2021 Harley Davidson Road Glide Special (FLTRXS) FULL review and TEST RIDE!

In the video I review the 2021 Harley Davidson Road Glide Special FLTRXS. This bike is a a top selling touring bike and for very good reason.
If you're interested in this bike it is available at the time of this video going up.
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The opinions in this video are my own and not in any way representative of Harley Davidson or Timms Harley Davidson.

[@JimPark-63]

I have been riding for over 20 years. Mainly, Metric bikes. This year I took the plunge and bought my first Harley. I bought the '21 Road Glide Special. I absolutely love this bike! I have the Billard Teal with Chrome.

[@wholesalehitman8265]

I'm in the same boat. I was at the dealership looking at Road Glides yesterday. I'm just debating on color now. lol

[@stevenlevitt1857]

You can't beat adding a Klock Werks dark black sport windshield (they show you how to measure on their site and they are bang on). Looks so sleek and actually ADDS to the bike. You still look over the glass, but the "flip" pushes the air over you. I added mine to my '19 RGS after one day with the stock piece. Keep the videos coming! Love 'em, but definitely get a higher vantage point for your GoPro so I can see past your dash.

[@fbja07s40]

Test rode my first RGS today, and a SGS. But the RGS was the winner in my book. It’s my first heavy bike, I own a 2018 fat boy, and love riding it, but I want to take longer trips. So I figured it’s time to step up a notch or two. Thanks as always for the reviews and great info. Ride safe

[@harleydavidsontherapy1376]

Just bought mine 3 days ago. LOVING IT!!!

[@peterdinotte8577]

Back in 2003 bought a new 100 anniversary road glide best riding bike I ever owned still have her

[@GalaxyT25]

Great video.. appreciate all your well-measured comments, reasonable expectations, safe-riding thoughts and passion for HD bikes. This bike is making me yearn for spring. That customer-owned 2020 with the sweet paint job was super cool too. Just wanted to give my enthusiastic thanks for a thorough look at this great bike. Lots of fun going for a ride with you too. Cheers! Stay safe.

[@throttleblip9854]

Thanks for the awesome feedback! Appreciate the love, Terry!

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Just love your down to earth reviews rather than giving a sales pitch. problem I now have being a Harley rider is there always seems a better one.

[@RevJay_Rides]

On the cable clutch theory, I keep hearing you get a better feel. It’s been a few years since I’ve ridden one with a cable clutch, but I thought my hydraulic clutches have worked great.

[@throttleblip9854]

I think it does give more feedback. That said I STILL like the feel of the hydraulic. Personal preference I guess.

[@Gobbles420]

What a bike what ride. Just bought the 21 road glide special snake venom. The color is so cool. For a short women who was wanting to see if I could ride bagger this bike even stock I can ride. Ordered a lowering kit and seat for a short person. Think Harley has done well designing a bagger shorter women can ride. I also own a 06 deluxe, 20 street bob, and 21 low rider s. Just love my Harleys

[@DRRANGE-cz8rl]

Hello, can you share the lowering kit and seat you ordered?

[@Gobbles420]

@@DRRANGE-cz8rl lowered by 2” with lowering links and ordered a low profile seat. Made a huge difference for me and my short legs. I will say I did sacrifice better suspension. Big bumps kinda suck but worth it for me.

[@linhnha1339]

The gas cap shape on the left side of the tank on fatboy, Road king or other bikes is not a dummy object only for symmetry reason as you stated. It’s is a functional fuel gauge!!!

[@throttleblip9854]

Dummy meaning it's not functional for fueling. Give me a digital gauge lol.

[@Pablocajiga3093]

Good review. Hate the T bars as well, but to each is own. Just subscribed. Looking forward to more Harley content. Thanks.

[@harleydavidsontherapy1376]

One thing I disagree with is that plugging in the phone is much better than Bluetooth because plugging it in launches Android Auto or Apple Car Play and pretty much projects your whole phone on the screen. Compared to just connecting calls and audio with Bluetooth.

[@MichaelKantormusic]

Does the road glide special have a place to plug in wired headset or do you have to upgrade to whim

[@Mainecat21]

Being a RGS owner, was thinking about a RG limited for my next. But HD apparently didn't think it was important to update this model. Still has the old badge, console, air cleaner, no stretched bags, and still have to use that dinosaur chord connection for headset use.

[@throttleblip9854]

Hahaha nailed it!! Maybe next year? lol

[@duanesmith5074]

It's the same motorcycle in different paint that they've been building for the last 10 years. Harley-Davidson is so far behind every other motorcycle in the world that they are never going to catch up. They refuse to believe even though the numbers tell them that they have lost their market share.

