Safe Is Never Cool On A Harley… Or Is It? Road Glide Set Up For A Crash!

[@carlboyett2589]

When your kid wants to ride on your motorcycle with you you can talk about it all day long for me, you got to love them for plucking at your heart strings.

[@DWinthekeys]

I’ll second that! I’m a proud papa when my grandbabies want to ride with me.

[@nathanielgreene6579]

Keep talking!!! Great videos!!!! Reminds me of my grandson’s first ride!! The first time he sat between the wife and I around the neighborhood!! Later it was just him and I great afternoon!!!!!

[@TH-uk6yj]

I like hearing you ramble. Ramble on! You’re a real person.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

@@TH-uk6yj grassy ass!!!

[@stogicide]

To funny

[@tanktopfloridian]

The dad moments are the absolute best to hear about. Keep telling us these short stories long. Love em!

[@stogicide]

I love these moments

[@DrumNut927]

I like the look of he new crash bars. And it’s never a bad thing to make your ride safer when you’re riding two up.

[@LFGVBE]

Being a dad is the best. Love this. Thanks for sharing!

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Absolutely!!

[@pspez]

Keep rambling. I know exactly how you felt with your daughter on back. I took my 8 year old granddaughter on her birthday ( it was what she wanted for one of her gifts) just up my street and back and needed a valium when we pulled back in my driveway. The most terrified I have ever been on a motorcycle.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

It’s horrifying isn’t it?

[@Wolfpack6D]

OMG, Thank you, I have been around and on bikes since I could remember and those bikes were always dressers. The engine guard was always the crash bars.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

@@Wolfpack6D no idea why we made up new words!

[@masonbmcafee6958]

Glad to hear your not just situation aware but also a real person. I wrecked my bike that I love almost more than my fam. Keep it up boss

[@storymansworldofdiscovery1831]

Always a riot! Always entertaining! You are the best for taking time to make these videos.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Thanks bud!

[@stogicide]

He really is

[@joehansen4889]

I don't want to f off. I enjoy you talking!

[@tyke0245]

I agree 100% about the name changes about crash bars, dresser, etc. I still call them by those names & some people have tried to correct me so have a big smile now & a few of them will see this video. Love your videos & hope you & your family have a great holiday season

[@TTRider88]

Having your kids ride with you is very special. All 3 of mine did and ended up riding bikes too. Your vids are always entertaining and have me cracking up. Keep on being you, ProMo.

[@frankhoffman2255]

That is soooo awesome! had me tearing up... my son is 6 and his mom doesnt want him riding with me until he can reach the foot pegs comfortably... cant wait.

[@donrice8026]

THANK YOU for saying DRESSER & CRASHBAR i thought every buddy forgot but me HAPPY TRAILS

[@rolandschleicher7458]

It has been a long time since my daughter was 12. Thank you for the flashback, delightful.

[@DougieFresh716]

Love that look. Wanted to use similar style on my 16 Road Glide which is black quartz with gold striping. And would play nice with the ohlins rear suspension. But came to the realization that it wouldn't flow with all the chrome I have on it. So I actually just bought Vindikta bag guards in chrome that match my KST Spearheads. Definitely with you on the guards being functional as well as for aesthetics. Hope you and your daughter enjoy many miles together!

[@thomasbaker5668]

Perfect “….go listen to someone else” 🤣🤣🤣 Loved hearing you talk about your daughter, mine is 23 now and my world still revolves around her❤

[@christianc11587]

Having rear crash guard, bag guards are an absolute must on touring bike. Saved my leg in an accident up in Laconia. Hit a deer going 50 and because of engine and bag guards I was able to slide out from the bike and just have some road rash.

[@pastorbobncc365]

Yep. Picked up my daughter from school on my harley, finally wife said that kid gets hurt you'll never forgive yourself, so we as a family got dirt bikes, my girls grew up in the dirt. Only dad rides on the street.

[@joewurtenberg]

LOVE every part of this man! Keep doing what you're doing. You're an awesome dad!

[@IvysHill]

Cool dad moments are only less than cool grandad moments, treasure these memories man!

[@recklessrt]

Had a friend who was just a master of the motorcycle. He had ridden from Tierra del Fuego in South America to the Arctic Circle. He had ridden all his life. Up by Steamboat Springs, Colorado, a mule deer, jumped out in front of him and ended Rich. So I now ride with a bright yellow helite airbag vest. I figure an airbag might give me a fighting chance if Im ejected, and the yellow might get a drivers attention coming up behind me. On my mustache engine guards, Ive installed running lights to help guard against left-hand turning cars. I did this after almost getting hit by a left hand turning car. And all my lights are LEDs.

