TOP 10 UPGRADES | HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD GLIDE | STREET GLIDE | ROAD KING

[@patrickhollis5332]

Appreciate your service man and for all that’s served and serving now we wouldn’t be doing any of this without any of y’all period and all of our first responders too thank all of y’all

[@stevemcconnell9102]

Suspension is the most overlooked part of setting up a bike and most overlooked in the cruiser world. Getting the sag and compression and rebound settings correct for your weight and riding style is HUGE! Doesn't matter how much power you have if you can't utilize it.

[@rogershinton7483]

A Lot of guys are into the penis extension power thing however,most times the power curve is in the rpm range above your normal riding range.

[@71donkrider]

@@rogershinton7483 hey u better stop being truthful 😂

[@freebehindbars8654]

Weakest part of an HD, by far.

[@jaimebedolla989]

Happy Veteran’s Day and Thank you for your service John ! Love the bike and I get where your coming from , makes perfect sense , comfort and functionality come first and keeping sleek and sporty follow . I appreciate all your explaining and educating on all that , helps in future decision making and shopping . Love to see it again with the tour pack but Love “Mad Max “ aka “Kong” ! Great Job!!!👍🏽💯 👏👏👏

[@carlosuribe9006]

First and foremost thank you directly for your service and defenetly anyone who has and is serving. I am new to the channel and trying to familiarize, def will come back.

[@tommyboy55901]

Thanks for your service fellow Veteran. I served in US Navy from 1993-1997.

[@CYCLEFANATIX]

Thanks for your service Tommy

[@jerseyboy1878]

I just picked up my first Harley Davidson I’m 56 years old. I bought a 2020 road glide limited. Love the bike. Been following you for a while now. I love your videos. Have a great weekend.

[@petelarrier1811]

John it’s a nice example of a sick sport touring setup. I personally like all the options you’ve done as well. I’m 6’4” 36” inseam. Did Kraus 2+ front and I’ve got 13” shocks with 1” extensions. You’ve inspired to start a mid Control search. Last but not lease thank you for service and continued support of our brothers and sisters.

[@painsrides3616]

Happy Veterans Day John, thank you and all Veterans for defending our great Country. I agree, anything over a Stage 2 and you're going to have to start upgrading engine internals and cooling. I still feel Max is a good setup for more power...Trust me, mid-teens Hp and Tq is good, but just a little to little for a loaded up 850lb touring bike and it gets boring after not too long. With some smart internal upgrades the M8 can me made super reliable and be putting down around 130hp\135tq .

[@mkidd6463]

Happy Veterans Day brother. I went Army but still brothers in arms. Thank you for you service.

[@marcasselin8292]

I love this build too my man, all the long distance boxes are checked suspension, lighting, seat and bars, without wasting cash on Too much bling, and the mild yet awesome stage 2 setup, perfect ! Now lets start racking up some miles ! Oh ya and move that extension cord or wear a helmet in the garage ! lol

[@freewheeler7232]

Hey John.. thank you for your service and i thank all the men and women in the military now and before. We just sent off our middle son to the United States Army this past Monday. Mad Max is a beast looks beautiful.👍🤙

[@blackfootnativeMT]

On my 2012 street glide the mistress I call her I had vance and Hines shorty's and but D and D 2 into 1 on I have really enjoyed the new pipe beautiful build john thank you for service have a good day

[@midwestvenom1]

You should sand or sand blast the axle nut covers so the match the fork lowers. Plus they would be custom instead of what everyone else has. 👍

[@jeffsilvia2522]

I wouldn’t do anything else either. Mad max look awesome. My 2022 Road king is going to Dave in a few months just for a stage two can’t wait. Also I love the longer videos👍. Happy Veterans Day to all!!

[@grootsgracemission]

It’s a very cool build. Suspension and Bars is on the list of must haves. Hand guards also a must have if you go on LONG rides. 18,888mi since 15May2022, I can’t wait for the snow to melt in Canada.

[@shawngriffo1961]

John the bike is awesome!! I really like the look of the white seat. Components all look great in the direction you went with. I’m sure you will add some more through out the riding season. Thank you for your service .

