This is why motorcycle companies REFUSE to sponsor me | Shadetree Surgeon

[@BertsMotorCompany]

How to get Maxwell to unsub 😂. In all seriousness different asses for different seats, keep it weird.

[@DamnitDave]

this guy is a great advertisement for Bert "the Barracuda" Harley

[@Ojisan642]

Bert's Harley-Davidson it looks better without that false gas cap anyway 🤣

[@PanM8]

@@Ojisan642 that "fake gas cap," has been a fuel gage for at least twenty years. Don't know if the brand new ones kept the fuel gage on the left. The early Softails were split tanks with a cap on each tank. One was left thread and one was right hand.

[@TheBlueBikeDoyle]

LoL rode with Maxwell yesterday . He got Shadetree a Super Cub 125 he can test ride .

[@TheRoadGlideRider]

I unsubscribed from Maxwell when he quit the H-D dealer. I watched him for the Harley installs and dealer information. He is now just another independent doing KZbin. Shadetree is different.

[@skirwan78]

Just bought a Road King Special 3 weeks ago. Dealer gave me a 3 minute rundown of 4 things, one of them was "This is a fuel gauge, not a gas cap, do not try and twist it" and I was like "who does that?" and he said "there's a reason I'm mentioning it"

[@shadetreesurgeon]

😂😂😂

[@nickfenlon8879]

Lol I got the same talk when I bought my road king last summer. Mine went “don’t twist this or you just burned $300 to fix it”

[@luckymanindeed]

Dude, the fact that Bert’s let you, and you insist upon, being straightforward and upfront is a huge testament to how stand-up the both of you are. I’d do business with them any day and may in fact do so now based upon your experiences with them. My experience with Harley dealers has been mixed but they are definitely one of the good ones. I love my Road King, of course everyone will have their personal preferences, but it is extremely helpful to have a candid, trustworthy source such as yourself to get you started on the process of evaluating the options on the market. As always, well done Shadetree!

[@r.o.1330]

....."being ugly sets you free" I want that on at Tee-Shirt!

[@brianmccann666]

Amen... I'll take 2. XL3 or XL4 please.

[@jimgrady7458]

Funny, as soon as I heard him say that I thought, "that's a t-shirt" 😁

[@nephicus339]

Can that be the slogan for the Shadetree Energy Drink that competes with Bang?.. that or, 'Brap Star Energy; 'cause I'm too ugly to get sponsored'

[@patw9175]

I don't need it on a t-shirt, my face already screams it 🤣

[@SmokeRingsPipeDreams]

Both the heritage and the sport glide have something interesting in common (besides the softail frame) you can quickly strip off the bags and windshield to make them a very different looking bike. I like that.

[@davidjoel111]

I completely agree, I rented a heritage classic and did not like how it handled the mountain roads, felt like I had to push it thru the corners. I wonder if thats a harley thing or the heritage classic. In the highway going straight it was a delight.

[@shannonosborne4330]

The fake gas cap was starting to be a thing in the 80's. But my 90 softail FXST, still filled on both sides in 1990. Only some one that has an old one would know they filled on both sides.

[@brycebuildsit]

"I don't want to talk to much chit cause i might get flogged by a dominatrix" -Shadetree Surgeon

[@jimmcewen3727]

I'm in Montgomery, an hour and a half south or the Barber museum you went to, and plan to come down there to check out Bert's (wish i knew what was on that clearance table, how about a short tour of Bert's next time you're there? Plz include used bikes again.) and the Shame on my Iron 883

[@r93364]

my 2006 heritage softail has the fake left gas cap.....however its the gas gauge ... Great content Shade tree... always love your narration you should have a radio show.

[@Legendairy_Angel94]

Wish I had a dealership like Bert's H-D where I'm at. Sounds like some real solid cats.

[@BrightBrandi]

You mean you want a dealership that treats you like a human being?

[@1978JK]

I just bought my first harley. 08 heritage softail classic anniversary edition.

[@MuKappa220]

My dirty deuce has the sticker still on it to not twist it haha.... it's a little yellow but holding on the cap better than the black on the hd emblems on the tank after 17 years

[@Crossfirevin]

I agree with you on the Heritage. Got rid of mine and snatched up a Road Glide Ultra. It's sweet as hell.

