Best Harley For Touring And Ones To Stay Away From!

[@bobberguy1]

I've ridden H-D for 52 years. Coast to coast twice and somewhere around 400,000 total miles. Never wanted a radio or touchscreen.

[@HegshotRides]

We are years apart and different generations but I respect ya regardless 🤘🏻

[@FeatheredDino]

I'm 26 and right there with ya. I'm used to long, thousand mile rides with not even so much as a fuel gauge, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

[@peterpuller8569]

I have been riding HD's for 61 yrs. In only have 2,400 total miles but I have 1 million hours of KZbin vids.

[@bobberguy1]

@@peterpuller8569 Congratulations

[@dennistaylor6486]

Just another distraction to deal with!

[@tajmalik5163]

I own a Road Glide Special, love it! I can’t believe you failed to mention our cubby compartments up front as storage, that was a major key for me in buying

[@HegshotRides]

Yeah I definitely missed that! That’s why I got y’all to point out what I miss 👊🏻

[@waylon7371]

My brother has a CVO Road Glide and i absolutely love it! Tht 117ci is a beast and its super comfy with the 16 inch apes. They are shoulder level and feel way better than the stock bars! 🤘

[@Macx912]

Over the years from Chicago I have ridden to Sturgis on a Road King, a Classic (pre Street Glide) 3 Street Glides including a 2011 CVO, but just returned from riding my 2021 Road Glide CVO Black Hole to Sturgis. Hands down it was the best of them all. Best power, best road bike, best protection, best stereo and with 9 inch chisel bars the most comfortable bike I’ve ever been on.

[@LeeCampbell6581]

Whew, you bout got me! 😂 I’m picking up my 2023 heritage classic 114 this week and was almost thinking I made the wrong choice, then you gave my bike its props lol. Perfect bike for me, commuting to work and occasional trips over the weekend etc. can’t go wrong with the Swiss Army knife of Harley’s!

[@Crashking14]

I have a 14 Road king with the 103ho and it's plenty of power and comfort...then I added a 400watt Kenwood bluetooth marine amp,the Rockford Foasgate 6x9s in the saddlebags and I have 6.5s Skars on the front in wakeboard cannisters...and I can hear it at over 100mph on the interstate..oh and I kept the detachable windshield...

[@BRogers776]

Went from a softail standard to a Road Glide. Absolutely love it and put 10k a year on it. I hardly even ride my softail. The RG is just more comfortable and bags are great.

[@Yamahog]

Awesome review Hegs, Thanks .... Getting back to the SGS and RGS..... The biggest difference that I think people will find, is at night..... The SGS with the Bat-wing fairing will have the headlight follow the track of the front wheel, But the Road Glide, with the fixed fairing will have a fixed headlight system so its like driving in a four wheeler..... The lights aren't going to follow the track of the front wheel.....that might be an issue for some riders. All that aside, The Heritage Classic would be my goto Harley for day and night time riding. Stay Safe, Ciao.

[@kylekodman8321]

Well typically you’ll be leaning and counter steering so the headlights would probably be slightly better on the road glide since they won’t be pointing the opposite way while turning

[@troy9er]

Dude, been a sub watching you and your wife shoot for years. Subbed to this channel too. I have been ridding for over 35/40 years had a major stroke about 5 years ago. Thought my bike ridding days were behind me. I survived the stroke pretty well but my balance never came back 100%. Bought a Can Am Spyder F-3S last November and now I’m back in the wind!! Yea baby. This thing is awesome, never thought I’d have a trike but this thing is like ridding a formula 1 race car on the street. It has stability control, Tractioncontrol, cruse control, ABS breaks with Brembos at all three wheels! It will stop on a dime and give ya nine cents change every time! Pretty fast too! 115 Hp with 95 ft lbs. stock. I’m loving it, back in the wind baby!!! Had to sell my Valkyrie, miss that bike the wife and I could ride that baby all day long, it was beyond smooth. That flat horizontal apposed 6 was amazing.

[@HegshotRides]

Alright man I appreciate ya and glad you came through my brother. Enjoy it 👊🏻

[@cupcars]

I went from a new 2010 street glide to a new 2017 Ultra Limited to a new 2022 Road Glide Special. The Road glide special is by far my favorite HD! Not knocking the bat wing faring but I prefer the Shark Nose.

