The Best 3 Mods for your HARLEY DAVIDSON Street glide

After extensive test and many miles on the road, we have figured out the best 3 mods to do on your Harley before any others so you get the most enjoyment out of it
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Cameras used- GoPro hero 7 black and iPhone 11 Pro max
Motorcycle - 2018 Harley Davidson Street Glide Special
Exhaust- Rinehart Racing Motopro 45
Suspension-Legend Air A on the rear, Legend Axeo on the front
Bars- 12" Khrome Werks Buck 50
Seat Saddlemen Road Sofa extended reach
Custom upholstery- Truline Trimming
Cam upgrade-S&S 475 Cam
Heavy Breather Air Filter-Screaming Eagle K&N Heavy Breather
Shoei Helmets
leather jackets from First Manufacturing
Gloves- Odin
Servicing and mods done at GRM performance Hoppers Crossing
Drone-DJI mavic Air 2
Riding jeans-Resurgence Motorcycle Gear
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[@danielhayes-domore]

great VLOG !

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks mate

[@jeffdriggs2895]

Corbin seat with silver snake skin design, Legend -A on back, Aveo on front, and stock handlebars fit me perfect, 2021 gloss black Road King Special. Great tips, hopefully newer riders will watch and take your advice! Glad you back posting again! Ride safe!!

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks mate, hopefully, with experience comes knowledge and you realise what’s important to get the most out of the bike, lots of bikes sitting in sheds not getting used and I reckon a lot of the problem is comfort

[@jimfreind3856]

Great advice.... I personally would add wind buffeting management to the list for yourself and passenger 💨

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Yep good call

[@Moz42]

I went back and watched it. I want to change my previous comment to bloody marvellous, Paul. Ride well. Cheers

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks mate appreciate it

[@RoadsOfOz]

Great advice. Comfort keeps you on the bike longer.

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

100%

[@JUFFAIR101]

Great vlog + Good helmet and comfortable earplugs

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks mate appreciate it

[@KrakensGarageandAdventures]

I agree, those are the three best upgrades you can make to your bike. I loved the style and editing on this one. Another banger!

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks mate, just trying something different

[@anthonybrincefield2812]

Although I agree comfort is number one. I’m seeing comments that criticize buying a 50k bike and having to mod it. You don’t “have “ to do anything. You change things to suit you. The bike is a canvas and you paint it how you like. My Streetglide is the least modded bike I’ve owned in 50 plus years. Good video,to the point. 👍

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Cheers mate thanks for watching, the only thing I would say is the suspension is definitely sub par and for very little cost from the factory it would be so much better

[@anthonybrincefield2812]

@@TheHarleyRoadshow I agree completely, in fact my winter project is going to be legends rear shocks. And I haven’t decided which fronts to go with. I did have my seat modded with gel and memory foam,added longer shifter and brake pedals.

[@jasonking3391]

This is the first list I would say is 100% accurate. Seat made the biggest difference for me along with Legend air ride and bars. Other mods were fun but those 3 made putting miles down SO MUCH EASIER!

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

100%

[@Elkslaya1]

First thing I did was the handlebars, then seat and then suspension. It took 3 tries before I found my seat. BadBoyz Custom Venom seat! Great seat!

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Yeah I’ve got 4 seats in the garage lol, thanks for watching

[@KazoMoto]

Loved your number one tip for comfort being the seat, this is definitely a foundation modification 👌

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks, you need to do the seat first because else revolves around your seating position

[@Moz42]

I got there in the end. Good one, Paul. Ride well. Cheers

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks mate

[@Zulu_117_ST]

Bloody great video Paul and Elaine! Agree with everything you said! Seat ✅ Bars ✅ Suspension- I can’t tick it yet cause I’m still waiting for HTJ to get me some 😂😂😂😂🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Hahahaha

[@PainterD54]

I agree. You have to be comfortable or you won't like to ride it. Seat and handlebars on first on my list. Then of course some after market mufflers or pipes (not to many like the stock sound) And I personally like a good stereo so I have my tunes while out of the open road!

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Yep, agreed 👍

[@lizardsonofanakie]

So true the first thing l did was seat and bars . Now just fitted custom fit Wilbers suspension to my Softail Slim best $1575 l ever spent . Whole different bike now .

