I Drilled Holes In My 2024 Harley Davidson Road Glide To Fix It!!

In today's video we fix the ugliest part of the new 2024 touring lineup!!
Sorry for the subpar audio, I ran into copyright issues, the post upload options for fixes are not great..
Thanks for watching!!
Link to Custom Dynamics LED license plate bracket:
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Link to rubber moulding:
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[@jeffrobinson1184]

Dude, I have to tell you again how good that plate looks on the fender, you killed it!… Exactly what Harley should’ve done!

[@OffWeekGarage]

Thanks man I appreciate it!!🙌

[@randygoble7746]

What the stock number of the parts you used also drill bits sizes thanks looks great

[@randygoble7746]

I looked on Amazon but 3 plates on they and still can’t find wire is ur plate gloss black or black

[@johndingman5654]

Looks so much better than the big stock light, just looks sleek and clean. Nice Job!

[@vincentbohn3030]

Technician approved- Excellent job! Thanks for sharing it lot of people will follow your lead!

[@connecticutboy]

Wow, this video is very informative. The lighting is far superior to the stock version, and the overall look is incredibly sleek and polished.

[@OffWeekGarage]

Thank you! Glad you like it!!🙌

[@Steve-n9x]

Looks real good minus drilling holes that eventually will get rust.

[@OffWeekGarage]

The holes are painted but if it rusts I guess I’ll have to do a carbon fender!

[@TomGlander]

Excellent. Why HD don't do this stock is beyond me. They have their silly reason, I'm sure.

[@OffWeekGarage]

Glad you like it, thanks for watching!!

[@JasonLytle83]

Who cares if you drill 100 holes it's your bike you pay for it You make it yours Thanks for a great video.

[@OffWeekGarage]

Thanks for the support!! Glad you enjoyed!

[@blkjakk]

I like the stock light & mount better but it’s your bike!

[@sdacman]

Black plate would look dope. Not sure if that's an option in Washington like Cali

[@OffWeekGarage]

Ooooo yeah you’re right it would look good, u may have to look into that!!

[@cheehooo949]

Great video. I just got my Road Glide last week and even used your video to help with my dealer negotiations. I am going to try this mod, but as a hobby I design and build 3D products, so I going to purchase the frame and then design a 3d printed adapter to use the stock holes as well as fill in the gaps. Should be fun.

[@OffWeekGarage]

That’s so cool you used my video for negotiations, I love that wow!! Thank you for the support and congratulations on the new bike!! If you do make a sweet 3d printed version do me a favor and get in touch with me and show me, I’d love to see what you come up with!

[@cheehooo949]

@@OffWeekGarage Hopefully the image and link comes through, but here is what I came up with that seems to be working great. i.etsystatic.com/47887929/r/il/7836ac/5822861130/il_794xN.5822861130_ik5s.jpg

[@sdacman]

New mount is great. Good job 🎉

[@OffWeekGarage]

Thank you sir!!⚡️

[@anthonyhughes8888]

youre right about the future reguarding connectivity. but my 2021 bike did remember the settings for audio routing. so harley must of messed up with the 2024 roadglide I have the same bike as yours that's the only thing on mine that has given me any trouble. thanks for your input.

[@michaelofiara9732]

Channel is informative. Your articulate. Keep it going. Youll do well.

[@OffWeekGarage]

I truly appreciate the kind words, thank you sir!!

[@frankprettitore6192]

looks awesome good job

[@OffWeekGarage]

Thank you sir!!

[@GMAN0444]

Great mod and thanks for doing your video on it. I just might do this to my 24 CVO as it looks really sleak and wickedly cool. She’s your bike to do what you want to it, altho I can understand peoples apprehension after spending their hard earned money on a bike. Enjoy the miles 👍🏻

[@OffWeekGarage]

Thanks for watching and for the support on the mod!! Ride safe!

[@petedonna4894]

Looks nice, but why not use a thin, curved backer plate to mount to existing holes? Same look no drilling the fender. Also wouldn't have needed spacers.

[@OffWeekGarage]

Nothing like that existed at the time of making this video and I didn’t care about drilling holes in the fender. Even now we’re starting to see some 3d printed options which look great, but they have to be bigger than the plate mount to cover the factory stuff in the fender, tho way with the rubber trim avoids that. I’m happy with my route I went, but there are easier, less invasive options no doubt!

[@johnmorgan5906]

Brave man for drilling… looks 10X better 👍🏻

[@OffWeekGarage]

Thank you!! I’m glad it turned out good and I can share it with you guys!!🤜🤛

[@charlesshepard807]

i would highly recommended putting some of that grommet around the whole your wires are in. the vibration will eat through those wires in no time.

