2020 Road Glide / Watch This Before You Buy

[@killer-jc9gt]

Thanks Adam! I guess we just can win with the changing technology! I love my 17 street glide. The M8 is a great engine!

[@Bredaxe]

I tried the hill assist hold on a BMW. That was amazing, especially with two up in the mountains.

[@icebrakernh]

I deal with the hill stop start with using the friction zone of the clutch if needed but I don’t mess with electronics and ride this is why the button system on the bars help like on my Indian Roadmaster. I’m sure your dark horse has the same. Traction control hmmm I will need to test ride this bike to see how it feels.

[@ronfriedman8740]

For me traction control is like testing a helmet. I just hope it works when I need it 👍

[@icebrakernh]

@@ronfriedman8740 exactly. I hope it works well with no flaws.

[@kaboom362]

That rollback feature seems pretty slick. I've been in that situation and you are right. You feel a little bit unstable. Hope that it never fails and let's go while the rider is at ease

[@hoss6048]

Paris Tx. I was on an airplane flying over a burning wreckage of another plane that went down somewhere around there. Turns out it was Ricky Nelson. Our pilots in the little commuter plane, flying from Texarkana to Dallas, were actually communicating with them...

[@adamsandoval]

How unfortunate

[@zerofuckkksgiven8027]

Roadglide is the best Glide ever! Truth!

[@applicator40usa69]

I have a 2019 Road glide ultra.. got it set up for me.. I love it...

[@sethoquinn6172]

I just tried one out 2 days ago. I really liked it, but keeping the ‘18 Road Glide Ultra a little longer. It’s only got 20k miles on it. Gotta finish breaking it in.

[@danbutler8398]

Were already preregistered. What time should we be at Paris HD?

[@adamsandoval]

I'll be making a video with details soon

[@rbarrows5814]

well, my 114c.i. 2019 Road Glide Special is perfect!!! I love it!

[@rodrigolaureano]

try zippers red line cam and a real tuner like thunder max... than you will see how fast you can go...

[@vincentmcclain9307]

Thanks Adam for being a true spokesmen for both the product and the lifestyleyojr ride to Jerome Az was one of my favorites was there in 07 what a blast thanks for the memories

[@adamsandoval]

thanks for tuning in 👊

[@BadazzShovelhead]

Hill assist here in SF Bay is amazing. Also up where I live in Santa Cruz mtns it is so much better- On occasion there is an accident at the top of 92 and you can do 10-30 starts and stops between the bottom and top. Sometimes during that you want to relax and not be clutch tending

[@mikewest5796]

I just bought one and love it so far. Quite the 2016 Road Glide Ultra I traded in.

[@MrBossmoss17]

My street glide will be there. Already pre registered. So excited

[@davemeyer505]

I was just dealing with the clutch/brake/incline situation earlier today. Nice upgrade!

[@adamsandoval]

It's definitely helpful

[@FireDog07]

Good review. I was wondering if you could do a "walk-thru" video of what we need to do when we pull up on Oct 5. There seemed to be allot of confusion on where we needed to go. I have been at the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd attempts and it kinda happened at all three.

[@adamsandoval]

That's a good idea. Stay tuned

[@donsvideos1985]

I test road one at Longhorn HD and agree that hill brake assist is awesome!

[@russhillman4973]

