Harley-Davidson Sport Glide sound [RAW Onboard]

[@AlexAugustinex]

We all can agree on one thing, that Harleys sound real good.

[@Schaaf]

agreed!

[@GeneralBozo]

I very much doubt we can all agree they sound good, unless we all like the noise of wheezy amplified farts

[@EazyE11]

Not stock.

[@zibingotaeam3716]

nope, do not like But I generally dislike V2 sounds, regardless of manufacturer

[@hoangharley4940]

@@GeneralBozo Dude, come on, go with whatever floats your boat. And leave others alone. Not our problems that you don’t have a taste for it.

[@biancaklotz1142]

Thank you for riding our Harley Davidson Sport Glide on our beautiful island MALLORCA and for this amazing video!!! Take care, hope to see you again! Best regards, Bianca

[@Schaaf]

I sure hope I'll find my way back to Mallorca one day!! Thank you for the most wonderful service!! :)

[@Hillclimbfan1990]

Your videos with Harley's and other bikes that make a burbling sound are so relaxing. Some of the best RAWS you make.

[@Schaaf]

Thanks mate!!

[@benkelly2190]

After 34 years of fast. I tried my first Harley yesterday. Same model. Quite frankly I was blown away by the pleasure it gave me.. can’t get the bastard out of my head. Another ride next week. CheerSchaaf, good job.👍🏻

[@Schaaf]

The virus has got you!! ;)

[@PeterPeterS.Strobel]

Endlich mal jemand, der das Teil nicht orgelt wie ein Irrer, sondern artgerecht unterwegs ist. Findet man nicht oft. Danke.

[@Schaaf]

Bitte

[@gokulkrishm51]

A wise soul once made a statement that goes something like, "For a T-shirt company, they do sell a lot of bikes!" Jokes apart, I love love love the Harley Davidson noise :) Hope you're well!

[@Schaaf]

tehehe thanks Gokul

[@martinslocombe2288]

Harley Davidson are one of the most overrated brands .

[@gokulkrishm51]

@@martinslocombe2288 Maybe. But the noise is brilliant! :D

[@perotekku]

I've never ridden a Harley. Have had the pleasure of riding a couple CBs, a Triumph Thruxton, Ducati Monster, and an Indian Scout. All fun in their own right, and nice bikes. I just find it crazy how a motorcycle I have never driven before can still evoke such a desire to own one in me. Harley, the brand and the bike, have their flaws. But they also have lightning in a bottle in terms of soul and character to their bikes.

[@Schaaf]

Very well said!

[@RuedigerEtzold]

So geil, dass jedes Moped die Schaaf-Zwischengas-Behandlung mit häufigen Gangwechseln bekommt ;)

[@Schaaf]

Dafür werd ich von den Cruiser-Propheten wieder ordentlich Schimpfe bekommen haha

[@michaeltelemachus5112]

Thanks again. I will be getting a Harley in a couple of weeks and your comments are music to my ears.

[@Schaaf]

Awesome!

[@garytowers]

This is like a soothing lullaby

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@Axter6]

I really recommend renting a Harley for a weekend. They are so relaxing to cruise around with.

[@Schaaf]

Indeed!

[@motorcycle_prophet]

I had a 1986 Sportster... LOVED that bike! Chain primary, chain final... 4 speed Evo.

[@Schaaf]

Nice!

[@zoomjoo]

Thanks Schaaf! I've been wanting/eyeing harleys lately too.. used to ride like you every weekend on the twisty roads on a 950SMR but recently had an accident. Now I miss that riding feeling but don't feel ok taking as much risks anymore. Glad to hear how much you like riding them.

[@Schaaf]

Might be an option for you indeed

[@ubergregmoto]

Awwwww yes. The potato potato potato sound is so relaxing. Lovely as always ✨👀👂🏽✨

[@Schaaf]

thanks Greg

[@martinslocombe2288]

If you love potatoes

[@ubergregmoto]

@@martinslocombe2288 as time goes on, they're starting to grow on me...

[@lovethytuber4770]

A bike-category I have yet to explore for myself - definitely on my bucket list. Pretty sure there is a place for a Harley in every bikers heart. Sidenote: Any significant advantages of the Zomm H2 over the H1 ?