[@ryanm8456]

I was in the Army from Nov 1986 to Nov 1997. Thank you for your service as well John. You are one stand up dude. I enjoy following you. I’m gonna have to buy a sticker for my tool chest.

[@stevenwright6573]

I love the lights dude. I'm a big fan of modern bright LED lights and the crisp bright look those lights have then switch to amber for turn signals, love it man. Beautiful. People will see you and you intentions from a mile away, you see at night really well and they look bad ass at all times. This is what we want to look like. Nice!

[@Dean_C_C]

Happy Veterans Day John and to everyone who has served or is currently serving. Mad Max is looking pretty awesome right now can't wait for some future trip videos.

[@markguarini-id3rt]

Good morning John…first and foremost thank you for your dedication to your country and service! Mad Max is amazing! You have given me lots to think about…the suspension, bars and pegs are all game changers! Great content and channel…please keep up the great work!

[@seanrafferty2221]

Was just in Dahfra in summer 21 for a forward deployment and my goodness was it hot. Got off a c130 and checked the temperature on my phone…..128°!!! My airman caught the last US aircraft to fly over Afghanistan. Humbling moment after 20 years of being over there

[@CYCLEFANATIX]

Thank you for your service brother 💪🇺🇸

[@cliffordperanio9929]

Thank you for your service. I have a 2015 Street Glide Special denim black and I added the same color tourpack to it. The original seat is wearing out and that seat that you have I think would put a nice contrast to it. I live in Port Saint Lucie Fl. In moved from Brooklyn then to Coram Long Island and my home is in Port Saint Lucie Fl. I’m down here for almost 30yrs. I drove from Coram back to Forest Hills Queens. 6 days a week working for a Zenith authorized TV repair shop anyway my 2yr. Older brother then taught me how to ride mini bike and then I new I would be riding my my hole life. He also bought a fox go cart with a McCullough 70 engine worked out. We used to take it out to aqueduct racetrack on the weekend and we raced it in the parking lot I was hooked forever so I riding motorcycles from 13 till today and I get a new 2015 Harley Street Glide Special Denim Black. I’m 72 yrs old now and I’m thinking about a new one. They look so beautiful and I like there new braking system. Anyway I like that White seat you are selling. Would you be able to ship that to me and how much do you want for it. Thanks Cliff Peranio

[@rickshilts9287]

Happy Veterans Day brother.I was a US Marine 💪💪👍👍

[@71donkrider]

Nothing better than a motorcycle that you’ve made your own. And to hear you say 150+HP isn’t required to have a great time is what I been saying. I have friends with big hp motors and they just aren’t as reliable and ends up being money pits. And they can’t ride in the Texas heat😂 I’m happy for you brah.

[@cewonz8884]

John... the hand grip shields are very practical. It doesn't takeaway the cool factor in my opinion. I would get em' too. I understood loud and clear that.. why would you put all that powerful stuff on your bike where most HD dealers can't work on the the needs you may have. I'm not a fan of that kind of stage stuff but to each it's own. Make bike you want to enjoy. Great video John Blessings! 👍🏽✌🙏🏾😎

[@bumrush5314]

Looks good John. I know for myself I have a 2011 street glide, I did a Harley 110 kit in it and the biggest thing I noticed was the power to weight ratio felt the way it should be. Haven’t ridden the 107 or 114 but I imagine they have the same feel.

[@freebehindbars8654]

Not much power difference between that 110 and 107, just different rev and temp for sure.

[@rschris]

Hey John, don’t worry about the haters. Happy Veterans Day to you as well hey bro it’s your bike your the one laying down the miles and we are your guest as far as I can see. Your just taking us along for the ride, you give all these awesome tips and insights . I respect your opinion anyways you logged the miles you rode the bike you went to the events , I just want to say Thank You for taking us along. Especially one Vet to another !!! Keep the videos coming , your doing awesome bro. Can’t wait to see the trips and other events you got planned to go to !!! Keep the Rubber side down!! Semper Fi !!

[@HOLYSHIFT]

John Mad Max came out amazing ! In person it's even nicer than video !

