2021 Harley Davidson Road Glide Limited (FLTRK) FULL review and TEST RIDE!

[@mauryknudsen5397]

I love the bagger look. I bought an 07 Road Glide complete with tour pak, leg fairings, etc. I intended on taking them off and stripping the bike down. However, once I started using it, storing me and my girlfriends full face helmets in the tour pak, fitting an extra large pizza box in it, then bringing several days worth of clothes and stuff for vacation, it's there to stay. So for those out there looking at these, yes, put your preconceived notions aside about these touring bikes. You'll be glad to have all that space, just like I was.

[@zombieoutlaw8657]

I got mine Gauntlet Gray/Vivid Black/Black Finish. I live in San Antonio Texas. It sat in the garage for a week when the snow storm hit. Brand new bike and I couldn't even ride it. I'm making up for it now. Love my bike!

[@marcotulioagudelo9580]

I have a 2018 road king stage II,headers,front and back suspension and ordered a 2020 road glide limited that arrived on December 31st.....i dont see myself riding the roadking as i thought i would, and it happened to me the thought of grandpas bike but WOW so comfortable im glad i took the plunge. 2 full face helmets on the king tour pak no problem. Smooth suspension, just great!

[@throttleblip9854]

I LOVE the look of the Road King but like you pointed out, hard to get it out when you have a RG Limited sitting beside it.

[@shawnjoseph7522]

Best way to go for a Harley ...

[@RealSuperRando]

Thanks. Great review. I just bought this bike today with the Rockford-Fosgate 400 watt sound system with the saddle bag RF speakers. Love it.

[@jt.4930]

Whats the price on one of these? Beautiful bike.

[@branttmyhres74]

Hey Randall- how are you still liking your bike? Is the stereo upgrade worth it considering it has those 2 speakers already on the back. How's the 114? Would you want to throw a 131 down the road? Thanks

[@matt51402]

I love this bike! I have always owned a Harley, and I am a certified HD mechanic. I thought about a Goldwing for touring.I know nothing about a Honda, and know how to work on a HD. This bike is sweet! Its a big decision that I would have to weigh out.

[@BigTee3099]

I’m currently on the fence about trading my 2012 Road glide custom ( FLTRX) for a 2022 black’d out Roadglide limited. I’ve done so many upgrades to my 2012 and finding it hard to part from it. Is the 2022 worth the upgrade?? Not too crazy about the handlebars.

[@KRE03051]

Learned to ride without the heel shifter...but once I got used to it, I consider it a must. Just like the back rest.

[@jasonwhite3421]

just picked up my road glide limited last weekend first Harley and was unsure about the pizza box but glad I got it. This bike rides amazing really no complaints about it

[@throttleblip9854]

You went BIG for the first Harley. Thing rides like a dream! Enjoy.

[@roybrazeau3486]

Just purchased this bike today, picking it up tomorrow. I too am a fan of the hydraulic clutch v cable clutch. EZ clutch might be in my future.

[@throttleblip9854]

Good choice!

[@bradleycontreras3267]

Bought a 21 roadglide limited in April. This vid made my mind up and glad it did. Love the bike. Great vids

[@AxeAlchemy]

Just bought the Midnight Crimson 2021 road glide....... Coming from a 2009 ultra classic...... Wow. Love this bike

[@RevJay_Rides]

For the same reason as what you described about buying the Road Glide Limited and getting the tour pack quick release, I did that with an Ultra Limited. Loving it. That’s an awesome Road Glide Limited.

[@throttleblip9854]

Man that’s the move. This one just sold today and I think the guy is going to set it up like that.

[@RevJay_Rides]

@@throttleblip9854 I know at least 3 guys who are doing the same thing with their bikes or the bikes they’re buying since they’ve seen mine with and without my tour pack. It’s the way to go. It’s almost like having two bikes in one.

