21 Must-Know Secrets for Harley-Davidson Riders Revealed!"

[@GlidingOnTwos]

All great tips for those not knowing or needing a reminder. I do have one input, the engine stop switch (kill switch) should only be used in emergencies or to input the pin code.

[@TravelingTall]

Thanks for the comment but that's wrong. You always use the kill switch when turning off the bike. Now I'm curious, how many people don't? 🤔 * Comment below * "Use" or "Don't" use the kill switch?

[@GlidingOnTwos]

@@TravelingTall I've never used it and was also taught that at MMI. I'm also curious. Maybe you can do a video interview with one of the Techs there to see what their input is on the subject, 🤷🏽‍♂️.

[@michaelowens1183]

I only use it on my FXR with the 124 because of the heavy duty clutch won’t let me hit neutral. I’m going to adjust it .

[@Iwanncamp]

@@TravelingTall “Use”

[@Old-n-slo-locked-n-leaned]

Use….every time

[@DeBa1226]

Brother, that dealership ought to hire you as their trainer for all the sales people. That was an exceptional good piece explaining all those items!

[@opticalecho119]

I’m trying to get into sales at a dealer and I’m using these videos to help learn about the bikes

[@Indianear7]

I'm 79 years old and I ride a 2004 Heritage Softail Classic. I Live in Charles City County, VA. and just got back into motorcycles in May of this year after 54 years absence. I'll be moving up to a touring bike in the spring of 23.

[@powerforward1955]

Brother Tall, perhaps you’re already pursuing this; HD should/must hire you (independent contractor) as “The Voice of Harley D.” There could be different episodes covering a variety of topics. You have the passion, people skills, product knowledge, riding experience and your demeanor is refreshing. God’s strength be with you my Brother. Peace.

[@Chopshop-fm6cz]

Great job thanks for that!

[@kenwalker1111]

Agreed!! Get that voice on the brand and bikes will sell.

[@hershelwood64]

Very well said.

[@beverlydixon5240]

Thanks, good video. I’m a retired Illinois State Police Motor Officer now living in Texas. I own a 2018 FLHTK SHRINE ULTRA LIMITED. I have been watching your videos for years. I rode motorcycles to Canada, Miami and California. I even took my wife and to kids to Canada in a sidecar.

[@charleyrider9775]

Excellent video sir. You just taught me more about my motorcycle than every salesman who's ever delivered a motorcycle to me combined.

[@faelwolf1177]

My first bike, the only thing the salesman told me was which lever was the clutch! lol I was totally green, and very lucky to survive that first few weeks.

[@williamsjeffrey9256]

2000 harley davidson road king

[@kostah976]

good refresher...Ottawa, Canada...15 Ultra Limited Low.

[@jimharrison4526]

Thank you for the info. I bought a 2016 Ultra Limited a little over a year ago and as you mentioned I was really tired but excited when I bought it. I only knew the things I had learned on uTube prior to buying the bike. The salesman wasn’t much help and I soon found out that I knew more about it than he did. By the way, I bought a 2016 FLHTK. Thanks again for your videos. I’ve been following you for some time now and will continue to do so.

[@randyhayden9006]

Hi Tall! I really enjoy your videos. I’m in Green Valley,Arizona and ride a 2012 Tri Glide.

[@mundane4082]

Throwing in a comment to help your algorithm! 22 RG is my first bike ever. 3,500 miles of riding experience. I ride in the south so fortunately I don’t have a real winter cycle causing the bike to sit. Regarding the safety pin and transportation mode was very insightful. Slammed us with some knowledgeable tips! Thank you!

[@AlbertClark-gz3ql]

Tall, I live in Northern California and just bought a 2024 Tri Glide in June. I love it and have put nearly 1000 miles on it already. I really like your channel and you give great advice. Continue to do what you do!😊 Al

[@lennyevans4724]

2015 streetglide S , from fort Erie, Ont Canada… the head wrench did go over all the points about starting without the fob, but if you don’t do it all the time, you forget, like did. Thank you for the refresher. Most appreciated.

[@BryanGansner]

Hey Tall, 2022 RGST, probably the one in the video. These comments had me curious so I opened the manual. Page 121 stopping the engine states: 1. Push the off/run switch to off. 2. Turn the ignition switch to off. Thanks for the video

[@rthalheimer]

Thanks!