[@raysmotolife]

Yep I’m the same way precious cargo when mine is riding with me Bars look good

[@johnproctor3071]

Anything to help you feel safer having your daughter with you. I do like the look of those sliders. I have just started taking my 12 year old son on the bike with me. I'm a nervous wreck when I do. Always triple checking the traffic around us.

[@Crashking14]

They make an airbag vest now also....you may want to check into 1 of those for your daughter...I know Spite did a review on them...I believe it's made by Alpine Star

[@seansimone-e6k]

I would go back to the old style retrofit. Simple one piece round bars.

[@sirlokini]

Yeah what TH said "I like hearing you ramble on" 🙂

[@stogicide]

Big ups on getting that helmet… she wise beyond her years

[@yonniestone]

I like the idea of Kruesi originals bars as they've personally tested them, can't get any better than that.

[@pcontiman]

Just love these vids. Keep on rambling. Laughed out loud when you told us to freak off if we didnt like it. Btw, didn't pull the crash bar of my dyna when I bought the geezer Bro. Safety third.....

[@nelmar5522]

The old school rounded chrome or blk bars are ok yet the new is sweet.

[@mldiode]

Any additional protection is a good thing. Some items to consider… Good riding outfit. Gloves Harley cool fan ( her right foot will thank you) Helite brand air vest or jacket. Watch Helite videos on you tube. I have both the adventure jacket ( for colder weather) and the air vest ( use that most of the year). Have fun!

[@ericdesrochers9464]

Great video man!!! Love hearing about family , it’s the most important thing we’ve got ✌️

[@staffanakerhjelm9780]

Ramble on! Btw, that bell…you do own a batterypowered anglegrinder,no? TROPHY TIME!! 😂

[@Bikerbug2020]

The new frame guards, bag guard look good… thinking though that Advanblack needs to shorten the lower front bar to give it a bit more sporty look. Just a thought.. Advanblack Color Matched Handguards for sure needed.

[@beetlehound]

Your vids are awesome bro! Was hoping to meet you at the Smoke Out in Salisbury, but the $50 per entry was a little steep. Hopefully we will run into you all one day!

[@mrfoomutt]

You did a good job keeping it together, although it looked close for a bit. You could NEVER talk too much, that's why we're here with you. My wife wouldn't ride with me when the kids were young, convinced we'd make them orphans. So I took my daughter each summer in her teens. Blue Ridge Parkway, Adirondacks, Nova Scotia, Bar Harbor Maine, D.C., Dutch Country, all over. Each year a week long trip somewhere and never really planned just head in one direction. Always great father/daughter time that neither of us will ever forget. Enjoy it while she's young

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

That sounds like an amazing experience you shared with your daughter!

[@stevemonroe1045]

I know what your saying about safety with a little one on the back this summer my grandson wanted to go on ride with me and my friends. I told yes get your gear and ask your mom. So on are ride we are about 5 miles from are destination and I noticed his head was moving from side to side thought he was trying to look over my shoulder to see where we were at. No I was wrong his eye were closed scared the holy hell out me. On are way back home I Bungee corded to the bike so if feel a slep on the way back he couldn't fall off. He thought it was funny that I strapped him to the bike

[@johnblegen1150]

The crash bars look awesome

[@nikkik6412]

Those 4 rear bolts / nuts for the saddle bag are a PAIN IN THE A$$. I swear HD did it to mess with the home DYIer. When I put the bag guards on the RG, I'm sure my neighbors were questioning my sailor like vocabulary, when it was the SGs turn, I made my husband do it while I instructed him. Guess what kind of language he used?! lol I missed the video on those sleek fairing turn signals. I like 'em.

[@nelmar5522]

My opinion what I do is disasemble power tools are great, assembly hand tools.

[@andrewserna933]

Subscribed when he told me to fuck off if i didnt like the rambling. I found my people😂

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

😂😂😂

[@DyinG_BreeD_MediA]

It's awesome to see your face light up when you talk about your daughter. Being a proud DAD is the best part of little ones. 🫡

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Best job I ever had!

[@DyinG_BreeD_MediA]

@ProfessionalMonkey amen to that.

[@thomasmattern8679]

I ride completely different alone than i do with even my wife on the back. That being said, I ride even more different than that when i have one of my granddaughters on the back. I have 2 girls who love to ride with poppop. And I’m super safe and protective when they are back there. So I know exactly how you feel, about everything, the fear and the pride. My 6 year old granddaughter is so into it, she 100% knows the process to starting my bike, and if she had the hand strength to pull the clutch and hold it, she could start it lol

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

😂😂

[@jesstreloar7706]

Out of Washington State, I did my four corners this past summer. Florida was the only state where I had any close calls, 3. The closest was a lady who moved straight into my lane beside me after coming up from behind. She knew I was there. Look out for a white Tesla FL plate # 74E KSF.

