Was the Harley Davidson CVO Road Glide ST the bike for me?

Was the Harley Davidson CVO Road Glide ST the bike for me? We got the chance to enjoy a 2024 ‪@harleydavidson‬ CVO Road Glide ST for a few weeks and it's an amazing bike. It's worth the hype and the investment for sure. I am not in the market till later this year, but it's going to be a hard choice when the time comes!
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[@Axle-7]

I bought a peasant base model 24 a couple weeks ago. Love it so far. Definitely needs some slip ons and a seat!

[@Rpm68]

Great to see the older bikes lol, to have new bike in the 80s was awesome as far as we knew back then lol, we didn't even know what a cell phone was✌️

[@danielworsham5609]

DUDE, I had an 85 FLHTC with the batwing fairing. I had a cigarette lighter, and an AM/FM/Cassette on a bracket with the speakers attached through drilled holes through the fairing. I also had a Kawasaki KZ 1100 with the Vetter fairing, saddlebags, and trunk. I feel so old now, lol.

[@WillieD3521]

Am I the only person who doesn’t like speakers cut into the bags, takes up space

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Hell no, I hate speakers in bags!

[@Shtevelhead]

I loathe speakers on bikes.

[@gghostrrider]

I don’t like speakers in the bag, almost as much as 30” wheels

[@seeda3473]

I agree! Looks stoopid!

[@geraldsilveira8369]

Im sure the radio beats using a transitor radio or walkman cd with wired ear buds back in the 90s..

[@HDFXSB645]

My brother called me a monster for not listening to music while I ride lol. I just bought a 2020 Street Glide Special in May, and I've yet to turn the radio on lol.

[@markmcintosh7095]

I bought the black model last Saturday. I'm very happy with it.

[@yonniestone]

Craig Vetter is a legend in motorcycle design, his integrated tank/side cover on the 1972-73 X-75 Triumph Hurricane became a mainstay for most brands through to today.

[@paulbarber4892]

Looking forward to seeing you in Sturgis!! We are going to be stocked up on the new Shark Demon headlights you mentioned too. 😎👍👍

[@STIFFRIDES]

I can only set goals and hope that one day my channel is big enough and I am as fortunate as you to have Harley Davidson loan me one of their baddest bikes to check it out and review👊🏻

[@mikefisher4557]

My first "tour ride" was last year from MS Gulf Coast area to Maggie Valley and on to the Northern end of the Blueridge Parkway. On a Tri Glide . Built to tour. Can't wait to do another !!

[@but_but629]

The laptop is cool but I bet it will not be working 45 years from now. The old gauges still work. That’s the trade off.

[@imsurly7742]

This comment!

[@jasonbreedlove495]

Picked up my 24 RoadGlide, whiskey 🔥 and man I dig it. So much fun to ride, looks awesome. Adjusted the bars to be inline with the bars, Rockford st2 audio and Khromewerks mufflers. Just tossed some rear crash guards, shift link and few other decorative pieces.

[@lonecowboyadventures]

Welcome home! Seriously Hub!!?? I have got to run back up to my dealer and check that out…

[@johnthewolfheart8671]

😂, I feel called out!! I everyday a FXDL and don't care for all the bells and whistles. I like the wind and my leather pro bags and strapping a bag to my sissy bar if needed for cross country. That being said, I believe in your point of having a second bike and would love to have a CVO too when I can afford one 😆

[@gusgerstle5569]

The 2024 is really cool with all the new features, I just can't justify the expense right now. My 2013 Road Glide with some changes over time to make it more like the newer bikes is where I am able to put my money. Love the older bikes but they have really come a long way with the new bikes.

[@imsurly7742]

My first bike was a 98 softail custom with a 5 speed EVO and it was awesome!

[@mt.shastawhat7320]

Next they have a way to hook up to the aliens, look out warp speed and partying with the aliens

[@MrMurphc13]

I bought a new Road King Special 2 months back.Its the best of everything I feel.

[@hawaiibikekahuna8204]

The life of the travelling hitman.

