I'll Never Own A Bagger: Harley Motovlog

[@djangor4969]

Fair comments Paul. Thanks for the upload. Keep up the good work.

[@coreycallahan7443]

Baggers serve a purpose. It’s much easier to convince my wife to do a road trip from Puyallup, Washington to Temple, Texas if she knows that we are going to be riding the FLHTK and not the FLSTC. On a trip like that comfort is important and our bagger delivers on comfort. Plus, I’m in my 60s now and I’ve done a lot of riding over the past 45 years. I’ve enjoyed roughing it on a run down to Sturges on my 70s and 80s Shovelheads and Evos but I think I’ve earned the right to maximum comfort on a long road trip. My ass really appreciates it at the end of the day.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

I say to the tough guy on the bagger "Let's see you throw your leg over that "girls bike" and ride it from coast to coast and back and not say ouch. But you need that big fairing, cushy seat, air ride suspension... Something your woman would be more comfortable on during a trip and not a sportster? The bagger is the girls bike, because it takes a real man to ride a sportster cross country. The sportster is the real mans bike.

[@vernleroyson331]

@SaddleTrampTV hmm, A real man's bike is a bike a REAL man rides. Sometimes circumstances put people in the wind on what is not necessarily their choice to ride. Just a old gray beards observation.

[@wp8767]

The sportster is a "Real Man's Bike" if you are a manlet, LOL. I'm 6'5 and look like a trained circus bear on a tricycle on a Sportster. Why Harley made such a tiny bike I will never understand

[@SaddleTrampTV]

@wp8767 To compete with the European cafe racers and also flat tracking.

[@robertruark4051]

I've always believed if you want all the comforts of home you should have kept your ass there.

[@buttcrackcycles]

Right on

[@kevin6154]

Don't apologize for your opinion dude! I don't like Harley baggers either. I have a beat up only goldwing if I gotta carry a bunch of shit. I like my Harley-Davidson motorcycles, slim, loud, and quick off the line. No stereo, no navigation , none of that shit. Minimal electronics as possible.

[@buttcrackcycles]

Right on!

[@Helm-w1q]

Old School. Put a pair of socks in my pocket and hit the road for the weekend. Tried the bag tourpack but back in the eighties, boo, boo. I just couldn't see taking that much shit with me. The bike is for get away from all that shit. Anyways long trips require a change of clothes or two. You can accomplish this without hauling them all over. Two ways . First need a change of clothes, find a salvation army store. You can buy a change of clothes for less than ten bucks. Second, and the way I use the most is I pack a change of clothes into a box. I find a small town along my way and I mail that box to myself address general delivery. I picked a small town because the Post Offices are easier to find. I collect my package , and refill the box and mail it home . Anyways Happy motoring.

[@kevin6154]

@@buttcrackcycles also like my motorcycles like I like my women. At least 30 years old, leaking fluids, and a little damaged 😉 😆

[@kevin6154]

@@Helm-w1q I ride to work, gotta bring a bunch of shit that I won't leave in my work truck, I also ride all year, kinda hard to fit a week's worth of groceries in a backpack. The goldwing has been like a 2 wheeled truck lol. I'm with buttcrack cycles though, never make payments. I got like 2 grand I to my wing. I got small saddle bags and a tool bag on my dyna superglide, but always carry tools n shit. I'm like the go to bike mechanic for all my buddies lol

[@JohnDoe-mp1yn]

if i was gonna get a bagger, i'd get a Road King and add a police seat and a rear rack. the Road Kings handle well for their size thanks to the lack of a fairing slowing down the front end.

[@walterfechter8080]

When I first started riding, we called heavily laden H-Ds, "dressers,' or even "garbage wagons." I like bikes which don't require a lot of components to be removed if the bike needs maintenance or repair. Aesthetics-wise, I like a clean/slim machine. "Baggers" just don't have the lines I need. Of course, I've seen plenty of choppers festooned with gawdy bolt-ons. I also don't need a sound system aboard a bike. I see a lot of baggers around my area with sound systems blaring. It's all about what you need/want from a motorcycle. Ride safe.

[@bbivens8263]

I dig what you say about the new found bagger people. When they pass you on a 4 lane and you can hear the stereo playing so loud, you think you`re in the middle of a rock concert. I can recall riding with a fellow roady, sometimes the bikes start synchronizing and I`m hearing both engines hitting the same beat, so freaking cool.

[@buttcrackcycles]

Haha yeah, if I want a concert I'll ride there listening to the bike and then listen to the music!

[@dannyyost40]

You were so speaking my thoughts there. And I'm 68 years old and I've always loved Sportsters that's what I have now it's an evo a 94, but I've grown to love it. I've always been a shovelhead guy. If I could find an old electroglide panhead if have a bigger bike. I usually put anywhere from 40 to 100 plus miles a day on my bike.

[@bbivens8263]

When I acquired my 66 FLH, it was a stock bagger that quickly became an UNbagger. I had rode a 1974 Superglide for 14 yrs with 5 gal tanks, forward controls, and a short sissybar. I travelled Coast to Coast, and up and down the USA with a roll bungeed to my bar and a leather tool bag on the handlebars. That`s it. It was all I needed to roll up over 150,000 miles on that Superglide. Pulled up off the road into some woods out of sight a hundred times and spent the night. A handful of twigs will make a good cup of coffee in the morning.