I just bought a 2020 RG Limited that will be delivered next week. I've been riding now for 15 years, starting with a Dyna low rider, then a SGS, and now the Road Glide Limited. I did not go to the dealer looking for RDRS, brake holding feature, tire pressure monitor system, etc, because I have confidence in my riding skills, shifting, braking and how much throttle to roll on or off in different conditions. With that said, I was told towards the end of the negotiations that the bike in the paint scheme I wanted had RDRS, I said okay, cool then. I am actually looking forward to it. I just got back from a trip riding Tail of the Dragon, Cherohola skyway, and several other awesome rides in NC, and TN. I can tell you right now, the stop and go traffic I ran into from Pigeon Forge to Gatlinburg, which is highway that's on a mountain, much of it sloped/angled, and was raining, that took an hour and a half of doing nothing but trying to feather the scorpion clutch, massage the throttle, regulate the brakes, all while getting rained on, I would of gladly given up 1k for that feature during that circus. Hell that night, my left hand was struggling to tip a few cold ones, lol. My Truck has had this type of technology for years. I don't ride a Harley because I want to be Easy Rider, and look cool, with a pan head and no suspension, I ride for the all around experience, and the inflated price tag of these things, I want to see more than just a new paint scheme and the cow bell is black instead of silver this year. If that technology saves my back wheel from spinning out while hitting some wet leaves or an oil spot on the road, or a host of other unforeseen problems that spring up on you, I'm all for it. If nothing else at least for the safety of my passenger.

[@adamsandoval]

congratulations on the new bike brother 👊

[@Regvallelunga]

Don’t know if it’s been mentioned but you can now retro that new radio in your 17 through a company called Soundz Not cheap but it can be done

[@leonbeck6254]

Wow i did not know they have advanced so much. Might have to take a look😳. Thanks for the review .😎🏍🇺🇸

[@adamsandoval]

Thanks for tuning in. Glad you got some insight

[@fourftr]

Adam they did add heated grips but what they took away one big feature that I bet all 2017,18and 19 Road Glide Ultra owners is you don’t have the doors to close on the Shark Nose Fairing. Not sure what Harley-Davidson was thinking 🤔. Now you have two open holes so on rainy days you have no option to close not to mention us riders up here in colder climates like NH

[@gghostrrider]

fourftr I can’t understand why they did this, it makes zero sense at all.

[@dadandmad]

I’m looking at a lot of Road Glides right now and this was good to watch dude, thanks!

[@josephwagnon9962]

Of all the places in the USA, you picked Paris, TX! Thanks for putting it on the map. Most people thinks it’s a movie and I told them, it’s also a real town. They didn’t believe me. I had to show them my i.d. and google map the town. It’s my first American home after moving from Madrid, Spain.

[@lawrencebrandt8448]

I bought one a 2020 limited the 114 has balls , I nailed it in 6 at 80 mph it sounded like a quadra jet opening on a small block chev.

[@adamsandoval]

nice!

[@dmartyair]

Come on Adam!, how is that stock 114 compare on power to your beefed up 107 Milwaukee 8.

[@adamsandoval]

Watch my next video for how I feel about the stock 114 vs my modded 107

[@dmartyair]

@@adamsandoval B watching! Ty

[@jimgafford611]

Don’t know if you will read this seeing how it’s a 5 month old video, but was wondering if you where thinking about doing the 128c.i. kit now. I have the 107 with 2/3 of stage one done, but my brother leaves me in the dust with his Indiana stage two. Wife too with her 114 Heritage.

[@X-American]

To each his or her own, but that has so many comfort and tech features the only way you could have a better ride would be in a car. As a matter of a fact the car ride I think would be more fun.

[@X-American]

Car probably cheaper too

[@DG-america]

Adam, how about a seat update, and a release date.

[@adamsandoval]

It has officially been released ciro3d.com/products/asr-seat-by-ciro%C2%AE

[@LOGANSMC]

RDRS is only a $1000 option/upgrade, In my opinion, well worth it! See ya'll here in Paris the 1st week of October!

[@jimwatson3780]

You can engage the hill lock with either foot or hand brake...

[@oiscustomlife1741]

Have a 2020 road glide eagle eye with a stage 4 131 ive been riding harleys since the evo days and they just keep getting better

[@NICK_KIRAK]

The 2020 Road Glide Limited finished in RIVER ROCK GREY/VIVID BLACK. As is my 2020 Ultra Limited. Great color in my opinion.

[@theChestnutMtnTinman]

You can also engage the hill assist with the front brake. I test rode one on 8/28 and got to try it. The salesman escorting us advised to use the front brake. Good to know either will work. That 114 is something coming from the old 103. It felt really different since I ride an Ultra Ltd.