[@AmericanPatriot-cw9xe]

just bought a 2021 road glide limited river rock denim n black color, havent picked it up yet due to having it turned into a stage 2 117 , can't wait to take it on a long ride, my first road glide , my old bike was a 2014 ultra limited and was a stage 1 103 it ran great and had plenty of power for me n my wife, on the highway at 75 I wish it had lower rpms in 6th gear, hoping the roadglide will be a bit better bike on the highway n 2 lane country roads most of what I drive is 2 lane country roads n freeway back home sometimes at end of day if late, wanting to take longer over night trips though

[@peterwager6938]

Great review. I do like the camera view, you can relate to what the bike is doing.

[@kewintaylor7056]

Twin cooled is nice...should have this in all model...

[@GreenEagle1983]

Thanks for the review! I've recently been looking at this bike as an option for a needed upgrade.

[@throttleblip9854]

Im telling you, it would be hard to beat this one. It does it all and has it all. Took one on a 250 mile trip which isn't far but I rarely do over 100. Felt like I had been riding for 30 mins. Super comfortable.

[@heyitssummer156]

Are those stock handle bars?

[@throttleblip9854]

They are.

[@steveirvine3917]

Mine will be here in a couple weeks. Thanks for the review of this bike. You do a nice job!

[@throttleblip9854]

Thats awesome man! Which color did you get? Appreciate the kind words.

[@steveirvine3917]

@@throttleblip9854 Gauntlet Gray with blackout.

[@harryhowell5644]

Glad to see the road glide ultra limited. I have the ultra limited 2017. The extra features you get make it worth the extra price. Loved the 2020 colors for the road glide.so many options...

[@vf12497439]

Selling my ultra classic today and heading to the dealer, they have this exact year and model. Going to purchase it, my ultra is a great handling bike, but what a top heavy pig. Never dropped it but im 50 years old and going forward im not getting younger. Im not sure this is the way to go. Someone told me the steering and bars feel lighter since the fairing is attached to the frame. I will see...

[@fbja07s40]

Great video review. Appreciate the info. This is definitely one of my go to channels for reviews. And I recommend it to friends and family. Thanks again Ride safe

[@johnsimms818]

FYI for you and others watching your videos and other videos someone was trying to scam me into paying shipping charges for a prize I had won by being randomly selected from the comments to win a new bike . Just pay the shipping of 154.00 to FedEx for SHIPPING A MOTORCYCLE which FedEx doesn't ship .just a heads guys .

[@Christos0720]

This video convinced me to go with the limited over the special. I’m trading in my Softail slim for it.

[@throttleblip9854]

I think you'll like it. I was talking with the GM at the dealership and we both said we would do the same. You just get so much with the Limited.

[@Christos0720]

@@throttleblip9854 I hope the numbers on my trade and the purchase overall end up working out. I’m excited to be able to take longer rides.

[@ericpurdy6880]

Sold my '15 wing...had an HD ultra before that...this is the bike to own. Thank you. Wait for the '23 or find one of these?

[@AxeAlchemy]

And the 114 is a beast!

[@HarleyGurl114]

Love this review!! I just got my new 2021 RG special. I agree it is so nice to handle

[@roadglide]

100% correct. Beautiful! Love this bike.

[@throttleblip9854]

Right on!

[@Panda-wt9oz]

Looks like I am about to purchase 1 so thanks for information

[@BTDTChino]

I have a 17 Road Glide Ultra, and it has the 12v plug in the tour pack.

[@throttleblip9854]

Yeah I'm thinking it may have started with Rushmore in 14' but could have been before then. I'll have to look that up.

[@bradwilliams4921]

Geezer cycle or Geezer Glide 😄. I think that I am ready for one when the time is right. Needs a hill shifter and a few other mods IMHO.

[@throttleblip9854]

I’d love to have one. Would be good on trips.

[@Roadglide911]

Getting one in a couple weeks. Just hope it’s worth it.