[@buttcrackcycles]

An Un-Bagger, I like that

[@Helm-w1q]

@@bbivens8263 Slept on top the bike many a night. It took close to 25 years but I put a quarter of a million miles on my 75 FL. I knew my bike well, and could repair it using parts from an auto parts store. Those old HDs were good for that. I'm 75 now, and don't do that kind of riding now. Now I prefer to travel in my 2003 Escalade. It's warm , dry a comfortable.

[@bbivens8263]

@@Helm-w1q Remember all those thunderstorms sitting under an interstate bridge, kicking back, relaxing and waiting for the worst to pass?

[@bbivens8263]

@@buttcrackcycles We think a lot the same way about bikes, particularly older Harleys. They are meant to ride and enjoy. Feeling the wind in your face, that engine vibrating smoothly between your legs. and you hit that magic spot on a long stretch of road. It`s Nirvana,...

[@buttcrackcycles]

@@bbivens8263 that's it right there!

[@chipmartin7608]

I 100% agree with you. If you need all that stuff on your bike to be comfortable while you ride, just stay in a car.

[@buttcrackcycles]

👍🏼

[@605pilot]

Baggers are like station wagons, might as well carry a poodle on board while you’re at it. I ride a Nightster, and in the past a Street Bob.

[@buttcrackcycles]

🤣🤣 a poodle

[@patrickpaglia1383]

I’m 6’2” I’m very happy with my 75 fx and my Evo sportster. Minimalistic bobbers with carburetors

[@girthquake9655]

I was born in the early 80's and I always viewed baggers as old man bikes. I couldn't believe the bagger boom in the 2000's. Its not necessarily the bikes themselves, it is the dolts riding them. It's a dick swinging contest. I don't like going to our local bike night because it's full of boomers playing dress up. You hit the nail on the head with this video. I love going to chopper shows and the people they bring. Everyone is down to earth and easy to talk to. Everyone appreciates the work that went into your bike and vise versa. It's a different crowd then the bagger crowd. Thanks for making this video.

[@PotatoeJoe69]

Agreed. Closest thing I will ever have to a bagger is a swingarm bag on my springer Softail.

[@buttcrackcycles]

Nice!

[@Jeff-tt4yt]

Absolutely agree! I started riding in early 80’s on a xls roadster and moved to a wide glide in the 90’s. I’m 57 now and recently purchased a 2016 Dyna switchback. It rides like a Dyna but does have bags to throw on for weekend trips. I’ve road buddies big baggers and just can’t get into the feel of it. Kinda like riding a school bus. If I’m packing for a longer trip I use an old navy sea bag that’s always packed with tent,sleeping bag and other essentials for spending the night where ever I end up. Lay it across the throw over bags or the FLD bags and strap it down. I’m ready for whatever comes my way. No need for fancy bags and fairings. To me seeing a naked bike packed with bags strapped down brings back the good old days when we just hit the road and followed the front wheel for a few days.

[@vernleroyson331]

I agree to a point, however living in Indiana and using my shovelhead and evo road kings as my only transportation. I have never missed a day of work because of weather conditions, and used them to gather groceries for years. A pair of factory hard bags or leather throw overs are pretty handy.

[@buttcrackcycles]

Sounds like you're actually riding your stuff though, so it's instantly cool to me, if that makes sense. I don't care if it's a moped or a CVO bagger, just ride the daggum thing! Also, last time I was in Indiana I couldn't get over how flat it was 🤣🤣

[@vernleroyson331]

@buttcrackcycles the newer high tech you can't work on it at home Glides aren't for me, but a lot of people buy and ride them. I like the older bikes that you can really feel the road with. It's all what you're comfortable with. Winter riding actually isn't that difficult if you are on a bike that you are totally in tune with.

[@vernleroyson331]

@buttcrackcycles I live in the hills of Southern Indiana, your always welcome here, my friend.

[@jasonphillips5817]

I'll never own another Harley period. I'm sick of dumping at least a couple of grand just to ride for 4 months out of the year if I'm lucky.

[@jameshill8498]

At 54 the Sportster is still my favorite bike and I do lots of long trips. Planning to build a chopped Sportster trike this winter for snowy days and grocery getter. I may even sell my car and go all cycles.

[@charlesharper7292]

I'm 67, and have ridden about everything Harley has made since 1982. Some older. I never liked baggers. I don't like fairings or windshields.

