2017 Street Glide PERFORMANCE on Milwaukee 8 // Part 1

The 2017 Street Glide with a Milwaukee 8 engine could use a little pick me up, just like all Harley-Davidsons from the factory.
Today's video is Part 1 of a 3 part series on performance. In this video I'm installing an HD branded, stage 1 air filter.
I'm also going to break down performance differences between various air filters. If you don't already know there is a breather system in all 1992 and later HD's. I'll break down how that works, while we're talking air filters.
Don't miss the other videos in this series.
Part 2 is on Exhaust: • 2017 Street Glide gets...
Part 3 is on Dyno tuning: Coming soon
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[@hsmith3844]

I think the dealer should throw you a bone for pumping them up and showing pretty good PROFESSIONAL WORK

[@TheHarleyTech]

+H Smith thanks man. I’m just glad they let me “goof off” with a camera from time to time!

[@Bradington]

One man's goof off is another mans multitasking.

[@omegaseamaster1550]

John Maxwell dont forget that they pay you to goof off with the camera. Happy staff makes the shop money .

[@sirsloth8579]

@@omegaseamaster1550 and not to mention its FREE ADVERTISING for the dealership not to mention drawing in new customers

[@robertehrengruber1808]

Don’t know where unprofessional came from but if lived in your area would like you working on my bike. You know what you are doing!

[@a.b1266]

Yup.... What he said. 😄✌🏼

[@avisaurus]

Your vids are helping me get my new to me, 10 year old Street Glide back in shape. Glad I found you. Thank you.

[@jac5431]

I do a lot of my own work on my bikes, so I'm always looking for instructional videos. I think you add the perfect balance of teaching, technicals and tips but also make it entertaining and easy to watch. Kudos to you.

[@petterin1]

You really help to see "behind the scene", what a maintenance and service is. Thank you!

[@TheHarleyTech]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@rosemaryus-ct6151]

First time Harley owner at age 63! 2018 Tri Glide Ultra Classic, wicked red :). Very appreciative of your knowledge and the willingness to share it. Even thought you got sort of whiney about trikes "if you have to use them" and I do... Harley rocks and so do you!

[@wespuckdog3897]

I just found ya man, great HD vids, maybe about the best on KZbin, easy to understand, educational, funny and very well produced!!! Thanks!!!!

[@twolaneblacktop8034]

Ya, let's talk oil pumps in the future, enjoying your stuff.

[@chrismcelhannon1412]

Nice to see all the oil spots on the pavement beside the motorcycle parking only sign. Makes me proud to be a Harley owner

[@bav114]

Thanks for talking about oil leaks from air filters. My girlfriends Softail Street Bob chucks a lot of oil out of the high flow air filter all over the rear exhaust and the side panel. It has been back to the dealers three times now!!

[@jac5431]

Also, you are very at ease with all the technicalities of working on a bike. The mark of someone who really knows what they are talking about is that they can make complex processes easy for novices to understand. You hit the mark spot on. As far as I'm concerned, you are professional and I'd definitely want you to work on my bike.

[@TheHarleyTech]

Thanks! I appreciate that. I’m glad people are enjoying the content. It’s hard to work and film and make it not suck, haha. Starting to get into a bit of a groove, I think! Thanks so much for the support!

[@jamesmenard2961]

John, Love your video's, you are informative and give a great perspective. And you are a good guy. In this time in America that is a breath of fresh air.

[@jax3464]

Thanks for info on the oil leaking through the filter.

[@TheHarleyTech]

thanks for watching!

[@jax3464]

John Maxwell : What is your opinion on v&h power duals?