[@russellj.6708]

'19 FXFBS Glendale, AZ Home of the last Superbowl! Thanks for the reminder about the PIN

[@roadglide]

HD. The paint just pops off those bikes. Just say’n. Thanks Tall. 100% to all of it.

[@Nate-Wrong-Way]

'22 Street Bob, Indiana. Great tips for those of us not reading the manual and do not ride often.

[@roberteastwood7577]

Thanks Tall, good content. I just added a 2017 Heritage Softail to my 2006 Goldwing GL1800. Everyday is a good day to ride!

[@mitchmouton3916]

Even though I read the owners manual, this video was much easier to understand. Thanks for your help! Lafayette, Louisiana FLHXI

[@michaelowens1183]

21 Trig Glide and 2 FXRs,from Oklahoma. Good information.

[@danfreiday8390]

I love it, you are right on, I've been a motorcycle mechanic for 30 years, you can kill the brand, honda, harley, bmw, but you cant kill the motor, and the stripes around it, your colors are a representative of you,

[@missiecullop6537]

From Southwest Virginia and riding a 2004 Sportster Frankenstein!!

[@Michael_Motorcycle]

Great Instructional video! 2023 Road Glide Special, Daytona Beach.

[@albertharper9048]

Great video! I dropped a fob while on a ride in Tombstone. Fortunately, a rider in the group knew how to start without a fob and also the default code to start it. I have my own code set (I went back and found the fob) now but had forgotten how to access it. After this video I will go out into the garage and check it out. I have the code in my wallet since 2020. Thanks for posting this.

[@KB-xm6lj]

Perfect! Just what I needed! Been riding for 25 years and finally bought my first Harley (120th Ann. Fat Boy)

[@carlosalvarez_71]

Very good tips, bought my 1st Harley back in February and the dealer didn't go over any of the things you covered with exception of how to turn it on and how to lock the bars. I bought a 2020 Street Glide Special with 97miles on it, riding out of PA.

[@TravelingTall]

Great to hear!

[@orlandorodriguez9766]

I've seen lots of Harley Davidson videos, this by far is the best. Every one who is buying a Harley should see this video before and after you buy your Harley. Thanks so much.

[@nicolewilliams6410]

im on two wheels riding a 2008 street glide the best glide! tuning in all the way from Los Angeles California you have great content and i enjoy your channel.

[@jmmebine]

2018 Heritage 114. Knoxville, TN. And I was fortunate enough to have a great group of guys take care of me on my purchase. Coming from a Litre bike, they made sure to go pretty in depth with the information needed, as well as common differences not only in riding, but in maintenance. Ken Glover at Kodak HD

[@snkvnmrgs9645]

2021 road glide special, and I’m from the Knoxville area. I was actually at bootlegger yesterday while you were filming this

[@GOOSEAF]

Had to laugh out loud. That happened to me. I stopped for gas and found the key fob had fallen out of my pocket. Had to use my code. Retraced my route and found it a couple miles back. Sure as anything, someone had run over it. Thank God for that code. Good video.

[@blainebarnes2086]

I ride 2022 Street Glide Special and live in Louisiana. Great information, Thank you Tall!

[@fredsanderson620]

I would like to see that this is hands down the absolute excellent best educational and informative video explaining the functions of a motorcycle I've ever seen in my entire life and I'm 61 years old and have been a biker my entire life! You explain things so amazingly simple and clearly! Thank you so very very much, I was one of them **_ FOUR *_C guys where you stated that you are so excited about buying your bike that you just don't really pay attention to anything you're being told because you're just so ecstatic of your bike, you are awesome at what you do on these videos and you definitely have the right career because you are a people person. I am Hawk from Eastern North Carolina about 60 miles east of Raleigh North Carolina and I bought a 2006 new to me Road Glide ironically a year tomorrow isn't that ironic? I had not written or owned a bike in 19 years it took 19 years for me to get back to being able to own a bike and I am thrilled and it is a beautiful beautiful bike. Thank you again for this video and I will definitely subscribe and look at all your other videos. May you and your family friends and loved ones have a very very Merry Christmas and a happy healthy and safe New Year! Again I thank you. Hawk. I stumbled across your video today and the date of today is 12:17- 22, I just can't believe how ironic it is that I stumbled across this video and tomorrow makes one year I had my bike.