[@rollinggordo9945]

Looks good. Dig the gold accent to the bike too

[@tomseviltwinky]

My kids did School of Rock. Great program 😊

[@scottme6615]

Yea safety is key ,my son is twelve ha , so snow shuts us down here, but two seasons ,for him , you get it , I can't add crash bars as it would make my ride to wide to store in my garage , and yes the term crash bars is what they are you are 100%on that sport bike guys call them sliders ha ha

[@yonniestone]

"This is tight with one hand" words to live by.

[@anthonyw3828]

I love my shark demon headlight.

[@bryce016]

I understand 100%. I loved it when my youngest liked to ride with me. Now she's about to graduate college and wants a bike. I'm debating if I think that she's safe enough to ride her own vs a Can-Am. I also understand different riding styles. 1 with a group, 1 with the wife and then a whole different thing with the guys.

[@janyoung1633]

Great handles for picking it back up. God forbid!!!!

[@genelung8914]

I am happy your daughter rides with you. I am extadiat that your safe with her. 😊

[@Jdoby90]

I love it, bro! Ramble on! My kids love to ride with me every chance they get!

[@hdbikerdave5835]

Well done Brother! Thanks for sharing.

[@robertlynn8802]

I think it looks great and I like the safety side. Are they going to make it in chrome?

[@boondocksacres4397]

My daughter's won't ride anything but my harley. Every time I take one of them, they are thrilled, and I'm terrified lol

[@gregcipalone2630]

Looks great glad to hear your daughter is riding with you cherish the time loved having my grandchildren riding with me. Moved to Florida 2 years ago and you right about riding down here. Missed you at biketober like to meet you sometime. Stay safe

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Florida is a great place to ride! Maybe Daytona in March?

[@OnyxCVO]

Went to AB website trying to buy the wheels only but did not see them... those are SICK.

[@irelandharleyrider6289]

Those look awesome

[@JaysonBucy]

Need to see if you can get some gold hinges and center trim piece to match them big'ole things

[@nelmar5522]

And you get multi layer hiway bars.

[@stogicide]

Ramble on young man, ramble on

[@wcraiderevo8078]

Safety is job one. This also looks good. Good job!

[@moonrainbow1455]

Love it ❤as a dad I would ride my deuce and I would let go tuck and let her ride she loved it still does but she’s an adult now no more riding with the old man 😮

[@dennissts]

I've never used a power tool on my bike. I enjoy working on it so no hurry.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

@@dennissts you’re right for sure

[@GeezyCarnivore]

Not a fan of the looks of the new bars but they are for a good cause.

[@WiliamRae]

Looks cool 😎

[@susandavis5833]

Awesome content as always. I knew all about that torx because I didn't have a T45 and needed it! Love the crash bars upgrade. ❤

[@mauricewilliams7849]

Just love your programmes.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Thank you!

[@richardschaffling9882]

I put at bumper on my 2022 tri glide and I tightened the bolts with a ratchet and broke all the welded nuts free and I agree anything you can do to make the riding safer for your passenger is well worth it .Ain’t it great becoming a responsible parent and thinking safety first.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Oof! I’ve had a few of those moments for sure, lol.

[@gatorsmotorcyclemisadventu4341]

Thats funnu my 15yo daughter plays clarinet guitar and drums in band, marching band, jazz band and drumline and rides with me alot.sounds like we raisin them right

[@gremlyn1439]

Been thinking about using that style crash bar.

[@daveyriddle863]

Thanks for that ....😒. I already know I'm old. I heard Metallica on the oldies station the other day!😢

[@magic4221]

They are designed really to provide lay down protection of your paint job. But they will..in some cases... Keep the bike weight off small legs. AND they look pretty cool.

[@darrinjohnson3317]

Yep I also carry precious cargo my wife,I have follwed you for a long time since Sturgis vidios a few years back you were correct about the Alpine inn and many other things that made our trip great out there,So when you got to work with Advanblack I payed attention just bought my dream bike a 2024 Roadglide for retirement in a few years, so I went with Advanblack king tour pack and was looking at harley crash bars and was about to order, now I am interested in advanblack crash bars when will they be coming out L'm in Michigan got to be ready for spring any Idea when they will put these in production.And thank you for your KZbin content never miss it Thanks And like you said if they dont like the rambeling fuck em lol

[@brianblair7852]

There is a tool kit on Amazon called gripedge that is supposed to grip stripped out allen bolts and torx bolts with ease and be able to put them back just the same still working on getting my set but they are supposed to be really good😊

[@neilwilkinson1273]

My favorite video to date. 😊😊

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Wow, thank you!

[@johnhoffman3598]

Gloves and protective clothing dress for the slide.