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Yep makes an unbelievable difference

[@qthebikeahaulic]

I just traded my 2018 Electra Glide Ultra Classic with 49742 miles on it for the new Ultra Limited Apex last Thursday. Here are MY 3 first upgrades. 1} Headlight. I do quite a bit of night riding. 2} Backrest. It's 170 miles to the closest city Reno Nevada USA from my house. I happen to like the stock seat. I've ridden friend's bikes with aftermarket seats and don't notice enough of a difference to justify the expense. 3} Touring windshield. It's wider so it keeps the wind from buffeting my shoulders-way less fatigue after hours in the saddle. Plus, the lip on top keeps the wind from buffeting both me and my girl. Honorable mention. 4} Big Azz cup holder and Ciro powered phone holder. 2 small upgrades = 1 big upgrade:} 5} Helmet Bluetooth speakers. I have both Zyphon and U-Clear systems in Shoei Neo tech 2 helmets. I've had Sena in the past and wasn't very happy with the either the sound quality or the controls. The stock stereo on the bike is crap. On the interstate at 85mph you can't hear it in my modular helmet. 6} Saddle bag cooler for my annual Sturgis vacation. I also put on the saddle bag guard bags to keep our rain gear in. As far as the suspension goes, I will be looking to upgrade next spring or just get it installed front n back at Black Hills HD next Sturgis a few days before the rally starts.

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Great list of upgrades, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment

[@calsfishing2620]

I have a 21 street glide special, I do many many kms all over Australia and am on my bike most days. I agree with upgrading the seat or at least getting gel put in the standard seat. I have kept my handlebars standard, I find them comfy plus I have added heated grips and keeping the hand grips behind the fairing makes a difference especially in very cold weather, your hands are protected from the wind. If you have raised bars more than 12 inch your hands become exposed to wind. I also had legend air same as yours , they let me down big time…where the compressor is mounted under the engine there isn’t enough room and components on the compressor rub on the engine sump due to vibrations, the outlet air fitting rubbed through creating an air leak there for I couldn’t retain air pressure and shocks would go down within minutes…problem was I was at the Barkley homestead in the Northern Territory 1000kms plus from anywhere, had to ride 1000kms with no rear suspension because air leak couldn’t be repaired there….Very painful ride. End result will NEVER compromise reliability again with Air suspension. Dial in standard shock properly or invest in better quality mono shocks. Stage 2 cam (447) torque and stage 2 music are a must in my opinion…..massive massive difference worth every cent.

[@mikedanaher3413]

You are spot on with the order of these things. I can’t begin to tell you how many friends added bars with their stock seat, then the seat became uncomfortable. They found a seat they liked but then the bars were too short, tall etc etc.

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

With age comes experience they say, just trying to help save people all the hassle

[@mikedanaher3413]

@@TheHarleyRoadshow you got that right. 👍🍺

[@trez2187]

You packed a lot of good info into a nice short presentation. Doc AJ Thanks Paul!

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Cheers mate appreciate it

[@digbysdownunder]

Might have to be a post watch for us.. just landed in Ceduna,, booked dinner for 6.. luv your thumbnails mate.

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks mate, hope the weather has improved

[@digbysdownunder]

@@TheHarleyRoadshow Well No is the short answer.. but cleared and warmed up when we hit Ceduna.. 16 to 22 in minutes.. got pisseon again.. take it as it comes you know the deal mate.

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

@@digbysdownunder lol, yep sure do

[@MinnowMoto]

Loved it! The phone calls were amazing. Great video.

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks, appreciate it

[@jackchristodoulou197]

I think its pretty poor when you spend $57000 on a Road Glide CVO and then have to spend another $4500 on Wilbur’s suspension to make it rideable

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Yep, I’ve been banging on about it for ages, they wouldn’t need to put Wilber’s on but at least a decent pair of heavy duty shocks

[@jayonez137]

It is what it is. Like or not. It’s up to you at the end of the day. They will be coming out with a HD performance bagger eventually (maybe a 131) and maybe then we will see upgraded suspension. But don’t get it twisted. There will be a premium up charge. I prefer buying a SG special or a RG special anyway because I rip a lot of that OEM crap off the bikes anyways and end up doing a lot of performance parts. I really don’t care about the $50k+ CVO’s. Maybe in another 10 years when I’m 65 and I’m ready to relax and slow down. At 55 years old I still wanna go 90-100 MPH down the highway and take the turns hard. Can’t do that with a Bone stock $50k CVO very well.