[@rickeygreen7019]

Happy Veterans Day Thank you for your service brother I Am a ret Veteran 1978 /2005

[@a.r.o7697]

I used the Bung King aluminum lift block and it isn't the best look, but it gives the bike the stock lean back. You have to drill through the foot of the kick stand and it took a little patience and a busted drill bit before I had both holes drilled, but the lift block does it's job.

[@bobhartman2571]

The bike looks awesome, John. I think you have an oil cooler on this bike. I installed an oil cooler fan on my Electra Glide. it was easy & just needed to have the dealer to activate it.

[@elvisman8721]

Love everything you you decided to custom as well as what you decided not to custom. That’s a killer road glide, stands out even though it’s black. Only 130 days til spring😉 Agree with staying stage 2, anything more means more maintenance and higher chance of breakdown. I still think you should upgrade the compensator. You make it to through Minnesota next summer, give me a shoutout & I’ll tour ya through 👍🏻

[@neildewitt2869]

Is that an open invite for anyone? I'll be down in June.

[@MrDoyle07]

I formed out a 1” block of Lexan to extend my kickstand. It works great and a bonus was that it takes all the punishment from the ground instead of my kickstand. Drilled a couple of holes in the kickstand and threaded them to 1/4-28 thread then a couple of countersunk holes in the Lexan block and fabbed the stainless bolts to finish flush with the upper surface of the jiffy-stand. Looks and works great!

[@brandonsmith3542]

Happy Veteran's Day John. I was actually in the Air Force and the Army.

[@chiefer8631]

Im 6"2 as well and did the rear shocks to a 13 inch and getting ready to do the front suspension. It is a world of difference in ride when the suspension is tuned to you style. By far it should be the 1st thing riders do is set your suspension up and the bike will be a whole new ride it will feel like a feather and fall in and out of the corners with such ease and give you as a rider alot of confidence to handle twisted roads. It dont matter what bike it is tune that suspension to your bodyand riding style

[@shasiceruti8994]

Thank you for your service John! Bike is coming along very nice & the camping video was awesome.

[@matts.1758]

I think a fork brace like one from Original Garage Moto would top it off but other than that I wouldn’t change anything. Very nice ride!

[@scottpeters2974]

John, probably your best video yet! Really appreciate the Veterans day shout out. We have a son in the Airforce. The build came out perfect. Didn't know about the Quad lock and wireless charging I use the Ciro phone holder with wireless charging because of nothing being stuck on the back of my phone. Thanks again for your service.

[@scottpeters2974]

@@CYCLEFANATIX Will do, Thanks. He is flying home from Cali for the holiday. Thanks.

[@PresPres1]

2 separate builds both nice , I wouldn’t compare them 👍🏽👍🏽

[@stuartberke5845]

Of course that seat will stain. I told ya. 😁. Looking good John.

[@trafficon2wheels]

Thank you for your services. Happy Veterans’ Day

[@angelsierra1988]

Thank You For Your Service !!

[@soldier09r]

I just got my suspension in last week from Fox! First time doing suspension on my RG and im excited to see what everyone has been talking about. I always do a 6” windscreen because I wear a full face helmet now so wind is no longer a concern. My personal preference is to have that sleek look over the high windscreen. Also have the S&S 475C paired w/ Thundermax and it’s getting dyno’d as well. Bars and risers from L.A Choppers. My RG ST is almost ready for spring! Good video!

[@markmcintosh7095]

Thanks John it does make me feel good when people say thanks.

[@ejdtm]

I use hand guards in the winter and take them off in the summer. I prefer having the wind on my perforated gloves

[@bmwdan3445]

John, bike looks awesome!! Thanks for your service my friend! You feel the step up saddleman seat is more comfortable the the SDC?? Im planning on purchasing a new seat over winter thought I was going with the SDC but now you sparked my interest in the step up, I do ride a lot. Thanks my friend.

