That's Not a Real Harley! And Other Stupid Things People Say...

That's Not a Real Harley! And Other Stupid Things People Say...
I get nostalgia, I really do. I love old ‪@harleydavidson‬ motorcycles, I love old cars, I love super basic, stripped down choppers, but I am GLAD that that isn't ALL THERE IS. Technology is cool. Performance is cool. A better ride... it's cool. The recent video I did about the new CVO Road Glide ST met with some skeptics, I get that, but some of these comments were wild and came from really just not knowing much about the history of Harley-Davidson. While the CVO Road Glide ST is a spaceship full of modern tech, it is firmly planted in the tradition of Harley Davidson motorcycles. I love it, and I think those of us that love vintage, sweet old scooters need to respect it for what it is. The best Harley that Harley has ever made.
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[@jerrylyles5506]

Will somebody sell me their “not a Harley” for a “Not Harley” price??

[@Mrsmonkey5151]

😂😂

[@williambrown4657]

Dude, the pricing is only thing holding me out from buying one 😂

[@jerrylyles5506]

@@williambrown4657 me too! Lol

[@dasvtx]

If I had the expendable funds - You bet I'd be at the dealership handing them my money...

[@aarondrayton5160]

There worth every cent I have a 23 FXLRST and a road glide st on order. Worth every cent

[@scottkaufman3332]

Couldn’t agree more! Love the technology Harleys bring to the v-twin. “Real Harley guys” will bitch about Harley being stuck in the past, then turn around and bitch about the new designs they put out!

[@fastsilverado]

When i bought my 1st Harley, 2006 sportser 883, it wasn't a real Harley. Same people complained about my 08 Lowrider. Can't make everyone happy; so fuck em. Ride what you want.

[@petergrey7125]

Yep, the best bike is the one you ride.. Agreed. Enjoy your ride.

[@allswildmmi6228]

If “they” want to pay for what I ride, I’ll give them the space to air their opinion. Hence, since no one has made that offer, no one has “earned” that. So, eff em I’ll ride my choice whether it be driven by $$$ or style and fit. Last bike was a 2008 CVO anniversary road king. I enjoyed that the best of all my bikes Regardless of brand or cost. Air ride and custom seat created fit M

[@spikethedog6901]

I just traded in a cvo roadglide for a low rider st. I will never let anyone tell me what’s “real” or not lol

[@ChrisVanMiddelkoop]

Upside down forks are to reduce unsprung weight causing the tires to more quickly move and stay in contact with the road. It also allows easier tuning for suspension.

[@bobganger7984]

I'm not a Harley expert. At all. My last bike was a 1984 Low Rider. One reason I come here is to learn about Harleys from someone I consider an expert on the brand. Thanks for all you do to enlighten those of us who know that we don't, in fact, know it all! Be safe!

[@EricLWatkins]

If it's obnoxiously loud, criminally overpriced,woefully underpowered, and It's the shiniest vehicle in the whole trailer park, it's a real Harley.

[@JoeGoeMotorcycleAdventures]

People are too much into their feelings now a days 😂 You’re probably right, mostly jealousy. Harley knocked it out of the park with these new bikes!

[@georgedelarosa5437]

I have a ‘17 Road King, and I joked about the sound. I called it a Honda-Davidson sound. I put a K n N filter in it, and Cobra NH. Now it sounds like a Harley! Love the channel, keep the rubber side down!

[@cletenorris3558]

Dude…63yr old retired fighter pilot here….I ride a 2011 BMW R1200R (it of course is not a Harley…LOL)…..bought used from the original 70yr old owner in 2018 for $6000……I love your channel, your wit, intelligence, and humor. Keep it up and ride safe! Would love to have a beer with you someday!!

[@TheEmpiredown]

2024 is the year we are finally beginning to see American twin manufacturers push one another. Just like we've been talking about and saying would be a good thing. And then people have to start talking smack... head shaking. Manufacturers rip one another off constantly, is what it is, and we are all the better for it. I am a die-hard Indian rider. I LOVE the new Harley's this year and the trickle down from last year's CVOs. Cant' wait for more and thanks for always putting out no BS cool MC content, dude.