[@RobertJones-ix2hu]

Vindikta hoopteaze bars I think are pretty cool. They give you the T-bar/mx bar hand position but they don’t block sight/access to any of the gauges or infotainment

[@billflixtone6684]

Just put a magnet on the underside of the frame for the traffics lights

[@MrBurlybiker]

I just bought this exact bike last week!! Awesome!!!

[@throttleblip9854]

Good choice!

[@MrAndrew1953]

The bike looks great, very comfortable and there isn't a lot I'd change if anything just for the sake of it. I steer away from black paint as it tends to show dust and scratches too easily.

[@ironmikelo.8839]

I have a 18 RG FLTRX in black denim, I changed out the engine guard to the smaller one, looks better imo, they should have left the gas tank alone, don't care for that look,as for the clutch I did have issues with oil transfer, never bothered going to the dealership about it, found out about the fatrod on a forum and installed it myself and no more problems,as for the stock windshield it looks nice but completely useless once you're moving,and last but not least the sharknose fairing allows more airflow than the batwing no doubt but I bought the RG because everyone and their friends have a batwing, now it seems like the RG's popularity has increased in the last few years, anyway just my two cents, good review 👍

[@miguelsalgado4673]

After watching 100s of these videos, I think the matte finish on the inner fairing is not bad at all, cause I'm thinking if you use shining products like F11 than it's going to look good and shine a bit too

[@throttleblip9854]

I actually started to like the non painted just based on less sun reflection when riding

[@kclarkeadventures]

Well I currently own both road glide special and street glide. I like the road glide better at slow speeds in parking lots. The street does put some weight on bars when making sharp turns.

[@jayteesgear]

“Hey man, you dont have a helmet” 😝! So rad.

[@mcconnellusmc891]

Had to subscribe cuz it’s timms Harley!!!! Anderson native here!! But either way great informative video!

[@throttleblip9854]

Much appreciated! 👊🏼

[@skeleguns10oooooo10]

One aftermarket installation I can think of is a CB radio

[@HomHomIdin]

Thanks. My dream bike.

[@jamesdumas6602]

Still the same 1980's corrosion pron aluminum fork lowers. Like the big older style Crash Bars. They did something smart, they went back to the old reliable cable clutch cable. The 12 volt outlet, dah! small air compressor. I'd buy one if they had a reverse gear.

[@francesco3779]

If you’re 5,6” or more you just don’t need a reverse gear on this bike, i’m 5,5” and manage to move back the bike in every condition

[@saddle8bag]

I'd put the taller screen on it regardless. I find the buffeting from that tiny windscreen at 70+ mph to be intolerable.

[@throttleblip9854]

How tall are you?

[@kedwards1952]

Buffetting was slightly better than a Challenger i took for a test ride yesterday but a taller shield would be even better.

[@Austin20090705]

I like eagle eye yellow special

[@bradwilliams4921]

I’m just happy to go for a ride-a-long on a new bike.

[@bodeans59]

I saw a 2021 Street Glide at the dealer today in the color Black Jack Metallic. I wish they would put this color on the Road Glide Special. I ride a Road Glide, the best touring bike in the lineup

[@throttleblip9854]

Yeah thats a NICE color!

[@kneesinthebreeze7417]

Glad you waited till the end of the video to ask for a like or subscribe. A lot of of people posting KZbin videos ask for likes or subscribes at beginning of video . Wrong way to do business How can I like or subscribe if I dont even know if I'm gonna like video . Good information on this video thanks.

[@throttleblip9854]

Exactly! I've never understood that. If I ask for a sub at the beginning I'll say if you've watched a few of my videos and you aren't subscribed please consider doing so.

[@whskywolf]

I watched the Street Glide Special Video just before this one and not sure if your mic is in different location or not, but seemed heard more wind on the mic for this test ride. If the mic in same place that might be tale of the difference of the two fairings also.

[@tomb204]

streetglide, roadglide and the road king have the old style Hwy bar. the "specials" have the new bar..

[@throttleblip9854]

Correct! I should have said it that way. Thank you.

[@troydolan9223]

Because they couldn't fix the oil delivery issues,. They went back to cable... Unfortunately,,. Dealers are trying to sell it as "the people spoke, and Harley listened..!!". Def not the case

[@throttleblip9854]

Yeah I think they tried 2-3 “fixes” some worked on some bikes and not on others. Good call on their part I suppose. Fortunately none of mine had those issues and I did like the feel better. Which one do you like?

[@troydolan9223]

@@throttleblip9854 definitely a fan of hydraulic.. but most bikes I've had over the years were Cable... My style of riding is State line to State line.. so clutch preference has never made a difference to me...

[@jaredkish8716]

Does the 114” have a longer stroke than a 107” or does it have bigger jugs?