[@TheHarleyTech]

+Carlos Reado they are my favorite head pipe for touring next to d&d

[@billyjimbob65]

Just found your channel & subscribed. I do my own maintenance on my 2014 SGS and really enjoy your videos. My local HD " professionals" severely overfilled the engine oil on my previous Fatboy on 1k service and did it again on my SGS 1k service. They don't touch my bike anymore. Keep up the good work Brother

[@marcrab]

People suck.i love your videos I have been a mechanic for 25 years. Your stuff is very professional and so are u Thanks keep them coming

[@PhatboyHD88]

Good video brother ,, like i mentioned before ,,im am also a Harley Tech at a dealership in PA,, and i have watched all your videos and it is awesome to see someone on here that actually knows what they are talking about,,, you would be surprised on how many supposed Harley Techs that are clueless and have no idea about what they are talking about ,,and they work at a dealership,,, you’d be watching then you’d be like wtf did he just say ???? Then peeps take that as gospel,,, and spread the wrong shit around ,, so thumbs up to you brother,,, maybe ill jump on my scoot someday and visit on my way threw ...

[@TheHarleyTech]

+PhatboyHD88 there are definitely different quality techs n the world! Thanks for the support! It’s cool that other techs are watching, too. It’d be cool to talk about how you got started sometime. I have quite a few requests on how I got started. It’d be cool to have a few stories to share!

[@PhatboyHD88]

John Maxwell I got started with HD when I was 15 I was born and raised in NYC .. I was about 13 and was with my dad in the car and a large group of HA from the 3rd street crew came flying past the car on the Long Island expressway ,, about 80mph and just shook the car all drag pipes loud as hell .. and that was it I was hooked,, the sound was like amazing to me... so I got a 1969 XLCR basket case missing many a pieces and just started piecing it together .. took 2 1/2 years to get running ...and back then (I’m 52) the old school bikers would show you how to do something but not do it for you , so that you would learn to wrench your own bike... so I slowly started learning and working in different bike shops all over the country ,, independent shops of course threw out my life whenever I needed a job,, learning new skills here and there from different folks.. then back in 2004 I was at my local dealership ( the owner and I were real good friends ) he had a pro mod race team with the now extinct AHDRA and we used to race together .. he couldn’t find good help .. so he asks me hey wanna work in my shop so I said sure lol .. and I had to go on HD net and take all the test I think there was 74 of them .. and the 2 week school and that was that ... I already knew what I needed to know to pass all the test so was a easy process.. except the dam how to spoke a wheel test that sucked lol had to take that one 2 times failed first time around.. but yea man that was how I did it ... bikes have kept food in my belly and wheels under my ass my whole life .... Basically HD gave me my life ... my wife of 25 years has her own bike also ... I have 3 now hers is a total custom 2003 1200C ,, and I have a 2010 streetglide which I took out of crate and took all apart and did 103 stage 4 ,, and I have a 2002 FXDWG3 black and gold CVO, only 700 made , 103ci stage 3 with 9,000 miles in mint condition ,, and that’s my story brother ...

[@kimharbison5277]

Not that I ever had an oil in the air cleaner problem but, on my '17 Sportster I routed the breathers out the back of the SE Stage 1 air cleaner and down under the bike. No oil on the filter, no internal carbon buildup, and no hot oily mist being fed back into the intake.

[@jonbassett8023]

Best Harley vids on the u-tube OR the big bad world wide net! Thanks brotha!

[@sharkzf6]

I did my 17 Road King with the exact intake you showed...very simple. Thanks for the great videos brother!

[@DasFeesh]

I'm interested in everything mechanical, make videos on every aspect of everything as far as I'm concerned. After watching a lot of your videos I would let an unprofessional like you wrench on my bike. A shop isn't a surgery room. A mechanic or tech isn't a doctor with spotless equipment. The work is dirty (part of the reason people pay to have it done!) and as long as the steps are followed with the next maintenance in mind, dirty or clean make little difference. There's guys who have a messy work space but know exactly where the tool they need is. Others need organization. As long as the end product is done right, does it matter? Nope. Good work, great persistence, it's appreciated.

[@TheHarleyTech]

+Nick Salmon thanks man! I appreciate the kind words and the support!