[@mikeblankenship7930]

I also bought a new 2017 Ultra Limited. After owning it 1 1/2 years i bought a new 2018 Road Glide Special. Love it.

[@MrBurlybiker]

Have a Street Glide special 2019 ! I did a stage 3 and a stage 2 Rockford radio kit! I love it! But I also bought a Road Glide ST! Because I wanna go straight up performance bagger!!!! I think that’s the difference! Special is a custom bagger and a ST is a performance bagger!

[@LukeTPZ]

I love my Heritages, but after a 6,500mi tour this summer, my fingers are struggling with the vibrations, so it’s either RKS for looks, but more like a RG ST or CVO RG.

[@fbja07s40]

Thanks for all the info. Really good stuff. I am in the market for a touring bike, and I am not super tall. But I am leaning towards the RG Limited. I have done a few test rides and I like how it handles. Thanks again Ride safe

[@backtosanity2046]

The ST is where it’s at!! It is an awesome bike and I look forward to putting a lot of miles on mine.

[@stevexaxa3619]

I have had a few different models but I am stuck on road glide (live the road glide)… I do enjoy music sometimes not always.. and the garmin is really handy on long distance rides

[@chrisstacks3774]

RGS is the way I went. Looked into the ST but couldn't pull the trigger on it. Good video and enjoy them all. It was also good to meet you several months back at American Biker. Keep On Keepin On.

[@Popwarner-x1w]

I rode a Road Glide through Pacheco Pass on the way to Hollister and that fixed front fairing made it so nice. I hear the street glide gets blown all over the place because of the movable fairing

[@terranceway]

Been riding again sence 2012 over 100K miles on a VStar 950, I traded inthe Star for a HD FLHTK thats an Electra Glide Ultra Limited, 103 engin with a ful tour pack origenal owner upgraded the engine with stage 4 Kit bring the engine to about 110cc. I have no regrets joini g the HD family.

[@magoolew5131]

I bought a 2014 trike new and I didn't expect it to be so hard to steer especially at slow speeds. I didn't ride the bike before I bought it because it would have been a lot of trouble to get it out of the showroom. My mistake. Oh well. I bought it because I have bad legs but can still ride. I'm 69 years old right now so the trike doesn't fall over and that's a good thing. I did have it up on two wheels going around a sharp bend though when I was drunk. Then last year I got busted for drunk driving but not on my bike. I won't be drinking and driving again, period. That little mirror buster and exchange of paint with no other damage cost me about $7K. I'm going to be in high risk category of insurance when my new insurance company finds out about the accident. I'm still on probation too. First time arrested in 68 years. so not too bad I guess. All I'm just saying I learned from my mistake. No more DUIs for me.

[@jsefchick47]

I went from a 2019 Indian Springfield to a 2022 Road Glide Limited. Loved my Indian, but the HD Road Glide is so comfortable. Like Riding on a cloud. Indians are beautiful but Harleys offer so much more. The Road Glide Limited is fantastic.

[@ThatMNTrucker93]

I love my 23 RG Standard. I have 2 other bikes I ride. An '83 Suzuki GS650L, and 1990 XLH883. I rode a 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Classic for a few days. Got on my RG and what a difference. Didn't even test ride it 🤣🤣 Got it home, and the next morning, I left on a 350 mile ride one way. Only 3 things I want to do. Taller windshield, an amp with better speakers, and highway pegs. That's it.

[@lawrencedavidson296]

2012 Harley Davidson switchback, my favorite Harley

[@jmac6242]

Thanks for the info. Owning a Harley is on my Bucket List. My last ride was a Kawasaki Voyager ABS (fixed fairing) so I get that...

[@marklevasseur1373]

I love my 2022 road glide Had an electra glide and im glad i swiched... Very comfortable 😌

[@thewordofgodPR]

Great video. I agree with the Road Glide also for highway distance hands down. I've ridden most of them..but I put 25k on a road glide ultra in one year, and its like cheating in the big road. I was glad to hear the mention of the Heritage classic, as I'm older now and the lighter weight suits me great for all around riding. I notice I have highway pegs on mine and seldom feel I need them. It is a very comfortable bike. I an adding a fairing to make it feel like I have the best of all worlds in it.