[@charlesgreenfield6124]

looks WAY better for sure !! nice work. I am waiting for my RG to arrive. Cant wait. Did you get the software update issue fixed?

[@twowheelcagefreeliving.5906]

Outstanding job. Looks much better than stock.

[@OffWeekGarage]

Thank you!!🙌

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

That does look worlds better! Ciro3d needs to hit you up to get this ,ass produced. Bonus for the wood stove

[@OffWeekGarage]

We love the wood stove!!🙌 thank for watching, and I sure hope some good 3d options come available!!

[@larrywilson7933]

I think you did good. You’ll see a lot more people doing similar things to theirs after they see this. 👍🏻

[@kenmarapese9085]

Looks a lot cleaner, nice work. But! you left your Bailout open on the ground, thank God it was on the blanket and not the cement! 😀

[@TwoOreosOneCup]

Not sure why you thought anyone would crucify you for customizing your bike. That's what they're for! Excited to see what you do with the bike. Congrats.

[@OffWeekGarage]

As I’ve began sharing with the world via KZbin I’ve already experienced some strong opinions and just figured this would be no different. The support and love for it makes me very happy though. Makes me excited to do more!!🙌

[@ncautolink]

I’ve used the same frame on my custom HogWorkz fender and CVO fender. It’s the nicest cleanest look n my opinion! Great video.

[@OffWeekGarage]

I agree, clean, OEM plus is the way for me! Thanks for watching!🍻

[@alligatorbeefcake7754]

Looks good man. Swing by the service dept and show us when you are back in the area.

[@OffWeekGarage]

You bet, thanks for the support!!👊✊

[@Bells12455]

Nice work. Looks good. Much better than stock.

[@Bassrippin88]

Looks awesome. Think Ill have the shop do some on the bikes on the showroom floor. Got a lot of my customers talkin shit about the stock license plate monstrosity deal lol. Just came across your channel recently. Keep up the good work 🤘

[@OffWeekGarage]

Glad you liked it and thank you so much for the support!!🙌

[@B702K]

Nice mod. What I have to look forward to when I bring my ‘24 home.

[@OffWeekGarage]

Right on, thanks for watching!!

[@motoflamingo]

⚡️Good job man! Looks super clean & I love that it is right against the fender, looks way cleaner like that⚡️

[@bobberguy1]

Huge improvement!

[@OffWeekGarage]

Thank you!!🙌⚡️

[@RegWill]

Mann I have been thinking of doing the same. You just made it an easier decision, lol. Thanx Great work!!!!

[@OffWeekGarage]

Awesome!! Glad I could help!

[@CharlesCheeks]

Really looks great! Nice clean work! 👍👍👍

[@OffWeekGarage]

Thank you!!🤜🤛

[@dfunklegendfontdawg32]

No doubt, it hurt my heart to watch but it does look so much better! 💯

[@kyleg568]

Love it. Got a 2024 Street Glide and want to do the same

[@OffWeekGarage]

Congrats on the new street glide!!🎉

[@obiggalo]

Great Mod, but a few things that need to be done, First is why the hell did you cut the bike wiring, cut the connector off the old light !! and Please do something with those holes in the fender so the tire doesn't fill them with mud and the rubber holds it in and rust the fender out, also the drilled holes need some sort of protection on the bare metal now. When that amazon light doesn't work any more the corrosion in the wire will travel in to the factory wiring, so it wont be easy to replace again and you will be chasing the wire further up looking for good wire to solder to again

[@anthonyhughes8888]

good job. better than the $400.00 one my dealer wanted me to buy

[@OffWeekGarage]

Woah!! $400.00?! The price of convenience is high when it comes to Harley… This definitely won’t be for everyone and I don’t blame anyone for not wanting to drill holes and cut connectors. Thanks for watching!!

[@tonybradfield4247]

You did good job with your video nice and simple 👌

[@OffWeekGarage]

Thank you sir!!

[@GarrettAnderson-d8d]

Looks great. I would go back and do some rust prevention on the holes now before it’s too late though!

[@OffWeekGarage]

I did go back and do that along with fender sealer!

[@BikerFlyer]

I like it . Great job !!

[@OffWeekGarage]

Thank you!!

[@jeffrobinson1184]

The Latitude light is nice…I’ve seen those but obviously not doable for the new bikes

[@kirb1892]

Helluva Job, Looks really good!

[@johnmacias01]

Nice & clean mod, well done lad!

[@OffWeekGarage]

Thank you sir!!

[@robertscheimann1603]

Did doing this cause problems with the warranty especially with the new dash electronics? Seems like you may have created a loophole in the warranty. Looks good but that would be my main concern. I’ll wait and see what the aftermarket comes out with in the future.

