard to explain but I hear it at slower speeds. I engage the clutch and it's still there. Not sure if it's in the front wheel or rear? Totally bizzare. Took 2 road trips on it so far. Had the 1k break in done and got the bike back still with that crazy ticking sound. It did not make the rubbing noise before I took it in. Idk but I'm going to ride the crap out of it and not worry too much. Still got alot of warranty left so heck with it.
The shake at idle is one of the best things about a Harley!!!
The Harley shakes at idle, the Indian does not. The Harley is smooth during hard acceleration, the Indian is buzzy under hard acceleration.
Thanks for sharing still unsure between street glide and road glide.
I did another video where I explain why I chose the street glide. It was a hard decision.
How tall is the windshield you got? And how tall are you? I just got the 24 street glide and need to change the windshield.
The windshield is 10 in. I am 6 ft 1 in tall.
@@martyboddie9953 thanks I’m 5 / 10 so I think the 10” will work for me .
@@martyboddie9953 thanks,I’m 5/10 so I think the 10” will work for me.
If I got a street glide , it would be just like your build. So many people like to crap all over Harley not realizing what it takes to create rolling art like these machines.
I'd agree with your review.
Harley has stepped up their game.
Fyi, I have been in the "community" for a very long time and no, a name isn't necessary. I only name things that respond when their name is called.
Best wishes with your bike and ride safe.
I'm 73 and still ride but I don't ride big bikes anymore, not that I can't I just don't like them anymore for what I do. Riding a 475 LB. bike makes a big difference and I can turn this Versys around in my shop, no way I could do that with my Goldwing or Harley but the GW did have reverse.
I've had over 75 bikes that's where I quit counting and I've riding 10 years long than you and licensed since 14. Motorcycles get in your blood and it's hard to give it up.
I have owned 20 different motorcycles in 52 years of riding. I hope to be able to ride until I am 75.
Much respect if your in your 70's and still riding..but slow speed skills are paramount to riding heavier bikes.
Actually…You set the right side preload for yourself, if you’re taking a passenger, readjust your right side preload for your combined weight. The leafy side preload adjustment will be for your cargo weight. What’s in your saddle bags, the weight of your tour pack and its contents. If you don’t have cargo the left side preload dial sound be at zero
I don’t understand why so many people complain about their Harley vibrating at idle. I’f it doesn’t vibrate I don’t want it. I want to know I’m on a machine not a dam car. I don’t care for these new bikes. I prefer my analog gauges. The bikes run smooth as silk on the highway. When people complain about a vibrating Harley which Harley is known for it makes me want to puke. I get it not for everyone, but if it doesn’t vibrate what’s the point of owning a Harley.
I heard a Harley rep at Daytona respond to the Harley vibration. He said that in the newest bikes they totally quelled it and in the owner focus group the response was so strong that they went back and dialed in some vibration to please the customer base. Apparently the Harley faithful look at it more as a heartbeat than a design flaw...
I bought a 2024 Street glide in February and for $30k I shouldn’t have to replace the seat the windshield and the stereo. Harley needs to get their shit together.
I fully agree. When I bought my Indian Roadmaster it had a great heated seat, electric power windshield, very loud stereo (never turned it above half volume) and great suspension. I have considered going back to Indian for all those reasons. Harley does have better heat management, better dealer network, larger community, and better aftermarket.
You should compare the 24 streetglide to an indian challenger. Far better bike compared to anything else Indian has and the motor still outperforms the new refreshed 24 harleys.
Where did you order the windshield from ?
It is a Harley Davidson brand
@@martyboddie9953 Which height did you get. Im 5"10
How many inch windshield do you have on?
I have the 10in windshield.
I’m not a fan of the all black. Especially what they’ve done to the Heritage. I like the chrome!
Yeah, they have ruined some cool bikes.
Looks like an Indian Chieftain.
They do look similar.
Brought to you by the makers of ambien 😴
Who the shit uses a horn? XD
Better keep a warranty.These new harleys are junk
How do you know HD are junk ? Do you own one ?
They build a huge TV in the fairing to show the old analog gauges while riding? That tells me , you are scammed !
I disliked the distortion in the HD windshield and switched to Freedom Shields instead.
Why do people buy these distorted windshields? I realize you look over the windshield while riding but there are times when you look down in front of the bike and see that straight line turn into an "S". Love my Freedom Shield for lack of distortion.
Currently Harley is the only windshield that is offered for the '24 Streetglides.
You make a good point about these distorted windshields.
I have the windshield and don’t notice the distortion at all. I guess I would notice it if I looked through the windshield, but I don’t
You should be seeing over the windshield not through it.