[@rmcalhoun4543]

I've got an 08 ultra classic and I've been thinking about upgrading. I haven't rode a road glide yet, just sat on a special. I was amazed at how much lighter it felt without the tour pack. If I got one , I would probably go with the special and buy a detachable tour pack though because sometimes I need the extra storage.

[@melsilva9158]

Good comparison. I never knew where the Electra fit into the lineup until you covered it here. Laidlaw covered the ST in the lineup and made it make sense to me. The ST with the standard bags also has a taller suspension. The ST is supposed to be the "performance oriented" version with greater lean angle, more power, etc. From that perspective the Special seems to be the top of the line and the ST is the solo rider sports edition.

[@ut1004bp]

I'm guessing the road king special has a 12" shock and the RK standard has a 13" in the rear? to me the 107 with stage one is quite adequate

[@hookandladderman]

Give me your best on the Triglide Ultra. I have been blown up and reconstructed more times than anyone would ever want. I have an entire reconstructed Left Side. The Triglide Ultra is Freaking awesome and handles amazing, also it has everything you previously mentioned. Pick it and Stick it I am on 3 and Free. Only a Biker knows why a Dog sticks his head out the window.

[@HegshotRides]

👊🏻

[@Fro_Low]

I chose the RG Limited as it would be less expensive than getting the Special and then upgrading parts to give me the cargo capacity and other touring needs. Water-cooled is nice to have for our hot Florida weather.

[@freebehindbars8654]

My wife’s stage 1 107 pulls every bit as hard as my 114. Not that noticeable of a difference, believe it’s more placebo effect.

[@derfskittlers6125]

I'll take the radio but still want to use my earbuds. I take that back, with things like pandora and Spotify, who needs a radio. Earbuds just sounds the best.

[@robertcurtis9449]

Spot on with your review, well done

[@whdbnrm3023]

Will stretched bags from road king special fit on a ultra road glide limited

[@DyinG_BreeD_MediA]

Great video. I'm rocking the 2018 SGS ( Me too ) Color.

[@HegshotRides]

🔥🔥

[@garyclark4520]

ST was modeled after The King of Baggers MotoGP series. They should have put the 131 in it like the race bikes if they truly wanted a performance bagger. IMO

[@drainmonkeys385]

I like the road glide… but I like to ride hard..fast..and the road glide is just too heavy. I can handle it… but you gotta really be careful… just a little too much lean when stopped can be a disaster..

[@jimwortham8634]

Had been riding many more years that I want to count what you want just enjoy be safe

[@CaledoniaKeys]

Personally I have no interest in a radio. My favourite station is OFF and no fairing to block the view! I would lean towards the Road King or Road King Special but hey…we all have our own preferences. Nice run through on the bikes. Ride on!

[@smokinguns555]

Can somebody tell me one thing? Why people buy touring bikes for long routes and even regular bikes for shorter trips than not getting a car for the purpose ? I am interested in biking but I ask myself this question and would be good to know from you guys.

[@smokinguns555]

Ain't Comfort and convenience better in the car?

[@HegshotRides]

Yeah but cars don't offer the same experience. I can cruise on the water in a pontoon boat comfortably but a jet ski is more fun and a different experience

[@smokinguns555]

@@HegshotRides Well said

[@jayneteale9782]

Once you get a sorted road glide,it’s done and dusted 😂

[@josrimmenie2535]

Thank you! Very usefull.

[@noskcaj117]

I used the speekers on a street glide once, I don't get why people like them so much.

[@craiglawson663]

All you had to say was Road Glide. Theres nothing, to me, that feels as comfortable and strong, as my RGS.

[@jacobhathcock7827]

Just rode from Austin TX, to Las Vegas NV on a 08 dyna. 20 hours. No fairing, no cruise control, no floor boards, no touring seat, and 100 pounds of luggage ratchet strapped to the back. Zero creature comforts. Just me the bike and the open road.

[@noelsingletary]

I have a 2009 Road Glide CVO. Love my bike!

[@nicolasdefeo687]

Does it have problems with the lifters?

[@chrismasters8884]

I think you sold me on a road glide special.

[@davidsnow2621]

I own a 2020 Ultra Limited, fantastic ride. Just too heavy.

