2022 Harley Davidson Road Glide ST. Is the 117 RG ST the best touring bike from Harley?

[@drainmonkeys385]

It’s the best looking stock touring bike… imo … you can add anything that it might be missing from a touring bike..

[@drainmonkeys385]

It was a huge debate for me…. Road glide st or lowrider st…. I know some would say there’s no comparison… and that the road glide is better…. Maybe so…. But I do a lot of city riding,, through rush hour.. some 50 mile runs on the highway.. and an occasional long trip… I went lowrider st…. It’s a great bike

[@hotel-delta]

We just finished my buddies FXLRST and I road it in the back lot with just the stage 1. WOW, it's got some serious punch. Super impressed. He down sized from a CVO Road Glide just to get away from the weight.

[@1935ADED]

waiting to pick up my new ST from the dealership once its done with the upgrades. 16" bars, saddleman pro series seat, legends revo arc rear suspension, upgraded audio in the saddle bags, and can remember what else.

[@hotel-delta]

That'll be a sweet ride!

[@carlosvillanueva007]

Nice job buddy!

[@hotel-delta]

Thanks Carlos

[@jasonkimble8926]

Yes, I think that Grey is on the new ST, has more of a shine

[@hotel-delta]

Definitely does, it's slight but there is a little pearl in it for sure.

[@DavidSmith-fw6uj]

That is a 💰 Money 💰 saving machine You can have the 117 and not pay the big price for the CVO insurance ♥️ The SAVINGS IS Substantial 💲 and everyone is not riding a 117 I can not wait to get 1 🍔 and start saving money on my Insurance 🇺🇸 Love from DeKalb Mississippi USA 🇺🇸

[@trump9028]

Take the CAT out and be amazed! I couldn't believe the difference!

[@hotel-delta]

Sound wise it definitely makes a big difference and can also help with the heat.

[@ericjames7680]

Thank you for the reply. It will not have this click feel when I down shift without blipping the throttle. If I down shift through the gears without the throttle blip and engine RPM coming down, nothing. I did find a Harley Bulletin from a few years ago about something that sound familiar .It was answering customer questions. The first was, ''why am I feeling feedback on the clutch lever when I shift?'' Answer, ''hydraulic pulse from the slipper and assist clutch ramps.'' So I thought it may be that, what do you think? The clutch lever is as smooth as ever when pulling it in every time other than a throttle blipped down shift? Thanks!

[@hotel-delta]

I wouldn't think you would feel that in your clutch hand

[@ericjames7680]

@@hotel-delta Talked with Laidlaw and he said it is the slipper clutch that I and others are feeling. Next time you take a newer bike for a test ride, get into 4th gear or so, blip the throttle, then downshift and you will feel a pulse or feedback as Harley states it in their bulletin. Also in one of my replies I sent you a link if you want to read about 12 others that felt the same thing and wanted to know about it.

[@hotel-delta]

I'll try it out

[@ericjames7680]

@@hotel-delta OK Great!! I just talked to a Harley service department and he has only test ridden a few and he had no idea what I was talking about. But when I talked to the owner of the dealership, he says it was the slipper clutch that I was feeling. Just wanted to be sure because not everyone seems to know about it, even some service writers? Thanks for writing back!

[@asoshkin]

According to Brad Richards interview, Gun Ship Grey is the same as the 18 model no change in the mix. Otherwise it would have a different name.

[@hotel-delta]

I'll take a closer look at an 18 next time I see one. I can also pull paint codes and double check.

[@DavidSmith-fw6uj]

Where are you located and name of establishment ❓❓❓

[@hotel-delta]

South Central Texas Gruene Harley-Davidson

[@ericjames7680]

Have another question to ask you. Clutch lever ''CLICK'' sound on new Harley (cable clutch 2022). Could you explain what the click sound is on the clutch lever when down shifting? When I Googled the question, I got many answers that says it is normal and sometimes goes away after so many miles, but what is it?

[@hotel-delta]

Well all clutches have a little play, where is the click coming from? Do you feel it in your hand or is it audible?

[@ericjames7680]

@@hotel-delta This is on my new 2022 Street Glide ST. It is when you pull in the clutch, blip the throttle and downshift then feel a small click from the clutch lever. If you do not blip the throttle it will not do it.

[@ericjames7680]

@@hotel-delta If you search ''Click feeling in clutch lever - Page 2 - Harley Davidson Forums'' and then go to page 1 to the first page you can read all 4 pages of the discussion about it.

[@ericjames7680]

Looks like You Tube get rid of my link to the others that had complained of the clutch lever click as they were calling it. Wondered why you had not replied. Seems certain words You Tube does not like. Harley explains it as a pulse or feedback from the assist and clutch ramps. It is not a click but you will feel it if you go test ride a touring bike with cable clutch as I and others do on our touring models. You have to ''blip'' the throttle to feel it. The lever will feel like it is moving. If you just down shift with no throttle and let the engine RPM die down, you will not feel it. I suppose I am riding more aggressively than most so it was the first thing I felt.

[@hotel-delta]

Hopefully I'll get the opportunity to take a bike out that's broken in and see if I can get the clutch to kick back

[@jamaicanjjason]

👍

[@hotel-delta]

Appreciate it!

[@HDR20]

Is the 117 RG ST the best touring bike from Harley? The answer is NO. No passenger accommodations, no storage, this bike is a toy with bags

[@hotel-delta]

Fortunately a lot of riders are looking for just that. They are definitely a hot seller.

[@HDR20]

@@hotel-delta can't be that hot. it just came out a month ago. It's the new thing so it will be popular for a minute. But still can't be the best touring bike

[@hotel-delta]

I really like the styling with the black paint, if I was going Gunship Gray I would probably go with the blacked out Special

[@HDR20]

@@hotel-delta I think they are a good looking bike but just not the best touring bike in the lineup

[@hotel-delta]

Definitely depends on what your vision is and how you plan to use it

[@ericjames7680]

Could you find out what the rubber cover is all about on the brake lines of the 2022 models as per this video? He has replies that I feel are hurting Harley as you will read. It is just a rubber or shrink tubing cover over the brake line connection and some reviewers are saying how terrible it is and will never buy a Harley and all kinds of stupid guesses as to why it is there. He has over 2500 views and counting with this nonsense. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKTRi2pjgJ2df9k

[@hotel-delta]

Man, after speaking with my techs, we think this is a new EPA regulation to stop leaks incase of accidents. The new ones are more of a heat shrink material.

[@ericjames7680]

@@hotel-delta Yes, that makes perfect sense. Thank you for taking the time to check this out for me.

[@hotel-delta]

We are looking into it more, HD has been running the same fittings for decades, maybe if the brake lines are getting thinner they are adding support around that link to keep the lines from wearing on the fitting.

[@ericjames7680]

@@hotel-delta Be nice to know the answer. The remarks on the video link I sent you are getting crazier all the time. Thanks!!

[@hotel-delta]

The whole video is incredibly speculative.