[@throttleblip9854]

If you're coming from a RK (based on your user name) it definitely will.

[@Roadglide911]

@@throttleblip9854 yeah just changed my screen name. Lol

[@Roadglide911]

1800 miles before the weather set in and I must say I love it.

[@raif725]

its cheaper to by the limited over the special anyway. IF you look at the cost of adding the extra stuff compared to it coming with it. I have a 2020 road glide limited that is scorched orange.

[@throttleblip9854]

Exactly! Thats a GREAT color. Any mods done to it?

[@AmericanPatriot-cw9xe]

I just traded in my 2014 ultra limited and bought a 2021 road glide limited in river rock denim and black denim combo paint, I wanted this paint scheme to not look too flashy n draw much attention, plus it looks great to me all blacked out theme, changed the windscreen and added a 12 inch glock works windsceen, I hope its high enough to see over and still throw the wind to the top of my n wifes head for riding long days, any thoughts on the best height to see over? also have the dealer putting on a vance n hines x powerdual header pipe and a slip ons, peaj n tune n new air cleaner for a stage 1 kit package, wish they all came with a stage one from the factory, added a few other things like a heel shifter n pads for the shifter lever, not going to use the round shifter lever, because Im used to heel toe set up and had several surgerys on my right foot, this will be my first Road Glide and I'm excited about it, although my 2014 has a stage 1 kit and runs strong and sounds great n been a awesome Bike, 65,000 miles on it is one more reason I traded it in , I almost kept it since its been such a great bike n me n my wife n friends i ride with have many lifetime memorys when i was riding it and enjoying life, but will enjoy it in more comfort now with the new ride and make new memorys , Happy riding fae fun riding everyone

[@larryford9732]

Is the suspension more plush on the limited more plush than a regular road glide special?

[@throttleblip9854]

To my knowledge it's the same.

[@DavidSmith-jj5pr]

love the view. don't know about everyone, but I'm here to see the bike, not a random road and some cars

[@throttleblip9854]

Man that’s what I thought but everyday I get a few comments saying to raise it up more. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ruralrouteadventures8424]

What exactly is the difference between the limited and the special?

[@GrandmasterHobbyist]

I wonder how hard it is to take off that fairing. I dont necessarily love the fairings but i do like the rest of the bike...and i know your probably thinking road king but they seem ugly idk

[@MoneyMakerRealty]

Next bike no questions asked!

[@throttleblip9854]

It’s hard to beat.

[@47MTCLLC]

Great review, I id have a question. Are the tour packs able to be modified so that they can be quick disconnected? Thats really my only negative with the bike. I don't take passengers often so when Im just going around town etc the removal off the tour pack would be ideal for me anyway. Thanks

[@gregrose6915]

I wonder why the bars are internal wired on the RG Limited, but not internal wired on the Ultra Limited?

[@AxeAlchemy]

I had to buy the heel shifter and back rest seperate. Harley is cutting corners. Ill still buy a harley though. Put Rhinhardts on it. Stock pipes was so quiet

[@maximolopez4032]

What is the price out the door

[@jamesdumas6602]

The newer they get the more Honda they get. No heel shifter, that's one of the things that make it a Harley. I'll keep heel-toe shifting on my 2010.

[@barackblows1942]

Heel shifters suck.💩

[@joelrapowitz2274]

you can easily add the heel shifter for

[@jamesdumas6602]

@@joelrapowitz2274 I won't be buying any new HD'sagain

[@jeweltucker655]

That's a beautiful bike!

[@johnkenneally4662]

I would never have a touring bike without heel shifter. Not sure I like those "nostril vents" cause I do a fair amount of cold weather riding. But love the motorcycle.

[@YesNo-px6zb]

The bars on this are higher as well right? Those 14 inch?

[@That_Paul_Guy]

When I first started watching this vid (1st vid of yours I’ve seen), I thought, that looks like Timms HD. Old A town, spent a few years in that place. About the only thing I miss though is eating at Mama Penn’s. Enjoyed it!