[@scott_0492]

I personally enjoy your videos man! I've found that people take no issue with bashing others from behind a monitor/keyboard, keep doing what you're doing bro! there are a lot.of us that enjoy your work

[@freaker0ner123]

I dont get how you are “unprofessional “.. the haters must have never worked at a dealership or a shop at that.. i love the videos brotha! Keep it up

[@buzzbeauchamp4631]

Just keep it "Un-professional" - you're doing a Great job &service ! I'm a novice, since I just started riding in 2017! You grant me the Access to knowledge other Riders may have learned long ago! THANKS & keep having FUN as an Un-professional!

[@speedyspeed8492]

👍 John happy turkey day to you and your family.

[@TheHarleyTech]

+Speedy Speed you too!

[@kevinyoung1447]

Great content John! Thank you for your time and info, it’s greatly appreciated! Keep it up brother 🤜🏻💥🤛🏻 Ride safe and ride often!

[@johnharbaugh6510]

perfect timing! I just scheduled my 17 sgs for ventilator ac w/ k&n, stage 2 torque cam and Rinehart slimline duals w/4.5s then dyno tune. looing forward to next vids.

[@jerrydouglas7643]

Love your videos. Pretty special you would take your time to explain what you do and why. Don't care what anyone else says. That's special.

[@TheHarleyTech]

Thanks man, I appreciate that. Most of what I know to talk about are things I explain to customers on a regular basis. I’m just glad the video versions are well received!

[@bucknutz2879]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@ranchocopper]

Your videos rock! I watch every one of them. I learn new things and you seem like a really decent guy. Haters be gone! Mr Maxwell, stay safe.

[@tidalview1]

I would take my street glide to this guy any day. Keep up the awsome vids!

[@TheHarleyTech]

Thanks man. I appreciate it.

[@RJ67.]

When changi the air filter it's always a good idea to check the tapper screen since your half way there with the air.cleaner off why not

[@ecrusch]

Really appreciate the technical explanations. Thanks John.

[@dannycreech6375]

John. Thanks for well explained presentations. Once looked at a Ultra CVO and upon sttartup, it didn't just have a little blow by, it puked about 1/4 cup of oil on the floor. Guy told me that was natural and it was an easy fix. If it was an easy fix, he would have done it. Like your vids. Kedp it going.

[@razgriz814]

I'm new to all this Harley stuff.... coming off a Triumph Daytona (which I still have, My Softail can't do what my Triumph can and vice a versa) so I'm loving your videos. To the ones who say your unprofessional, they don't know how mechanics and nor have they seen them in thier own environment lol. I was a diesel tech for 4 years and a lube tech for 10 years lol. I know how techs act. Keep up the good work man. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

[@TheHarleyTech]

+Ron Hopkinson thanks for the support! Sounds like you know what’s up!

[@razgriz814]

Just a bit, mechanics have to have fun/ release some steam some how.

[@FLHTPGlide]

Good video. Keeps the balance between fun and info well.

[@TheHarleyTech]

+Roadster Sportster thanks for coming back to watch more videos!

[@1jasonover]

You're a natural at this video making stuff

[@TheHarleyTech]

Thanks!

[@mopar21]

Love the heavy breather. The 3 hp difference adds up, a performance build is the sum of it's parts. When you're squeezing every last drop of hp and tq out of a build and spending thousands on parts might as well pick the best performing components. Cool video though. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@TheHarleyTech]

When you're looking for numbers it is absolutely important to not skip a 3HP upgrade. I just wanted to make sure people understand that the difference is not huge like exhaust. When you're talking about stage 1 builds, it may not be worth it to everyone to pay double for an air filter that doesn't even give double the increased power.

[@richardbarr3153]

I like your informationals on Harleys. I own a vrod this time around

[@Kash6161]

I run an external breather so it doesn't go back into throttle body and foul plugs. Great vid Mate 👍

[@arthurleino]

I like watching your videos. I ride a Shovelhead, and use a Mikuni VM38 with a K&N Filer. I did wear my Milwaukee Eight T shirt today. I got it from Harley Davidson of Manila in 2017.

