Harley Davidson bagger | Good beginner motorcycle ?

[@daleclarkjr]

Let the boy enjoy his own ride. He’ll make the right choices at the right time!! 🤙🏽

[@fredpeck1471]

I started riding back in my college days, mid 60s, on a 250cc Yamaha that was not much over 300 pounds fueled. It was many years later that I finally bought a bagger. I owned that 900 pound tourer for a decade. During that time, I also averaged 7K to 10K miles per year with several multi-day/week trips each year. In truth, the bike was a pleasure out on the highway, but was far less enjoyable for quick rides around town or even for a day's outing. After I retired, I downsized to my Softail. With bags, windshield, pillion, sissy bar and luggage rack, it still weighs in under 700 pounds and is a joy to ride: for an hour, a day, or a week. I understand the purpose of the big touring rigs, but I also believe the versatility of their lighter little brothers goes widely under appreciated. Your son will love his Dyna - to quote my all-time favorite QB : "I guarantee it!"

[@josephmirigliano8728]

Awesome John can’t wait to see what you do with your sons bike ride safe and enjoy

[@mnbikeradventures]

I just got my wall mount dolly and jack storage bracket. I will be installing on my wall tomorrow.

[@droppinlowz]

I started riding April of 2023 on a 2017 Yamaha V star 950 toure. This was a great starter bike but did not last long July of 2023 I got a 23 HD RG Standard and I absolutely love her

[@macmac3770]

It’s a great “first bike” for your son. Plus, he wanted it and that’s what really matters. He’s going to be cruising with his Pop - nothing better. On another note, you might consider putting down an old trash bag on that beautiful driveway before you mess with the chain. That crap will ruin the beauty of the layout and momma will not be happy 😂🤜🏼

[@okcad5876]

Smart decision, plenty of time to upgrade.👊🏾

[@Roadglide117]

Dyna is a great bike. My 1st harley was a wide glide and loved it. I bought a Road King shorty after as started getting into big cross coutry road trips. It would be nice to have both!

[@mariobaptista6996]

Great video again. When l talk to my son about riding l always tell him the same thing . Work your way up to bigger bike with experience and knowledge of riding.

[@bobmoore2452]

First bike was a dyna wide glide. Bought a street glide a year later.

[@robertcorrigan3816]

Hi! John: I'm just curious about the brand of lub are you using.

[@karenshoucairmcgray4902]

Excellent choice! I think it's a miracle you even found that bike! It surely was meant to be! 🙂

[@jasonkimble8926]

Very nice first bike.

[@GW2206-l5i]

I'm 6:3 and haven't had a bike in 10 years. I need something I can commute to work and travel on. I was thinking a street or road glide. I really don't wanna get something to small for my long frame.

[@GeminiKing901]

Nice motorcycles!!

[@michaelseroy9586]

John, I think you and Cam did make the right decision. Let them learn how to ride on a little smaller bike.

[@professor767]

It's too bad Harley doesn't put center stands on their bikes. I love the center stand on mine, and it makes chain maintenance easy, without those lifts and dolleys. But, to each his own. Love that KTM.👍🏾

[@geraldgoodiii6993]

60s here too bro. Unfortunately been stuck at work Don’t worry it’ll be 30 on the weekend I ride to work every day unless it’s MAD cold .. raining in cold weather, snow or ice. Since March my car saw My work parking lot 3-4 times 💪 😎👊

[@Bass.Player]

I was riding a Panhead with a tank shift @ 15. I forgot to put the kickstand down once in a parking lot and pick it right up, I was so embarrassed I could have picked up a truck. I also forgot to retard the timing once and it almost kicked me over the bars. I will never forget the smell of it when it backfired through the air cleaner while cranking, love that smell...

[@Lukerides11EGC]

I think the Shadow is THE starter bike for anyone who wants a cruiser. Easy ride, easy maintenance. And a Dyna is a perfect first Harley. I def wouldn’t want to have to learn to handle a big bagger on a college campus. Great choice for Cam!