[@OffWeekGarage]

Solid question, I doubt they would hassle on it, but yes, waiting til you get a better option may be a good idea. I am voiding my warranty this coming week for you guys, so I’m not concerned with it. If they void my warranty for soldering a positive and negative wire together it’s not worth trying to keep the warranty alive for someone like me who is going to be making changes.

[@Matt.fxlrs666]

Quick question, why this plate frame versus the cvo model one that has the mounting bracket for these new style bikes?

[@OffWeekGarage]

I don’t like that the mounting bracket one sticks the plate out from the fender, and that it has a big valence above it to cover the holes I was talking about. This is as lean as I could make it.

[@Matt.fxlrs666]

@@OffWeekGarage definitely agree with how lean and clean it looks has me leaning towards the yaffee bagger nation one 👍🏼

[@jeffrobinson1184]

Nice job on the license plate light👍

[@OffWeekGarage]

Thank you sir!!

[@rodneyhanbaum697]

Very nice 😅 Killed it! New sub

[@OffWeekGarage]

Thank you for the support man!!

[@hphillips7425]

Looks much better. This may sound different from someone 68 years old but I like the other 2 bikes you have better

[@cdjlsj]

Perfect modification. The factory setup was ugly. I wondered how to do something similar, so thanks for sharing your video. Now what to do about the huge ugly taillights?

[@paulscor69]

Nice job looks killer

[@OffWeekGarage]

Thank you!!⚡️

[@mikeseely5587]

Looks great where did you get the grommets?

[@markurbancowboy]

That should have come from the factory like that! Looks awesome!😁👍

[@OffWeekGarage]

Thanks for the compliment sir!!

[@HotRodCVO]

I would do the same thing! The 1st time I saw one of these bikes I said, "that license plate light/holder is hideous!"

[@Jyamadrums]

So much better…nice job.

[@OffWeekGarage]

Thank you!!🤜🤛

[@Phillsshow]

Looks really good 👍

[@OffWeekGarage]

Thank you!!🤜🤛

[@MrXr7cougar]

What rubber trim did u use on the plate to the fender? Part number?

[@OffWeekGarage]

It is linked in the description!🤜🤛

[@SmittyAZ]

The AM shouldn't be too long in coming. Get that thing to the professional Ceramic Coater and do it yesterday!

[@MacRides1]

Nice job - looks great !

[@OffWeekGarage]

Glad you like it! Thanks for the support!

[@Roadglide117]

Nice improvement! 👍

[@HarleyMojoMan777]

Looks nice. Good job.

[@OffWeekGarage]

Thank you!!

[@randygoble7746]

Is the plate u used black or gloss black also the wire that the number for it. Thanks

[@haroldwiser2641]

It definitely looks a lot cleaner!

[@120074]

Looks great, now some smoke lens on those taillights

[@kedwards1952]

Looks great!

[@johnhuntington3800]

Did you start it afterward? 24’s have the same hinky electrical as the Panamerica….

[@OffWeekGarage]

I did, put over 100 miles on it so far since, already got another video shot, just need to edit lol

[@reddevil331]

Just saw on eagle lights they give you a Harley part# for the backing plate for curved plate mount.

[@alvingallegos6367]

I spoke with Hogworkz and they're making up some modifications for the saddlebags and 3 bar lights. I dislike the backend to some degree at least and believe they were aiming for the Ultra look. Nothing wrong with a different look but give us some options if you like the look of the prior years. Since they want us to modify then they dropped the ball here.

[@johnholley7749]

Looks good.

[@OffWeekGarage]

Thank you sir!!

[@lifesabar]

What about 3m double sided tape? That would've held the aftermarket plate in place just fine.

[@jimtownsend6139]

I’m not fond of the license plate lamp (or the stock air intake for that matter. )…. Your mod looks great, but you’ve got WAY more courage than me.. I won’t be drilling my fender anytime soon,

[@PaulG75]

Looks good and clean.

[@OffWeekGarage]

Thank you!!

[@DatzDog]

Nice job. Hey got a question. Did they change the plugs for adding lights under the seat from 2021 some bag blades would look really good

[@OffWeekGarage]

That I do not know, this is my first HD and I haven’t explored that yet… I can say if you look at my heated gear video, there are a couple clips showing under the seat all the wiring and ecm and what not, you may be able to see it there?

[@Robbover]

Great job! Plain n simple

[@jeymisantana621]

Harley should consult with you about this set up for all new 24's. It's better than the one they came up with. Great job 👏 👍

[@OffWeekGarage]

What a compliment thank you!!