[@crimzikk]

Yeah on the back of a truck going to the trash

[@Schaaf]

Thanks mate. So far I haven't found any advantage of the H2 over the H1

[@lafincow12]

@@crimzikktwat

[@KD-nb3mp]

​@@crimzikkStop being a hater just because you cant afford one. Most of us Harley guys arent hating on japanese or european bikes either.

[@crimzikk]

@@KD-nb3mp yeahhh I have an Aprilia brah. Lol

[@nikitis13]

That glorious Milwaukee 8 😊. Have it in my Street Bob 114 and love it.

[@Schaaf]

nice!!

[@TheDarkness_92]

dieses Bollern ist wie ein Balsam für die Seele :D

[@Schaaf]

freut mich!

[@paulocarreiro5855]

Say what you might, but they do sound great! And although I'm not the right shape nor size, I would love to go on a ride on one... perhaps an old Sportster 😁

[@Schaaf]

Thanks Paulo

[@ihateemael]

new softails are night n day different to ride, just ask Schaaf!

[@TheAsheybabe89]

Definitely the Sportster. It's the last "real Harley" in the classic sense and isn't such a huge bike like all of the others. But the coolest part of all is it's not a complete pig. For about $5000 of parts you can build a 120whp Sportster that will run high nine- low ten second passes with a swing arm and a good rider. But those builds with stock sporty suspension and brakes are death traps on the street 😂. You can build one with a smidge over 100whp for 2500 ish in parts. The biggest selling point of all, they're still fun to ride even without thrashing the shit out of them.

[@dimisK]

Yeah even if you are a quick rider...sometimes you just need to relax and enjoy the scenery 😎

[@Schaaf]

Yea!

[@coryable8256]

Awesome ride. Great audio. My kind of video. Thanks.

[@alz2713]

Great feedback on sport riding conscience vs finding enjoyment riding a cruiser bike. I can definitely relate to that. Please find a used 1st generation Honda Valkyrie cruiser for your RAW videos; I hope you will find motorcycle nirvana.

[@Schaaf]

I'd love to but old bikes are unfortunately basically impossible to get for video rides

[@alexc5022]

@@Schaaf maybe you can get the new Lowrider S/ ST. I am sure you would love that one.

[@patrickbakjensen7561]

Hope you Will ride more bikes like that - Nice to Watch and something I wanna buy 👍

[@Schaaf]

I hope so too!

[@ianm432]

I never ever understood the cruiser thing until I rode a friends Dyna. Then I bought a nice shadow vlx600 for my gf but I fell in love. A basic cruiser is really terrible but also wonderful. Just sold my 2000 vfr800 because I'm moving to an area with boring straight roads. On the hunt for a Honda VTX 1800.

[@Schaaf]

Best of luck!

[@W33Dblazer]

The roads and scenery are incedible. As for the sound of these newer Harley's you should look up how they sound with 475 cams, like a old school muscle car idle and way more torque/hp

[@web525]

Riding a Harley Touring bike is definitely different to modern sports and adventure bikes. On my KTM 1290 to have fun I was always riding well above the speed limit, which is license loosing territory and when going slower it was a boring bike to ride. Now riding a Harley Ultra Limited the speed has significantly reduced but the bike is still engaging to ride, it handles well in most situations and to punt it along winding roads I have to ride well. Most of the time these days I ride at or close to the speed limit and enjoy pushing a 400kg whale at a progressive speed, this does surprise some of the people I ride with. I use the term progressive speed because the Ultra is too heavy and fast riding on winding roads is way outside my level of acceptable risk. As stated in other comments the sound track from the engine is great. Riding comfort is probably only rivalled by a Goldwing and my partner loves the pillion seat and backrest. So I am happy to cruise around progressively without the risk of loosing my license or worse.

[@Schaaf]

Sounds great!

[@TommyBarnezTV]

Currently in the second bike decision stage and shifting between this, a ninja 1000sx, and a gs 😂 As always, love your content mate

[@Schaaf]

Decent contrasts lol

[@mdf1671]

Music! Another great video, man.

[@Schaaf]

Thanks Mike

[@mehmetbugra5069]

Dear friend im so excited to see ur videos thanks for that first of all 👍 i ve got a suggestion, is it possible to make some videos with vintage bikes or old fashioned ones like XT600 or KLR'S smt like these ? İf u can find one day for sure 🙌 i d love to hear and see these beasts running with ur riding style 👋 much love from Turkey !