[@jhs7947]

Both, I believe

[@ZteveW]

I like the styling of the Road Glide better.

[@paulhorvath9784]

A few Recalls to Tune of 35 Million Dollars and 238 Thousand Recalls Plus 19 Accidents Due to Hydraulic Clutch Not Disengaging. Cable Has a Much Better Friction Point Zone Needed for Slo Mo. Manoeuvering and can be Adjusted Unlike the Hydraulic setup..

[@throttleblip9854]

Yeah I think people were just viewing it as a "step backwards" but after 7 years of production and still having recalls, I think it was the right move for them.

[@paulhorvath9784]

@@throttleblip9854 See What Jerry Palladino Has to say about it.

[@Pablocajiga3093]

Agree. Specially when you are doing the MSPMC.

[@troydolan9223]

Hydraulic clutch suffered from oil delivery issues. They couldn't figure out a fix,,,. So went back to cable

[@gasserova]

So bro. you mean I can add ( touring bag + lower fairing + heating grabs ) and it will be more cheaper than Road glide limited ??

[@throttleblip9854]

I'd do the opposite of what you just said. If you want a nice tour pack(speakers and rear light), lower fairings, and heated grips get the Road Glide Limited. If you don't want the tour pack on all the time get the quick detach kit.

[@gasserova]

@@throttleblip9854 ok understand, thanks bro 👍

[@LawrenceWalsh-y1x]

Thanks for the reviews

[@johnsimms818]

Best channel on you tube !

[@blainemartin5129]

Great video!! Thank you.

[@throttleblip9854]

Thanks for watching. 🙏🏼

[@lonewolfsegura6476]

Seriously- the gas cap is a deal breaker, come on man!!

[@BBD40]

does the RGS have navigation

[@francesco3779]

Yes

[@smoothsam7]

I’m with you

[@hillishump89]

Great!

[@theoldmanstravels]

It's not a crash bar

[@throttleblip9854]

“Engine guard” in Dr. Evil voice

[@MrPato1904]

Black and Chrome :-)

[@smoothsam7]

Love your video

[@throttleblip9854]

Thank you.

[@harryhowell5644]

Don't like the fuel cap moved over like that. Indian owners complain about that position for fueling..duh

[@throttleblip9854]

You like the center better? If they could do a flush mount in the center THAT would be the move.

[@harryhowell5644]

@@throttleblip9854 seems easy to fill up at the gas station. You can just cram it in and forget about it. You got to position the bike right to fill it with that side cap

[@motomike007-1]

Just bought same bike! Again lol

[@throttleblip9854]

hahaha I see it all the time. What year did you have before the new one?

[@motomike007-1]

@@throttleblip9854 had a 2020 fatbob that I bought site in seen. I picked it up in the rain and when i got home it was beat to crap didn’t meet my standards. Great fun bike but I’m to old and to fat I had to go back to road glide!

[@tizthelocsmith4758]

You gotta give Harley their props, within the last 6-7 years. Essentially for the years 2018, 2019, 2020, and now 2021!!! You could just TELL.....they finally got some YOUNG BLOOD in their sacred "Design Room"! I could see them in there now, listening to "Little Wayne", "Migos", "Travis Scott" etc! With those paint schemes and designs...... you could easily tell they got some YOUNG blood in there, and put the old guy in a nursing home, that was coming up with those boring color schemes since maybe 1970!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂 #2015RGS #CatchMeOnAhighwayNearYou

[@throttleblip9854]

HAHAHA Epic!

[@glickmpb]

The bikes from Harley are always the same (black, heavy, antiquated and perform like crap). How about a liquid cooled v4 that puts out a MINIMUM of 120hp and 120 pounds of torque? Do you still need to ditch the shocks cause they blow? Is the head unit still horribly slow and unresponsive? How do the bikes perform on turns?? Hows the weight?? How is that cable clutch working out?? Its absolutely comical....

[@Jimarceo]

I agree those type of bars look terrible

[@WyattLloyd-b7m]

Jdjdiidididi

[@cperine39]

Harley makes so many awesome bikes, it’s very difficult to choose one.

[@Iswhatitisssss]

Take a night rod special for a ride. If you haven’t ridden bikes for long the night rod Is a nice fast bike which isn’t too heavy. But hey I’ve had mine for 3 years and am selling it to get the 2020 street glide special - all blacked out . Dynas are nice too. Depends on what style of riding you want. Hell I’d have em all if I could

[@AirstripBum]

Cable clutch = Mo Bettah!

[@throttleblip9854]

Gotta agree. I like the easy pull of hydraulic but just doesn't feel the same or give the feedback I like when slipping a clutch.