[@DGturbo777]

Cool review, no sugar coating. I like that. Hell those guys at Burt's seem so cool I might just come to Florida from Texas and buy from the !! Shadtree be safe and look forward to the next video !!

[@chrislettenmaier6822]

I think it was in 1990s maybe the 80s when the dual gas caps went away. They were for when Harley used split twin tanks now they only use single tanks with a bypass line.

[@cruiserbrewser]

On my dyna, the left side dummy cap is a gas gauge as well. I fucked up and tried to twist mine off when I first got the bike. It's been loose ever since.

[@Waldo25m]

Bars are supposed to be closed in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties now.

[@Roburtm]

I love my sportglide! I too was hesitant on the single disk.. but the it works very well. My only gripe is yes.. the power .. but Ill fix that later!

[@HeiLongGongFu]

i put 30k miles on the sportglide then traded in for a 2020 heritage but it wasn't a stock heritage at all.

[@raceboy1971]

You need to pop the seat off and that's where the hydraulic suspension adjustment is because there's no way the Heritage should be bottoming more than the RKS that only has 2" of rear suspension travel.

[@wingerm1]

Twist the left gas cap on the Sport Glide. See if it does the same thing the Heritage did. Only one way to find out.

[@Unfunny_Username_389]

Everyone saying the L/H gas cap has been a fake, glued on one since the '80s: That changes everything!! I love it. Brilliant feature.

[@westcoast3595]

My 87 was functional left hand thread. My 93 had a left hand thread cap. Functional. My 02 was a fuel gauge. My 09 was a fuel gauge. Sorry to read and it got ugly.

[@jeffwyatt2256]

98 Fatboy has factory split tanks with dual functioning gas caps.

[@Wesleystewart78]

Ik the newer softtails they lock on but are a dummy cap

[@fivespeed3026]

My ‘17 Fat Bob has a fuel level gauge in that spot. I don’t know why they don’t just put it on all their bikes.

[@jacobmoll2878]

03 dyna left side gas gauge.

[@MarkG104]

Crank your suspension pre-load up to about 4... I promise you'll notice a huge difference on the FLHC.

[@fivespeed3026]

Nothing tastes better than free cold beer! You should make a road trip down to Bert’s Black Widow in Port Charlotte.

[@wyomoto1349]

Your review is word for word why I purchased a 2020 Sport Glide last year. Never loved a bike more.

[@adrianbazan1063]

Usually that "Second" gas cap has a sticker that says DO NOT TWIST😂

[@invader_ren5974]

What's the point in having a accessory gas cap 🤔

[@adrianbazan1063]

@@invader_ren5974 Maybe not on the 2020 that he's riding but on older model Harleys the left cap is usually your fuel gauge.

[@nicholaskemp2451]

HD should leave the cap off and include a beer in the package. Just my preference.

[@AdamMalcolm96]

@@invader_ren5974 for symmetry, aesthetics. I think it just looks a little funny

[@christerlindbergh3024]

I have a sport glide and the ride is 👍🏻, but don’t like the bags so I just bought a street glide instead! Picking it up on Wednesday!! 😃

[@DCyclemoto]

Sport Glide is slowly making a name for itself after two years. Been enjoying the hell out of mine. Good to see the Shadetree approval!👍🏻

[@kevinthompson3776]

Great vid Shade! Still waiting to see that FXRT fairing on ‘ol Barf Party!

[@jeffmorris739]

It's the windshield dude. Its like an air bulldozer. I test rode the same bike except it was the 114 version and it was plenty fast however it is a bit wallowy in the suspension department. I like the base model electra glide 114 myself. What do I know I ride a metric copy of the soft tail and it sucks compared to both bikes but it's paid for.

[@davehowie03]

It’s cool you showed the riding academy! I literally just got MSF RiderCoach certified a few hours ago. I’ll be teaching the Basic Rider Course this summer!

[@mikedanaher3413]

Had a 09 Heritage. I absolutely loved it. You are right. It definitely doesn’t handle or corner like the Road King. I did like the way it felt in a corner. It felt planted but, it’s no speed demon in a corner. Overall the Road King IMO is the better motorcycle.

