Top Harley-Davidson Touring Tips NO ONE TOLD ME!

[@RevJay_Rides]

My list (much like yours) of top things to get on a touring motorcycle to actually tour on would be… 1) tool kit. I’m no mechanic, but sometimes you need a minor fix to get you to where you’re going. 2) tire plugging kit. Used that on a recent trip doing the Trail of Tears ride. 3) bags. I own an Ultra Limited, but I like having bags I can carry into the hotel. 4) highway pegs. Like you said, it is a must to have other options for positions to sit in. 5) lights. Front and back, get it lit up and visible so you can see and be seen.

[@scottlin7876]

I bought a new 2019 street glide sp. It has 40700 on it. I got the color matched king tour pak. If my bike sits longer than a day or two I put it on a trickle charger. My last bike I did the same thing and the battery lasted 8 yrs. In Sept. I got a rear flat. No plug kit. No air compressor. After getting it towed to the nearest dealer and getting the tire replaced I got home and got myself a plug kit and compressor. I most always carry my rain gear. I have a two person tent. It's just me but I unload my gear (except what's in the saddle bags and tour pak) and put it in the tent. I also put my seat in the tent. That way you have a dew free seat in the morning. And if it's been raining I stand the seat up in the tent and let the moisture drain to one end and have a fairly dry seat in the a.m. I also carry an atlas even thou I have a smart phone and the gps on the bike. I started out sleeping on an old army mattress pad then latter bought an air mattress to put on top of the pad. What a game changer. I keep up on my maintanance which of course is important. Klock werks wind screen was the first thing I added and I love it. Highway pegs are a must too like you said.

[@TorqueandPower]

Sounds like you are good to go!

[@stuartvorster4911]

N I C E ...colour! Heck, you park that next to the Ocean in Cape Town & you will never find that Bike again - blends perfectly with the Sea today! 😉👍🏼

[@TorqueandPower]

Thank you! Harley-Davidson has some beautiful paint on their bikes!

[@emeryhvac1023]

I'm no doctor.....but this guy is 420 friendly!! Great video!!

[@TorqueandPower]

Thank you glad you enjoyed!!

[@locoocho2415]

Thanks for the heads up on touring. Things to know that are totally important.

[@TorqueandPower]

Glad it helped!

[@johnmccormick6689]

$25k “new” more like $35k on the road new w/tour pack, heated grips, pegs, windscreen…. Otherwise…. Love the video from tclocs to mentality to loctight to tender to planning. Nice color too…16-18 paint options were cool. Thx for PIF, I’ll subscribe

[@ThePNWRiderWA]

Make sure to get tire strings not the mushrooms. I the mushrooms I have had fail if the hole is too big. The strings allow you to put multiple strings in a hole and get you to have it replaced. Windscreens make sure you test it with your pillion as the sit higher.

[@TorqueandPower]

Very true! Strings are what I use as well. Great point 👍🏻

[@timboyd5402]

You should put the smoked reflectors on the saddle bags I think that would be a good touch

[@TorqueandPower]

I've always been torn whether to put on the smoked reflectors cause I do like the red color ha. Maybe soon in the future!

[@finao8231]

Is that your garage, bikes, cars, etc.. That's crazy awwesome!

[@TorqueandPower]

Yes thank you. Appreciate the compliment! Fun toys

[@UncleFester283]

i love that bag you got! fits way more than you would think!

[@TorqueandPower]

It’s a big boy!

[@terrencejohnson3277]

Absolutely beautiful color!

[@TorqueandPower]

Thank you! It’s legend blue denim

[@peterwilliamson4296]

Very confidence inspiring talk thanks so much. That Harley onyx bag looks like a great rider backrest for longer trips.

[@henrizapora2172]

Hey man, great video can you leave product numbers for each item you suggest if at all possible. Buying a new street glide in January. Cheers

[@TorqueandPower]

Thanks! Yes I put the numbers and part in the description area! Wait till after Jan 26th when Harley-Davidson releases the info on the ‘22 models if you plan on buying a new motorcycle!

[@henrizapora2172]

@@TorqueandPower yes I am getting the 2022, i will be looking for the product codes. Cheers brother

[@chrismyers7955]

Great info! The large bag looks very nice for long trips. What kind is it?

[@TorqueandPower]

It is Harley-Davidson Onyx Premium Touring Bag. Fantastic bag and designed right!

[@emingin]

I always bring one of those jump starter packs! They are small and there are many different brands to chose from. Get the one that's best for you.

[@TorqueandPower]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@johngumbert5253]

Did you make those helmet holders? Any info you can share on them?