[@throttleblip9854]

That's awesome! If you come back for a visit drop in and see them!!

[@cmbranso]

Same bike as 2020, nothing changed but colors and cable clutch.

[@throttleblip9854]

Yep.

[@fbja07s40]

Great info. Thanks In the market for a RG or SG. Does the tour pak come off? Again great info. Ride safe

[@sixthreenine]

Strange you cant close the lower fairing vents.

[@colvilletitus9408]

I’ve been looking and the RG ultra Limited and the Electra Glide Limited. Honestly, I’m torn between both. Living in the Caribbean has it’s disadvantages so I will have to travel, ride both and then decide. But I may go with the RG ultra Limited

[@His_Scout_Sixty]

I’m 5’6. I’m sorry that I’m to short. I won’t be able to see will. Any one here have experience with this bike and being my height?

[@terrysweat4204]

Have you done content on a 21 CVO Road Glide??

[@throttleblip9854]

I have. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHalZWmgeN2NY68

[@terrysweat4204]

@@throttleblip9854 thank you

[@gilandjul626]

Power outlet in tourpac on my 2016 road glide ultra.

[@throttleblip9854]

I think Rushmore was the first year so 2014 but they could have been doing it before then.

[@gilandjul626]

@@throttleblip9854 i think you are right

[@gilandjul626]

I am trying to talk my wife into a 2021. I like all the upgrades. 😁

[@hunterhagadorn3085]

00:37 not all young guys say that I’m currently 20 years old and just put a down payment on a 2020 ultra limited

[@Hogdriver88]

Bike looks and sounds great - I'm looking at the new RGL and UL.Good call on the camera placement - OTOH your audio is excellent - wish I could get mine to sound like that. Newly subbed. 👍

[@throttleblip9854]

What setup are you using for audio?

[@Hogdriver88]

@@throttleblip9854 Purple Panda lav mic into the Hero 8 via media mod, or into a Tascam audio recorder. Either way just doesn't sound full to me - could be I need to get a different mic.

[@petrinkyle]

Me and my wife love my 17 ultra limited will be 27 end of February. And my dad in his 50s calls it the old fart bike. he has a 15 road glide special

[@throttleblip9854]

Haha definitely opposite of what you normally see! If I was a passenger I’d definitely be down for that extra comfort on the Limited haha.

[@reg26]

How is the wind protection compared to the Ultra Limited you tested ?

[@bigslim1553]

How easy is the handlebar adjustment. Is it like the special?

[@Huddweiser]

Easy to adjust but have to chisel off the stopper so you can roll the bars forward. They limit how far you can move them forward without removing the stopper on the bottom of the handlebar.

[@jerrydouglas7643]

Love me some Road Glide!

[@throttleblip9854]

SAME!

[@Bearded1DurGolf]

Damn... I was all set on the special and now I don’t know... lol

[@rodzimmerman1979]

I went with the special & added a quick release Tour pack. I didn't want the lowers or the added weight of them and the added complexity of water cooling. I also wanted to be in the wind a little more. I have a solo seat I ride with most of the time without the tour pack and lowers I just personally like the look better than riding a dad bike around all of the time. JMO

[@glennscott259]

What size windshield is that one?

[@timmsharley-davidsonofande3512]

Such a great ride!!

[@throttleblip9854]

It really is!

[@DavidSmith-ve5kj]

For the serious long distant biker hop on the BMW K1600 Grand America, I use my Ultra Classic for the local stuff. Sorry guyz !

[@throttleblip9854]

Iv'e never ridden a BMW but I'd like to try one out.

[@sboy1955]

Why r u sorry?

[@BigDaddy-rg8gb]

It's a great bike. I can afford anything. I like my Electra glide standard.