[@xpresident]

Harley can easily add Wilbur suspension to a $57k CVO simply by charging you $60k instead. Most people will believe they got a freebie from Harley. Lol

[@kjmdrumz3]

@@honestbudYeah, but a factory car doesn’t require aftermarket suspension to be driveable.

[@roadkinglobo]

You hit it on the head, like a true seasoned rider! Seat; bars; suspension! 👍👍

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Cheers mate thanks

[@TobyNorthEN]

2:22 - LOVE THIS !!!!

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks mate

[@FLYANDRIDE15]

I agree with all of your phone a friend top mods! Suspension 😆🤙

[@gerrygerry9243]

Great advise, suspension is a must have. Your transmission do'nt sound right, better check your fluid level. Some M8 does fluid transfer from Trans to the primary.

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks mate, transmission all good, had all that checked and upgraded

[@joehinkley668]

1000000% correct on these.... I have an electra glide was dead set on keeping it stock all my buddies for yrs kept telling me to upgrade those 3 things I kept putting it off . So my buddy threw me his keys and said see ya mon go ride all weekend on his so ummmmm yea Monday night I ordered all my stuff and man is it a different bike now... knees in the breeze hoss stay safe

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Cheers mate thanks, enjoy the ride

[@darylpattemore7805]

Totally agree with these mods after doing 14500km on my 16 street glide around Aus last month ! And yes the suspension was my best mod 👍 particularly after doing 26000 km on standard suspension from new it made my bike feel like a new bike with the Legend front & rear upgrade. Ps keep up the good work with the vlogs Paul 👏👏

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks mate, yeah once you start doing big kms you realise how important comfort is and once you’ve had the suspension done you really realise how well these things can handle when they’re set up properly

[@limpn]

Such a nice looking bike

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Cheers mate thanks

[@hachewie]

Great video very well paced and fun. Nice job.

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks mate appreciate it, tried to make it a bit more punchy

[@hachewie]

@@TheHarleyRoadshow Success.

[@mhoeij]

That’s brilliant advice, and for other bikes too!

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks mate appreciate it

[@Petesmotoadventure]

Good list for just about any motorbike.

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

I think so too, thanks mate

[@MerrittW]

I agree to your 3 best upgrades, its why I ride an Ultra. Good to see ya back on the tube Paul 👍💯

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks mate

[@AnxietyWizard]

Great video, Paul - excellent practical tips to suit a range of budgets. One day I hope to be able to use them 😜

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks mate

[@charlesmc1841]

Legends the best money I spent on front and rear

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Sure is

[@peterlyall4448]

Great piece of advice Paul, plus the new Suspension on your new Harley Motorcycle looks, bloody awesome mate. Nice to see you and Elaine back on the road again....Pete from Tasmania... 🍎🏝

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks mate appreciate it

[@RoadGlideAustralia]

Great video Paully

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks mate

[@williamjohnson6517]

2014 Streetglide Firefighter Shrine Handlebars ( good for me stock ) Saddleman solo Dominator seat, Scully air ride suspension out of Wisconsin USA. Taller windshield with side air wings. 👍😎🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Nice list 👍

[@gregalt1773]

On the sport glide it's easy to adjust from hard to soft while still riding . Can't understand why it's not on other model softails.

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Me either, sport glides are really well put together

[@motogspot]

Makes perfect sense Pauly, the more comfortable you are the more youll ride and enjoy it 😁🍺

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

100% mate

[@mikeb46]

I bought a wide glide in 2000. It cost $16,000. I put Kuryakyn foot and hand grips on it. I have ridden for 14 hours in one day to get some place on last minute notice. I have 88,000 miles on that bike with just those two modifications. Maybe all the crap I tolerated in the army toughened me up but those mods were all I did to that bike.

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Good to hear mate, keep on riding

[@fastone136]

I've had four street glides.i always kept my saddleman seat.and change out rear shocks at 10,000 miles.there easy to take with your next bike as well.i don't bother with front.i only keep my bikes till 25,000 miles.get rid of the dunlop tires 10,000.metzlers stick to the road.

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Cheers mate yep, I keep the seat, the front suspension does make a difference but not as much on the newer models, definitely the rear is where it’s at, thanks for watching

[@jgacusana8976]

I got the Olin’s on my 22 Rd Glide.

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Nice

[@etontheground-ETOTG]

I only modify for comfort / performance / lighting: 1. Suspension 2. Seat 3. Handlebars 4. Cam/Exhaust.... 5. Extra lighting.