[@jeffreyengle2762]

Try two-up and packing all of your camping gear all of the rules just changed….. drastically.

[@TorqueandPower]

So true!

[@toddschultzandkaysar3530]

what color is the blue street glide .. i love that color ..im digging the new wood on the garage ..way cool

[@TorqueandPower]

Thank you! It’s called Legend Blue Denim. Only made in 2018. Appreciate the comment!

[@Bear304inc1]

I ride a street glide and to shorten your list of everything you’ll need to change/upgrade? =EVERYTHING…..

[@NickAlati]

As a home inspector I feel that I should advise you, that if those wood paneled walls are attached to your residence it's considered a fire hazard Just saying as a fellow motorcycle enthusiast or Harley Davidson lover, Is 5/8 inch dry well rated for fireproof

[@Thomasj876]

Man I love my garage, but dude, I love the wood, and black!

[@TorqueandPower]

Thank you appreciate! Better than the white for sure I had before!

[@wtf0101]

Great info 👍Next level up would be a ultra,thousands of dollars cheaper and half the extras you don't buy or worry adout,

[@TorqueandPower]

Very true! Makes it easier for sure but they didn’t make it in the color I liked otherwise….👍🏼

[@edwardlayton9360]

So very good video. I have spoked wheels so I cannot just plug the tire. 2005 ultra classic. Love my tour pack. Good info for people with mag wheels. Electrical tape hav saved my life. Pack it. My shifter rod broke and used electrical tape as a temp. fix. My friend carrys the ends because they all brake sooner or later. I always take gum as I ride, helps me stay sharp. Always have rain suite with me. The quick disconnect @ my fuel tank started leaking. There are 2 o rings that need to be replaced when this happens. Will need a qualified tec to do this repair. Real good advise to keep an eye on your fluid levels and change when they are do. Never leave your leather bungied to your bike, someone will steal it when your in the bar. Maybe see you at one eyed jacks sometime. Spot

[@TorqueandPower]

Great advice, love the electrical tape!

[@ricky-leethompson6786]

some lovely looking bikes there mate👍

[@TorqueandPower]

Thanks!!

[@dalesharp7514]

what kind of tire plug kit and compressor do you keep with the bike?

[@TorqueandPower]

The compressor is Harley-Davidson brand and the tire kit I just picked up on Amazon. Lots of good ones on Amazon just remember to have pliers with to pull out the nail or screw!

[@danielmains4914]

I have a 2009 FLHT with similar set as yours. I’m considering buying a road king next. You should check out Kill Switch Queen’s KZbin channel. She rode her Dyna from California to New York and back. All these things are luxuries. Kill Switch Queen reminded me what it means to be a motorcycle enthusiast and it isn’t buying all these things to make us comfy. Like I said though, my Electra glide standard is set up like yours but I’m going back to minimalist riding. And I do take long rides every year. Including the saddle sore 1000.

[@TorqueandPower]

Certainly are a luxury without a question. As long as people ride is all I care about!!

[@HDVIBE]

Very much like the color of your bike

[@dalesharp7514]

this was a very good video for me. I'm new to harley and have a 2020 glide standard. thanks for sharing. Your mentioning of the trips you went on was good too, meaning you are experienced. Thank you for sharing!

[@caseyponder6415]

When heated grips always getting heated grips my 2011 street glide has them shoot if I get a 250 2stroke I think I’d put them on that thing I tell EVERYONE just get heated grips lol just missing that nice bag

[@TorqueandPower]

Heated grips are so nice!

[@physiciansassist1]

What seatv is that? If your putting in the miles must be decent?

[@davidstumpf9107]

What size bag is that and where or who did you go through to get it?

[@TorqueandPower]

It is 3500 cu in bag from H-D and part number is 93300103. I like Surdyke Harley for online purchases. Good prices!!!

[@evermanme1]

This was great, just discovered your channel through this video. I did notice something that threw me off (full disclosure I know absolutely nothing about what was cause this) when you switched to video with the bike the audio didn’t match the visual while you were talking. It did just fine with the intro but once it switched it doesn’t appear to be in sync any longer. At the end it seemed to come back into sync again…so not sure. Nevertheless I thought it was solid advice…well done!

[@TorqueandPower]

You are correct the sync was off. Discovered too late for me to change it. It’s like an old Godzilla film haha

[@evermanme1]

@Torque and Power no worries, Good advice for sure!

[@kenmealey6527]

Were did you get the tire repair kit with the compressor, been looking everywhere.