[@chrissutton1519]

..wet environs, dab of single part poly marine grade white paint to protect new holes drilled, forever...😸

[@rayfisher1221]

I like the look, you did a nice job but Custom Dynamics sells a kit that works in the existing holes.

[@jeffrobertson6385]

Man, I hate drilling but looks good

[@STIFFRIDES]

Great video Sir,

[@OffWeekGarage]

Thank you, the support is much appreciated!!

[@michaelpulice6100]

Great job 👏 👍 ❤❤

[@OffWeekGarage]

Thank you!!🙌

[@williamjohnson6517]

Harley do shit like that so you can spend $$$$ on something else they'll dream up in an upgrade accessory. Example my 14 Streetglide rear light was just a running light . Now its a running light and brake light per Mr Harley for $170 thank you very much . 🤔😵‍💫😎🤙

[@lc500yyc]

Looks good but I don't have the balls to drill holes in mine lol Ill wait until they come out with a flush mount that fits the OEM mount

[@OffWeekGarage]

I hear ya, something will become available eventually, it’ll have to be a bit bigger to make up for covering the holes, but something will come out eventually!

[@andrewward4486]

looks good man

[@OffWeekGarage]

Thank you!!🤜🤛

[@LiveWayOut]

Looks killer dude

[@OffWeekGarage]

Thank you!! Stoked on the positive feedback from everyone so far!!

[@bigcountry35]

I want to do this now.

[@LloydMayes]

Does look great ❤

[@OffWeekGarage]

Thank you!!!

[@LloydMayes]

@@OffWeekGarage you welcome

[@kennethboone710]

Looks good

[@vitalsound1727]

Am I the only one with a 24’ with 105 miles on it and a constant check engine light? Had it scanned and it was for a loss of communication to one of the bar control switches

[@RayRicDay]

Looks better but, Isn't it mandatory to have the license plate illuminated in the USA?

[@OffWeekGarage]

The plate is illuminated..

[@RayRicDay]

@@OffWeekGarageoh, sorry, I didn’t realize it. It looks perfectly minimalist

[@OffWeekGarage]

Thank you!!

[@rookie2006hhrc]

Awesome!

[@OffWeekGarage]

Thank you!!

[@focus_driv3n440]

Biting my nails watching the drilling but turned out great 👌🏽

[@OffWeekGarage]

Yeah it was definitely high risk high reward activities! Thanks for watching!!

[@johnchargualaf6599]

Nice mod👍👍

[@OffWeekGarage]

Thank you sir!!🙌

[@CarlosJSanchez-d1b]

Where did you get your windshield ?

[@joojr2779]

I would say turn off your shop lights to show the plate light but it looks good in the dark from the shot to had.

[@OffWeekGarage]

13:18 for shop lights turned off clip, thank you!

[@603HD1]

100% better I saw that giant light and was WTF was the MoCo thinking when they put that on there. Imagine a lot of people will be doing this mod.

[@OffWeekGarage]

It’ll definitely be on a lot of people’s first things to change list, it’s cheap and easy!!

[@anthonyhughes8888]

curious every time i set my audio routing to my helmet it goes back to the bike speaker upon restarting the bike does yours do that ?

[@OffWeekGarage]

It does and it’s highly frustrating, at one point I unpaired my phone and Sena from the bike permanently to avoid all the hassle. There is an option in Sound where you can click audio routing and set it to headset instead of speakers, but I still have to fiddle with it every time I shut the bike off and dread it. I don’t really blame Harley for this issue, it’s a lot of devices all bluetoothed together trying to work together, I just blame it on the times, in 5 years we’ll laugh at how clunky connecting devices is currently, I hope….

[@rsanchez5676]

Really surprised you didn’t fabricate an adapter plate so you would mount to the original screw holes.

[@OffWeekGarage]

Like I explained in the video, if you use an adapter plate that uses the original holes, you either have to make it much bigger than the plate size to cover the existing holes underneath, or the plate has to be mounted a bit away from the bike to have access to the back side of it, then exposing the big square hole in the fender.

[@angelotan911]

nice work! i like it!

[@Cipher160]

Why is because Corporate only sees you as a means to justify higher stock prices. So they just used the old CVO fenders some slight changes to mount new taillights that are cheaper and a plastic back bracket instead of metal. It’s big because it’s cheaper to keep the stiffner bracket stud like that instead of flush welding it. Now I have to install thousands of those stupid ass tails and LP brackets a week instead of a year.

[@peterhart5882]

i like it harley should have done this.

[@OffWeekGarage]

I take that as a compliment, thank you!!

[@pacnw3069]

Pull the bolts and paint the now bare metal holes before they develop too much rust.