[@josephmirigliano8728]

Thanks for your service John another awesome video ride safe and enjoy

[@Jimmyiiiden]

The white seat is my favorite! That’s what I want regardless what color my road glide is

[@alfredomiranda7002]

Very nice build. Thank you for serving. Great looking bike and excellent choice of parts. Thank you

[@juanandbikes]

Thanks for the review!!! I’m was planning on getting the Road Glide ST next spring, but thanks to your videos, I may go with the standard, and get the suspension done.

[@floydrhodesiv5733]

Take your bike to Moonshine Harley Davidson n let them build it for the most hp per cubic inch ! Sorry,I just had to tell you about them !

[@poncefam6]

TotLly awesome upgrades, J. Appreciate the in-depth description and explanation of your experiences with the upgrades. Looking into some upgrades in my 17 Road King, especially the mid controls and Santoro bar. Amazing!! Happy Veterans Day (Army NG 90-98)

[@floydrhodesiv5733]

Thanks for your service to our country .

[@ek5150]

Great build, great video, excellent advice and insight to the build. 10/10 episode. I love that you are grabbing a black seat and will keep the white one for special occasions. Have you thought about chroming your lower fork sliders?? or blacking them out? Everything else matches perfectly with the chrome and black theme.

[@michaelpullen6812]

Very nice build! Totally agree on a max of stage 2….I love power but make trips from North Texas to AZ/Daytona/Sturgis/Laconia and I need the peace of mind out on the road that comes with a mild not wild motor. Riding position and suspension is a huge upgrade. Nice work!

[@rickherbert3496]

Concerning you hand guards I think they look fine. I ride a Street Glide and the faring covers my hands. I use Gerbing heated gloves and jacket liner. I got them because of your videos and I am very happy with them. Great build I love your bike, excellent job.

[@robertfagan8833]

Great video John. Great bike and build John. Thank you for your service brother

[@sixwheelcarlisle8491]

90 degree valve stems are a must. It’s a pain in the butt to put air in the tire at the gas stations.

[@kerryford5855]

When did you change the name from Kong to mad max? I follow you an must have missed that ?

[@Sbhunter1]

Man you really knocked it out the park on this build!! Keep it simple and ride more!!! Hoorah!!!!😃👍🏽🤛🏽

[@ACADLOU]

Ceramic coat the white seat. Should really help with staining and cleaning.

[@MrOdin68]

the most important thing is that you have fun with the bike. I'm not a hater, but tell you I don't want a sports bike if I have a Harley.

[@frankprettitore6192]

Thank you for your service to our country... Love the lighting , i need to do that to myRoad Glide...

[@nicewhip9854]

Keep an eye on the bottom of your primary, my plus one kickstand was wearing into the bottom of the primary cover.

[@nicewhip9854]

It was very slight but it def made a significant mark underneath. You won’t notice it from the top at all. it made a pretty significant groove. I should’ve shown you last time I rode with you guys.

[@billcarothers9182]

Thank you for your service !!

[@fbj59]

Hey John, that bike look great. Black and Chrome is classic HD, you should pop a black derby cover on it to match your axel nuts.

[@stevencorry5790]

This is what every bike channel should be doing.Forget the free shit..the sponsored shit.Take what you need,put it on the bike and make it what makes a good ride.....NOT what makes it a sponsored ride.That why I asked what makes it "better" than Silverback.....because it has what every "average" rider needs.....suspension,comfort and a little extra power....excellent job on the build.And you are right....if you want to ride 1000's of miles....think of the breakdowns....they are going to happen....and what if they do?who you gonna call?

[@professor767]

Thank you for your service, John. Nice bike. Thanks for taking us through the build.👍

[@mattflorence6060]

Thank you for your service!!! Happy Veterans Day!!!

[@solidjohn6856]

We love all the power we can get but it makes sense about what you did and the reasons why you made them

[@jeffwinebrenner8932]

John, I love the bike and where you have taken it, makes sense to me. I have the S&S 465 torque cam in my 19 Tri Glide, totally change the dynamics of the Trike, we do a lot of 2-up riding, torque comes on at 1500 rpm and climbs to 130 torque at 3000 rpm, feels like I need a 7th gear at highway speeds though. I have to be careful can pull the front wheel in second gear cracking on it - no steering lol

[@douglongval5286]

Max turned out awesome John !

