The new Road Glide rocks! Not only the suspension. Just when I thought I don’t need a new Harley Davidson this new bike jumps in my head! I can’t shake it off! 😂
@mikedenney7139Ай бұрын
Thanks Matt! I just bought a 2024 SweetGlide! Yes I said SweetGlide haha. That was something I definitely needed to get familiar with! I will be sure to adjust it when I go two up and tour packin!
@MattLaidlawАй бұрын
Congrats on the bike. 👍🏼 Yes, dial that in!!
@FullTankAdventuresАй бұрын
Absolitely CRITICAL information. Makes a massive difference.
@cjangula77Ай бұрын
Absolutely love mine Matt! If the preload is set on this suspension the ride is superb. Best factory HD suspension i have ridden ever.
@nickhildabridle1612Ай бұрын
Nice video. Dealerships should just make those part of the initial purchase price experience. When your shelling out $25k-$52K for a new ride, this should be done for free.
@CrazyKanuckkАй бұрын
I recently purchased my '24 Road Glide at Durham HD. I had Jesse help me do this before I took it home. Made it ride so much better! Highly recommend tou do this if you haven't!
@cschauerАй бұрын
Congrats on the reopening! Shop looks really good.
@MattLaidlawАй бұрын
Thank you!
@billyjones3787Ай бұрын
Great video and information. Something to keep in mind. Over miles and time the right side will pick up grit and dirt in the threads. Clean them before adjusting them. The threads are very fine and forcing the adjuster nut and lock ring could damage the threads.
@stefansgarage3014Ай бұрын
The least red book! no surprise, as your explanation is much better, than reading that book. See you tomorrow...
@BadBlue32Ай бұрын
Very helpful!! As one who was not gifted with a lick of mechanical know how, that’s pretty simple. Thanks for the detailed step by step, Matt!
@notrelgcАй бұрын
Matt just rocking those born free 15 Vans.... 🎉
@MattLaidlawАй бұрын
IYKYK. Haha. 🤙🏼
@stephanebrochu2627Ай бұрын
very informative ! it's amazing how dealers don't pass the information to buyers... I have a couple of friends recently bought a 2024 and they have no clue about the suspension adjustment and infotainment systems . Good to see your video's and share this ! too bad I live eastern Canada to visit you guys !!!
@dnotahater22 күн бұрын
For all they charge for preparation, this should be ste for every rider prior to delivery.
@PapaBikerАй бұрын
Excellent! Thank you Matt! I did not know that the shocks on the regular 2024 RG/SG are different from the 2024 CVOs. The 2024 CVO shocks have a rebound setting as well.
@soggycracker59345 күн бұрын
I hope they release the new Road King soon...
@tmar0075Ай бұрын
3" is a 50% increase in travel?..and i have to use a spaner wrench to adjust?.. Everything else Harley did upgrading the 24's is a plus..but really a wrench??..I have ESA on my Transcontinental..just sit on it and it automatically adjusts solo, partner and or luggage...the main reason i didn't buy one.. don't think u should have to upgrade a part which should come std at that price tag.. Appreciate the video 😊
@theBizwazАй бұрын
Thank you for this tip @matt, what a difference it made to my 24 SG ride comfort
@MattLaidlawАй бұрын
Glad I could help!
@ronbuccelli8486Ай бұрын
Hi Mat, I would love to see this done on a softail heritage. Top notch video as always!
@asoshkinАй бұрын
Dealerships have to do this for the customers as part of the prep.
@naderbaky430Ай бұрын
Thanks Matt.. Very helpful and easily explained!! Yet, I believe that HD should pay more attention to the adjustment technique to make it more handy and accessible as this will directly impact the overall riding quality!
@MickOTooleroadglideАй бұрын
Good One Matt, very helpful tips, look forward to the next vid cheers Mick
@BigBertАй бұрын
Good luck with the reopening Matt hope it all goes well 😎🤙🏻
@waltersylwesiuk7563Ай бұрын
Thank you Mr. Matt!! Great information!
