Top 3 reasons NOT to trade up to a 2024 Harley-Davidson

[@ronbuccelli8486]

We have been so lucky this winter here in Wisconsin, I've actually been riding for at least a month now!

[@wayne1139]

Agree! Keeping my 2016 Road Glide ultra, no payments

[@mikekovacs5392]

Very good points you made and yes definitely can’t complain about the mild winter.

[@rodneybarcus2233]

You had me at #1. I definitely can relate to #3 I have a 2019 model.

[@ArizonaBob1947]

Okay, you've convinced me ... guess I'll just keep my Jeep and not get a new bike ... Good to see you are out riding again in that brisk Wisconsin air !

[@BrewCityRider]

No, no, no, I was just talking about trading up! You definitely need a new Hog! 👍

[@Ironhorse360DEG]

i'm an old honda rider, and then in 2008 i bought an 06 1200 sporty, rode 4 years, and traded it for an 07 softail custom. i was disappointed in the 96cid, and 6speed. plus it wasnt as comfortable as i thought it should be. gave it up in late 2013. in 2020 it was time to try again. i test rode a honda fury, a honda fb6, looked at several more bikes, but at 6'5 i dwarf a lot of bikes, yes the sporty was crowded, but oh so much fun. finally i found 2 bikes that caught my eye, an 07 white pearl fatboy, my issue with it was the sporty was white pearl, and the 96cid, 6sp. but for $1000 less, was a 2012 fatboy, 103b, 6sp, in tequila sunrise hd orange. they let me go for a ride, and i was sold. it has a lot of power, looks good as a one up, or saddle bagged out with the big passenger pad, and backrest. took me a while to get use to the orange. the only other harley that has my eye is the 2013 cvo breakout in green and gold, with the 110cid. i've looked at new bikes, harley, and honda, nothing. the new style fatboy is just a breakout on steroids. the m8's lack the thump of my big twin, and i'm 62, not lookinking to make payments for 5 or 6 years. like you i've been on 2 wheels for over 50 years. baggers are boring grandpa bikes. top end touring bikes are for r.u.b's. keep it simple stupid, is my moto. still love my hondas.

[@BrewCityRider]

Yeah, keep on ridin' brother! I know I will until I can't anymore. 👍

[@jeffdriggs2895]

Corvette/Muscle Car or Prius. I’ve test rode a GW, and bought a 2021 Road King. No comparison for me. My feeling is buy a car if you going to buy a GW. I’m a minimalist, why I chose the Road King. Computers and I do not get along😂 With that said, it doesn’t matter what you ride, as long as you ride. I do see a lot of misguided hate for Harley and their riders🤷🏼 I don’t see it returned! Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I’m planning on buying a 24 Street Glide for my 65th this year, keeping both my Road King and Slim. Maybe even learn to switch computer on! Ride safe brothers and sisters!

[@Justin-tp3lr]

I have a 2020 street glide and love it. I have a few more years of payments, and it's mine. The only thing i have done is a stage 1 and different bars. I live in the northeast, and we have had a few decent days for riding, but the warmer days are coming.

[@markfrank2454]

Thanks for the video! I have to agree with you on all three points. As far as trading in, I tried that last fall thought I would see what a dealer that I bought the 06 RK from would give me on a over priced 14 SG $3500.00 is all and my old bike is clean and has too many upgrades to go over. It was hard to not tell them how I thought but I got out of there. I will keep the old girl and ride it some more, I just retired and have time to find a good deal if I want get a newer bike and sell mine on my own.

[@johnkenneally4662]

You named exactly the upgrades I did to my 2010 RG, plus cams/oil pump. I contemplated a 2024, especially a CVO. However, wisdom kicked in and stayed with my current bike. Your commentary really reinforced the decision.

[@williamhopkins3500]

Great video , if I could add a 4th reason it would be never get the first year after a major redesign. I learned the hard way with a 17 SGS with the new M8. Now it’s hard to sell based on the engine problems so I keep riding it. Hope the new ones are better. Peace out.

[@BrewCityRider]

Yes, that's a great point! Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@thebeardedcustodian135]

Nice to see a new video, also riding here in upstate ny,

[@jadefreier8084]

Nailed it! I ride a 15' Ultra Limited with 63k on it. I've stuck 10k worth goodies on it and have no intention of getting rid of it. Live in SW ND and I've ridden every month this winter.

[@philipmilks6793]

Could not agree more , have a 2012 street glide with a ton of upgrades , wheels front and rear suspension , paint ,seat , stage 2, and get a lot of compliments when out riding . Late last summer when i made up my mind i would sell it and use the money for a down payment on a new bike i was out for a ride and broke a valve spring on the rear . Had to make a decide what to do and ending up with a whole new top end , both cylinders , both heads , high wear items i.e. cam bearings , lifters and such . Now even though i might still get a new bike sometime i will always keep this one .