[@bigrickysplace253]

I love my 2020 Street Glide Standard!!

[@jd9308]

New sub from SC here. Just discovered your channel/vlog. Watched this video and really liked the content and your vlog style. Gonna now do a marathon of watching your vids and get all caught up!

[@adamsandoval]

Welcome to the channel! I'm glad to see you subbed. Have you heart about our Bring It Home event on October 5th? We are breaking the WORLD RECORD for the longest parade of HDs. Hope you can come help us out! Stay tuned, I'm sure you won't be disappointed

[@jeffc2052]

I’m just curious what he thinks about the new gold wing...I’ll NEVER give up my Harley...just curious...with his experience in LONG distance just curious what he would think about gold wing...

[@omegaseamaster1550]

Someone should do a road test in San-Francisco... you know the hill Assist Braking verses Lombard Street where at the top of the hill they put that stop sign at the top of the hill and the warning sign about leaving your transmission in gear and bursting into flames.(automatics at least)

[@davidknows3320]

I even added lowers to my Road King. They are awesome in the rain or cold

[@iwishiknew7713]

I take it you and Ashley will not be at THUNDER VALLEY RALLY in Arizona. (a three day event....getting bigger every year)

[@adamsandoval]

Not this time around

[@rgdrummer18]

What do you think about the Scorpion helment best helmet I've had light and breaks down easy for putting in saddle bag or hot day!

[@geraldpaul4505]

What's your guys opinion on either buying a rg special and buying a tour pack to add on or buying a limited and putting a detach kit on for the trunk...?

[@kirkdye8493]

Good job Adam ! Great anaylyse ! Keep it up !

[@timalbright2428]

That was a good review. C u at bring it home 2019. Rubber side down and let the miles roll on.

[@jaipo]

There are a few things missing from the 2020 tourers though, only get one key fob, you don’t have closures on the side fairing vents on the road glide, alarm is an extra, no heel shifter and the inner fairing covers are all Matt lower grade plastic instead of the shiny on the earlier bikes

[@SilverFox-fq7xi]

Get one Adam you deserve it!!!!

[@tmar0075]

He has the dark horse..needs no other..😀

[@markmunns7399]

Adam where do you find a hill in Texas that is nothing but flat ground

[@JerryGarnett]

Heated grips too

[@mickeyfortyone2591]

Ok HD 2020 is better than 2019, but is it better than Indian 2020?

[@willyafg]

This is where competition is good for us customers. HD is going to try and one-up the challenger. I do think indian copied the style of the road glide but the specs on the challenger are better. I am sure HD will bump up the specs on the 2021 RG

[@valeriodr6762]

Nice features! Great bike! 👍🏻

[@MrDoc73]

Did they get the sumping problem fixed?

[@nativetrikeboy]

Just hold the front brake simple lol and I can have the clutch half way out like a car let the motor keep u from moving lol

[@Dannn666]

Hill assist and traction control are not game changers. This guy is smoking cat food.

[@bothetinman772]

Just bought a 2020 RG Limited today.

[@ddstanfield9259]

Congrats Color ? Sweet ain’t it ?? I found a new 2019 and new 2018 at local dealer Taking my street glide in tomorrow Yeah Sunday Open 7 days Hope to ride home tomorrow wish me luck Lookin for a riding partner any time

[@bothetinman772]

Mine is black and red. It’s been a change from my Electra Glide Limited. On the 2020, they got rid of the heal shifter, lucky I had a bud with an extra one.

[@juliancrooks3031]

If the calls to your passion and you love the way it rides then it worth it

[@Story_Teller925]

So more tech more problems although I'd like to try it out. Infotainment system is still a fail without andriod auto. I cant wait to remove the infotainment system out of 2015. Cooling is great till it fails like mine did the clutch disengages.