[@buttcrackcycles]

👍🏼

[@geraldscott4302]

I agree with you about baggers. I've owned 2 Honda Goldwings. Yes, it took 2 of them to make me realize they were not for me. I first had a 1985 GL1200 Aspencade, then a 1993 GL1500SE. I( bought them for highway use, they were obviously not suitable for running around town on. They were extremely comfortable, but they were also boring, and I didn't like the closed in feeling. Not that different from a convertible car. The reason I ride motorcycles is because I want to be out in the open. I do not like windshields, and do not use one. I do wear full face helmets, and they likely saved my life a couple of times. Once I got hit by a large bird right in the face shield, at 80 mph on the highway. It almost knocked me off the bike, and my neck hurt for weeks afterward. Another time I got hit by an unknown object, again right in the face shield, again on the highway at high speed. I don't know what it was, but it was large, and broke the face shield. Had I been wearing an open face helmet and sunglasses, I almost certainly wouldn't be here now. I do use leather saddlebags when on a longer ride. I attach them to my bike with Easy Brackets, so they can be removed quickly and easily, leaving nothing on the bike but the tiny docking posts. I also use a magnetic tank bag on my '06 Sportster 1200 with the 4.5 gal tank. On really long trips I install a really tall sissy bar, and have a very large bag that attaches to that. I'm 6' 240, and fit the Sportster very well. I also fit on my 1989 FXRS Low Rider very well. I could get along with a bagger a lot better if it just had the bags, without the fairing. But one would not fit in my garage. I have a car and truck in the garage, and I have two bikes parked sideways behind them. I barely have a couple inches left to be able to close the door, without bags. To me the old style ElectraGlide fairing does not look that bad, and you can put a 2" high "windshield" on them. But the modern Streetglide fairing, with the huge computer screen, stereo, and speakers inside it is just simply ridiculous. The whole idea of a stereo on a bike is absurd to me. The sound of the bike is my music. I still prefer a completely uncluttered look up front, with nothing but the instruments. My Sportster does not have a tachometer, so it only has that single speedometer up there. I'd probably be riding a chopper if I were younger and didn't have all the orthopedic issues. And I mean a '60s style chopper, not one of those OCC type things. Sportsters (not the Sportster S), Dynas, and FXRs are REAL bikes. I really don't consider any EFI bike to be a real bike, I call them computers with wheels, and the newer ones are just loaded down with computerized GARBAGE. The new baggers have a screen that's as big as my desktop computer screen, with all the different menus, rider modes, etc. Even cars shouldn't have all that junk. I notice now that even the 1%ers are riding baggers. Used to they wouldn't go near a bagger. To me the absolute worst thing out there is what I call the ghetto bagger. Lowered all the way to the ground with a 30" front wheel. I have never been to a Harley dealer. I have ordered some oem Sportster parts online from a certain Harley dealer located in Maine, but stuff for the FXRS is strictly aftermarket or used.

[@buttcrackcycles]

Yup, computers on wheels is a great description. I took a cardinal to the cheek in a full face helmet on one of my street bikes a few years ago, hit me before I could do anything but I just kept on riding. Thanks for watching!

[@unchartedthickets]

Nothing beats a bagger. Tools for the job kids. After years of commuting 100miles to and from work on a softail, I will always choose the Ultra for the long haul (even the short runs).

[@buttcrackcycles]

Glad you're enjoying yours

[@nrgrlsd9931]

I’ve done 12 hours on a softail with zero discomfort. I guess if all I did was ride on the highway, a bagger would be cool. But I only ride a bike. Don’t even own a car and my softail does everything. On the highway and in the city, daily commute and roadtrip. To me baggers will always be the old man bike.

[@BrancoFXDC]

@@nrgrlsd9931 same, I daily a Dyna and couldn't imagine commuting daily on a big bulky bagger

[@robertjones7792]

When I ride my 1986 FXST is like riding a dirt bike next to my 2017 Ultra Limited, I have a hard time backing up the ultra so I took off the tour pack using the quick connect system, and that lightened it up about 75 pounds of top heavy weight. But I love the bike on the road but parking or backing it up in town or even in my garage sucks especially since I am in my sixty's now. I will probably trade it in for a Heritage softail in the future because by the time I get 70 I will be tired of man handling it. If you make the bike do all the work a practice riding skills like the moto cops do then its OK, But sometimes you cannot always make the bike do the work for you it has to be moving to navigate it not stopped.Everything you mentioned is spot on. Thanks

[@granddad-mv5ef]

I have always believed everyone should ride what they want. You started me thinking, however, what my ultimate wish bike would be. I think a Heritage Soft Tail Classic with fringed leather bags and old school windscreen fits my thinking. A very long time ago, my first H-D was a '69 Sportster with a 10' over front end, rounded second gear and virtually no brakes. Yet, it put a huge smile on my face. Crazy, huh?

[@buttcrackcycles]

Haha it's funny how we get attached to some stuff over the years isn't it? I wish I still had my 75 F100 with a rusted out bed and a bullet hole through the roof 🤣

[@vernleroyson331]

This is a great channel for seasoned riders, but please recommend it to new riders. Purchasing, repairing, and enjoying your riding experience doesn't have to be a disappointing and expensive experience. Ive been riding these sometimes stubborn two wheeled machines since the 70's. I would highly recommend this channel to the beginner and experienced rider.

[@buttcrackcycles]

Thanks for that!

[@brianmorse8811]

My bagger is a Police FLHP with the top box and rack removed. great touring bike, I like it. the other bike is a baggless FXST. the one I ride most of the time. I like to be able to see frame fork and rear fender and not boxes with wheels.