[@BoDean52]

Great seeing you out BCR 👊

[@gvs1173]

I own a 2020 RG, put a 131" crate motor in it and the woo-hoo factor is indescribable. The total cost was less than depreciation at trade in value and cost of the new RG. Downside is, there's no new fairing, but that's something I can deal with

[@DOMSGUITARS6140]

I have a 21 Roadglide Limited and would never trade up. I have nothing against the new 2024 models but my bike does EVERYTHING I need it to do

[@BrewCityRider]

Exactly 👍

[@MotoYogiAdventures]

Now we are just waiting for this snow to melt and some rain to wash the salt off! I bought a 2023 Road Glide…it’s good enough for me! 😊

[@CodyMcDonald89]

good talk. I was stuck wanting a new harley as well when seeing everyone going to them. But I have a 21 harley ultra in snake venom so im keeping the bad ass paint and just did a detach to have pretty much a new bike when i dont want tour pack on it

[@DOMSGUITARS6140]

Is that mic you have for the camera? If so,what kind is it?

[@BrewCityRider]

It's an Insten 3.5mm flexible mini microphone. I've been running with that mic since 2017. Got my first one on amazon, and my second one on eBay. They are absolutely perfect for motovlogging with either a half helmet or a full face.

[@fourftr]

The problem with this Video is you make too much sense 🍺👍 I have no payment on my 2017 RGU. Looking at payments is a major factor especially when your retired.

[@waynebernard1224]

Agree I have a 2015 RGS long paid off and I retired in 2022. No payments fixed income,

[@jimweagant8920]

I agree with you on that 👍👍

[@tz1592]

Well, I hate to be on both sides of the fence, but I am. I have a 2015 Ultra Limited that has everything that I could possibly add. Wouldn't sell it, love it. But I also wanted an upgrade since I haven't purchased a new bike in 10 years. I pulled the trigger on a 24 CVO RG in legendary orange. Got it from Suburban HD just north of Milwaukee. Going to do a couple small upgrades, but that's the benefit of the CVO, don't have too much to add. Safe travels. We deserve a short winter.

[@Bkamaclean]

I agree...I am payment free...I only upgrade if I can pay cash.

[@BrewCityRider]

Yep, that's the way to go if you can swing it. 👍

[@richardsmith5738]

And I 100% agree with all three of your points. No payments, thousands already invested in after market parts, and honestly when I pull up to Harley on my 2014 UL I think she looks pretty dang good in comparison to those $30k, $40k, even $50k+ in the showroom.

[@jamessouthworth1699]

I agree on all three!

[@jimmyrenfroe2415]

Who is BrewCityRider? And no disrespect but, what is your age and what model Harley do you ride the most. The reason I ask is I am 69 years of age and haven't ridden a motorcycle in over thirty five years. Even though I've had five different model motorcycles, only one was a 1979 Harley 1200 Sportster. I now have a 2022 Heritage Classic 114 today and I'm just starting to get comfortable riding the bike. Are you feeling any discomfort while riding with heavier traffic congestion compared to an earlier time when the world was not so populated? I just want to ask a man with years of experience to gauge the time that I will be comfortable again. Good luck and be safe. Jim

[@dc117748]

I agree dude but by your standards whatsvthe point in anything new!! I traded 2017 Street Glide that I loved riding but I found this bike to have several upgrades!! It's a much beter handling bike has more luxuries more power and more fuel efficient!

[@BrewCityRider]

All that matters is what works for you. Sounds like you made the right move. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@soxgopro5552]

I bought my 2012 Deluxe new and its going to the grave with me. New bikes will tie you to dealerships with the new technology no one else will touch.

[@BigTee3099]

Yes Sir, your take on it makes a lot of sense. I have a 2012 Roadglide with tons of upgrades, getting ready out Ohlins suspension on it. I like the new Roadglide but my bike is free and clear! Instead of a monthly new bike payment, i can continue to upgrade mine. ✅

[@BrewCityRider]

Exactly 💯 I'm in the same boat as you. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@thomasbartlett3409]

The 2024 CVO Road Glide 121 vvt OTD for about $20K less than a 2024 entrance level Corvette with a 490 hp 6 liter engine. .....To put everything into perspective....

[@dennispatterson3085]

Getting back on the Ninja, has wide open exhaust, off the headers,, this in AZ, were shorts t shirt, tennis shoes ,sun glasses ,, probly 130 decile, kill ear drum,, lol, bike a toy a luxury item,, a hobby, ,

[@RafaelJimenez-hz9gu]

sir, what a right a on point video. I agree with you 100%. On my 2015 ultra classic limited , I have done everything you can name to it. I have right now a lil over 28k miles and will ride it till the wheels fall off. I do not need a new bike.