[@chainshishd9127]

I run into the supposed bikers all the time while I am riding my 2013 HD Road Glide Ultra. Oh that's not a real Harley, the one I have in my garage fixing, my 48 shovel, and yes for some reason they all always have shovels and they're always bored and stroked to 96 cubic inches and on rigid frames. I'm always like your correct it's not a Harley it is a Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra. I've owned old HD'S on rigid frames and I am so so happy to have my bagger, and very blessed to have it. Love your video man and your HD collection...

[@raybrown7657]

I own an Indian Challenger. I love my bike. But I'm willing to say that Harleys answer to it is really cool. Harley did a great job! That's why competition is good for everyone.

[@jessel.8697]

Most of these damn trolls don't even own a Harley.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Very true!

[@johnschoonmaker-tm3ll]

💯 right on

[@joshward3412]

I know it’s a little off topic. I wanted to drop in here just to say thank you for what your doing. Iv always wanted to get into riding but never really was able to afford it. Now that I can afford it I’m 40 yrs old with a wife and 2 kids 11yrs and 14yrs lol. A guy I work with sold me an old springer he had to learn on. So obviously the club life has pretty much passed me by but with the knowledge iv picked up from people like you has allowed me to have some pretty cool experiences around people that are in clubs and for that I truly thank you.

[@raystheroadtravel]

1903- “THAT’S NOT A REAL BICYCLE!!!”

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

😂😂😂

[@Anthony-Cavasos]

​​@@ProfessionalMonkeyI love your old man grumpy and angry Harley rider imperssionation 😂😂 "THAT'S NOTTA REAAALL HARLEY!"

[@JC_99.]

Back in my day our wheels were side by side...on my chariot...with REEEEEAAAAAL horse power.

[@glen7228]

When you said real bikers don't obsess over what someone else is doing, I damn near fell out of my chair, seriously funny stuff right there.

[@MaxJW-ln4xm]

Excellent video !!!! I love the knock that they copied Indian. With the ride modes & tech, maybe, maybe not. The fact that they push each other to get better is a benefit to every heavyweight American bike owner/rider out there. Yes, I am an Indian owner & you hear the some of the same "that's not an Indian" crap when they come out with a new innovation. Again, great video

[@icemuppet361]

no emissions on motorcycles in colorado, you can also plate almost anything as long as it has dot tires, mirror and lights, great video friend. also what happened to the R1... those are gonna be collectors items soon

[@cooldaddio5862]

Stumbled across your channel. 67 yr old that grew up on 2-stroke Yamaha's in the early 70's. Appreciate your info and attitude. Due to health issues now, I have to ride vicariously. Great job, enjoyed the video.

[@OaK-_R]

I got some flack the other day from some "real bikers" about my icon jacket and full face helmet, telling me i cant use "that" jacket and helmet on my harley lol

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Why? They’re “not compatible?”

[@OaK-_R]

@ProfessionalMonkey I guess not lol 😂 I think they just saw a newer rider and wanted to dick measure.

[@jean-pierred1094]

This was hilarious! Great way to address those moronic comments with humor. Loved it. And I love my CVO road glide ST. After almost 30 years of riding Harleys, I can confirm it is a real Harley.

[@NorCalGuy]

Agreed

[@TobyNorthEN]

OMG I WISH we could add GIFs in these comments. I see a GIF in a comment with the character saying, "You just got served!" Great video TJ!!! LMAO!!!

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Thank you sir!

[@benmoore1097]

Ha!!! You reminded me of one of my favorite quotes from a show. "I take it you were not burdened by an over abundance of learning"

[@MCodger]

There's a vid here on YT that has the idle sound of every motor from the 03 single to the M8. Luv that video!

[@martinkies6580]

Your "Real Harley" dude impression cracks me up! Spot on, move on! Thumbs up.