[@Schaaf]

I would love to but unfortunately I can only access modern bikes.

[@tourhuntr]

so ab Minute 7:00 richtiges Harley Feeling. Und ich kann deine Worte verstehen. Da fährt man dann auch mal gerne gradeaus.

[@Schaaf]

genau so isses :)

[@briangleason5597]

Beautiful bike and scenery. Ride safe.

[@Schaaf]

Thanks Brian

[@Blockbuster2033]

Schaaf's got a girlfriend

[@Schaaf]

Thanks man

[@poatatoecouch7]

nice video schaaf!

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@StromerYoutube]

So a großer V2 is scho was feines😎👌

[@Schaaf]

Sowas von :)

[@OBIWAN48]

WOW!! You are riding with your girlfriend on the passenger seat! sound great!

[@Schaaf]

She was even carrying the sound recorder :D

[@Granyonky]

I've ridden my bike there and I can tell you Tramuntana is one of my favourite places to ride. I hope you had the chance to go to Sa Calobra and enjoyed its twists as much as I did! :)

[@Schaaf]

absolutely did :D

[@MrPerrogaton]

Nice experienced rider thoughts

[@Chukoomo]

Hi Schaaf du hast genau das beschrieben, was ich auch bemerkt habe. "Wie schnell muss ich fahren um richtig Spaß zu haben" ist die Frage und auf einer harley oder anderem Cruiser ist das eben mal nicht 180 , sondern vielleicht 80 und man kommt sich dabei nicht blöd vor sondern irgendwie passend😉

[@Schaaf]

Genau!

[@honzavlcek4021]

fantastic! You go 90 kph and that engine still idling:-)

[@Schaaf]

indeed

[@martinfraguas3223]

Next year I ll move to Mallorca and my main dream is to ride a motorbike along this awesome island !

[@Schaaf]

You'll love it!!

[@flinops]

I really want to get into the big V2 segment.. What do you think about the MT-01, would it be worth a video?

[@GTRFREAK17]

Hopefully one can be found

[@liana.chawngthu]

Yeah. Badass bike

[@Schaaf]

I'd love to but I can only access modern bikes

[@fredeamorph]

Cooles Soundvideo👍 Ich mag deine aufgenommenen Fahrten und kann deine Begründung gut nachvollziehen. Muss mich selbst bei schlechterem Können aktuell gut einbremsen...Hat vielleicht auch mit wirklichen Sturzerfahrungen zu tun... Ride safe and enjoy!

[@Schaaf]

Dank dir!

[@serhiy1237]

Congrats 🎉!!! At 3:13 you actually made thru corner at recommended speed! Would be impossible on your fancy Panigales and Fireblades 😏. P.s. No walkaround this white sport glide in amazing Mallorca environment makes me feel some real pain.

[@Schaaf]

Sorry for that, I was under time pressure

[@SamuelRivero]

Nice ride as always!!

[@Schaaf]

Thanks Samuel

[@Freddels1]

You need the carb version to get that authentic potato potato sound. I love my Harley 114 M8. My wife describes the Harley ride best as "it's just a relaxed ride" and you don't feel like you need to go fast.

[@MattWietrzyk]

I really like you keeping one finger on the clutch and the other one on a front brake. Not many riders do that which is a big mistake! Awesome ride and awesome videos! Thanks!

[@Schaaf]

well my clutch finger doesn't do anything because I use 4 fingers to pull the clutch except for when I'm offroading ;)

[@luschtigadrei1475]

Yes. Ja. MURIKA!

[@Schaaf]

FCK YEA

[@sarunaszabas5485]

I drove on this same road but on a 50cc scooter :DDD

[@Schaaf]

Also great!

[@Brenby]

I love my Buell for the HD engine. I agree with you that they are very satisfying. :)

[@Schaaf]

It really is!

[@Skaleni888]

Geiles Video! Frohe Ostern du Schaaf. Lg aus 1180

[@Schaaf]

Danke und verspätete Ostergrüße retour aus 1140

[@zairoalias]

it is stock exhaust sound ?

[@sv7017]

I would always rent a cruiser like a HD, because it makes more sense doing vacation.