[@cutedo6447]

Thanks J.M...Yeah..🙌..

[@thomashenderson603]

I wouldn't worry about what some people say, you are great.. Keep it the good work :) Remember, you promised to show how to find exhaust leaks, maybe on exhaust video:) You and your family have a great holiday!

[@TheHarleyTech]

+Thomas Henderson exhaust is next week, I’ll do my best to mention exhaust leaks

[@jimregal928]

Love your videos as always John the only reason the oil breather tubes are in the intake is for emissions they should really drain back into the crankcase with vapor being released into the atmosphere damn that EPA!!! Resulting in dirty throttle bodies carbon buildup on your Pistons and exhaust valves.

[@luckymanindeed]

Your vids are awesome man, ignore the haters. Thanks for putting in the time, much appreciated.

[@TheToso13]

Dang, my 2012 Road King has a small leak coming right out and under the air filter manifold. Thanks for the explanation.

[@tyee4u]

Let’s talk about sumping. Seems to be a common problem that gets bantered around by common men. Love to hear a pro describe the problem and the fix. Thanks.

[@parischristner8799]

Loved the video. But I would like to hear your opinion on sumping and what to do about it.

[@rondon9968]

They have aftermarket breather kits that catch the extra oil that blows by I have one on my xl1200 and it makes the bike run a lot better. Also runing a 42mm mukuni carb an a 90 degree k&n filter

[@geoffozevans4500]

You're doing fine John, nothing wrong with a bit of Hu our whilst vlog ing 👍😎

[@TheHarleyTech]

thanks man. You getting to ride any lately??

[@chrismorris9065]

Great info John at the end of the video. TY

[@TheHarleyTech]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@ralphboone1625]

I'm diggin these vids. Good job dude!

[@TheHarleyTech]

+Ralph Boone thanks man!

[@manuelperales5256]

Good video buddy. Keep them coming......

[@toddmlund4990]

learning, and all the good stuff🏍🇨🇦

[@eddiealvarez5493]

John, Whatz up with ol' glory, In the background? Have respect for those who gave ALL!! 10 - 4.

[@reubentyson7027]

Thank You Mr John Maxwell

[@bullpups4life189]

I was watching this on tv and had to immediately open up my phone app to commiserate with you on dropping your knife point down on concrete. Fuck my life it happens at least once a month and the guy that I buy my knives from wont even grind a real tip back on to my blade anymore 🤣🤣

[@jerrydouglas7643]

Great explanations! Great videos.

[@TheHarleyTech]

Thanks!

[@jasonwalters7003]

Would totally like to see the wet and dry oiling system

[@dickyfisher9249]

Sorry ya get neg stuff tossd at ya. I like ya vids. Fun an i learn from them. I also worship the ground ya walk on. Which is kinda hard since i live in S.Dakota. Lol. Ive been ridin for 50yrs. always learn somethin new. Thanks.

[@a.b1266]

Alas I have but one thumbs up to give. 😄✌🏼👍🏻

[@patrickcurran9309]

good vids. helps with decision as to going with newer bike.

[@geoffozevans4500]

No John it's raining now, fed up of it, wish I lived over your ways 👍😎

[@TheHarleyTech]

no rider should suffer through the weather that you have to put up with!

[@jlforeman45]

Thanks for the info great explanation

[@RJ67.]

I bought a bike that sat for a few years I checked everything but the air cleaner, once I took the air cleaner cover off the bike had eaten half the filter & the rest of it crumbled when I touched it.

[@timconnolly6097]

John question I have a 10 ultra limted ,can a stock 14 to 16 touring airfilter housing fit on my bile? don't like the football look

[@DieselLegiance]

What’s your thoughts on the 2017 Street Glide with Milwaukee 8? It’s 2021 and im looking at buying a used 2017 mint condition with 10k miles. Just wanted your opinion.

[@badkarma3059]

external breather catch can for the win.

[@TheHarleyTech]

+badkarma3059 I didn’t even think about bringing them up. I definitely need to hit on that in the future.