@billgibson97687 күн бұрын
good information mate
@jimkelley5578Ай бұрын
Great explanation. Yes, we all need to read our owners manual.
@dwight072Ай бұрын
Great video as always Matt
@Holdon33Ай бұрын
This is great thank you. Can you please do a video on the road glide cvo/st front and rear, the directions in the manual for the cvo/st are hard to understand especially the front.... Thank you
@MikeWazowski-RGАй бұрын
I've passed by for years Now I have a new Harley I have a reason to stop. I thought it was a bus spot 😂
@johnbechyne48023 күн бұрын
Good job. Kudos!
@jeremysterious.Ай бұрын
Most people are going to want to get away from the asymmetrical rear suspension... Preload on one side, valve adjustment on the other???
@MattLaidlawАй бұрын
Can you tell if suspension is asymmetrical? I can't
@adrianoflaherty4855Ай бұрын
I find the solid mount heim joints on the ohlins offer a rigid ride. I was really comfortable on the stock suspension until I installed the aftermarket set up, it’s consistent on the rebound and gives a great response input. My personal favourite is the cornering rigidity. Love the channel,great content Matt!….. This just goes to show not every Harley needs cash to be better just some time patience and the proper set up for riding styles.
@tonydanzlАй бұрын
It does seem odd... 🤔 Wouldn't response/feel be different In aggressive cornering ???
@richvangorder390018 күн бұрын
I find the suspension on the 24s are really great for solo riders at 1 rider weight setup. The issues are its far too harsh for 2up. I guess what im trying to say is once your carrying significant weight use the weight suggestions as a suggestion
@monkeybizzness8559Ай бұрын
‘Upgraded’ to Legends on my last RG. Sticking w/ stock on my ‘24 CVO as it’s a better ride than the Legends. Harley got this one right.
@freeride644120 күн бұрын
I always read my owners manual it tells you everything you need to know and i buy a service shop manual also....
@Birdy__-dk3qj7 күн бұрын
As much as I love watching your good and informative videos on this one I’d just say ditch the Harley stuff and buy decent after market ones, it’ll transform the bike
@ad78Ай бұрын
H-D should include ESA for these models
@feloniousmonk3049Ай бұрын
I just bought a R1250 RT "road touring" motorcycle with ESA. It's nice to have electronic self adjusting suspension. It just works. Kinda hurt, letting the HD go. Try a GSA instead of a Pan America, sometime. Get some exposure to broaden your horizons.
@badasstrucker79Ай бұрын
Very helpful Would you be willing to do the 24 CVO it has more setting and I like your breakdown on everything
@MattLaidlawАй бұрын
The CVO Road Glide ST? Yes, I’ll do that in the future. The regular CVOs are the same as this video.
@BoDean52Ай бұрын
Great video and I have the 2024 needed to do the same thing. I love my dealership and in conversation with the owner I said you know I almost didn’t buy this because of how it rode and she really talked about how we need to share it with you and/or make sure we fit you before you leave kind of to your point. Quick question, are those bag stands a Harley product, looking for some
@bboyCritter19 күн бұрын
Thanks for the videos. I like the info you’re putting out. Question though, is there a way on these new 24 models to remove the speed limiter without using an aftermarket tuner? I don’t wanna void my warranty but 102 after the software update won’t let me keep up with the friends I ride with. Haha
@user-yf4sy4ju2uАй бұрын
Thank you for this video Matt I have a question I’m short 5’5 what can I do to lower it enough to be completely comfortable. I put lowering shocks but man it rides like a VW rough. Please help
@downrangedan5930Ай бұрын
If you're not carrying any extra weight, do you keep the hydraulic adjuster on the left completely backed off at zero?
@andromedachАй бұрын
I wish Harley had the weight of the tour packs on their website to include the rack.