[@Schaaf]

Great plan

[@Lil0EJ]

M8 is a masterpiece

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@Ivanwr]

amazing sound

[@Schaaf]

Thanks Ivan

[@masterpanus]

Sehr flott unterwegs für Harley! :-)

[@Schaaf]

Danke

[@44787]

Did you drive switchbacks too? I imagine that on an HD not very easy.

[@Schaaf]

Yes, not an issue at all actually

[@kataloganz]

If you like this kind of bikes you should try the moto guzzi v9, I live in north of Italy, if you want I can lend it for you

[@Schaaf]

If only I could afford to travel there just for a single bike ride :) But thanks!

[@kataloganz]

@@Schaaf weren't you in Austria? Btw you're always welcome here, we can meet in trentino!

[@mikeplant9163]

that noise has put more harleys on the road than anything that their advertising execs could ever dream up.

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@2WheelsRoadTraveler]

Try to use other type of phone holder. You will damage the your phone when it will get hot.I hade the same holder in the past an received a couple of time "high temperature message" and after that,the phone died. Nice video,by the way!

[@Schaaf]

I tried several different models and this is the only one which does not damage the phone's camera.

[@codenamenoob4973]

The only Harley I ever liked the look of was a 2009 xr1200 which was built to look like their xr750 flat track racer from back in the day

[@Schaaf]

Nice

[@giotto3139]

hi, can you please tell me the model of the exhaust installed? i really like this sound and i would like to do the same on mine ; Thanks in advance !! Luigi from Italy

[@Schaaf]

Check description

[@giotto3139]

@@Schaaf oops sorry I only read the description contained in the video; I had not seen the part below! now i found, cobra... thanks a lot bye✌

[@outingwithme1581]

I don't know why but it came to my mind that prince Charles was riding and vlogging 😂😂

[@Schaaf]

What :D :D

[@SOTC-linoge]

I notice you give a quick throttle twist while downshifting. Is that rev matching and why is it done?

[@kevinmaes4438]

Yes. It's done to match the engine speed with the wheel speed and prolong clutch life if done correctly.

[@Schaaf]

Thanks Kevin

[@WRjockey]

I am actually surprised that you look forward to Harley rides the most. It does look nice and relaxing. Guess what - I have NEVER ridden one! And I've never ridden any bike with the foot position so far forward. I don't think I'd like it. Seems too much like sitting in a recliner to me. ;);)

[@Schaaf]

You gotta try

[@ShikiKaze]

You gotta ride a Iron 883 with the 1275cc Screaming Eagle engine swap. It's one helluva ride.

[@Schaaf]

Nice

[@meinblubber]

Can't beat the sound of these expensive american prostate-stimulators.

[@Schaaf]

Tehehe

[@_heavy_metal_732]

Sound........ nice

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@crzysnkeman4653]

awesome

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@PiotrstrashcanŚmietnikPiotra]

May I ask how do you record the sound?

[@sergiososa5855]

America chopper!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌😁😁😁😁🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@Schaaf]

:)

[@zardportugal]

You should try the 103 engine. Cheers.

[@Schaaf]

I'd like to try every single Harley engine out there :)

[@zardportugal]

@@Schaaf You should do it. The 103 is PURE CHARACTER. Try to find a 103 Street Bob. Cheers.

[@maximalniy]

What exhaust is that?

[@Mogusfordays]

where did you get the phoneholder?

[@larryyz_hideaway]

How do you like the forward controls?

[@Schaaf]

A lot

[@pierfrancescotancredi8353]

Please make a video on the Low Rider St! Bye 👋🏻

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@victoriousmarck277]

DopE ❤

[@Schaaf]

Thanks again

[@ekimandersom4478]

The navigation not in the middle bothers me 😂

[@Schaaf]

;)

[@Vilmir]

If I did not have to go to work everyday with my bike, or if my wife would let me own 2, I would get a Fat Bob. What a melody, what a simple pleasure to ride. But the gearbox is awful for city riding.

[@Schaaf]

Nice

[@freebehindbars8654]

Lost the po-ta-to with the carburetor.