[@SeriouslyMikey]

Used to be someone who'd happily get a bagger for a long ride. But I live in the UK, and a long ride for me is a few hours. And after doing a 1500 mile tour of Scotland this month on a tiny Triumph Street Cup with some saddle bags and a back pack, made me realise that my evo sporty would've done just fine too for my situation if it was running. Even at 6'5", I'd never spend the money on a bagger or a European style touring bike. For my style of riding, and the distances I travel, they're not necessary. Only thing I'd change about my sporty to suit my height is some forward controls. Though, I know your opinion on those too 😉

[@buttcrackcycles]

Yeah, if I was your height I might want the forward controls! Be safe

[@Notakebacks-sy6ji]

Im with you. I ride an old fat boy with a backpack and a sissy bar

[@buttcrackcycles]

I'm down with fat boys... That sounds wrong ..😅

[@TravisRummer]

Right there with ya bro! I hate baggers! Dash, floor boards, heater, stereo, windshield, and tons of cargo space??????? Sounds just like an SUV to me.

[@buttcrackcycles]

Haha yeah that's how I feel

[@joecrone9862]

I've got a ten year old xl1200t (bagger sportster) . Love it. When I was a young man and a lot stronger I did ride and enjoy the big electra glides but I also owned alot of sportys too. Also the helmet cam definitely. New subscriber too..

[@jd9308]

Head mount is the better view in my opinion. More of me doing the cruising so to speak. I ride a 92 Fatboy and the previous owner put hard saddle bags on it. Works out good for me. I can carry my rain gear when needed, tool roll, ect... I have never been a fan boy of the Ultra's, Street or Road Glides. As you say they are just to busy for me. and todays baggers just are to gizmo'ed for me. They are over priced but they do make for a good boat anchor. Loved the chat, the ride and listening to a like minded fellow biker! Keep riding that iron and stay safe!

[@Kovboi]

Exactly my feeling too. Just took my 2008 Dyna Low Rider a 1700 Mile trip. I did use the Plexi windshield and a big sissy bar bag.. Done… One of my buddy’s (bagger guy) asked how I did it without music, gps, cruise control or hands free phone. Haha just enjoyed the ride.

[@danspencer8274]

I get most of your opinions. But I ride an 2016 ultra. Mostly because we ride long distance and it's comfortable. I'm certainly not a biker bar guy. We ride to the mountains often. So don't hate us to much some really good people on baggers. Also I love the smaller bikes all bikes really.

[@rockytuer8270]

I'm glad you gave your height and weight I'm 6 4 230 and your bike would be a mini bike for me I have a 2019 road glide special and absolutely love it I'm 68 and have no issues handling it I do have a 94 sportster so that my friends have a bike to ride when they visit we are all different and thank God for that

[@michaelvila8761]

Amen, sir! I own two Softails...'01 Standard & '03 Fat Boy. The whole purpose of the motorcycle is the freedom experience. I owned a Heritage and frankly enjoyed it. I was a new rider in 2001 when I purchased my Standard. After 9/11 I rode it from Los Angeles to Washington DC and people were shocked or surprised that I took a Softail across country. No GPS, no music, no NOTHIN'. Just an atlas to guide me. Best and greatest adventure of my life. That's what it's about. Next Spring I'm riding the Fat Boy from Myrtle Beach to Daytona Bike Week. I can't get my head wrapped around the fact there are those who trailer bikes to rallies. I live in Myrtle and see it so much. Not judging, just an observation. I own a car, too and that's all the bagger experience I need.

[@buttcrackcycles]

My dad lives in Murrell's Inlet so I get the crazy bike week crowd 🤣

[@duanetrivett750]

My Friends and I never wanted a Bagger or as we called them "Dresser" back in the day . We would say "well maybe when we are older" we might get one. We'll we are are Older now and I still don't want one . Like you say it OK if you want one but at almost 62yrs I still don't want one it's not me . I know a lot of young guys who love them . Back in the 70s and 80s you never seen a young man one . Well what ever you want is OK this is America . Thanks for the video. You and I have the same out look on Dressers . By the way that a Killer Tank you have ! Good Luck from Tennessee.

[@buttcrackcycles]

Yeah I see a lot of young guys on them now, I wonder if it's because so many clubs ride them? Who knows! Thanks for watching

[@velikijoxotnik]

Here are my thoughts. I have a Ultra Limited full dresser and a Heritage Soft Tail, both with 114's and Stage 2 torque cams. For me riding solo, I almost always go for the Heritage. I'm good on the Heritage for about 3, maybe 4, hours/day on the soft tail chassis. Longer than that, and my sore ass over rides the enjoyment of the powerful soft tail. My wife won't ride on the Heritage. So, when she rides, we take the bagger. If I go on a ride that's predicted to be longer than about 4 hrs/day, I grab the Ultra Limited. I rode a Sporty for a while and enjoyed it, until I got on a Dresser (Road Glide). I was amazed that the full dresser handled and cornered MUCH better than the Sporty. Technically, I think that the lean angle on the Ultra Limited is slightly better than my Heritage (I often scrap foot boards on both). After getting a dresser, I think what I hated most about the Sporty was the narrow bars; I almost felt like I'd gotten on a mini bike, after being on bagger. Last year, I rode upwards of 31K miles on the bagger. I couldn't have done that on the Heritage. I love both my Heritage and my Ultra Limited, when ridden in the correct (for me) application. BTW, I'm also 5'6", ~160 lbs. I do agree with your comments on the weight of baggers. I have to have my head in the game, every time I stop. I'm looking carefully at the stopping surface for dips, slants, gravel, anything that could cause the bagger to go a few degrees off vertical. It only takes a few degrees, for the dresser to go down.