[@QMJ38]

2018 Softail Heritage Standard and watching from Maineville, Ohio

[@TonyaWalker-w7v]

This was the best tutorial I have received for my 2017 Street Glide…thank you so much…sending koodos all the way from Texas

[@gertvangessel]

Hi Tall, this is Gert from The Netherlands, riding a ‘21 Road King Special in Deadwood Green and a ‘03 Fat Boy anniversary. I love your channel and although I ride motorcycles for a long time it’s always nice to learn something from fellow riders. Keep up the good work my man 👍

[@xLightsouTx628x]

Easiest subscribe decision I’ve made on KZbin 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@TcBigHurt]

My 14 street glide special does everything you mentioned.

[@nephewsouledout]

Enjoyed the video. I will be In the market for a road glide soon. Returning Vet from overseas and born and raised in Detroit

[@steve-vk6np]

Thank you for the info. 2016 Street Glide, SE FL

[@jmack03harleyman19]

Awesome video Tall thank you so much for sharing with us I’m from Grand Prairie, Texas I ride a 2003 100 Year Anniversary Heritage Softail Springer and 2019 Road Glide CVO be blessed Tall.

[@tinaplemons7624]

Thank you. Great information.

[@RW-qn1fm]

Ultra Limited 2020. Grate video as always

[@DOCmike1954]

just bought new bike thanks watch you everyday

[@DKLola]

2022 street glide standard I’m from Mass, thanks for what you do

[@vennroc6845]

Blessings from the Motor City, That was a nice informative video because I did get the Four C delivery when I got my 2020 Road Glide Special. Hope to see you next season in Detroit. Peace and Love

[@DavidWilliams-qp7yv]

I really needed those reminders. A lot of times we just get to the new riding season and think we “know” or remember and that’s not always the case. So, thanks again for the reminder! Stay safe and have a blessed day!

[@the-d-man1013]

Those were some great tips. Thank you For sharing them With us.

[@trevorjordan1630]

Great video Tall....I was riding a 2008 nightrain for the past 13yrs but a woman on her cell phone thought her phone was more important than my life or my bike....I was lucky to keep my life but she ran over my harley when turned left at the last minute without looking where she was going...she tboned me !! Broke my leg in half , Pulled out my hip socket,, broke my wrist. Ribs and collar bone....3 months in hospital and a couple months at home in chronic pain.... Your videos have made me want to beat the odds and hopefully get back on the saddle again especially the Street glide special 😎

[@TravelingTall]

Glad your better,I hope to see you riding again.

[@barbaralong7956]

@@TravelingTall lo

[@bhines68]

Great video Tall, keep up the great work. I ride the real bike Road Glide. I had a streetglide, but I lost it in a house fire.

[@cohencox8243]

Enjoyed the video. 2018 ultra limited Rockingham NC.

[@Badco-tu3ej]

Came across your channel on accident and I learned something new from it. Thank you for the content and I will be tuning in. I currently have a fxr, a convertible, a street glide, and a street bob.

[@TravelingTall]

Thanks for watching

[@keifetheridge3625]

one of the most informative "new rider" videos i've seen. great job!

[@Jockstrap716]

I ride a softail classic 06 from Missouri. You are one of the best explainers I’ve come across with not ever using foul language and your extremely intelligent I feel blessed to have the privilege to join your channel because of you my next bike will be a street glide and with you help I will make it my dream bike equipped with all the upgrades I want!!! Thanks!

[@SSslow1LE]

22 Streetglide.. Huntsville Alabama

[@davehasstedt9902]

Can't thank you enough for this video! Fantastic information. I just bought my first Harley; a 2015 Street Guide Special. I don't yet have an owners manual (ordered rom the dealer) and the place I bought the bike from knows NOTHING about Harleys, so this is lifesaving info for me. Thank you!!

[@rahpool]

2015 Street Glide from Columbus, OH

[@anthonyb5614]

2020 Road Glide in Virginia, thanks for the PIN code tip I couldn’t get the sequence right.

[@stephen6157]

Good information 👍🏿

[@RonInNapa]

Oh, I wish I found this video a month ago. I had a 4-See delivery myself on my first Harley about a month ago. Imagine my surprise when the controls did not behave the way I expected them to. And the computer seemed to have a mind of its own. After watching this video and reading the manual cover-to-cover, I picked up several important bits of knowledge. I love my Street Glide Special, bought new off the showroom floor. Thank you for developing this topic. Too often, experienced riders forget that some of us are soooo new that we don't really understand our own machine. Cruising around the Napa Valley in California.