[@nathanmoody6360]

Most of these comments are reading to me weird anyway I will keep my 2015 EG because I’m not going to get much for it and I put a lot into it along with a stage 1 and like you say no payments

[@michaelpulice6100]

To the brew city rider i did trade up from a 2019 Street Glide to a 2022 Street Glide special with only 4,500 miles on it, and got a good deal and not to much to finance 😂😂😂

[@stuarthipkins8336]

Damn. No traffic.

[@jarthur1369]

Biggest reason not to get a 2024. Looking back people will say “well on the 2024, they added the water cooling but didn’t add the vvt until 2025, so it’s kind of an oddball engine”

[@BrewCityRider]

Yeah, that's for sure. I watched DK Customs vid where they explained all of this stuff.

[@xanbiker]

Greetings, I just found your channel and subscribed

[@DyinG_BreeD_MediA]

Excellent beard sir excellent beard

[@dennispatterson3085]

My first day bringing Fatty home, took off all the exhaust the air breather, put on Blow exhaust. Wide open. Arlen. Monster suker intake, powervision tuner, 14 in Meathooks, apes, 260 rear tire, lol, wanted the look,, took off all reflectors, chrome coil cover, bullet shift linkage, front turn signals took off, fuk that and made head breather hose , dump the crap in front of rear tire, lol. Fuk emissions, Fatty was a toy, he smoke rear tire in 3 gears, took off tear seat, he bar hopper, but broke the compansator,, harley shit part,, so I put a used one in. Sold the Fatty, lol, crank had 25,000 run out

[@jeffreygraf3358]

The salesmen ain't gonna love ya down at Uke's, LoL!

[@BrewCityRider]

Lol, you may be right 😂. They're doing just fine though. They post their bike sales with the new owners on Instagram, and they have several every day it seems.

[@jdreyno1958]

👍👍

[@choppergirl]

Dood, just give up already and get a Honda

[@mikegodwin9768]

What sort of Microphone is that?

[@BrewCityRider]

It's an Insten 3.5mm flexible mini microphone. I've been running with that mic since 2017. Got my first one on amazon, and my second one on eBay. They are absolutely perfect for motovlogging with either a half helmet or a full face.

[@markd.6364]

I just to traded om my 2017 street glide for a 2024. I see the 3 points but if your smart and think ahead. 1 my payment is very low. 2 all the accories I had on my 2017 I took them all off cuz they will fit the new one. 3.way much better warranty. And better choices of handling styles as well.

[@BrewCityRider]

Yes, good points👍Smart to take off the accessories too. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@dennispatterson3085]

Basically. Gotta put a power vision tuner on it,, because, get rid of the shit pipes, harley tuner junk, night and day with power vision, still upgraded your engine,,

[@vadersfather1248]

My vs 650 classic cruiser vans Hines pipes suits me just fine no need for a Harley

[@ElectraWillem]

I agree. I'll just keep my 2010 E-glide for sure. No need for a bike with a huge computer screen !

[@Carmichael5898]

I agree. The old styles are better. Besides all the new electronics on the new Harleys. Are more things to go wrong.

[@BrewCityRider]

Yeah, I meant to mention that as a bonus reason not to trade up, but I forgot lol 😂

[@Carmichael5898]

@@BrewCityRider 😂

[@dennispatterson3085]

Trade up. Hmm, harley don't give ya shit for trade in, lol, you got real deep pockets, hmm, i never put a bike on payments,, there a luxury item,, just extra money hanging around,, it's a hobby,, But Harley a real money pit, real expensive hobby, stay with metric,, just gas tires 50 buck oil change, lol

[@dyulliannoqueiroz4863]

2024 RG it is 100% than any another old RG,sorry guy's, it is the true,lol the first problem it is about the payment?lol,you don't have to worry about others money

[@dyulliannoqueiroz4863]

lol the second problem it is about aftermakert parts?lol again, wait couple months and you see a lot of parts

[@Darkhorsesavage]

Trade up to pay more money on something that is gonna break down all the time. Sounds like a hell of a deal!!!

[@dc117748]

I'm sorry dude but I've logged 2-3 million miles on the road trucking across the country and have not seen these broken down Harley Davidsons your speaking of!! If you do see a Harley on the side of road it should come to no surprise only because 50 plus percent of bikes on the road are Harleys! If you narrow it down to cruisers and touring that number grows!!

[@craigssellingmine]

#4 forced to pay for online subscription service

[@joe2479]

You should try to mind your own business and stop telling people how to spend their money. It's none of your business. I thought you were going to have reasons that related to the bikes.