[@roadking.118]

Ya I went from a road king to a road glide ultra and now I switched to a heritage. Glad I did. I went to sturgis in 23 and that road glide was amazing for that trip but riding around the black hills at times was rough especially in cities. I'm way more comfortable with the king or heritage. I don't think I'll ever go that big again unless I'm touring the country a lot more. Even then i think I'll own that big bagger and one cruiser

[@arlinhackman5387]

I could care less what you ride.. I agree with you just get out and ride. I do own multiple bikes and one of them is an 02 ultra. It is the motorcycle that my wife likes to ride on and my highway cruiser I do like to go on Long rides Pennsylvania to Sturgis 6500 MI. But I love my 85 wide glide my daily cruiser if the wife is not alone or I am not riding along highway distance ride that is my bike of choice I usually write three to four times a week great video

[@buttcrackcycles]

Sounds like the ultra is doing what it's meant to do! You put more miles on it from PA to Sturgis than many people put on their bikes in a decade! Be safe

[@brandihomer9260]

my dad let me have his 1992 electra glide ultra classic that he couldn’t get running and I’ve been practicing on it cus I’ve never road a Harley before and I’ve been having a great time.. but I’ve been doing mostly slow maneuvers and damn it’s heavy but I’m gonna stick with it cus it’s my dads 1st bike and I wanna keep it goin but I’m totally gonna get a smaller bike one day with more performance. Thank you for the vid coming from a noob whos still learning

[@buttcrackcycles]

Stick with it, they're not unmanageable bikes, just got to put in the time!

[@jerrymercer7683]

Rear simple, if I wanted a windshield, I'd drive my truck. If I wanted a big ol fairing to block the wind, I'd drive my truck. If I wanted big ol boxes ( saddle bags, trunks) , again, I'd drive my truck. Lol

[@buttcrackcycles]

Yup

[@bobjohnson4124]

I stared ride motorcycles in 1965. I have mostly ridden Coppers. Back in the 60's a bagger was considered a garbage wagon; I have always been able to carry everything I need on a chopper or smaller bike

[@ShahAznable]

Absolutely! If i want a big Boxes around my motorcycle i pick an ADV

[@mose717]

I’m riding a 2010 Road King and am pretty happy with it. Wanted the utility of bags and the stability of a bigger bike but have no interest in a fairing or an infotainment system. It can certainly be a pain to move around by hand but nothings perfect. Yeah, I hate those loudmouth douche nozzles too, just not my crowd.

[@anchorsaweigh9893]

💯

[@buttcrackcycles]

Yup, sounds like we're on the same page!

[@Elkslaya1]

My opinion on my bagger SGST 117? Oh baby I love this bike! Recently did a Stage 2 at 22k miles and what a difference! For reliability, handling and comfort I’ll put it up against any bike. Disclaimer: I have upgraded seat, suspension and handlebars. For my style of riding the Rocky Mountains, it’s perfect!

[@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery]

SPORTSTER4LIFE 🍀 Respect amd support from Minnesota

[@buttcrackcycles]

Did ya hit up the state fair last week?!

[@benderbender1233]

🤘😎🤘

[@rustyshovel8771]

I agree.If I need a bag I throw one on the back.Good video, helmet cam better.👍🏻

What a great video and good real talk! Couldn´t put it better than you did ... Thanks for sharing your opinion man!!!

[@buttcrackcycles]

I appreciate that!

[@EverettDaniel-j1r]

I love sportsters. I don't currently own one but I'm looking. My only street bike right now is a Softail Deuce. I'm 56 now and have never had a "Bagger", and probably never will, but I usually do have saddlebags on my bike. That tachometer on your sportster would drive me crazy, had a hard time just watching the vid, lol.

[@BobbyMiller3]

Can't beat them for long rides at highway speed and also you don't feel beat up when you get off 😂

[@buttcrackcycles]

Hey, sometimes I wanna be beat up when I get off... Wait a minute that don't sound right 🤣

[@BobbyMiller3]

@@buttcrackcycles heyooo

[@gilbertbates8522]

Been riding a 2004 Road King that I bought new, 47k miles on it. Like the comment below, it's a tool for the job. I have a short commute and it's my daily ride, I've got my leather, rain gear, extra gloves and warm stuff, room for my lunch bag, coffee tumbler, water bottle. A windshield is nice for the brisk mornings of Colorado and for long trips.

