For me my Harley is more than just a MC. if I looked at it that way any MC would do its just transportation right? That's not why I have owned Harley's for 50 years, for me it's more like a rolling piece of art. Maybe I have been luckier than most, but all my Harley's have been more than reliable and I'm pretty handy, so I've handled most of the repairs myself. The memories my Harley's have given me can never be replaced.

Great content I been riding HD for 50 years, have had oil leaks that were impossible to repair Overheating problems however made it through. I love the sound and the brand HD forever🇺🇸👍🏻

When you buy a Harley, you're buying into the culture and life style, nothing else . . . JMHO

Thanks for another thought provoking video. One of the disturbing aspects of buying a new HD is that you have to "fix" it, at least with a stage one, before taking it home. However, one of the great things about buying a new HD is that you can personalize it; making it one of a kind. I own two HD Road Glides, a 2020 Special a 2022 ST (you can tour with it as I've driven cross country with this bike). With the modifications (engine, shocks, infotainment, and other options) there aren't any exactly like them anywhere. That's part of the fun!

I think you nailed it. Its the way I feel.

I have had over 15+ bikes over the years. 9 were Hondas. I liked all of them. I hated to see them go, but I can't keep them all. I spent way too much money on motorcycles. I just bought my 4th Harley. My first Harley was a Softail Custom. Then two SGS. Now a Fat Boy. I always put bags, engine guard, heated grips, luggage rack, highway pegs, aftermarket pipes. Money, money, money 😢 I love Harley-Davidson for how they look and sound. Not history or specs. I hope this is my last bike, lol, my wife said, "you said that before on my last 5 bikes.

HD is American like peanut butter and jam ,just gotta have it

I ride H.D because they are the original Outlaw motorcycles, no other bike can compete: Bad Ass bikes.👍👍👍🇦🇺

I’m excited!! Going to drive 4 hours to look at a 2019 road glide special in scorched orange with lowers and a tour pack on Tuesday. Hoping she will me mine!!

Don’t know if I buy SPEC or history. All my street bikes from 1986 till present have been Asian bikes until I bought my first Harley in 2022, a new Heritage. I’m on the Heritage now almost exclusively. I just like the bike and where it’s power/torque is. I have two Asian bikes plus the Harley to choose from. One Asian bike is a 2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000. The other is a 2018 Kymco Spade 150. The Versys is basically a Kawasaki Ninja 1000. Uses the same engine and main frame as the Ninja but with a different front and back end compared to the Ninja. The Versys in-line 4 produces about 125 horse power at the crank. Shoot, the BMW S1000XR in-line 4, or the Ducati Multistrada V twin or V4, or the KTM 1290 V twin or the Suzuki GSXS 1000 in-line 4 all produce what, around 150 horse power each. If I’m chasing SPEC, why didn’t I purchase one of these bikes instead of the Harley recently. Maybe it’s my age as I turn 60 in two weeks 😀 I like motorcycles and I own three different types at the moment. I just buy and ride what I like.

What's that they say? "History isn't what it used to be".

We're not buying a Harley because of the history; I'm buying a Harley because it's American made. For instance, I won't buy Harley leather because it's not American made. I buy FoxCreek leather because it is American made. Great videos by the way. Thanks for the great content.

My wife went out and bought a new HD Nightster 975 with the RevMax motor and it’s kinda growing on me. As long as it makes her happy 😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

I’m on a 2013 ultra limited. Definitely love it

Fantastic content.

I just made stage 2 on my Ultra Limited 2023. It happened all and I fell an increase heat in de VH right exhaust pipe. And some O2 sensor troubles who triggered the check engine light. Do this normal all so?

Geez $4 a gallon😮 premium is 2.39 here in north MS same as deisel, florida is a retirement state after all

Harleys are junk now

DEI = "Didn't Earn It". Demote merit at everyone's peril.

I disagree with you. I have a 2020 Road Glide limited with over 18k miles and no issues so far. In fact probably the best Harley models for the M8 is the 2020. They had issues with the oil pump from the 2017-2019 and they fix that with the 2020 model. In addition the 2020 model was manufacture in 2019 before the current CEO and board of directors were installed. You more likely got the lemon out of the 2020 batch. It happens with each year production and pretty much every vehicle brand.

Is Jochen Zeitz Related To Klaus Schwab . . or at least Drinkin' Buddies ? ? ? ?

Reason 4 not to buy- Jochen and the limp wristed band of idiots are more concerned with getting tampon wearing men into women’s bathrooms than the motorcycles.

Not a HD fan never have been. This year I was looking for a used bike, one happened to be in a HD dealership but not a HD. They had a sea of inventory, and when you look on line for used bikes there’s an ocean of HD that people can’t move. I don’t know why people like this manufacturer, I guess it’s all a question of personal taste. As for me I’ll stick with Japanese brands. BMW are a washout, and Triumph are not much better. TMHO.