[@gvs5318]

Is that why you really buy a touring harley? Clean look of less buttons on the radio? Do you really wonder what the gauges are reading at 80 mph? Isn't everything intuitive at that point? Lower fairings? Good for you. (Although the radiators it hides for the watercooled heads are a bonus. Am wondering though what happens when the bike sinks in that superheated asphalt and tips over. Will the radiators break?). Intelligent breaking? For newbies irt's great, but will they spend $30K+ on their first bike? (As a seasoned rider you should be able to forecast what's coming up quite well). Hill assist? All of us struggle with? Not on this end, guess that's called years of practice. be that as it may, I still bought my FLXTRS and have loved all 460 logged thus far miles

[@rbarrows5814]

in 2019 they came out with gorilla glass on the infotainment sys. my only major concern is my clutch lever is super hard to hold. I had nerve damage to my left wrist in 2012, so I have troubles with my grip. any suggestions on this would be super helpful.

[@Deaddriftbum]

You can re bleed your clutch to change the friction point. My 17 Road King was the same then i swapped the bars and when bleeding it was able to fine tune the friction zone. Made a world of difference. You can also buy levers that you can adjust the length of pull( further away for large hands, closer to the grip for smaller hands). This is give you more leverage on the lever reducing fatigue

[@rbarrows5814]

@@Deaddriftbum good info...thank you. I will look into it. I thought Adam Sandoval had said something in a past video about an "easy clutch".

[@adamsandoval]

Great advice

[@johnnylong6108]

I love my road glide!!! Will never ride anything else. Can’t wait for the bring it home event. We will get that recorded this year!!!!!

[@adamsandoval]

We sure will 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Scott-dd4md]

Brake assist..... much needed!

[@bigjames6719]

Thank you for sharing ride safe be safe out there man 🏍🔥👍👊✌️

[@adamsandoval]

Thanks for tuning in

[@bigjames6719]

Adam Sandoval Always

[@hedgecat4310]

So Bender off Futurama fathered this bike??

[@RoadieWingZZ]

Goody summary of the technology with the RDRS being the only new feature set for 2020 since Boom GTS came out in 2019. They also removed the doors in the fairings two side vents and eliminated the heel shifter lever; features that some of us prefer in our 2019’s. See you in Paris! 🤘

[@mojomanmurph1925]

I can't figure out why they would remove the doors in the front fairing side vents. They worked well in rain and cold weather. A feature I would pay for but you can't even add it after the fact.

[@stevexaxa3619]

i can't say for sure but i think maybe it's a few issues of not open and close well.. do also get heated grips and... my advice is if there is an option you really want like heal toe shift.... tell the dealer you want it they will throw it in.... i had taken mine off the 2017 anyway but if you want it..... i told them i wanted highway mounts and pegs... they threw it in free if it's missing some small thing that's important to you tell the dealer you want that if it's a good dealer you will get it thrown in

[@gghostrrider]

If you delete the tourpack is that a deduction on the price?

[@mrclean28h]

I would love this and convert to trike but won't happen thanks for sharing

[@lavery0365]

I have the 2019 Roadglide Special & I just wished the high-speed infotainment system would display the GEAR instead of having to glance down at the speedometer inside a small window, or even better, display the gear on the inside of the windshield, surely we have the technology. HARLEY ARE YOU WATCHING?

[@mattfire7794]

Nice safety features.

[@JoneszsRides]

Does the ultra limited have the hill assist? Great review 🤘🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@stevexaxa3619]

Scottie d Jones the rsds is optional... i am picking up one in two days i wanted that package but they could not find one close enough to get it so i took one without the option love the road glide ultra... now limited

[@stevexaxa3619]

i did actually get the rdrs though they found me one so

[@flytheedge]

$1000 price tag for the benefit of not having to switch into neutral and keeping a foot on the rear brake while stopped on an incline? Granted, there are other 'benefits' to the RDRS. Mostly, the RDRS removes some of the technicality from riding, but in some situations, actually inhibits the rider's performance during tight maneuvers. I just don't see the RDRS being worth the added expense. The majority of these things can be obtained by training for a few hours.