[@pat9708]

Yes, the bagger is a pain in the ass from zero to 3mph, but it makes a great daily if you are trying to avoid driving your truck or car. You can carry so much stuff and even grocery shop. It’s just fun

[@ctsnider88]

My first bike was a 78 full-dressed Goldwing. Got married and let it go. 3 months ago, I bought a poorly running 06 sportster because I wanted something small. The bike was in great shape. It needed intake seals and a card clean and rebuild. The only problem I have is that it uses way too much gas. 55 miles to the tank is not optimal. 😅 It came with bags which I keep on for storage. I love the little thing.

[@FXFBS540]

Someone must have added a pretty small tank for 55 mile range.

[@buttcrackcycles]

Guessing you have a 1.5 gallon tank, I had that on a stripped down 883 5 speed and could get about about 70 miles out of it if I was riding gentle

[@ctsnider88]

@@buttcrackcycles OMG, I didn't know there was one. I will check when I fill it up.

[@buttcrackcycles]

@@ctsnider88 not a factory tank, I think smallest factory tank is 2.2 gallons?

[@FXFBS540]

Atleast from the factory, you got the peanut 2.2gal, a regular 3.3gal, and the Custom/Low 4.6gal. I ran the 4.6gal tank for years, usually 150-180miles per tank. But I've swapped to the 3.3gal tank recently. 100-120miles per tank from my riding.

[@johnvanbeek5671]

To each his own, or whatever you say there. Baggers are comfy and suited for long distance travel. I don’t have one and probably never will get one. My Evo Dyna is heavy enough as it is. I guess if I was 20 years younger I might go for one.

[@ronfriedman8740]

The saying goes "there's a bike for every ass." Given the riding I do, I prefer the weather protection and luggage capacity of my Goldwing ...you simply get use to its size. Before owing it, I kept a roll bag strapped to my bike's luggage rack for additional layers and rain gear, etc. and a T-bag for weekend rides. Perhaps if I had the garage space and I wanted a 2nd bike to tool around town or bar hop, yeah I'd have a stripped down bobber.

[@scotttitus7479]

Awesome video I feel the same way you do there just not for me don't hate them I'm a Sportster guy I'm 64 and blessed by the Lord to have 82 iron head a 02 1200 a 07 a14 a16 and a2022 last year air cooled can't get enough Sportsters I was hooked as a kid in 69 when then came Bronson aired on TV besides you can buy 2 Sportsters for what it cost for 1 bagger just saying anyway enjoy the ride and if you can't ride watch a old episode of then came Bronson thanks again for the videos

[@buttcrackcycles]

You know, I have never watched that, I'll add it to my list

[@PhotoDaveJax]

I agree about aesthetics. If I got a (close to) bagger, I’d get a Road King. More of a tourer than “bagger” I guess. I’m happy with a FatBoy. 👍

[@buttcrackcycles]

Yeah the road king being a happy medium seems to be a common theme here in the comments that I would agree with

[@PhotoDaveJax]

@@buttcrackcycles Heritage too. ‘Bout the same but a soft tail so maybe smoother. 🤷‍♂️

[@sleethmitchell]

i've always loved sketchy-looking chop jobs. facing facts, i'm pretty old. pretty small. no longer tough as i once was. it doesn't seem all that long ago that i pushed my bike three miles up and down hills when my electronic ignition failed. those days are gone. don't like the way those saddlebags and fairings look. we called them 'garbage wagons' when OUR FRIENDS rode them. never to people we didn't know... everything about motorcycles seems like an esthetic decision to my way of thinking.

[@fatbackcrowe2448]

Never liked big baggers and I'm 250lbs. Road King is as big as I am going. The essence of riding a bike to me is the open feeling not a faring in the way of that!

[@buttcrackcycles]

Love it

[@picklenplastic]

I respect your opinion. I love my R glide bc to me its a status symbol much like a grandfather clock. Holds value,always looks good, females know you you good money or credit. Its the corvette of blue collar motorcycle lovers. If i could stuff my 124 in a Honda Fury tho... 🤤

[@bryanweller8375]

I agree concerning the financials and weight but aesthetics are very subjective. At 6’3” the softail family is never gonna be for me. And forget throwing both me and my wife on anything smaller than a full dressed bike. I like the luggage capacity, I like the comfort, I like the long distance touring (2 iron butts in 2 years) and I like the look. To each their own

[@ClovisPoint]

never appealed to me until i hit my late 50s ,before that I only like super glides and Softail standard [evos only, not tin cans]

[@buttcrackcycles]

Haha tin cans, that's a funny one

[@HD-84T]

Hell yeah speak the truth! You've got an awesome channel i made sure to subscribe. Keep up the good work

[@buttcrackcycles]

Appreciate you!

[@laurentruesdale4088]

Hmm, agree and disagree. One of my favorite bikes was a 78 flh. I was covered with fiberglass when i bought it. Took me a week to turn it into my favorite bobber. I rode an hour to work, was an excellent ride. I did some engine work the following winter. The bike was very responsive and comfortable. Fx or Fl , i personally prefer stripped down fl.

[@buttcrackcycles]

Sounds good to me man!