[@Luisperez-lz6ym]

You are awesome

[@drec.134]

Not a big Harley guy but love 🏍s! The hell with those guys, they probably can’t even change their own oil!

[@cjsmith]

Good stuff!! Haters going to hate. Don’t worry about the trolls and keep it up dude! Great videos and information 👌🇺🇸

[@TheHarleyTech]

Thanks man!

[@tims1277]

Need to know about wet sumping

[@boblafountaine9560]

Hoping a two year old video will get a response from you John. Do I really absolutely have to do a stage one by changing an M8 air filter to an S and S stealth or one that would only produce what they say is about a 38% increase in air flow? I don’t want an inverted big sucker type, just something that looks more retro than the M8 air cover,. Thanks in advance.

[@Randystites66207]

John, great work and can you tell what your opinion on Kurakyn Blood Grove air filter? Have you had anyone come into Chattahoochee HD with one? I had one on my 2007 Street Glide and really did not like the performance and yes I did tune it after I installed it. Rawhide HD here in Kansas where I live said they have had issues with them in the past. So not only did I put a new stage 1, I installed all new Full dual 3" Rinehart exhaust and its been a total change for the better in the performance of my bike once it was dyno'd.

[@jameskeach69]

Can you install a guage to check for pressure or vacuum on the intake?

[@joshowens7416]

It’s awesome that you posted this Cause I️ installed a alren ness big sucker stage1 in my m8 streetglide and it does leak oil it’s very annoying it hits the rear exhaust pipe and my saddle bag the only difference between it and the screaming eagle one you installed is it doesn’t have the little hoses the re directs into the throttle body which would be nice to have to keep the bike clean but I️ don’t want my bike drinking all that oil

[@joshowens7416]

Oh by the way thanks for the vids there awesome

[@TheHarleyTech]

Glad you're enjoying them. It's not supposed to be "that much oil". That's why it's good to have proper oil levels. It should just be a mist, but if there are no hoses at all, well...a small amount of oil makes a large amount of mess!!!

[@joshowens7416]

John Maxwell well I️ know it’s not over full but I️ was wondering if someone makes a catch can

[@peterbergeris6510]

Delboys Garage checks oil on a cold engine cause all of the oil has had enough time to return. Your opinion?

[@gambietti]

John is it necessary to upgrade the oem 114 intake or can you replace the paper filter with k&n?

[@user-mp2qj6rs9c]

it is easier to follow the "JFK magic bullet" than that breather vent path. isn't that what they used to call a crankcase ventilation valve?

[@TheHarleyTech]

To be honest, the crankcase breathers were waaaayyy before my time. My knowledge on that older stuff isn't that great since I don't really work on it.

[@stephenedler5630]

How to clean KN type filters not so much clean but prepare them for use. Thank you sir

[@robertgroves4293]

Hi John. How about something about oil transfer from transmission to primary on the Tourer models? I'm not going to say my view on this as I've ended up on some pretty heated conversations in the past but I will say that I take the traditional Harley gearbox oil check view along with the Techs at my Dealership. Your doing a great job mate.

[@scoony2131]

love your videos very helpful for the blow by can i add some kinda tube and run it down and out the back or something i do hundreds of uhh " interstate speeds " and get oil splashed on my bags pipes or passengers leg if they are with me thank you as always keep up the strong work

[@jag2039]

Screw them, keep the videos coming. Why ppl say shit when there’s a button to turn u OFF nothing good to say STF up!!

[@TheYulick]

Muito obrigado pelo video!! Poderia me mandar o numero da peça Screamin Eagles? Valeu

[@sirsloth8579]

John...up here in St.louis we have 4 dealersships and labor rate varies from 85.00 an hr. To 110.00 an hr. The most expensive is a RIPOFF. They only have 1 master tech and the rest have hardly any Harley training. Used to go to them for service until I caught them leaving my bike on the rack for 15k service 5 hours...and all yhey did was change the oil but STILL tried to charged me for the full Service. Oh...and I should mention theyve been under NEW OWNERSHIP 3 times in 2 years. Whats that tell ya???!!