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Lighting is the next thing I’m putting on, a couple of driving lights on the crash bars

[@BigBert]

Awesome advice, great video 😎👍🏼

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks mate appreciate it

[@jerryhubbard4461]

Suspension is what I did to my new Tri Glide Ultra by Legend.

[@dgod724]

Thanks, great video!

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks mate appreciate it

[@Jarvisbiker]

I have the stock seat but Lynda is having comfort issues so it may be going. I rolled my stock bars forward which is good and I put Legends on the back which is a great addition. Oh and Reinharts and a stage 1 :)

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Awesome, I’ve also got the Harley tall boy seat which is very comfortable as well but for me and my leg length etc the saddlemen is spot on, thanks for watching

[@gslife1]

Love the video and edit great job. Now all I need is SUSPENSION!! Haha

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Trust me it’s the best thing you’ll ever do

[@michaelpatrina6183]

Well done mate

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks mate

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Great tips mate, I agree with all

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks mate

[@olafneumann5294]

Great video, ride safe Brother.

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks mate appreciate it

[@limpn]

What setup do you have to keep the GoPro in those positions ?

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

I use one of these GoPro ACMPM-001 Jaws: Flex Clamp DVC Accessories,Black

[@rob8379]

The same top 3 that I would do. Both front and rear suspension.

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Yep, makes it a whole different beast

[@seniorp9444]

The right size and shape of windshield is the biggest thing for me. I’m pretty tolerant of stock seat, bar, suspension, foot pegs and so on. But, buffeting and wind noise wear me down quickly if not sorted out.

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Yep windshield is a big one

[@digger8180]

In my opinion and before any roasting, I have owned two harleys a softail Deuce & a 1200 sportster then three Buells. The best upgrade to your H-D is to buy a BMW, Ducati, Honda or anything else !

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Already had them

[@Guvna947]

All great points, ride more ride longer.

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks mate

[@malikalmarri5272]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

You’re very welcome

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

I USED TO USE THAT CLOSING STATEMENT BACK WHEN I WAS IN THE NAVY... JUST A LITTLE DIFFERENT... "ITS HARD TO SOAR LIKE AN EAGLE, WHEN YOU'RE SURROUNDED BY TURKEYS" HAHA

[@lifebetweenthelines8576]

100% agreed and in that order

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks mate

[@nitromustangal]

Fun video..👊

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks mate appreciate it

[@haroldwiser2641]

Couldn't agree more! 👍

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks mate

[@Bill-NBfarming]

The Harley stock suspension is only meant to keep the fender from rubbing the tire till you get it home and put a decent suspension on.

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

😂😂

[@roadtaco3924]

well put 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks

[@theneverman]

The crickets 😆

[@khalilismyname]

Amazing 👏

[@rowdyrodb]

Couldn't agree more...

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks mate

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Hahah Elaine you are awesome

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Settle down

[@markjaycox8811]

With the new suspension you can tow your boat, too, right? I want to see that video as you launch your boat with your Harley Davidson on your cushiony Saddleman seat. How about doing a review on that new fangled vest that pops into an air bag when you crash? I'd think lower leg air bags, and a parachute could have saved your Wife's ankle from breaking in your most unfortunate accident. Hey, we're talking "comfort" aren't we? What about the bikes that have A.I. that keeps them perpendicular to the ground? How about two sets of small wheels that fold under bottom of frame that extend at the push of a button, or auto deploying air bags when maximum lean angle is breached? Comfort and safety on Motorcycle's will continue to progress as more minds think about the solutions. Thanks for getting us started!

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Lol, I’m not the nutty professor 🤣🤣🤣

[@markjaycox8811]

@@TheHarleyRoadshow LMAO!

[@Simosay78]

not much options on the TC softail in the rear . went with fournales worth the $$ . night and day

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Good choice

[@MightyMick88]

Hey mate thanks How tall are you?

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

6’3”

[@MightyMick88]

Oh I see 👀 . I'm 5,11, I just bout a 2023 street glide st, I'm thinking 10" Bars, what's your opinion?

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

@@MightyMick88 yep 10” would be great

[@Peter-wc4kr]

The handle bars and seat are individual things but the suspension should not need to be upgraded on a bike costing thousands. The Indian Patriot, Gold Wing and BMW k 1600 suspensions are excellent and do not need upgrading. Harley need to get their act together and put better suspension on their touring models.