[@BrewCityRider]

@@joe2479 Ha, nice comment dude

[@dennispatterson3085]

When bought Fatty,, my brother's had Harleys. , wanted to be in there group,, had the Ninja before, hmm, well what a fukn bad idea,, they both had a income way above my pay scale, hmm, yea took 3 years,, Harley way past my pay scale,, went back to the Ninja,, they have to just see my tail lights, I sit have a few beers. They finally show up, lmao

[@jefferybeining-oy2eu]

Never buy the first year with all of changes computer junk

[@dennispatterson3085]

I love the shit Harley reviews, being a harley tech for 5 years, see the rip off, hmm, didn't have anything to do. Went to harley school. Mmi, in phx, cost 11 grand, wow, junk and more junk, Harley guys,, have the pockets

[@stuwhyte479]

Couldn't agree more Dennis.The Harry Davidson clothing company propaganda machine have lost their way.The clothing company are just a bunch of cynical cunts.Who take their customers for granted.

[@Brian-zg9ff]

Wow. Definitely didn’t go to school for grammar lol

[@dennispatterson3085]

Lmao. Love Brian remark, yea flunked English, lol

[@BillHerring-nh5th]

Trading to any Harley is never trading "up".

[@almohandskhaild]

Save your money and go to Honda Goldwing

[@dennispatterson3085]

What was funny, I worked as a harley tech, fixed the led sled,, but I rode a zx14r Ninja, fuk did I get the shit,, but could smoke any harley made, even the v rod, that was a fast bike it was fun to ride, had the cam at 7,000 rpms, , but not very practical, lol 3 gal tank under the seat,, hmm

[@timhafley5177]

Harley keep it Simple Try to keep the price on a level plane.upgrade the bike components. ABS is all I need.

[@dennispatterson3085]

We old guys. Born in early 50s, raised on the muscle cars,, you know, 454, 426 hemi, 396, 340, 440s, 429 cobra jet, why in the he'll you riding a led sled,, , hmm, werd, put 200 hp bike under your ass only cost 12 grand,, lol, smoke the electric shit,,

[@jeffmccollum3769]

you are all over it

[@dennispatterson3085]

Gotta love the harley guys,, half the Harley is China shit, lol, werd, cost twice, 3 times of a metric, goes slower, cost more in maintenance,, hmm had one 3 years, lol, wow, what a money pit,, cost more in insurance than my zx14r Ninja, witch is a 200 hp 200 mph bike, cost me 13 grand brand new, basically go faster than any harley in 3rd gear, hit 4th, do wheelie, at 140 mph,, hmm, werd, I'm 67 years old kinda look like guy riding in vidoe,, but AZ don't need helmet, just shorts tennis shoes ,t shirt, sun glasses,, lol, still take a Ninja to the bar, basically what harley riders do,,

[@dennispatterson3085]

The Ninja wide open headers, dump onto a 5 in pipe, both sides, put a megaphone, into the 5in. Pipe, witch is 10 in. Long, hmm, 11 thousand rpms,, basically like a indy formula race car, lmao,, ask my brother. He rides a shit ,street glide,, he was deaf for three days,,

[@mikenimmick3920]

Don't ever ride a Honda Goldwing. Because if you ever do, you'll never throw a leg over a Harley again.

[@davefreeman1499]

I agree that is why i have a goldwing with no problems after 130000 miles.

[@snowlothar45]

Not true. Just traded my '23 DCT for a new '23 Glide. The tech on new Harleys is just as good and a lot more user friendly. And it takes 6 hours and dismantling the Wing to change the air filter. Paint on the wing is terrible, and my valve covers looked 20 years old after a year. Plus a recall is out on the newer wings for a fuel pump that swells and locks up.

[@paineys3341]

Not true, I tried a new one and hated it, no personality, felt I was perched on top of it, much prefer my 2019 RGS, feel more part of it

[@paineys3341]

@@snowlothar45 also seen a number of reports about a bolt breaking in the transmission of 2018+ bikes causing the bikes to lock up!

[@dc117748]

It really trips me out how folks comment on Harley Davidson as they so horrible!! Honda Goldwing is a fine bike and I have the utmost respect but its not a Harley Davidson! It has absolutely no personality no sound no customization no KOOL factors!! Its just a really great riding bike that gives you perfect posture 😂 People don't buy Harley Davidson because they are better riding bikes they buy them because they give more in the motorcycle world than any other manufacturer period!!

[@dennispatterson3085]

Guy riding. , hmm get a electric bicycle, put a speaker on it. Sound like a Harley, lmao, funny shit,,

[@jefferybeining-oy2eu]

Never buy the first year with all of changes computer junk