[@over-educated-sp]

Truth speaks volumes! Especially coming from a true moto gear head such as yourself. I’m sure even the Harley executives are taking note to your constructive criticism! As always, thank you for keeping it real!

[@bigmikeh5827]

Have had my bag on my 18 Deluxe come open twice on long rides. Lost my rain gear the first time and one of the gauntlets of the pair. 80.00 to replace. Never happen on my old leather bags. Stay safe. Still keeping it weird in Tennessee. 🥴

[@davehowie03]

I love Berts. I’ve been to both the old location and the new one and was treated great both times without mentioning the channel. However I only knew about em because you feature them on the channel.

[@SammyFender]

If I had a company with a product, I’d gladly let you take the product long term! Your views are more on point than most motovloggers!

[@shadetreesurgeon]

I appreciate the vote of confidence!

[@nephicus339]

@@shadetreesurgeon The three opinions I pay closest attention to; Josh (Shadetree), Ryan F9 and Olivia (Killswitch Queen)

[@bigbourgeois]

Glad you liked the sport glide. Thats my current ride and I love it. Long time subscriber, love the channel.

[@korbinsmith7294]

Great video, just picked up a 01 Honda shadow vlx600

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Love those bikes!

[@SmokeRingsPipeDreams]

I'm glad you twisted that cap off, because someday I wish to have one of these and I can tell you for certain (given my history) that I certainly would have twisted that cap off of my bike and been none to happy about it! LOL

[@stangkillinS10]

The sport glide isn't a touring bike. Its not on the touring frame. Its on the softail frame.

[@A_Ride_To]

Just got my 2012 Harley Davidson FXS Blackline yesterday and I’m really loving that bike, no such thing as a fake gas cap here 😀. Btw love your honest thoughts, stay who you are, I’m really enjoying your content ✌️

[@OlManRonin]

Agreed, I LOVE the Sport Glide, test rode one last fall and loved it. I owned a couple Heritages over the years and agree, they're squishy lol. Can;t wait for the "jacked up" next Bert's bike! and just saw on Instaface that the Shame is closed. Sorry man, my biz is tied to bars, breweries and wineries as well. Thinking of ya! Take care and Keep it on Two Wheels Baby!

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Hope you’re hangin in there alright too man!

[@petervdd8763]

love that you're getting back to the classic Shadetree agenda of drinking beers with the homies and riding Harley's! Much love from Orlando

[@bilbottles1339]

Good on Berts HD. Is always great to see a good and honest bike dealer

[@TheDucatiPilot]

Another great video brother! I'll definitely take a visit to Bert's sometime this week and have a few test rides for the channel! I sure do miss my Softail Slim.

[@stevecrawford7814]

I never watched these types of video’s pre Covid. Found you and your shit cracks me up. I’m watching all of your Hare Scramble videos. I love the racing, reminds me of my own bad ass.

[@jimedward8908]

My '99 RK has the fake gas cap too. Cant believe they still do that...

[@Chase_N]

My brother once said to me "The only thing that tastes better than free beer, is stolen beer." We lost him a few years ago. Thanks for reminding me of a happier time Shadetree.

[@davidelliott5860]

Great video as usual. It looks like Bert's needs some motorcycles, the lot looked empty. Of course I missed out on all the good cheap Harleys. Where's the 131? I thought Bert's was making you a new loaner? Can't wait to see that bike. As you say "keep it weird" Stay safe.

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

🤘⚡️🤘I like the heritage and when set up I think it rides better than the roadking for less money. Actually the heritage is probably the best bang for the buck in the softail line up. Keep it freak enjoy the videos.

[@e4cpltom]

Just watched Flips episode for today and I had to come back (yes, i watched yours first) and leave a CONGRATULATIONS to Shadetree!!!!!!

[@chrismacmahan8159]

Love the channel! Bonus points for quoting Tom Waits!

[@tombo3342]

Oddly my description of my 2020 roadking is almost exactly what you said about the heritage lol. Loved my softtail man. Next time I trade I'm going back.