[@Iwanncamp]

Great video Tall! I bought my ‘17 UL from a great dealer here in North Eastern Indiana!

[@stevenjohnson5599]

Thank u . Would like to learn more . 2017 road glide, air cleaner / rain alone was an education. More please

[@davidsizemore2745]

Great video Tall. I am in Lawrenceburg Indiana. I ride a 2016 Ultra Limited. Color is Purple Fire Blackberry Smoke. I get lots of compliments on it. My lighting is 99% Custom Dynamics.

[@markscustommasonry]

Thanks for video, yep was alot of info to comprehend when I went out the door with my 22 road glide.

[@dscott8100]

This was very helpful! I’ve had a few instances and I somehow figured it out but don’t know how I did it. Thanks! I ride a 2020 Road King from Indianapolis, IN

[@otiscrawford9372]

I ride a 20 Road Glide. Thank you for the remider. Riding in the great state of Kansas.

[@newenglandbiker2220]

Hi Tall. I ride a 2002 Heritage Soft tail and a 2021 Tri Glide Ultra. Thanks for the tips.

[@greggoslin8867]

Hey cool brother! I have a 93 heritage and 2013 tri-glide. What a co-ink-e-dink!

[@mackjordan1244]

Macdaddy@BR Thank you very much for that much needed information. I've been riding since 73' and never had instructions given to me by any dealers or dealerships. Thank you again and God bless!

[@robertspradling3186]

really appreciate you taking the time to help lots of us out with info we don't know or have. riding a 2020 black/black FLHCS 114

[@TravelingTall]

Thanks for watching

[@dante919]

What’s up Tall thanks for the video I just a 2020 Electra Glide Standard back in September I’m from Vienna Maryland

[@Mr.FLOYDs]

Obama with a Harley career... I dig that brother. I learn like gazillion things with just this video and I was looking for a video like this for a long time specially the fact that I just bought a Road King FLHP in about a month ago. And that key thing is super helpful. The part where you can actually set your own pin or even ride it off without the FOB! Thanks man, I can't thank you enough and we kinda do the same thing in KZbin for those that needs help. Never thought I would appreciate something someone else does here beside me, and it's been awhile since all KZbinrs are just floating the community and not taking their times to help and demonstrate. Like, subs and comment for sure 😃

[@TravelingTall]

Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@cbee467]

ATLANTA 2015 Street Glide Vivid Black chromed belly. Thanks for the vid. Very informative !!

[@marcusturner5291]

Nice review keep up the good work Traveling tall

[@brucesaville6976]

Thank you, I ride a 18 model fxfbs, and I'm from Warrnambool Victoria Australia..... the modes are bit daunting when you read them in the manual but when you watch someone do it in practice was a big help, thank you again.

[@bagotoetags801]

I ride an '03 Roadking Anniversary FLHRCI because many of the Harley mechanics I talked with say the '03 models are Harley's best because they represent the company's 100 year milestone. Enjoyed your video and insight into the complicated electronics the newer bikes have. Good job. Nevada rider now from Alaska.

[@buddyhawkins9883]

Still riding my 2022 street glide special, battleship gray I bought almost a year ago when you came to bootlegger to meet me. Love my bike. I do hope to see you sometime soon. I have something of importance I think you might be interested in. Thanks for the vids. Be safe and God bless.

[@bobhartman2571]

WELL DONE, THANK YOU!!

[@TUKTONE1]

2022 Street Glide Special. Detroit, Michigan. Tip on transport mode was very helpful. Can’t wait for the tips on the Boom GTS System!

[@markcoleman9244]

Great refresher Tall, I ride a 2021 Street Glide CVO all year round in Alicante, Spain. I’d appreciate a boom box tutorial buddy.

[@craigsmith193]

Great video… Live in Destin, Fl. Started with an 07 Road King Classic. Just upgraded last week to the 2023 Ultra Limited Black on Black…

[@mrjkjhoedog]

I ride a 16 Road Glide Ultra and a 04 CBR1000RR. Riding in the great state of NC. I know you used to always say Street Glide or no Glide but I see you having more Road Glides in your videos and I’m loving it. Both are great bikes and the next bike I get will be a Street Glide so I can have both Glides. Keep making those videos. BTW I have a bunch of Custom Dynamics lights on my Road Glide too and I absolutely love them.