[@opticalecho119]

The ST has regular bags because it’s meant to be more performance oriented. And also bikes with a 2 into 1 with stretched bags look dumb. And ST buyers are the most likely to do a 2 into 1 out of all the touring bike buyers

[@JK-vp1cy]

Probably gonna hurt some feelings but! The touring bikes are all from the same platform, comfort is different to each individual and as most people do, they buy and then they upgrade to achieve that comfort, there’s no possible way to test ride a bike and reach the miles needed before purchasing to know if it’s comfortable or not, and we are talking about the comfort kings of the Harley Davidson family right! So as an opinion it’s not about comfort at the time of purchase but more about colors, model, oh I need the big bore because it’s faster and so forth, comfort is the last thing that’s achieved proven by 90% of individuals within 60 days of purchasing there new bike and throwing parts at it to achieve that comfort!

[@Manonymous108]

The 117 has only two ft lbs of torque over the 114 and 7 horsepower. Not worth the extra money, especially if you are going to build on the stock motor.

[@Daniel_Size_12]

I've followed yu previously on pistol shooting

[@HegshotRides]

Cool I hope you still do follow me over there

[@shanehazelton8754]

No mention of the low rider st?

[@HegshotRides]

Nah but it’s about the same as the Heritage to me although the St as a whole looks better.

[@Vett10]

Mother looks like Judy Pace 👍🏾

[@kneesinthebreeze7417]

are you gonna make a review video on the bike you riding now?

[@HegshotRides]

Yeah for sure

[@sixwheelcarlisle8491]

I got the road glide ST I love the power and wheel color, but also the higher suspension for more sporty riding curvies, which is why the bags don’t wrap around the pipes cuz they would scrape in hard cornering. 🤓

[@twowheelboomer]

I have an 11 Ultra Limited and its incredible with a 103!! Got it for a song to boot!

[@randyluna4905]

Yeah ST does not have passenger anything. Bigger motor, better suspension. Race inspired bagger.

[@crispingarza5658]

I ride my 2013 Harley Breakout CVO from Washington State to Sturgis without windshield. I used a windshield one year and mailed it home from Sturgis because it was a nuisance. At 5' 7" 145lb I am already aerodynamic. I'm not that wide. The big wide guys need windshields. Tomorrow morning Oct 2, 2023 I ride from Washington State to AZ, TX in the wide open air. The only way to ride.

[@andosan5995]

So you want lots of wind protection, radio, super comfy seat, touch screen dash etc etc. Sure you just don't want a car lol

[@davedave1019]

Great review thx 😊

[@jerryhubbard4461]

My wife and I have been riding together for over 40 years. From two Shovelheads, one 1994 Evo, 2010 Twin cam 96 and now a 2021 Tri Glide. When it comes to touring, the Tri Glide Ultra is the ultimate and kicks the two wheel ass. Just change the suspension, handle bars and get rid of the cat, you have the top of the line bar none. At your age, you are still looking at the Trike as an old man bike. You are totally wrong. But then, that is your opinion.

[@HegshotRides]

No to be honest if there’s something like a trike that keeps people riding longer, then I’m all about it and much respect to those that do

[@sincarter9445]

Lil Wayne bumping on the bike

[@pablocruz74]

Good review i have a 22 Electra glide standard the seats is not really not thats bad for a solo seat but definitely gonna change it out and as far as a radio it’s pre wired for one

[@dennistaylor6486]

I can't afford a dedicated touring bike or a dedicated cruiser so my bike has to be a do it all bike so I have a road king classic and it serves me very well.

[@jameskelly9243]

RG does both. Just get detachable tour pack

[@dennistaylor6486]

I have the detachable tour pack and a deed center cycle detachable fairing with tunes and speakers,when I get back from a road run I can take all the touring stuff off and I have my beautiful roadking classic back! @@jameskelly9243

[@jameskelly9243]

More storage add a trailer

[@jameskelly9243]

Heritage is a bad 2 up LD traveler shock can't handle the weight

[@michaeljoseph9881]

Well I guess that you're probably a whole lot taller than I am and I'm only 56 out of 65 pounds I'd much rather have a heritage classic 114 than any road can or any electric light or CVO or whatever because they're just too top heavy Bixby feel uncomfortable when you go into quarter you get all that weight going one way you ought to take consideration of a heritage classic 114 the ghetto outheaded all aisle's Burger bikes

[@daysofgrace2934]

I'm surprised those riders aren't wearing leathers...