[@vincentcarameli9870]

Love the channel! Ordered a new 2022 road glide limited!! Will be here in march!! Before picking up having stage 2 installed!! Bassani exhaust, torque cam etc. what would you do with the stock parts that you will never use?? P.s Harley tuner as to not void warranty p.s.s legend suspension 😎

[@markcohen9105]

Very strongly considering trading in my '19 Wing on a '22 limited. Anyone who has experience with both, or any thoughts I'd appreciate your input.

[@marcotulioagudelo9580]

Does this one has stage II BOOM?

[@throttleblip9854]

Good question, I'll ask but I don't THINK so. It does look a little different now that I think about it though.

[@Devinl1231]

How’s the new clutch feel?

[@throttleblip9854]

It took a minute to get used to it again. The friction zone is wider which i like at low speeds. I still prefer the hydraulic though.

[@emeraldcitycarpenter]

Love this color. 👍🏽

[@throttleblip9854]

Me too, it looks good with all the black.

[@leoncedaigle5841]

i wanna get this bike

[@MrBurlybiker]

It’s a nice bike for sure! But I’ll stick with the special!

[@rchrisg]

How much is the hardware and labor to convert the tour pack to a detachable one? thanks, and great video review.

[@throttleblip9854]

From Harley its $575 www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/shop/H-D-Detachables-Tour-Pak-Luggage-Conversion-Kit/p/53000291B

[@throttleblip9854]

I'm not sure what they charge to install but I wouldn't think over 2hrs.

[@spcverger]

Great reviews, as always. Since you've ridden both (presumably a lot!), do you notice the handling difference between the Shark Nose fairing and the Bat Wing Fairing? I used to own a Street Glide, but have never ridden a Road Glide. Thanks!

[@spcverger]

In reply to myself, I just watched the video you did comparing the Road Glide and the Street Glide...so, thanks for that! haha!

[@johnphillipsjr7238]

Once you ride a Road Glide you’ll never go back

[@isdits]

If that perspective is your view, you are not going to be riding very long.

[@throttleblip9854]

I tap out around 300 miles anyway. Nothing to prove. haha

[@isdits]

@@throttleblip9854When they say keep your eyes on the road I don't think they meant looking straight down...this was my point.

[@munozzz]

Very cool

[@throttleblip9854]

Thank you.

[@MoneyMakerRealty]

You could close them. They did away with them on the 2020 model

[@throttleblip9854]

Yeah I went back and looked after. Have you heard why?

[@MoneyMakerRealty]

Harley never explained. They did away with some stuff. The key fob is 1. No toe shift. The vents do t close on sgs or road glide.

[@Derek-x1x]

The straight bags are more classy.

[@kevindwight5460]

Man I'm loving your videos! Have you done a Livewire video yet?

[@throttleblip9854]

Thanks, Gordon! I haven't. Timms doesn't have one and probably won't get one. Harley made it really hard for dealers to get them. I forget all the details but you had to have a few charging stations, send someone from the dealership to a class or school or something and maybe some other things. Sad really.

[@aryarefalza1328]

Perfect Color...👍... Awesome...! CICIHARYATI.

[@josephmirigliano8728]

Nice

[@throttleblip9854]

Thanks!

[@boostedbiker3878]

Road glide: I am the best way to go Goldwing: First time?

[@grootsgracemission]

It’s the only nice bike that you pay a premium price, then buy a Legend suspension a saddleman seat, stage the motor, because Harley builds sub standard bikes.

[@jg9608]

Just saying, you use the phrase "they give you" Harley Davidson doesn't give you anything, you pay big for it. Not complaining, I have rode Harley's for over 50 years, never have they give anything. They are about making money.

[@mrdanish9875]

Saying no bike is better for long distance when the goldwing is still being made are borderline fighting words. I love the Harley i really do, but ... the goldwing. c'mon man.

[@ЭдуардСидорук-н8э]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@jayleav]

I’ve watched a couple of your videos but refuse to subscribe just due to your camera view. It’s one of the worst on KZbin