[@BUGBYTE_]

When i was 13(1993) i got a 89 Honda Helix. By the time i turned 16 i had a 86 v65 magna. Rode that bike til i graduated highschool then when i was in college i got a 92 katana 750. I graduated college in 2002 got a 2000 Hayabusa. A "beginner" bike is different for everyone.

[@freebehindbars8654]

Austin Racing exhaust sounds good on that parallel twin. That’s what I have currently.

[@K9RickRet]

The Dyna is a great bike for your son! My first Harley was a 2009 Super Glide Custom and I loved it! Consider upgrading the cam chain tensioners…’07 and earlier notorious for going bad!

[@achraf9946]

My Brother never touch the paint with a towel wich was on the flow especially on those beautiful carbon wheels

[@jst_moto]

I couldn’t hear your sons KZbin channel. Please let us know what it is.

[@painsrides]

Years ago, when my daughter's boy friend told me he was getting his 1st motorcycle. Then he told me it would be a 2008 Yamaha Stratoliner 1900(if you don't know, this bike is a big 1900cc V-Twin bagger, similar to a Road King). I thought it was strange a 20 year old would want a bagger but he was set on getting the bike. The kid was built like Cam, but I still was concerned for him starting off with so much weight and power... But he did great on the bike and in a few months he was packing up and taking multi day tours with me.

[@nbitt1319]

My dog that exhaust 🤢. Thank you for saying it’s going soon. Love the vids especially the new Dyna series. Keep ‘em coming 👊🏽

[@misaelmora3796]

I started riding in September of 2022 on a 2016 dyna low rider and I LOVE the bike also the previous person added hard bags to it from Harley so it’s a dyna bagger ? 🤷🏽‍♂️😂 your son is going to love it ones he puts a stage 2 to it

[@antoniobenitez7980]

😎 good move you gotta crawl before you walk then you run

[@ericroadking7564]

Good stuff!!

[@idriveaxj5670]

Am I blind or did you not leave a link to your sons YT channel 🤔😂

[@CYCLEFANATIX]

😂 ooops I just put it in the video description, thanks

[@msanc315]

Did I miss a video? What happened to the busa?

[@chrislanagan1128]

Definitely don't grab the front brake I've dropped my road glide like three times .. Embarrassing 😮not only that sure nice to have people around to help you pick her back up, 👍 Your Son made right chose.of Bike 👍

[@butlerbrotherbaggers1230]

I don't see a link for the lift, can you post? Thanks.

[@nbitt1319]

Solid advice. Definitely do not go straight to bagger. Cut the teeth on a Dyna or soft tail

[@bigdogbulldog9912]

You need a bigger garage hopefully thats coming soon lol, btw you dont clean the chain first ?

[@richardrussell500]

Street and Road Glides are top heavy... they are not starter bikes. You need a smaller bike for learning.

[@tylerwatters240]

Your son will enjoy a dyna more than a bagger. Baggers are fun but he is young he has time to grow into a bagger. Or wait until he does long trips. I had a 1200 sporty for 1 1/2 years went on a 700 mile ride one way. Came back and bought a bagger 😂

[@seandever2289]

Dyna is perfect, Bagger would be way too baby to start out on

[@lonniedugan6120]

Saddlemen or le pera

[@Rolling6X2]

Great decision, get the knowledge and experience before getting an an 800# bike

[@davidjordan5925]

Don’t get oil on your pavers!!!!

[@lonniedugan6120]

I disagree with going straight to bagger

[@Stel67]

I see how you are, he couldn't park the metric cruiser in the garage but you made room once he got a Harley lol

[@saveurselves989]

If they want your son riding a bagger, cut him a check and buy him one. Until then keep your opinions to yourselves!

[@Urfavgirl_Avani]

Hey John, is there a way I can chat with u over email or something? I wanted to ask u a question??