[@blackbean8465]

St is race inspired king of the baggers

[@HegshotRides]

St is cool for sure 🤘🏻

[@ridemfast7625]

Radio, no thanks. More weight, weight on forks, more things to go wrong, more money, most spend even more $$$ to upgrade speakers and amp, other riders may find the choice of music crap... Road King with light aftermarket faring, after market lowers, upgraded front and rear suspensions and not crippled with only 2" of rear suspension travel like SG and RG, Mustang seat, light weight aftermarket TP with wrap around back rest for the wife works "for us".

[@peterpuller8569]

Long story short. Spend $30K on a RGL and call it good.

[@Wontonsoup305]

Stretched bags are 🗑 🤣

[@gorion70]

Have a 21 RGS which is my 5th Harley. Comfort is top notch? lol compared to what? Seat is horrid as well as the "premium" suspension. wife couldnt be on the bike for more than 30 minutes without being in pain. after spending $30k on a bike I had to put $3k in suspension and seat to make it comfortable. The sound system is a joke. Haley wants $320 to be able to bluetooth your headset and be able to use apple car play. That doesn't include the $100 the dealer wants to turn it on. Top that off with if it's not an HD branded headset you only get mono sound lmao. The speakers? Sound like tin cans and Can't even hear them at highway speeds. Engine power? again for a $30k bike we're getting ripped off. Lowest power of the competition and many build issues.

[@6582rg]

You get all of these attributes and more from a Gold Wing. At least ride one before you buy.

[@zezewilliams2063]

Lowrider st

[@mauser8515]

How does one rate motorcycles they’ve never ridden? They don’t. This is pure squid material. Turn the radio off, turn the cell phones off; and give your throttle a twist. That’s the radio.

[@johnriley8314]

UMMMMM............ROAD GLIDES---ROAD GLIDES----ROAD GLIDES-----ULTRA CLASSICS----ULTRA CLASSICS-----STREET GLIDES---STREET GLIDES--- CVO's---CVO's---CVO's

[@tobymace7468]

Do you have to have a beard to ride a Harley?

[@vics8873]

Your first review--the electra glide standard--seems to indicate that you have not even sat on that seat, which you opine does not look very comfortable. I suggest you start off your reviews with a motorcycle you have at least sat on.

[@jameskelly9243]

Ha Ha Easy rider look....to bad they didn't ride baggers

[@Ponysoldier12]

I’m not a big fan of the whole radio horseshit on motorcycles. Imo it takes away from the entire experience of a motorcycle. I’m just a different breed I suppose because I’m also not a fan of the massive fairings on the front of bikes either. I guess I just enjoy seeing where I’m going, feeling the wind and hearing my bikes motor work instead of wind distorted music.

[@mptorecon]

If it has a fairing its gay.

[@5.7ninetynine]

Road glide is for old wannabe bikers 🤣😂

[@colinmikesell1487]

who in the name of BUBBA takes a stock bike on a road trip????? just like hearing yourself talk maybe ????

[@notorioussob9445]

There isn't a good HD touring bike...... Best looking bikes on the street but horrible reliability and that's just the simple truth.

[@HegshotRides]

Where are you getting your info?

[@waylon7371]

Yea u havent rode any Harley tht was built in the last 23 yrs huh? Lol get your facts right before speaking

[@notorioussob9445]

@@waylon7371 lmao, owned 4 and purchased everyone of them brand spanking new. All between 2006-2015. Everyone of them had been to the dealer for multiple problems. Well maintained used the best oil,best parts . My 2015 road glide blew up @ 67,000 and all I heard from multiple HD mechanics is that was pretty good for a TC....... Not for my 30,000! Great bar bikes and garage ornaments. Keep buying the merch and remain loyal to a brand that is robbing you blind. I can assure you I spent way more time on a HD saddle than you my friend. It was hard for me to face too. But I did. Just simple facts! Keep drinking the Kool Aid.

[@notorioussob9445]

@@HegshotRides personal experience and lots of it.

[@nicklabrie]

@@notorioussob9445 If you've had four brand new bikes, whatever it is that you did to them, your "best oil," and "best parts," and whatever else, is the cause of your problems. The large majority last just as well, or better, then any other motorcycle brand. 100k miles is nothing on a PROPERLY maintained bike. Anything mechanical can break, but not four. You need to look at yourself, and stop spreading BS about the reliability of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.