[@eb1941]

Great review, thanks for posting. There is chatter out there that the M8 rear cylinder to engine case gasket is breaking down on some bikes in the 5k - 10k miles range. Has anyone experienced this breakdown?

[@sparkplug9231]

20k on my 18 streetglide special I've had it since new a year ago no issues yet

[@morrisdennis]

Nvr heard of that 29k on mine it is flawless...

[@gregoryjones8388]

Do you have to be tall to ride one

[@adamsandoval]

Not at all

[@morrisdennis]

I just bought one 2 days ago, its badass, but very heavy, u btr have some experience b4 buying one...

[@johnnyturbo8460]

I was hoping you were going to show us the hill braking in action on a hill :-(

[@gaknskk]

Check out Matt laidlaw harley .He does a demo and illustration of all the new features

[@johnnyturbo8460]

@@gaknskk thanks brother!

[@stevexaxa3619]

you can feel a slight quiver if you use the front brake specially which is what i usually use... then it sits there for up to 5 minutes... if you let out on clutch and give it gas it disengages

[@scottpalmer1109]

Love my 17 RGS.

[@rockysuperstar1]

Thats a beautiful bike . Thats for the review .

[@adamsandoval]

Thanks for tuning in

[@taps_1021]

lowers are a great add on. great review adam

[@adamsandoval]

Thanks for tuning in

[@justadadslife907]

Good to see you rocking the scorpion, love mine.

[@claritin62]

Harley should make the Rekluse clutch an option instead of hill traction control. I love my Rekluse clutch!

[@spoerer567]

Hope to get a road glide special after i graduate nursing school 💪🏼

[@sutterbthunder6717]

How much longer till you're done?

[@adamsandoval]

Good luck. Brother 👊

[@FundedFuturesTrader]

Charleston, SC will be there!

[@adamsandoval]

Great! We need you!

[@rodrigolaureano]

Im a ROAD GLIDE SPECIAL GUY !!!!! BAGGERS RULES !!!!

[@badbeatking80]

Off topic...what happened to shark tank show?

[@adamsandoval]

No word yet

[@stevexaxa3619]

just bought 2020 rg limited love it and the rdrs is nice hope i never need it but if a bad situation happens maybe it will save me

[@elkhntr4evr421]

Great info brother!!

[@poundthatpavement652]

Yeaaaa I'm gonna stick with the RGS. Great video by the way👍

[@Fatmen_Fishing]

Is that a new camera?

[@adamsandoval]

Just same one I've been using. Why do you ask?

[@Fatmen_Fishing]

@@adamsandoval video seems a lot crisper than previous videos.

[@vics8873]

Went from an Ultra Limited back to a Road King-back in touch with riding a motorcycle vs. riding on half a car. Ride slower, enjoy it more at 75 years young. Why are ABS brakes still not standard on all Harleys?

[@robertrodriguez2412]

Mr. Sandyballs thanks for the great videos.

[@ElvisOnAShark]

What? Hold the brake and it won’t go down the hill? Mine already does that. And so does everyone else’s.

[@stevexaxa3619]

Elvis hah well with the rdrs engaged you can let go of the brake and the bike will hold itself until you start forward

[@leadslingerhd7151]

What helmet is that?

[@adamsandoval]

I had a loaner from the dealership

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Expecting the replies to read like, "Bahhh, Harley is old technology and they are stuck in the 70's....AND....Bahhhh, too much technology Harley needs to keep a motorcycle a pure hardcore connection with the rider in complete control."

[@stevexaxa3619]

Jim Myers exactly... people want to bitch either way harley could not possibly worry about listening to riders because no matter what they do everyone will complain anyway

[@ShawnKitchen]

Adam - Do you know how to finish a complete sentence on a video without a jump cut? Why are there so many instances of you having to edit a section of video 3-4 times just to finish a single sentence?

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Nice ride. But too many bells and whistles for my taste.