[@scottforan5934]

I had the first production Harley with Inverted Forks, the 2006 VRSCR VROD Street Rod. It is about time touring bikes are starting to get them!

[@ericmcelroy6970]

Love this. You do that voice so well. And yeah, it’s the freaking government pinching the Motor Co. on sound. My ‘23 Street Glide has a S&S .475 with the Khrome Werks two into one Outlaw pipe. She sounds like a Harley and I can’t believe how fast she is now. Oh too, by the way, she’s also running the S&S chrome teardrop air cleaner. I’m 52 and had too many HD’s to count goin back to FXR’s and Evo Dynas with a few twin cams and by FAR - this is the fastest Harley I’ve ever owned. Love the M8 with that .475 cam. She’s a beast.

[@robbarnes3680]

I was on the fence when I first saw them…….and then I went for a test ride on my new 24 Road Glide and promptly traded my 23 Street Glide in on it. These are incredible motorcycles! Thanks Monk for all the great content!!

[@scottwood1953]

The inverted fork thing is just this easy to explain. Non-inverted forks are like holding your fishing pole by the small end. I've been praying for a mono-shock bagger for some time now hopefully soon. It's nice to be back in the performance game with Harley.

[@brandumbbrandumb]

Low Rider ST is a mono shock bagger

[@BaggerJay]

100%. I went to a challenger because of this. HD dropped the ball not making a mono shock RG, and all of them should have had inverted forks. When they do that I'll be right there taking a serious look.

[@six-pack1332]

Inverted fork = less unsprung weight.... I think.

[@jamesgibson5876]

Great way to explain it

[@jamesgibson5876]

Tail wagging the dog thing

[@flyfshjimsinclair3981]

Yesterday I traded my Tri Glide for a 24 Road Glide to with my Pan America so I am already in the "not a Harley" crowd. I like the Pan Am a lot and the RG is very nice.

[@jbs5693]

Great video. Don't let the haters get to you. They're always going to be some that has to think they know it all. How cares what other motorcycle it looks like either you like it and go buy one or hate it and don't buy it. All motorcycle companies have used other companies' ideals for years. If you have something that is popular and selling well, guess what another company is going to come out with a similar design.

[@BugManRides]

Love the CVO/ST but dang cant justify the price, just bought my first Harley in October 2023 - Fast Johnnie RG. Nice Bike hoping Harley will make a Road Glide ST starting in 2025 with the 121

[@meandean3754]

I love the "that's not a real Harley" voice ProfMon!

[@DeelzridesandAdventures]

I love your sarcasm man! The people like you said are jealous and ridiculous! A good video,, I hope the people made those remarks watch and see the crazy comments. Keep up the great videos!

[@htena3099]

I agree with you 💯. You gotta continue the Sturgis talks. I'm going this year for the first time and want any information possible. 👍 Love the videos.

[@davidleatherwood6228]

It seems to be the same people who see you buy a roller for a chopper/bobber and say "You're not a builder, you're an assembler". As emissions tests go, I don't know about here in Louisiana, but we do have state-required inspections, so there's that.

[@robbiedev2141]

It’s not what you ride that’s important, the fact that you ride is important.

[@DrunkenGaladial]

Only 3 minutes in and I really feel this rant to my core. I am an otr trucker, which means I can ride one week in every 7 give or take, so... not a real biker I guess... not that I care. I bought a 21 fxlrs as my first Harley, not my first bike... first Harley... it is of course not a dyna and therefore apparently not a real low rider. When I was riding clapped out Hondas they weren't real bikes... apparently. Idk where I was going with this, but rants like the one you are engaged in as of 3min into your video, as well as some of your stories that you put out there to lend your experience to the biking community are why I keep coming back to your channel.... oh yeah, my semi is an automatic, so despite living the lifestyle of a trucker the last 6 years... there are probably some that would say I am not a real trucker either lol... keep being awesome and putting out videos that are real.