[@brentmehmen2322]

I agree with you

[@buttcrackcycles]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@jaynedoe1959]

I think people who finance baggers are like retirees that buy RV land yachts. They have this romantic fantasy about taking long tours crossing the country, but most never do, or they do it once & realize the fantasy was better than the reality! ...Or they realize they can`t get away from work to tour their financed bagger because they`ve got payment after payment after payment... In fact that`s the history of most bikes. They get old, but they don`t get ridden. They just sit. Lots of old, low mile HD`s around.

[@buttcrackcycles]

You're right, a lot of them dry crack the tires before they wear the tires out!

[@lutherrule9301]

Helmet cam definitely 😊

[@buttcrackcycles]

Thanks for the input on that!

[@timtharp835]

The helmet cam is ten times better man. As far as baggers are concerned. I'm a light and fast chopper guy or anything stock that can get my ass out of a sketchy situation in traffic. The first bike they have owned. Lol true statement

[@buttcrackcycles]

Appreciate the input on the camera. True story about the first bike they've owned, see it all the time 🤣

[@anchorsaweigh9893]

I am the moderate then lol. RoadKings for life 🤘🏽😂 I am jealous of the Shovel tho 🤨

[@buttcrackcycles]

Splitting the difference!

[@mississippidrifter5960]

After all these years riding I keep thinking about getting something with a fairing for longer rides. Been thinking about it for about 4 years now

[@benderbender1233]

hellzzz yeeeah brrruthurrr!! 🤘😎🤘

[@bbanderso]

Either camera is fine. Enjoying your video....

[@buttcrackcycles]

Thanks!

[@benderbender1233]

sames

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

When I used to fly you would see all these expensive airplanes with canvas all over them and covered in dust mean while me and my buddies playing is the oldest rattiest plane there but we're all right we're out flying every weekend. Enjoying it as it was meant to be enjoyed

[@disruption3314]

Loved my 09 Electra Glide "Big Red Bitch" . 1800/2000 mile weekends sleeping in a tent. Set the cruise , turn on the tunes and just ride. 700 / 800 miles a day. 6 gals and 45mpg. It was one of my best bikes. THEN about a year ago I sold it. WHY? I quit touring. Tossing that 900 pounds around town, up and down the mountain roads, river roads ECT just got to be to much. If it wasn't 300 miles a day I didn't go out. So I went a year without and now rebuilding the 2000 American IronHorse. Small Bike for Small Rides. Number Two reason? Everyone on the planet bought Street Glides (Black of course) knowing they couldn't handle them, They then trailered them here (Colorado) to drive off a mountain. " I rode it for years " Yeah on the flat straight roads of Texas ! Sorry Rant Over. Paul you and yours Stay Safe, Stay Cool and Love Often

[@buttcrackcycles]

You nailed it with this comment! If I met you at bike night and you told me you were knocking down those miles on the big bike I me would be excited for you and want to hear stories and see pictures. Small bikes for small rides is a great motto

[@disruption3314]

@@buttcrackcycles you can see some from a coupe years ago. Click the name and watch the videos. I havn't done any for 2 or so years.

[@jlbsparks299]

My first Harley was a '68 Sportster in '80 or '81.

[@Notakebacks-sy6ji]

Chest for the orange shovel. head for the sporty😂

[@buttcrackcycles]

Haha that's funny

[@davidfaria6194]

I am your size I’ve owned several baggers. I love them however, I am currently back on an Evo, FXDWG One thing I do have to say as I get older, I would worry about 900 pounds of motorcycle I’m 67 years old

[@buttcrackcycles]

Oh I can yank them around, but would rather not if I don't have to! Glad you're still riding, thanks for the input

[@Rob-lj1jl]

What would the 1% crowd do if they did not have a bagger to ride. I have a 96 1200 stage 4 sporty chopper. Cant go anywhere without someone commenting on the air brushing or old school sound. I also own a bike that in stock form beats all baggers except the newest 117. Only took Harley 25 years to make one faster than my Valkyrie Interstate. I mostly just ride it around town since I cant handle being more than about 10 miles from home. PTSD thing. The bagger boys dont know even what my bike is with its batwing, dual headlights and GL1500 motor. So quiet compared to my chopper. Plus I like the stereo to play reggae to help keep me calm riding. I would take off the top box but the regular Valkyrie had a tail light on the fender, the interstate has a black plastic filler plate as the interstate has 4 tail light/brake lights mounted on the top box at eye level for car people. To remove the top box I would have to source out an entire taillight assembly and put a new rear wiring harness in to put a tail light/brakelight on the rear fender.

[@buttcrackcycles]

A certain Mr Barger had a really cool Sportster, just saying 🤣

[@Rob-lj1jl]

@@buttcrackcycles they make the best bikes to lane split or filter if you keep them all slim frisco

[@Debbie-f3e]

Hay i get it some people like a car on two Wheels.

[@FTW1374]

Street Glides Forever! Forever Street Glides! 🤣🤣🤣

[@KrisWingate-g1g]

Damm,another great video

[@buttcrackcycles]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@wingerm1]

Camera position is much better

[@supertechify]

I absolutely love harley baggers. Im old though. Lol

[@arthurleino]

1983 FXWG is only Motorcycle I have. Not interested in a bagger.

[@buttcrackcycles]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@dougfreeman7641]

Riding a baggers is God's way of telling you that you have too much stuff

[@BNatoAk]

Road glide > everything else 😅

[@buttcrackcycles]

Hey if that's what makes you happy 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@derek96720]

Goldwing>everything else Touring bike with the agility of a sportbike.