[@TennRides]

More and more tech going into all bikes these days. Dang, I remember the day when we actually had to learn how to RIDE the damn bike!

[@DeBa1226]

Like some of the technology, but bring back the Twin Cam. Not a fan of the M8. All kinds of accoutrements these days for comfy riding... how did I ever make it Road trippin on an 88 Softail Deuce, 450-550 miles a day, from brand new to 67,000 miles later, wearing jeans, chaps, Wolverine boots, leather jacket and a bandana. Lol.

[@GunnyBB0369]

I should've never sold my Deuce... ugh

[@DeBa1226]

I felt the same way, but for nostalgia purposes I found my old bike, and the plan is to go buy it back and stick it n the corner of the garage, and detail it to new again. If you can’t locate your original, plenty online to be bought for a song, low miles, and restore to exactly what you once had. Always loved those raked forks, stretch tank, forward controls, drag bars with only 4” risers, and lower that rear fender down over that rear tire about an inch and a half. A great great ride...

[@GunnyBB0369]

@@DeBa1226 I saw one at my Indian dealership, the bank card almost got used..lol In hind site I should've bought it.

[@stevexaxa3619]

personally i love the m8... i had 3 twin cams and on my 3 rd m8 but i love the m8

[@DeBa1226]

M8 will never make the sound that Twin Cam made. Sound is half the deal for me. Give me a ‘16 Twin Cam Roadie, with a Stage IV Kit, Cam, tuner, Vance & Hines true duals from the heads, no Screaming Eagle anything, no slip-ons... and I’m gold!

[@jeffhoward7864]

See you on Oct 2nd at The Kriver

[@adamsandoval]

Excellent! Spread the word

[@mikenelson5109]

Hi Adam. Vancouver wa

[@mikenelson5109]

You take care of you and the little one as well your pretty lady. Mike Nelson

[@stephendehart9777]

It would be nice if they had a walking reverse as well. For guys like me with failing legs, at 72 years of age.

[@adamsandoval]

Stay safe out there brother

[@ronfriedman8740]

Only bike I know with a reverse is the Goldwing. It works great when you're on an incline or in loose gravel when your feet start sliding ...it uses the starter motor so I avoid using it as much as possible.

[@jonathantyree8172]

@@ronfriedman8740 i think theYamaha venture does as well?

[@sutterbthunder6717]

So does Harley-Davidson they call them Tri Glides and Freewheelers.

[@jonathantyree8172]

@@sutterbthunder6717 ah yes..i should know that..i have 2 buddies with tris...Thats a big boy to try and back up without assistance

[@nickmisiriotis4372]

I enjoy the videos and with me being Greek I hope you break the record this year, but in my opinion it would be easier if you did it in a different state in the middle of the country . So the bikers can come from all different states.

[@adamsandoval]

Texas is more southern but pretty much smack dab in the middle from East and West coasts

[@michaelpresley2679]

In October the middle of the country may be shoveling snow!

[@mikeskidmore6754]

@@adamsandoval It's a long ways from TX to the Southern Border of USA plus TX has many very high Population Cities.. Paris Harley web site says non Harley owner's can ride in your event but wont be counted.. I sent them an e-mail asking about this .. They said I must have been on their 2018 Web site.. I said I simply was on the Paris Harley Web site and did not look for dates.. I also inquired about renting a Harley for the 6 miles ride.. but have no phone signal so have not called them yet.. They asked for a link to where I read it and said they will change it ..

[@DirtObseXXion]

In 2021.. Motorcycle rides you...

[@bufftankington7349]

I get that hill hold is a nice thing, but if you just hold the frontbrake, feather the clutch until you hit the dragzone so the bike holds stationary even without touching the brake,give gas, more gas than you would on a flat surface, extend the clutch some more and youi're off

[@splodge57]

My 2001 Sportster 1200S has nothing and I love it. Most of the modern electrics are a gimmick waiting to go wrong. Would like a new Road King tho.

[@donrobison3015]

Yep, TV is just a fad.