[@JD-ww4nl]

The orange bike sounds damn good, matter-of-fact. I am slapping an SNS 475 cam in my street glide special this weekend… I hope it sounds as good as that thing.

[@mrfoomutt]

Remember what Forest said, he was right ".......stupid is as stupid does!" Even more troubling is that they spawn and multiply. Keep it up Monk, and put the fools and "experts" in their place. Maybe we should name names

[@edwardminor3996]

Here in New Jersey, they stopped motorcycle inspections around 2010.

[@gregmacd2829]

But you still can't pump your own gas....lol

[@Hippy75]

LOL "UK have emissions tests on toasters" fortunately thus far my only infractions have been 'advisories' for excessive noise.

[@ronkuzyk3836]

Yeah, I know what you mean. People saying it is not a real Harley, I have the same problem with my Serial 1 E-Bike.

[@araneaetvelivolum1086]

Good to see that you have not lost your enthusiasm and passion about Harley's. 😂 Those hockeyologists denying the CVO ST ( or for that matter any new HD bike not looking like an AMF glued together accident ) the bar and shield credibility will never give in. It's just the nature of the beast 😃 The good thing is that we all agree that there is only 1 real motorcycle manufacturer. Careful offending the Brits, they are fierce opponents in dual handed lifting🤣

[@allancaspers6471]

Good video. I had two Harleys in the past. Rough times now I ride a Road Star 1700 sounds like a Harley at idle. I wish I too could have one of those Harleys. Maybe someone could give me one. When horsepower goes up and speeds go up you want inverted forks, better everything. Harley is making them better than the covered wagon days. Today's race car are way better than one in the 60's. Change is hard, new stuff is only the best.

[@uwish351]

Hands down the CVO ST is the best motorcycle Harley Davidson has ever produced…. Just to clarify, l have owned many Harley’s (and many other bikes), and now own a CVO ST, with many other Harley’s. I own and operate a Harley performance work shop. But what would l know… I only hope Harley produces more not Harley, bikes like this 😂

[@elchaconaso]

just got an 2023 softail standard (all i could afford) and wish i could afford a CVO.awesome bike.enjoy.

[@zacharykelly4088]

The Softail Standard is a great bike! Enjoy the road!

[@ericsvt1847]

I got my 24 CVO ST two weeks ago. It is without a doubt the best bike I have ever owned. It is an absolutely amazing machine. It's the only bike Harley has ever produced from the factory that you don't HAVE to change anything on it. It is perfect the way it is. Of course I am changing a couple things. Taller risers, different seat and exhaust. But that's it. People love to talk shit until they ride one. The other half of people talking shit just can't afford one.

[@skot373]

The same one's that see a Sportster and call it a "girls bike". I don't know about other areas, but two of the top choices for women around here was the Road King and Dyna Switchback. Those types don't realize Sportsters can be modified to get well within muscle bike territory, and they're used for quite a few styles of track racing.

[@pcontiman]

Haters gonna hate but Sportys are GREAT !

[@skot373]

Yes they are!

[@DeathHead1358]

Sportys are the shit. I learned to ride on a friends 883, such a fun bike.

[@fililoboesparza5784]

lol! Back in 2016 when I purchased my new and first Harley Softail Slim S all blacked out. Everywhere I went and even at Harley bike night I was told it wasn’t a real Harley because it was all blacked out & no chrome. 8 year later I still love it and brings a smile to my face every time I go for a ride!! in🤘🏼😎

[@dilo777]

People “Harley’s are so backwards and needs to change”….. Harley changes……people “that’s not a real Harley”🙄🙄. There’s asshats in every crowd

[@HDFXSB645]

You hit the nail on the head. Let's face it, a lot of current H-D owners are about to age out of riding. H-D needs to sell to a younger audience. I think the ST lineup was brought out for that exact reason. And you don't have to buy a RG CVO ST to have performance fun, you can get a Lowrider S or ST for half the price.

[@HectorMendez-iq5hy]

That 1980 FLT Tour-glide is not a real Harley. That’s an AMF Harley. Just kidding 😂. Really enjoying your stuff. Keep’em comming.