[@TorqueandPower]

The repair kit I put the link in the video bio and the air compressor is the one HD makes and it works great! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@kenmealey6527]

@@TorqueandPower thanks also great video very informative

[@MrOdin68]

Awesome Street Glide 👌 but what I have to say. the sundowner bench is much more comfortable than the cvo bench. of course not that nice. but more convenient

[@TorqueandPower]

Definitely more comfortable by far but I wanted the look the cvo seat provided. Compromises ha

[@MrOdin68]

@@TorqueandPower we don't need to talk about it. the cvo bench is much nicer. I do it like the windscreens. for small tours the cvo bench and the small windshield. for big tours the sundowner and the 8 inch windshield An again,your street glide is so awesome.

[@TorqueandPower]

@@MrOdin68 thanks!

[@barrydawg7544]

good video, light upgrades are a must in my opinion. I just did saddlebag hinge lights when I was in Arkansas for the Bikes, Blues, BBQ run this past year. They are awesome, bright Run, break, turn lights. Also a GOOD digital tire pressure gauge.. not one of these $2 Walmart gauges. I did the LED custom dynamic turn signals all around and 8" run/break/turn Plazma rods on the back... Let people SEE YOU....

[@TorqueandPower]

Being seen is huge for sure!! Definitely a must!

[@barrydawg7544]

@@TorqueandPower Another thing I am considering investing in is the custom dynamics PRO BEAST Horn. they run $209 and are crazy LOUD.. The wife was asking me what I wanted for CHRISTmas and I think THIS is my go to gift. Its plug and play too... just a thought bikers... be SEEN and HEARD.. Merry CHRISTmas from the DAWG in the Show Me State.

[@TorqueandPower]

@@barrydawg7544 definitely need to look into that horn you mentioned! Nothing better than a loud horn to get things moving ha! Merry Christmas to you too!

[@barrydawg7544]

@@TorqueandPower The Harley dealer here in Columbia, MO had the Pro Beast Horn on display.. it had a note on it TRY ME... LOL. I said to the parts guy "hey man I want to hear this and he said go for it.."..it LIT that Place UPPPPPP. LOL... what I like to is its easy unplug and remove the old horn and put the BEAST on and plug it in,, thats it... sounded like a train horn...

[@unik06]

Is your handlebar a Carlini Design?

[@tomb.8485]

I also bring a first aid kit. You should have mentioned that you don’t just get any tire repair kit. Better be for a motorcycle.

[@TorqueandPower]

Very true. First aid is a great idea. Thx for sharing!!

[@johnmacias01]

Man nice vid! What color is your bike?

[@TorqueandPower]

Legend Blue denim

[@tomchristian4304]

Nice garage!

[@TorqueandPower]

Thank you!

[@drsierra1]

No one told me that tourers are not ideal for mountain road (NC, GA, TENN) riding. Mush too heavy to lug around sharp turns.

[@TorqueandPower]

That’s interesting I took my sgs to Smokey mountains and I thought it handled great. But maybe we were in different areas of Tennessee.

[@513bamboo]

Where did you get them side fairing

[@tennwingman3350]

Nice garage.

[@TorqueandPower]

Thanks!

[@ccollins9981]

You've already got the docking system so get a color matched tour pack instead of that bag which would probably hold just as much.

[@TorqueandPower]

Certainly thinking about it!

[@Acmegamer]

I prefer a passenger backrest and the luggage that he uses, which I can then take off and put in my hotel room. It's an easier use thing than the tour pack.

[@mikemichaels4315]

I bought the King Tour Pak so my wife could be more comfortable. My Road King handles better without the added weight. If you are solo, use a luggage rack and bag. If two-up, the KTP is the only way to go.

[@lorettadenardo9648]

Great vid been doing it 20 plus years now I have learned from experience now riding SG CVO with tour pac love it and did 12 inch bars highway pegs did the lights (pays to be seen) any way they are called creature comforts stay safe and keep them coming o by the way this is don loretts husband but I'm on her computer like she's on the back of my bike ha

[@TorqueandPower]

Thanks and enjoy the ride 😎

[@shawnjoseph7522]

this guy is so accomplished in life...lol

[@TorqueandPower]

👍🏻

[@RoadGlideAustralia]

New Sub. Decent tips. Ride safe pal 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@TorqueandPower]

Thanks 👍

[@gunshipgray4295]

Great video ! Thanks !

[@HDVIBE]

Great information. Thanks for sharing👍👊🇺🇸

[@chrisdavis8330]

What type bik stand that's on the street glide

[@mustangx]

May I have the bag and back rest info please?

[@TorqueandPower]

Of course! It’s a Harley-Davidson onyx premium bag and a detachable sissy bar back rest from Harley-Davidson part number 54247-09A

[@mustangx]

@@TorqueandPower thank you very much

[@justinjacob7743]

Can I ask where you got your rear CVO style fender?