[@simplybuilt_1708]

That’s awesome. Not many harley owners have a sport bike to go along with it. I have a 17 ultra limited and a 08 zx600 myself. Mad respect for people on 1k though lol im terrified of them.

[@lawrencedoran9214]

I’m a member of CMA & we do a bike blessing at our nearby Harley dealership every January 1 (New Years Day) every year. Hundreds & hundreds & hundreds of bikers from all over show up. I love being a part of it

[@chrisboston2187]

Great video brother...can you do a video on the do's and dont's of buying a Harley?

[@wallysworld8627]

2020 Street Glide presently under cover😢 live in Pittsburgh Pa. Keep videos coming

[@scottlin777]

Bootlegger HD needs to put you on the payroll😀

[@brianfreeman3192]

From Wichita, KS and ride a 2017 Fat Boy S. I always use the kill switch.

[@HarleyThrottleJuice]

This was brilliant, Tall, I learned some things that I didn’t expect to. Thanks for the effort you have put into this video. ✌️

[@Paradeisos-SAA]

About to start as a Fit Specialist down here in Pensacola and while I've learned these since buying my 2022 Road Glide Limited this was very helpful in reminding me of how to access the code for the bike, that I haven't thought about to remember since I bought it about a year ago. So for that alone I thank you for the video. Have a good one!

[@davebrake]

Great video Tall! Riding a '21 Road Glide Special and am from Ohio. Many great handy tips that are useful. Would love to see a video on the GTS, I feel like there are probably lots of cool uses that I'm just not aware of or don't know how to do.

[@fridayfranks]

Mike from Rockport Tx. 2021 Street Glide Special. Had lots of bikes, this is my first Harley Davidson and I wish I had been riding a Harley all along. I lost my owners manual and found this video helpful. I watch your videos but this one made me subscribe.....Thanks

[@DJ_OnAWing]

What’s up Tall. I’m not a Harley rider. I own a Goldwing. Still enjoy watching your videos. I’m from Southern California. Thanks for the awesome content.

[@alfonsodennis8450]

Goldwing great bike, I owned 3 of them and was looking to buy a forth one but they didn’t make one in 2011, so I been riding Harley-Davidsons every since. But I still love the Wings

[@alexmorton5200]

Great run down! I don't have a new Harley, but to me it's new . I bought a 2008 Ultra Classic the end of last summer. I'm from Coal Township in central Pennsylvania. Moved here from Florida. One thing about FL is, there isn't any snow. But in Pennsylvania driving is safer on a motorcycle. Have a great day, be safe on the road!

[@SeenthroughmyLens]

Thanks for the tips, I bought a 2022 Harley-Davidson Heritage in May and I was told about starting without the key fob but wasn’t told how to use it or reset the code however I found how to in the manual and found only two KZbin videos showing how it’s done. I keep my code and how to activate it on my iPhone that is always with me. I didn’t know about the battery tender plug until I bought a battery tender to keep the battery charged in the hot Las Vegas summer. Love your videos and rides! P.S. I just bought the Sena 50s do you have a video on how to connect to a GoPro to record while riding?

[@tomm9493]

Really great video, thank you. Nice show room, with so much open space.

[@douggerber7781]

A good way to get comments! I'm in St. Louis, Missouri and ride a 2014 XL1200T SuperLow. These are good tips and since I bought my bike used no one went over any of these, or at least the ones that pertain to my year bike. And I know they don't all apply but I do have a keyless system, so many did pertain to me. Thanks!

[@paulgaddis36]

I am going 8/11/23 to pick up my new 2023 street glide! Thank you for the valuable information

[@robertjones9444]

All of these items were great reminders. I have a 16 Road Glide and yes, I learned something. El Dorado, KS.

[@ChuckMaglothin]

Awesome tip/tricks. Bought a 2023 Road Glide ST in May and dealership failed to mention most of those items. Appreciate the time and thoroughness of the post. Ride safe.

[@earnestmitchell4261]

Ezy... Birmingham Alabama... 2020 midnight blue street glide. Good info.💯🤛🏿

[@boomerang32]

Just traded my 2015 ultra limited low in on a 2019 ultra limited low, still learning about new things on it, thanks for the information

[@bobr1767]

Been riding for over 35 years and I still watch these tips for things I may have forgot or, bad habits I may need to correct. This is a great one because I forgot my PIN and can't find where I wrote down and forgot how to find it. Thank you!