[@Mikeofmikes]

My father said that about my Vrod and refused to ride it 😂

[@Biker-Jim]

Those don't leak oil those aren't real Harleys...but SOA are a real club 🤣 Love the vids brother 👍

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

😂😂

[@bradleyyounger8499]

One of the not a real Harley i have been looking for is the 70s 2 stroker. I would absolutely love to find a decent one with a title to rip around town on

[@johnblegen1150]

FUKIN DUDE this vid is GOLD couldn't stop lmao 😂 "that's not real Harley" is priceless and needs to be said all the time now

[@mrwhite2628]

I'm glad my 03 VROD "isn't a real Harley ". Probably why it still runs like a top. Most "Real" Harleys don't .

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

I love V-Rods, used to have one till I wrecked it. And no, Harleys are really reliable these days.

[@adambarker3578]

I had a Valkyrie in 2004 that had inverted forks. The best ride ever for the year. My 2019 street glide doesn’t ride half as good. They need to get with the times when it comes to suspension and this is a good step in the right direction. This shouldn’t be a cvo option but a standard one.

[@pablocruz74]

I want to say Arizona had motorcycle emissions i believe up till 2010-2015 somewhere around there. I think when they say HD copied Indian it was the headlight they somewhat look alike but like most people it grew on me i like it. If i could i would get the white CVO ST i think it looks bad AF with the red accent although it could be because i have a 22 Electra Glide Standard and have add red accents to her as well and yea she’s a real Harley 😂 😎✌🏽

[@tylerschuster806]

You should do a video on Harley coming out saying in the future about going full electric and your thought and opinions on it!

[@alanwagers7073]

I love you ! But not that way ! Testify brother testify Thank you for all your info and sharing.

[@shawnsjodin7735]

Not in Nevada, no emissions test. At least not in my county.

[@arthurleino]

I had a guy tell me my 83 FXWG must be a Honda because it didn't say Harley Davidson on the tank. I had just repainted it.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Oh it must be then... HA!!

[@Rif_Leman]

The '80 - '85 FXWG's are some of the best "Harleys" that Harley Davidson ever made. I have an '84 and a '99 Softail and I love them both. The '99 is better built than the '84. But, Harley Davidson stopped making "Harleys" when the last Big Twin Evos left the assembly line. With the exception of the Evo Sportsters, All that HD has made in the 21st century are motor vehicles.

[@ryanr4181]

i have a 21 street Glide with a 475 cam and 2 into1 outlaw pipes and guess what it sounds Just like a Harley Should!!!! i don't care what anyone says you know what sounds like a Harley whatever Harley you own. people need to stop!!!!

[@geraldgoodiii6993]

Well a TC does sound better than an M8… M8 needs to be cammed to sound good along with a good exhaust. The M8 took me a few years to really like the M8 sound tho.. got into it when I got my 2nd one. M8s are fkn dope. The big block of Harley land.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

I think twinkies sound terrible. They have to idle at damn near a thousand rpm to maintain oil pressure up top.

[@neonsamurai1348]

Other big advantage with upside down forks is they can be designed to be adjustable for compression, preload, rebound, and sag, and the really fancy ones can be adjusted electronically. Still can't say I am a fan of the new 2024 street glide and road glide. I like gauges on my classic touring bikes (something that both Indian & BMW kept, and that I really wish HD kept as well), and I am not really crazy for the look of the new fairings.

[@keepittwisted51]

“When is Harley gonna come out with the latest tech? Latest suspension? More reliable motors? Better design?” Harley: “That’s not a real Harley!” You can’t win against stupid people. Harley haters will always exist. And what kills me is its the ones that don’t even own a harley, bashing on Harley!

[@Richhatch-cs2wd]

Yes you're right I'm an old motorcycle rider and I could have swore when I first seen the new Harley V-Twin somebody said that was not a Harley hahaha but when someone says the new M8 motor doesn't sound like a Harley but when I fly by them I say does it sound like a Harley now

[@bleekrides]

Great stuff I love the observations on culture and those crazy keyboard warriors. Super cool bike.