[@jresch10]

The Road Glide is the ugliest of all the baggers. That big snout on the front is hideous. IMO

[@rjoetting7594]

I started laughing to myself, "I'm 6'4"and I'm 280lbs, and I look like gorilla on a little kid's bicycle when I sit on a sportster. And I also have always paid cash for my cars, trucks, and bikes. I do have a 1992 electraglide ultra classic. But my 82 FLT only has saddlebags, no fairing ortourpack, 19" 60 spoke front wheel. Dual fishtails (no baffles) and no emblems. 16" ape hangers, and it's been lowered. Still has the factory floor boards. I actually prefer them. By the way, the 82 FLT weight is 710 lbs fully dressed (dry weight), so I'm gonna guess mine is significantly less. I also have a 1978 flh bobber/chopper, wide glide front 21" front wheel 16 rear, 3" BDL open primary Kickstart only. Barebones solo seat, Upsweep exhaust (Paughco) fxr rear fender, tombstone taillight. And many other mods over the years, it was my first big twin harley. More years ago than I want to admit I also have a 1991 springer softtail satin black with custom flame pinstripes, done and signed by Wild . The most I paid for any of my bikes is $4,500, and that was for the 92 Electra Glide Ultra Classic. (52,000 miles) The 1982 FLT was the most recent at $3,000. (I'm pretty sure I stole it at that price) Runs and rides great.

[@buttcrackcycles]

You stole that 82!! Sounds like you build the big bikes up in a way that I like, still big and comfy but stripped down a bit. And sounds like that's a great bike for someone your size! Thanks for watching as always and the comments, appreciate you

[@rjoetting7594]

Thanks for the reply, I meant to add that back in 1980. My first harley was a 1974 iron head, and I absolutely loved it. I ended up trading it in on my 78 Flh in 1983 or 84. I can't remember for sure. 61 year old brain, plus all the damage I did to it back in the day, hahaha The 70s and 80s were great. I just wish I could remember them. Hahaha All kidding aside, I always liked the sportster and wish I didn't look so ridiculous riding one, or I would have one in my stable now.

[@xjeffyb4656]

You forgot that Billy Badass has to MAX Volume! Some horrible modern truck yea country or garbage 80s rock hits. But Ehh I do love a simple Cholo Road King though.

[@buttcrackcycles]

Haha yeah can't leave out the max volume buttrock music and the underglow lights and the bedazzled jeans 🤣

[@ChoooChooo]

what music are people supposed to be playing according to you? just curious

[@atcjoe1600]

I guess people never rode across the country before baggers !

[@buttcrackcycles]

Haha that's a great comment

[@mariuss.6607]

Road King is the sweet spot for me

[@davidlawner241]

is your tachometer not working ? seems like the needle never moved on the right side guage there during your ride

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

And we will see him in the parking lot they duck walk their bike....

[@buttcrackcycles]

🤣🤣 I forgot the duck walk

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

@@buttcrackcycles see it way too much

[@hippieschoppercorner]

Tell us how you really feel

[@buttcrackcycles]

Haha always will 😅

[@benderbender1233]

🤘😂🤘

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

My finance my Sportster on 0% credit cards and then bounce the balance around to other 0% credit cards until the balance is paid for. Of course the bike was $7,000 and not $16,000

[@donsheafer]

Amen.

[@buttcrackcycles]

👍🏼

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

Helmet cam seems to be much better.

[@idreamofdragonso5677]

I gonna contribute to the echo chamber here. I do not like bagger bikes they have their purpose and that is to ride lots of miles comfortably. I just can't stand the way they look i dont like the batwing or the shark nose, the new lowrider st fairing is better looking in my opinion, still waiting on advane black to make a kit for my early dyna. The billybada$$ seems to be on point though. My cousin bought a like 2021 electra and he immediately became the typical harley guy even though he owned a honda 750 shadow for the past 20+ years. I do get looked down on for riding my sportster and my dyna, getting told that the bagger is nice and comfortable and it doesn't shake (atleast my cousins m8 doesn't). If i wanted a bagger id buy one just cant stand the looks, even the cool fast ones😅.

[@buttcrackcycles]

I always really liked the FXRT for a touring bike fairing, personally. Yeah it's funny how people get when they buy their first Harley, which, these days, is often a bagger! Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts

[@idreamofdragonso5677]

@@buttcrackcycles I like the fxr fairings as well other than the "cover" that goes over the headlight, just adds a look I don't like

[@Bommelstein13]

Bagger is no bike! Bikes have no Bagger! Ride a bike is feel the whether. = feel alive!!!

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

A bagger weighs more than my 800 lb Soviet steel built sidecar rig. Too big and heavy for me

[@fatbackcrowe2448]

Helmet Cam is better

[@benderbender1233]

😉👌