[@JDB5824RG]

I love the build all of it …. What kind of $$$ range did you invest start to finish

[@geraldgoodiii6993]

How does it feel going from floor boards to pegs ? for performance.. I can TOTALLY see the benefits in what u did with the Arlen ness mid controls. Those pieces look absolutely amazing in quality. I was on a bike the other day with no floor board and it felt so foreign to me even after just 2 years of floor boards (20k miles in 2 years .. once u go HD touring bike .. no going back. The fatboy was dope but the FLHR is really doing it for me) *one day I’d love to go to a Glide. Having coms and navigation .. YES!!! I hate those bar mounted phone holders. I keep mine away in a saddlebag unless it’s needed. Not to mention battery dying with each mile. Loving the bike I was thinking doing the 124 upgrade. But I think I wanna try some proper suspension and see how that feels. Prob just the rear for now. I can get them on myself. And those remote reservoirs look the business!!!

[@WhoElse627]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE MANE!💪🏼🤙🏼 ima Eagle Scout but NOTHING like the service you n your fellow men/women did💪🏼🤙🏼

[@tedzirbes6713]

Thanks for your service, bike is really nice, I don’t get the white seat but it’s your bike your choice. Best of luck with it👍🏻

[@josephgoias2945]

Form over function all the time. Great build and content. Enjoy the bike. Beringer brake setup in the future 🤔🤔

[@kellybgliding]

The bike looks awesome… 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾and it sounds good bro!!! Yessir

[@kellybgliding]

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[@freebehindbars8654]

I can’t believe I graduated high school 25 yrs ago. 1997 was a good year.

[@kerrymcclure7503]

Take your original kickstand to a machine shop and have it extended 2 in. Paint It Black it will look good. Ride safe.

[@albertharper9048]

Great video, a couple days ago I was riding from Camp Verde to Payson and it was in the 20s. I didn't feel that bad with my heated gear but thought hand guards and a couple cloth covers on the crash bars would be a good addition. I'll get those now that I watched this. Thanks

[@jasongallagher7646]

Right on John, Congrats!

[@patrickhollis5332]

I like the white seat it does break it up and looks kinda invisible against that wall

[@markohara6855]

Happy Veterans Day! Thank you for your service.

[@1rognyc]

Love the front light set up, seat looks unique. Bike coming along great.

[@CheeseBiker4Life]

Simplified but tastefully done ✅

[@alalvarez6026]

Great details about everything you did bike looks amazing I’m buying a 107 soon would love to get your opinion on the 119 kit please help Thanks

[@patrickfoley9256]

Great build John. I have a solution for white seat, wear white jeans.😆 As always Great Job and video, keep up the good work! Look forward for your videos!

[@travismcshane6869]

I like the white seat. I'd like to get one of the step up seats.

[@cliffordperanio9929]

Most important Thank you for your Service. I really like your channel and content

[@amsoiladam]

I’m glad you’re loving the new bike john. Suspension of the ground clearance is going to make that bike a lot more enjoyable for you to ride. He’s like me you have that sport bike background and the Harley geometry and chassis set up from the factory just doesn’t work for guys like us. Suspension is so key and a lot of people don’t even consider it. All they wanna do is make more power they forget that without control the powers almost meaningless

[@MrVtwinTorque]

Excellent video, excellent explanation, much logic conveyed, thank you!

[@bryanpeterson2150]

Thanks for your service. Happy veterans day!

[@anthonyeddolls1213]

Just bought a 2023 RG Special blacked out and I’m 6’3” and these mods are perfect. You don’t happen to have a build sheet I could give my guys? I’m in Denver otherwise I’d head to you!

[@FLYANDRIDE15]

It’s an awesome build. And way better in person! 🔥💯

[@nicewhip9854]

Looks amazing well done !!!

[@jimzacame3922]

Makes perfect sense for a real rider!

[@SJBagger]

All makes sense to me brother. I would however also change the comp ramp. Great vids as always

[@enriquedarienzamorano7779]

Wow that thing is flawless!

[@Mr03fatboy]

Thank you for your service John!