[@DavidP-ue5fl]

Lol 😆 😂😅 thanks for the entertainment. I have a 79 Shovelhead, that's right AMF Era, to some so called bikers "that's not a real Harley" either. I tell ya some people's chillins lol

[@mateschitz]

Well.. Yeah, sure, if you do cams, exhaust on a M8 it sounds great, different to a Evo and Twin Cam, but still, sounds great BUT ... there are markets, the European market for example, where its not that easy to do those mods and don't get pulled over by cops a lot! We got strict regulations, and we need to spend a lot for a legal exhaust and cams, Jekyll&Hyde, Penzl and so on, to get that Harley Sound out of a M8! It's way easier with the older Models, like Twin Cams and specially Evos! In the States, yeah, easy to make your M8 sound bad a**, but not in Europe, if you wanna stay on the legal side!

[@christophersiano969]

Just made your best "That's not a real Harley" as my notification tone. Gonna giggle every time I get an update.

[@randywhitford288]

Stock exhaust M8s don't sound like a motorcycle to be fair. My grandma's old signer sewing machine is louder lmao but to be fair, no one keeps a stock exhaust on a Harley

[@brettdavis80]

@randywhitford288 Sorry to bust your comment, but I have a 2022 Heritage 114 with STOCK exhaust and stock engine internals too. I hate noise. So, I guess my Heritage is not a REAL Harley either, cause it’s quiet…………TOO Quiet 😂

[@abn82dmp]

@@brettdavis80 I go by "you do you..." I personally like my '94 Softail Custom, S&S cam, Drag Pipes (no baffles of course...). I LOVE the noise...since I'm half-deaf already, at least I can hear it...

[@BogeyBiker]

Well done! I’m amazed at the comments some people make 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@FeatheredDino]

There's definitely validity to the M8's "not sounding like a Harley". Stock, they sound fine when they're standing alone, but put start them back to back with any other Harley big twin, and all the sudden the M8 sounds like crap. A cam really does change the exhaust sound completely on an M8.

[@frankfurther3828]

Idle like a GW

[@PanM8]

People didn't want to accept the new fangled overhead valve engine (Knucklehead) in 1936. People thought the Flathead WL's VL's and UL's were as good as it got. Overhead valve was new tech. in 1936. "IT WASN'T A REAL HARLEY!" 🤣

[@jhackett9482]

I like the “that’s a girls bike” if it’s a Dyna or a heritage. Men ride baggers only of course.

[@thomasgraham5821]

Fire up a stock M8. Compare that to your 1980 Tour glide sound and cadence called us staccato EXAUST note. The last potato sound.

[@fq7879]

Yes there is no more potato sound. I have 3 friends that had the cam changed and they now have the potato sound.

[@josephlango2526]

Im still not a fan of the new road glides. But im warming up to the new street glides. The orange road glide looks awesome!

[@carminecalucciCVO]

IMHO THE 2024 CVO ROAD GLIDE ST is the holy Grail for the 24 model year!

[@codydenning9209]

I own a VROD and I’m aware of the hate on those too. Fact is that if it’s made by Harley it’s a Harley. Some people might not like it but it’s still a Harley. I own a Road Glide also and now thanks to this video I’m wanting a 2024 CVO ST now. I have to stop watching these videos before my wallet catches fire!

[@Mrsmonkey5151]

I was so in love with the VROD for a while. Such great lines.

[@shep68]

I’m with ya. It’s a real Harley and still looks better than the Challenger. But I’m not a fan of the new shark nose. Prefer the Rushmore dual light look myself. But I still ride a 14 Limited batwing so what do I know? 🤷‍♂️

[@bobhendren9843]

No emissions tests in Alberta yet but neighbouring city of Edmonton has a $1000 fine for any motorcycle louder than 92 db at idle.