I seen Harley going downhill along time ago, I’m a retired Harley mechanic and have seen the behind the curtain kinda things that the public doesn’t know about, still like Harley’s but they have priced me out of the market and the quality of there bikes are gone downhill and now there going to open factories overseas, the CEO is a German guy that doesn’t know a thing about Harley’s, just ashame

I always said it dosen't matter what modle u but u ride it for the first year then take it apart and replace all the cheap parts harley used

I’m willing to bet Harley never reached out and made any attempt to make it right.

I own several old Harley's I would never buy a new one No good

You bought a Harley. Are having problems. And are surprised? And its because of DEI! What a laugh. Its a Harley. Shoulda bought a Honda.

Hey Harley Geezer. Came across you this morning and noticed your plates up on the wall. I live in Colorado Springs, spent time in 11th ACR and retired Army. Sad what has happened to Harley. Thanks for your service! I hope you are done with drama on that bike and can enjoy it. If it helps my 2021 Pan America has been a great bike! I just got my 10k service done and nothing concerning found. Had new tires put on it and heading into the mountains soon. Take care.

If Harley was really Woke, their bikes wouldn't be falling apart 😅.

This is just one more in a multitude of reasons why I would never buy a Harley Davidson I own a 2008 Victory Vegas Low that had 800 miles on it when i purchase it in 2010 other than a starter solenoid and a clutch cable and basic maintenance that you would have on any bike I've never had a problem with it I feel it's a better bike than Harley but that's just me.

All our Indy shops love the Rushmore’s with the 103HO. They all say there the best models to roll out. I am glade I have a 2014 FLHX. The 103HO is a great motor and enough for me and does just fine with two up.

SSDD,the CEO doesnt have the morals,ethice,values an commensence we Americans have,most woke buyers wont spend 30k on anything,lets see Harley do the lease thing,lol,

I feel your pain. I traded my 18 CVO SG for a 24 CVO SG and regret it They are aerodynamic pieces of garbage I had a front end chatter/vibration, found out after 5000 miles that the front tire was out of alignment and needed 1.5 oz of weight You are right about their quality control and it hasn’t gotten better Tell all your friends to stay away from the new 24’s So much more crappiness of the new bikes to share that I should start my own channel But hit me up if you’d like to chat about them

Terrible , now they are sending production over seas , this bad. I guess keep it you dumped money into making it right, the new 2024 are hit with a ton of electrical problems and they look like dogshit.

You blame that on DEI??? That's ridiculous

Hey Rider Friend, I don't want to add pain to your purchase, but I bought a 20 year old Yamaha Roadstar Warrior. 1,700cc, Pushrod V-Twin in 2023. $4,500 with Vance & Hines Longshots, a Big Air Kit, Flashed ECU, and like new paint... it will darn near rip your arms out of your shoulders... and not a single problem. Unfortunately, for decades, HD sold an image. We burned rice. You might as well paint orange crush with a Rainbow to reflect HD's new image. Or, sell it and buy a Rice Burner. F@ck that DEI fag Sh!t.

I Guess AMF Incorporated DEI And Was Woke As Well 🤨

I feel for you man. When you go woke you go broke. Harley is feeling the brunt of that now. I agree , since you persevered on with getting your bike in proper running order don’t sell it just ride. You never know what you might get next!!

Sounds more like quality control shortcuts than specific DEI issue. Corporations and their greed

Been looking for the right tour bike for awhile now and can’t believe how many great bikes are for sell Many riders aging out and hanging up the love of riding …. period.. I am only looking at bikes that have proven to be well taken care of and have all the customize basically done.. The older bike market I am Predicting will be eventually most of the Harley’s you’ll be seeing in the near future because the quality Issues thru the years has just been too time consuming and costly to most Harley new bike customers. The Sturgis Harley Davidson tent display was empty all during the 10 days and that tells me that the tide has already turned for the Harley Davidson new bike sales in the long term future.

See what I did to my woke Harley Davidson. Columbia war machine is my channel you won’t be disappointed

Harley is selling “Brand” nowadays, not quality bikes.

But you still loyal to Harley 🤣

The is CEO is German and they are used to Americans hating them so it doesn't bother him at all.

So sad about the problems you’ve had. I’ll hang on to my 2012 Tri Glide.

My 2020 Street Glide I bought in 2020 September. Never had a problem!

Jochen Zeith became Harley-davidson' CEO in May of 2020. His first directive was to have the factory install bent wheels & scored cams ! Cry me a river Karen 😢

Maybe you could cancel your neighbors for making noise on a Saturday while you are busy creating such important content ?

Anyone that just wants to refresh the bottom end @ 20,000 miles just sounds like an idiot to me ! I guess you could buy a new Honda or BMW but then you would have to go to Hobby Lobby to replace all those cool signs in your garage 😢