[@gremlyn1439]

Laughing. Went through something similar with my son at 5 years old. Same with a niece and now my GF granddaughter. The difference in the way you ride.😂

[@ThomasTrevino-f4q]

Now it’s a performance dresser 😂

[@John-cn1jh]

Cherish every Moment wit goes quick.Just lost my son a couple months ago

[@AzzKicker-bz1cb]

@John-cn1jh Sorry for your loss!

[@thomasmattern8679]

Power tools are like a pew pew, you have to respect the power of even the smallest ones, cause they can mess things up quickly and effectively if not used in the correct manner. 😂😂

[@BustedKnuckleMotorcycle]

Well I’m gonna need those

[@305roadglide2]

Nothing more important than kids!!

[@TheOUboy]

Looks good and safer for the kiddo is always the best

[@JaySorsby1]

My oldest turned 18 this past Oct, we went for our first proper ride together two weeks later. I’ve been waiting those 18 years for that ride. Got a little misty in my helmet.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

@@JaySorsby1 👍👍👍❤️

[@RyDawg1904]

Even as kids one of the first things we would do to our bicycles is take off all the reflectors. We hag oj2s for skateboarding.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

@@RyDawg1904 hilarious that I haven’t taken them off yet. No idea why. I always take them off the day I get them.

[@HITMAN-POWMIA]

Did she enjoyed the trip and would you let her have her own motorbike and I do enjoy the show and I do like you rabbit on and I still think you need to get her insta360 x4 or x3 so we can go on your rides with you

[@azdzadventures]

Did a set of the harley bag guards in a motel parking lot in whitewood on a 24 street glide the day after buying it. That style is definitely cool if you don't care for the old hoop style.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

That’s a great place to do it! 😂😂

[@CKRidin]

Monk.. would you talk about that shelving unit you have behind you for all your quick release tour pack, etc? I know you did in an earlier video, but can’t find it. I want to get one, just curious what yours is.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Just a wall mount for Harley quick release stuff off Amazon. Tons of them on there. Something like this: amzn.to/4eWbpu9

[@IndigenousSteed]

Safe is never cool condoms don't work. Cheers y'all. I'll have to watch this one in the morning have a good night!

[@4twentygrow]

It’s a Decker!!

[@JaySorsby1]

Not a fan of those sliders. Smaller diameter stubby black delrin with a rounded bullet profile would be more my speed. Love the bars tho! The upper bolts on the front bar are slotted instead of drilled (an incomplete hole). Is that for frame protection? Designed to pop out instead of tweaking the frame under some conditional impacts?

[@pappy1974]

There was really no need for the Wilfred Brimley comment. I feel as if you were targeting me because I turn 50 this month.😂😂😂😂😂. Great idea for the bike. Extra careful is how I always ride with my Granddaughter.stay safe

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

😂😂😂 I saw that about Cocoon th other day and thought I was gonna drop dead…

[@crazyeyez1502]

I know the feeling. Im a few behind yall, but im now older than Danny Glover was when he filmed Lethal Weapon 1, and said the "I'm too old for this shit" line... he was 41 when he filmed that...

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

@ can you believe that! And he was supposed to be just a few days from retirement…

[@crazyeyez1502]

@@ProfessionalMonkey i still dont want to believe it! Lol.

[@FFL-vg9ro]

Baja Designs S1 front running lights/signals. Bright AF in the day time,. So bright they scare cars away. 😎

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Yeah but they’re also a dirty, blinding light pattern. Terrible lights. I’ve come into them in the Alex of a turn and couldn’t see. Those light are for a-holes in my opinion.

[@FFL-vg9ro]

@@ProfessionalMonkey Maybe you are thinking of the BD headlights?? Yes, those are scary bright. Mine are just the LED turn signal replacements. My ride captain always put me at the back as tail gunner because he can always pick my bike out of traffic and see exactly where the group is at. If you were talking specifically about the S1’s, then I guess I’m just a born a-hole. 😁 With all the retired snowbird drivers, and ‘less than legal residents’ flying down the roads here in AZ, I’m keeping them.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

@@FFL-vg9roohhhhh turn signals I’m sorry. Yes, I’m talking about the headlights that burn the souls of anyone oncoming… 😂 There’s actually a lawsuit going on involving a family having a bad accident because they were blinded by off road lights being used as headlights.

[@aplourde15]

Spray your plastics and anything else you don’t want to get hurt by UV like headlights on cars and bikes with Plexus. Works great for me.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Thanks for the tip!

[@jd03hd42]

Never wanted my son to ride but that did not work out. We ride together often but I still worry about him and he is 40. Always figured if I had not rode my whole life he might not have. Feel like if anything happens to him on a bike I would feel like it was my fault for leading the way.

[@EB408cam]

Advanced black saving little kids legs, This is a company I want to spend my money on