[@Futly]

Do the inverted filters with “monster sucker technology” or the likes perform as well as the heavy breathers?

[@lennybuis9114]

What do you think about external breather head

[@GIGABACHI]

GOOD STUFF.

[@Kash6161]

Haha. Don't listen to the bone heads. I dig ya videos and fund them informative. Even for someone like myself who has done over 350thou km in last 10years in HDs ..... Keep up the good work 😁👍

[@0873sp]

Hey John, you know that M8 takes 4.5 quarts of oil. What can happen long term if you put all 5 qts in vice the 4.5?

[@sirsloth8579]

Oil burn caused by blow by going back into the intake and leaking externally from the air breather making your bike look like snit

[@curtisfishing88]

Why did he take off the rubber liner on the air filter cover? Is that supposed to come off?

[@TheHarleyTech]

It’s supposed to come off. It’s there to help seal the cover and backing it plate. Once the backing plate is gone, there’s nothing to seal.

[@DavidTorres-xl2jl]

Hi John, thanks for the video! So are you saying if i spend the extra money to get an extreme air filter that pulls up to 40% more airflow in to the intake versus a heavy breather the base map will be essentially the same since as you say, "HI FLOW" for air filter type is selected when dyno tuning the ECM? Can you clarify this for me?

[@jlc904ubc]

Thanks good info!

[@boblafountaine9560]

Great videos and explanation John. If at all possible, please, please explain how to find vibration issues felt thru the floorboards if possible. It would really be appreciated. I have installed some fairly aggressive pipes (Tab Performance) so I’m guessing some vibes are being caused by the pipes sound waves? I’m just not sure how much vibration is considered normal. I have a 17 Road King and Harley said that they had eliminated 75% of the vibration on the M8. Is there some kind of meter that is able to register the actual vibration intensity level? I really preferred the smooth ride prior to the new exhaust install. I torqued everything to spec btw.

[@TheHarleyTech]

most times vibration through the floorboards like you're describing is because the pipe is actually touching the floorboard. It is also common for a bolt or something that was dropped to be wedged between the engine and frame. Those are the two most common excessive vibration situations I find. especially after having new parts installed!

[@Hooijnbvn]

Question. Why use this filter set-up when the K&N drop in factory replacement filter is larger and more filter area?

[@TheHarleyTech]

The K&N factory replacement I’ve seen is literally the same shape, so I dunno.

[@Hooijnbvn]

Huge difference in surface area. I tried a drop in replacement in my 18 Anniversary Edition Street Glide. Bottom end suffered. Put the stock filter back in, got bottom end back. Keep up the good work!

[@kakhidzeoto]

waiting for low rider review, as was promised :)))

[@TheHarleyTech]

+Oto Kakhidze I know, I am such a slacker!

[@kakhidzeoto]

John Maxwell 😂😂

[@GruntHarley]

How long should it take a Master Tech to install air cleaner and tuner on a 19 SGS Stage 1? Slip on would be installed by me.

[@AlMikeChris]

Anyone have information on Cross Referencing part numbers? Looking for information on the fitment of Touring M8 Parts on an M8 Softail. Specifically a 2017 Road Glide 107 primary case or engine covers and rockers fitting at 2018 Fatboy 107.

[@jerryhubbard4461]

The worse thing you can do is check the oil after a bike has been sitting for weeks. Ten to one the crankcase is over filled. Need to check HOT. People will check it cold, it looks low, they add oil, it get hot and wam, over fill.

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

I Believe my 17 SG air filter cover Retaining Bolt is stripped in the filter.... the Centered retaining bolt turns... but ker klunk....ker klunk ... like what its screwed into is turning.... Help me Big Dirty

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

Sent in Patreon

[@jimmcrae7198]

Question on air breather ,exhaust, tuner.. do I have to do all 3 at the same time?