[@TorqueandPower]

Of course! It’s a stock cvo Harley-Davidson fender. I order from New Castle Harley usually cause good pricing and great staff there online. I had to have it painted to match of course. I try and go with Harley products as much as I can because in my experience of aftermarket world the factory has the best fitment!

[@justinjacob7743]

@@TorqueandPower Cheers!

[@nodster7778]

Thanks for the tips, are those "mayhem" bars?

[@TorqueandPower]

@@nodster7778 thanks! No sir they are Factory 47 bars called Assault 12”. Hope this helps!

[@charliecarteriii4231]

Loved the video. Very informative. Do you happen to have the part number for the fender. I want to try to get it for my road glide. Recently had a battle with installing an amp and let’s just say the amp won. Now I have a dented fender. 😞

[@skip4250]

What's the name of the big luggage bag?

[@TorqueandPower]

It’s just the large premium Onyx bag Harley-Davidson sells. Great bag with the Velcro and hard bottom so it stays off your saddlebags!

[@EastboundDwn]

Where is your cup holder?

[@dietmdew845]

beautiful bike

[@TorqueandPower]

Thank you!

[@xiaohongouyang6303]

Can you create a install video of antenna for Harly Devison? I can give you antenna for free. If you can,How much should I pay? This antenna is Replacement for Harley Davidson Accessories 1989-2020 Touring Electra Road Street Glide Trike Ultra Classic, Car Wash Proof Short EPDM Rubber Flexible truck Antenna Waiting for you play. Thank you! Olivia.

[@TorqueandPower]

I have the hidden antenna from Harley now. I certainly can show that on an upcoming video 👍🏼

[@rainman0827]

I subscribed to put you at 1000 subs.

[@TorqueandPower]

Appreciate it Jim! The first milestone has been hit!

[@dustynrigdon3650]

Where’d you get those side covers

[@TorqueandPower]

They are Harley-Davidson stretched covers. You can get them painted to match too

[@brahimbrahil1063]

Byutifol 👊👊👊

[@TorqueandPower]

Thanks!

[@michaeldalrymple9540]

One thing I always bring is the extra key and key fob. Usually wear it somewhere on me so the bike locks properly. Nice video, great quality.

[@TorqueandPower]

Good idea and thanks!

[@barrydawg7544]

I have a 2017 RGS and one thing that many do not do is change the factory emergency code that everyone knows to a code only YOU know. That way if you happen to lose your fob you can still override the system with your code, start the bike and GO... I think the factor code was something really hard like 31313 .. LOL. just a hint zip codes are 5 digits lol.

[@tomb.8485]

I also bring the extra key and key fob, but flip the battery or your bike is always ready to go. Of course you could keep both in your pockets, but that defeats the purpose of having the spare in a different location.

[@TorqueandPower]

@@barrydawg7544 very true first thing I did on the bike when I purchased it!

[@TorqueandPower]

@@tomb.8485 me too never know so bring extra always 👍🏼

[@nathanmoody6360]

So basically get a Ultra if you want to tour lol 😂 great video

[@TorqueandPower]

That would help for sure haha

[@jameslindsay479]

My Road Glide is completely out of transmission fluid...

[@Ruffians_HellBent]

It's probably all in your primary.

[@TorqueandPower]

Not good

[@jameslindsay479]

Joking... there is no "transmission fluid "

[@AzzKicker-bz1cb]

@Torque and Power It’s hard to watch the video when your voice and mouth/lips are not in sync!!! It almost looks like a voiceover in a Chinese martial arts flic from the 70’s! I’ll continue watching, hoping I can pick up the information, but I might do it with my eyes closed!

[@TorqueandPower]

I know sorry. The download messed up before I could catch up. Does look like a bad overseas movie haha

[@AzzKicker-bz1cb]

@@TorqueandPower I just bought a 2016 Harley-Davidson Ultra after having a 2004 Vulcan Nomad get totaled(i was very lucky in not getting myself totaled)! I have been looking to do some mile crushing since I bought my first bike in October of 2019. Being 6’ 5” and 280, it’s been hard to find a bike that I go on and can ride comfortably for any real distance, but this Harley Ultra seems like it’s going to the bike that will work. Thank you for the trip info!

[@TorqueandPower]

@@AzzKicker-bz1cb my pleasure

[@jorgecolina670]

So now every single millionaire wants to have a KZbin Channel? 🙄🤦🏼‍♂️

[@TorqueandPower]

Owning a Harley-Davidson makes you a millionaire? I wish bro. Makes me feel like a million bucks riding it thou 😃

[@glennbowers5144]

You talk too much!