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Yep agreed, the very first thing I would upgrade is the suspension, but I went in order of cost, thanks for watching

[@identitybiker]

Correct indeed

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Cheers mate thanks for watching

[@jayonez137]

My top things to do to a new HD New FOX rear suspension Front FOX fork cartridges New seat Exhaust headers and slip on’s Powervision Tuner Intake Fueling vented dipstick Crankcase breather in DK catch can. Love jugs mighty mites New bars

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Yep all of the above, thanks for watching

[@zkawaz9005]

Agreed 100%

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks mate

[@HarleyThrottleJuice]

💯😉✌️

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks mate

[@detroitbloodrunsinme8194]

thanks for the info Bub I strongly believe if you didn't know al these things you've stated in this video you shouldn't be purchasing a Harley Davidson or any bagger for that matter, and I believe if you dont have CVO money you dont have enough to ride a hog

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

A lot of people don’t mate, they may have ridden other brands most of their lives or haven’t had the a chance to own a Harley and are wondering what they should spend their money on, thanks for watching

[@BipityBopity93]

Great vid man. Such a shame that riders have to spend that much on a bike upfront and pay extra to make it comfortable. But they keep us coming back! The bastards! Lol

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks mate, yep it’s a scam but I keep going back to the well 🤣🤣

[@BipityBopity93]

@@TheHarleyRoadshow I got bent over for a sportster. But after throwing a leg over and riding in the hills, I forget all about it. 😂

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

@@BipityBopity93 yep, every time I jump on and the sun is that perfect temperature and you’re riding along with a dopey grin looking like a 17 year old that just lost their virginity, all that negativity just goes out the window 😂🤣

[@richardmorley4223]

I've got a nighttrain it rides like a pig but its my pig love it simply bike like the owner love nz

[@whatsstefon]

Too right. Comfort. It’s a shame the biggest, mostly widely known, ironic cruiser brand in the world that also costs more than any other cruiser on the market has poor comfort regarding the seat, the bars, the suspension and more. I still love HD, but man. It sucks that the suspension on a HD is below average even if you compare it to say… something like a piano falling down a flight of stairs. The piano handles better.

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Look, the seat and bars are subjective and you can’t be everything to everyone but the suspension in my humble opinion needs to be addressed, as I e said before, you buy a 15k car and you don’t need to touch the suspension, you buy a 60k motorcycle and you have to upgrade the suspension to make it rideable

[@whatsstefon]

@@TheHarleyRoadshow hell, you can buy a $15k bike from any other manufacturer and the suspension will be miles ahead. You can buy a $10k CFMoto with much better suspension.

[@tex9280]

Air ride still have it's issues.... Just look at interstate truck drivers, when they have a air leak... They can't move❗ Which isn't what you want riding a motorcycle, stuck with no way home.... Number 1... Is Seat ❗ suspension is much further down the line... Who wants to spend thousands on a Harley to then throw thousands on a suspension that they don't even knows how it would even feel.... Comfort was already decided at the dealership when purchasing, now it's Seat, exhaust, tuner & maybe ape hangers..... But no one purchases a HD to go straight to suspension as mod1❗

[@Scalihoo]

liked

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks 🙏

[@Tofflemire5]

I upgraded my seat on my first bike (Honda 1300C). That factory seat destroyed my back. Factory Harley was 1000x better than Honda.

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

That Honda seat must have been bad

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

👍🤙🤘🍺

[@Gator-xi2jq]

Bro that helmet is struggling on the melon of yours.

[@HARLEYBAGGER103]

I’m not gonna take advice from someone that calls them Holley Davidson

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Yep you probably know best, thanks for watching

[@paulrevere4326]

Don't forget weed!

[@cornbread8246]

Could you just get to the point? Oh, try doing the video without riding. Too much wind noise.

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Seat, bars and suspension, pretty quick video, they could’ve done that with the movie Titanic and just sunk the boat 😂 thanks for your input

[@au69miner]

ya....good seat...cant be beat...

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

True that 👍

[@IFIGHTNAKED]

Love your video brother

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks mate appreciate it

[@benney7520]

O wouldn't spend any money on a Harley 😂😂😂

[@tonypalermo5796]

Don't waste your money on a Harley davidson.

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Bahaha 🤣

[@jackscaliajr6452]

Great video and great advice👍🏻

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

Thanks mate appreciate it