@vacoasrebel6729Ай бұрын
It's still backwoods Harley! Why don't Harley just offer Wilbers self leveling as an option and di the job well!
@vincentmurante5142Ай бұрын
Will this rear suspension fit on pre 23/24 year models
@BradleyCrandallАй бұрын
This is fantastic … but … can we get an instructional for the FXLRST monoshock ?
@Jim_BerryАй бұрын
Read the owners manual.
@charlesblount6858Ай бұрын
Thank you again Matt. Do you not having damping adjusters also on the bottom of both shocks? My 23 CVO does. Makes a big difference in the ride.
@jetdoctnАй бұрын
Great info Matt!
@daveallen1973Ай бұрын
Matt, great video, even though I don't have a 2024 bike yet, I still watched it for future reference. Related question: I have a 2022 Road Glide Special and I recently bought and installed the HD Screamin' Eagle/Öhlins Remote Reservoir Rear Shocks (to be honest, mostly because I like the way they look). So here's my question (hopefully it's not a dumb question): where would you suggest I go if I want to have someone adjust them properly for me? I have looked at the owner's manual and several KZbin videos, and It's just not making sense to me. I'm kind of a new rider (been riding for only 3 years) and I don't really understand preload, compression damping and rebound damping. Again, love your videos, I'm a big fan of your videos, especially your road trip ones, hoping to see you guys up here in Seattle some day. I've even been down to Laidlaw's 2 years ago and met you and some of the guys.
@neano62Ай бұрын
Great video Matt Did you happen to do a video on the 24 infotainment center? Gotta 24 CVO Legendary Orange delivered yesterday and after spending several hrs with it I got frazzled , yeah but come to find out in aux mode the volume on the radio would only let me go about a quarter of the way up in volume! My son came home from work , started the bike and then the volume would go up and down w/o being regulated.Did you know this?
@1hd_tech804Ай бұрын
Volume and other functions become restricted when battery voltage drops
@louismarino5448Ай бұрын
Stock shocks are built to accommodate a wide range of riders. They are also not the best quality. Although you may be able to tweek the ride comfort, nothing compares to shocks built by a shock company that are built for a specific rider.
@MattLaidlawАй бұрын
Agreed.
@db3170Ай бұрын
Throw that suspension away buy Legend Arc Revos call it a day get familiar with the clickers you’ll never turn back and you’ll never get past in the twisties … don’t get hustled by Ohlins there Not guaranteed for life
@BobinNHАй бұрын
Matt, I think you have the measurement wrong. The book says from the top of the top ring to the bottom of the bottom ring. Not the space in between. That's probably a 3 or 4 mm difference. That's the way I read it...
@scotttarentino6892Ай бұрын
Matt has it right. I just picked up my new RG and I will say the way they word it is confusing but it's the space between the rings. It states "the distance from the top of the adjustment ring to the bottom of the lock ring". The adjustment ring is the bottom one so the top of that to the bottom of the lock ring, which is the top. Would've been easier if they just said "the open space between the two rings."
@BobinNH6 күн бұрын
@scotttarentino6892 yeah I totally agree. I adjusted mine a little more than the book says fir my weight. I gotta say, I love the the suspension. Maybe next year I'll think about upgrading it. A legend suspension would definitely be a worthy upgrade. I'm riding it for a year before I do that. Heck, I haven't even touched the exhaust yet. That , I'll probably do in rhe Spring.
@mrcotter2531Ай бұрын
😮😊
@tommcgovern81532 күн бұрын
I hope your wife has a good sense of humor.
@Michaelem72Ай бұрын
Well done! Very useful. Thank's a lot.
@NorCal-refrigerationАй бұрын
🤘⚡️🤘✨✨
@markhouston2468Ай бұрын
Better late than never i guess.....
@camouflage962Ай бұрын
poor attempt to imitate high perfomance suspension such as by WILBERS