[@Schaaf]

alrighty

[@sagarubharecreativity]

which road is this so many cyclist on the way 😀

[@Rubuz]

I used to think that Harleys are slow, without technology, unreliable and overpriced bikes for old farts who do not greet other riders on roads unless they are on Harleys also. Then one day I went to demo rides to see what all the fuss is about (at that time I owned MT-09 2017). It was an interesting experience, full of positives. But that 20 km of demo ride was not enough for me to want Harley myself. Then in 2019 I finally make my dream come true and went to the USA to do coast to coast road trip on a motorbike. Of course, I rented Harley to fully experience American road-tripping. I was riding Ultra Limited for cca 7000km and loved every kilometer. So peaceful, comfortable, and without any pressure. A totally different experience from my MT-09, which inside speed limits always felt slow. It was pushing me to my limit and toward injury, losing my license, or even killing myself. After that road trip, I fell into a retro scene and in 2020 I sold MT-09 and bought myself a Z900RS. I was thinking about buying a Harley, but the used market in my country is poor when it comes to Harleys. The price of a new one is high by default, but here is even higher...about 10-15% more. Anyhow, Z900RS looked like good value. Nice looking, slower (not enough though), less aggressive, more comfortable than MT-09, and without a doubt, better value than Harley (at least on paper). Last year I went to Fakker See on Harley event to try some new models. Just for fun. But those demo rides actually woke up a wish of owning a Harley that was there the whole time since that USA trip. Today I believe I made a mistake buying a Z900RS, and not saving myself more money to buy a Harley. There is something special about them and I do believe that every rider should try riding one to experience it. Maybe you will love it, maybe hate it or maybe you will feel the same as before. But don't be judgemental. Even though they are without a doubt overpriced af. :D

[@Schaaf]

Thanks for sharing your story. I can definitely relate :)

[@ercanyesiltas]

does it make you worry that so many cyclist are on twisties?

[@Schaaf]

Not at all

[@haromt3]

How no one overtake you?

[@stiggles98]

Because a competent rider on any motorcycle is faster than car traffic 95% of time? 😅

[@Schaaf]

Yup

[@samdisen]

👍

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@Szlejer]

I'd love to have a Fat Bob, but even after a pleasing test ride... every time I look at the price tag I laugh! Wasn't impressed by the build quality and the ergonomics of these bikes at all - and my main gripe wasn't even the riding position. I'd rather have a modernized MT-01.

[@Pdxfxds]

Harley’s annoy me for this same reason. They kind of have their own currency. I’m always going back and forth on getting a newer soft tail but for the same price and can a bike from another manufacturer with all the rider amenities and accessories. Most HDs don’t even have cruise control or heated grips

[@Schaaf]

Indeed. The prices unfortunately are rather ridiculous

[@martinslocombe2288]

You can only take so much potato potato ,

[@Schaaf]

Ok

[@ianstringer3391]

Lot of Road Toads in this one! Seems like they're reproducing somehow...

[@KrispyCrem3]

I could enjoy this if you weren't needlessly blipping the throttle.

[@sinanshamsudeen4839]

Ramadan mubarak to all muslims💙

[@alexecristian937]

Happy Easter to all christians! :))

[@Schaaf]

I just hope you guys had good food ;)

[@IRbashboon]

777

[@Schaaf]

;)

[@FxRiderST]

I understand that for Europeans the H-D is an exotic bike. But this bike is a "religion", or a lifestyle in America more than, say, a "normal" bike. I don't see you here riding in some twists and turns you normally do on other bikes. Dragging parts on a Harley is very easy in turns. Riding position is awkward. Feet forward controls lacking the feel of being in control. On a bumpy road you'll feel every bump thru your spine, but yeah the sound is cool to make an impression of a "bad boy", but for how long you'll tolerate it on a long trip? Yeah, the torque is always good to have, but sometimes you want to open the throttle up (maybe on a long straight) but it'll keep running out of its 5k rpm's limit letting you know that it's about to explode. Getting annoying after a while. Vibration... yes, it's H-D's character. Good for the girlfriend on the back seat :)) This bike is a lifestyle more than anything. Many use it as a bar-hopping tool... But to be fair, I have to admit, some do long distanced on a Harley. Mostly on highways or straights which are plenty in the US.

[@mdf1671]

Did he enjoy riding it? Yes. That is all you need to know.

[@GPz84]

Harleys are overpriced junk for those that like to dress up and do biker cosplay.

[@FxRiderST]

Dress up as pirates, that is

[@Schaaf]

I'm glad I don't care. I can enjoy what you call a lifestyle bike and I'm happy about that