[@taylorphillips3475]

My old man had a sport glide and it was an awesome bike. Very sporty but still has bags which is nice. Fairing and bags are quick detach too if you want to go for the breakout look.

[@millinutz]

It was a good day for you.., and now a good day for me, having had another dose of Shadetree. Enjoyed your rant on the Heritage (exactly why I ride Dynas😢) and I could'nt help thinking of how your next conversation with John Maxwell will be, when you ride over to his new Shop. I'm sure he watched this as well.

[@captainseahawk4803]

This video has got me inspired! First thing in the morning I'm going for a ride. On my 250 Yamaha.😎 Thanks and keep up the great work.

[@dennypluto4028]

I had a 70s Yamaha 250 enduro and loved it.now riding 09 road king.

[@TimmyTints]

dude the sportglide is badass! if i was to buy a new bike, it would be that one (with the 114) and i've never owned a harley!

[@toddstovall9274]

All the 2018+ Softails (and the Heritage is a Softail despite its recent rebadging as a tourer- it has a Softail frame and not the touring frame) have that fake left gas cap- it’s there simply for aesthetic symmetry. As for the ride have you changed the mono-shock’s per-load? If not, that might help with the ride feel.

[@stewstew9756]

I was in love with the sportglide it was gonna be my next bike, then I saw the 2020 goldwing and I'm loving it. I still have my 05 night train and will never get rid of it.

[@V-max97]

You’re channel works because you don’t sell out. Keep up the good work!

[@ZmbiBglz]

Finally got my first cruiser lovin it thanks shadetree for the motivation to try out motorcycling.

[@Uncle_Roadkill]

Touring chassis really do handle better than the softail. Hell, in low speed deep leans it gives them sportsters a paddlin!

[@mikekeltner4291]

The Harley Davidson dealerships near me suck. The act insulted if you even ask to test drive anything, I live north of little rock Arkansas,

[@riskylimits3991]

Love the videos, my sportster is stuck at a Harley shop so these videos get me through not having it to ride. Appreciate the upload!

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Hope ya get it back soon :)

[@markbaum9615]

Get an mt09......it won't need to be dropped off at the shop continuously...like all Harleys

[@bikerbobcat]

I will forever have a soft spot in my heart for those solid disk wheels on that other new bike. Few things look better to me than a very well engineered chunk of metal. Thanks for the tour.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Yup! Love the new fatboy

[@rudyeignor5981]

Had a heritage 114 last year the bag lid was always opening got a 19 rks so much better handle,s way better ps my son got a 03 Sportster little rough I call it the crusty glide omag to you brother keep up the good work

[@mikeessary4925]

The channel that represents the love for 2 wheels!!

[@wilpagan7745]

Big fan of the Sport Glide. I love how the fairing and bags are removable making it a totally different bike.

[@cembanditx1]

I dig it too

[@ericnuernberg3901]

They are on the garage also 👍🏼🍺

[@Ddavidson_]

i visited berts 2 weeks ago from your suggestions while on vacation loved it everyone there was super cool and nice

[@damacknificent151]

Did anyone else catch the numbers on the right mirror after the Bert's ride? I'm sure not. 😄

[@davidcrooks1752]

4:51 Not a problem for Harley. Relaunch it next year as the "Vintage Laziboy" 😃 good vid as usual 👍👍🇬🇧

[@spencerwilletts9705]

I don't own a company but I am a CNC machinist if you ever want/need anything made!

[@biggbossman1130]

I'm gonna be on the west coast this weekend...I will be stopping by Bert's

[@scruffycavetroll7547]

I got it! Bought it Friday. 2012 hd fat bob, 3100 miles! This bike is gorgeous and the most perfect private sale ever. Old owner was a marine Vietnam vet who took care of his stuff. Had all the paperwork going back to the original sale. This guys bike cost him over 26k after all the work he put into it. It was sitting for at least 5 years unused (but kept up). Air in the tires was under 30 psi, my gauge wouldn’t even move. What a find. Boomers getting out of it will yield a trove of great bikes now

[@loganpolley7767]

I’ve never been more pissed off lol that missing cap on the left side of the tank bugged me so much 😂

[@nocturnalferalguitarist]

I couldn't stop staring at it. Wtf they would do that , is just shitty

[@luish8056]

Another awesome video man. Keep up the great work.