[@daveyd4000]

My opinion is that harley's haven't been real harley since the 60s and 70s. But I get what Harley is doing. They're trying to grab the younger generation so you have to change the look of the bike and The performance. Kudos to harley 👏👏

[@shawnsjodin7735]

I’m just waiting to ride my not real Harley to the over priced not real Sturgis motorcycle ralley. That’s not real.

[@metricwrencher8702]

I gotta do it...can't resist. The Live Wire isn't a real Harley. 😂

[@og190]

Lol and let's not mention that vrod thingy 😅

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

I love V-Rods!

[@paulwaldrop2262]

@professionalmonkey My son has a 2017 750 street, is that not a real Harley?

[@anthonysanders449]

California has an emissions test for motorcycles for after 1978.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Damn!

[@anthonysanders449]

@@ProfessionalMonkey yeah California sucks for a lot of things

[@h.wayneb3495]

Thanks for sharing, you just can't win with some mentalities that are not open to changes or style.

[@thomasbaker5668]

Outstanding video with your unique humor! 😉

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Thank you!

[@sarge29477]

No emissions tests in New York State. Yet. But if you have exhaust pipes that do not have baffles in them, you will not pass inspection. Why a lot of people are keeping their stock pipes throwing them on for inspection, and then switching back to aftermarket afterwards. Of course, it is up to the "officers discretion" if your pipes are "too loud" and can write you a ticket.

[@abn82dmp]

MD is kind of the same. Baffles for inspection, though inspection is only when you first register, then never again. So baffles in for the day, then gone. No emissions here either. BTW- Wife thought bike was too loud without the baffles...a few weeks later, she was complaining about her right foot getting too hot. Without telling her, baffles "fell out"...amazingly her complaints about her foot getting hot stopped...

[@rollandklontz]

I have a 21 Slim with a 107 and Harley's torque cam and a set of Dean Speed slipons and tuned with Harleys tuner (minus the slipons its all epa compliant) and it has more chop than my 95 evo with an ev27 cam. IMO the new road glides are the best looking ones yet.

[@TheOUboy]

I think California is only state with emissions testing for bikes. Some people have issues with change lol

[@MrDoyle07]

The only whine you have here that I don’t see as you is the tank. I like the round tank because they are similar symmetry as my wife’s tush and I like that; and I’m happy she doesn’t have flat spots in it. 😅

[@abn82dmp]

My wife's has hand-prints...mine!

[@MrDoyle07]

@@abn82dmp😂 I should have thought of that 😅

[@mt.shastawhat7320]

In 1909 I wore my pants clear above my belly button, that's what was in style back then,ah the good old days

[@benmoore1097]

I actually do. Lol. Right at my bellybutton.

[@8-bitThrottle]

i have to say that they killed it with the new design, a lot of the things people have been asking for for years. Wish I had the expendable cash for the ST, I love that bike. Maybe on the used market in a couple years, or ill just get a standard and do a little work to it and ill be close enough😆

[@grgygantz6760]

No inspection in Florida. I remember the good old days in 1972 . Getting a motorcycle inspected. Consisted of blowing the horn turning on your low and high beams, applying the rear brake. Then inspection guy was standing in front of the bike. Tell you to grab the front brake in a pull on your front forks.. Sometimes I wondered what would happen if I let go of the front brake? Then they put the sticker on your left front fork. From my point of you, you better not get that sticker crooked. It needs to be on there correctly.

[@old_slow_guy3337]

Monk I bought a 2010 nightrod special because it wase'nt a Harley, and I got treated that way. What I say is "ride and shut up". Keep up the good work. Good luck at smoke out.

[@nickb3099]

Remember the old T ' shirts that read. See no evil, fear no evil, RIDE NO EVO. It will never end.

[@Mrsmonkey5151]

😂

[@BlindTom61]

You are right that is a real Harley. A real ugly Harley. I'll just be going now...

[@lepe7841]

No inspection at all in GA.

[@fernandocamilli4232]

Well said real Harley yes Sir!