[@edreeder9853]

Bars closed again in Fl . friday.

[@draconis9766]

Subliminal message at 16:02 - 16:03! If you pause in time, it says "Princess Pepe for president!" Keep it Weird!

[@Ojisan642]

If I lived in the southeast I’d buy from Bert’s. Respect. 👊

[@Libertarian_Biker]

I agree the touring chassis handles better and than the softail. I have a Roadking and a softail

[@vintagetrk]

What ever happened to Triumph chick?? We dont see her anymore on the channel.

[@BloodPlusPwn]

Hey man, dunno if you're still checking comments here. I've been tossing around getting a Heritage or a Road King for a few months now. I've got a v-rod and a vulcan I'd be selling to basically just consolidate my assets into one bike to save space. I don't do a whole lot of touring (though I do hop on the highway for long bits now and then), would you still say the Road King is a better buy if 90% of my riding is either back roads or just hitting local places with buddies? I figure at this point you're the only person I really know of with enough experience on either to give a reasonable opinion on the matter. Also, I'll be sure to recommend Bert's to any of the Florida guys I know who might be interested. It's very clear they truly believe in the spit they're spouting. Aaaaanyway, thanks for the video man. That gal looks awesome on that Fatboy. Being 30 myself, I know exactly where you're coming from every time you mention one lol

[@seekerofthenarrowgate8716]

From personal experience get the Road King. The 6 gallon tank compared to the 5 gallon makes a big difference for the range.

[@davidfloyd3212]

Would love for you to take a Softail Low Rider for a test ride. I am looking to buy either the Sport Glide or Low Rider and the poor old Low Rider seems to get a bit overlooked after the release of the Low Rider S. Love your work, and stay safe.

[@ride4funnomg103]

Artist vs corporate machine, on goes the saga. Stay true as long as you can.

[@davidpeterson943]

Good times Josh, I'd rather not see other bike review's if you have to say and do what that say. THX for keeping it real.

[@aahr100]

Btw the other companies are missing a trick not giving you free reign to review their bikes. I’m from the UK and I value your reviews BECAUSE of your Independance and how you focus on the feel of the bike rather than the long list of specs and marketing spiel

[@lelouchbritannia5394]

The funny thing is I think I met Madam Hexe at a function years ago. She seems so familiar.

[@michaelbarnett8886]

My dad had a heritage, 90s model, rode it on a family trip when he had to drive the car due to trouble. Most uncomfortable I've ever been on a bike. If you're still gonna be stuck with it ask them for crash bars n pegs

[@mp9508]

Have always hated the faux gas caps, abusing it is the least you could do.

[@erdnase1872]

If Bert’s could open a shop in Cornwall that would be fantastic. Took me two weeks to get a clutch for an evo sportster! Perhaps I’ll just move to Florida!

[@kennethanderson1685]

I love my 2004 Heritage Classic Carburator 88

[@masterofnonetv8361]

All them soft bushings are to absorb vibration.

[@mattmuttley]

Funny you brought up T2. As thats EXACTLY got me into bikes. Film had a big impact on a certain lil Muttley way back when...

[@ranchocopper]

Started with a SportGlide and moved up to a StreetGlide. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Ride safe

[@billhorrigan4388]

The windshield pops off if you don't like it... I take mine off whenever the temps get over 80°

[@Malato12]

Have a 2010 Fatboy. Had to remove the front wind shield. It just made my helmet resonate

[@cameronphipps4759]

Love my sport glide! Glad to finally get your opinion

[@dixiedoo5876]

"Hey, being ugly sets you free" I needed a good laugh tonight, thanks! 🤣😜

[@steveawesome9538]

Bert's sounds like a good family run dealership. You're lucky to have them. It's now a 45 minute ride to either of the 2 family owned dealerships in my area. A motorcycle group came in and bought up the local dealership in Avon, OH. And after a year and a half, they closed their doors. Not sure if it's Covid related or just bad business. I think Its the latter being blamed on the former from what I've heard. Oh well, seems like you guys have a good thing going, keep up the reviews!