[@300shields]

I have a 2017 heritage, I wish I had a stereo! Lol! Everything I ask a question on the forums there are at least 3 or 4 people that say " my pipes " are my music! That's all you need! Lol😂 I enjoy your content! Hello from Tequesta!

[@georgedelarosa5437]

Now that I’m older, I decided to add some tunes to my bike. I have a ‘17 RK and put the Boss 1k watt, 4 speaker, Bluetooth system on my ride. Two speakers on the handlebars, and two on the engine guards. Easy to install, costs less than $200 on Amazon, and me and the Mrs. enjoy music when we want too. The low end is a little thin, but still enjoyable to listen to while riding. Just a suggestion.

[@300shields]

@@georgedelarosa5437 Thank you!

[@oscark.880]

The '24 ST has a plastic oil pan and plastic 1/4 turn oil drain plugs which they did for weight reduction? Wow, Harley must have saved .05 lb. People are stripping out the drain plugs. Regardless It's not a good idea. That in itself is a deal killer for me. 😔

[@johnblegen1150]

Can only afford one Harley it's a 2019 breakout all i need is the sound of the pipes a bag strapped to the sissy bar and the songs rollin in my head 🤘🤘🤘

[@JA-zh5xi]

The CVO ST is cool, but I don’t see myself spending that kind of money for something that isn’t ready for hardcore 600-1000 mile days off the show room floor.

[@seeda3473]

Why isn’t it?

[@JA-zh5xi]

@@seeda3473 lack of tour pack, short floor boards

[@seeda3473]

@@JA-zh5xi throw a t bag on it and go. The floor boards aren’t the issue you think they are. I have the bike and I never feel they are too small.

[@charlesmobley2289]

We need our music. I’m a black guy and I play born to be wild and I got the nerd. They have long hair.

[@Jedi_CVO-RG]

I love the CVO Whiskey Neat paint and the Legendary Orange paint but couldn’t bring myself to spend another $6k just for the legendary orange paint

[@NicoleKeating-z4f]

a week ago, one of my "sons" pointed out the black with read letter reminds him of the local for Stranger Things", Now I can not unsee it!

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Oh crap... I see it now.

[@metricwrencher8702]

I listen to music in my helmet via a Cardo unit

[@fastsilverado]

I do wish i had a radio on my Lowrider. But since i only ride it twice?? a year, i don't need it.

[@kellybarnard5242]

Brother....buy the God damn bike!!!! You love it!! I saw one in person and I would buy the white pearl in a heart beat...I just sunk 10k in my 23...😢 I could actually just buy one!!

[@mammoth9292]

I have Demons, I need the Radio to block out the noise. I ran for a year on. A road king and 2 months in I had to have something, why I got my Street glide.

[@ecrusch]

That bike is for me, but not my bank account...

[@jamessouthworth1699]

I prefer analog gauges over digital. Sure I would like more than 40 horsepower. 80 horsepower is good for me. I'll take standard forks but give me duel disk. I don't need a stereo or any other electronics. I don't need a top bag either. I've done multi-state tours on various bikes. You can pretty much store on anything as long as you can get comfortable and you're able to pack the things you need.

[@richard-hr4tw]

I wonder where that new bike will be in 43 years 😂 .

[@yertelt5570]

Love my 2010 Road King, most of the time I'm just fine with it not having a stereo or hands free cell capabilities. Hell, I didn't even have windshield the first couple years I had it. I'm the third owner so I'm guessing the windshield it came with is sitting forgotten in the back of one of the first two owners garage or basement. Having said that, if I should happen to come across a fairing that uses the existing QD windshield mount for easy install/removal with a plug and play stereo built in for the right price i would most likely get it for all day rides and long trips.

[@richardschaffling9882]

I love having my radio I have a 2003 ultra classic and a 2022 Tri Glide and I do miss the cd player and the cb that is on the 03 but I never really liked that style of bike you have I do like that they are having better paint jobs my 2022 paint is really ugly it’s midnight crimson and black they needed to brighten it up

[@scottschaeffer8920]

Yea, I can see you on that Street Glide.

[@brucevernon5827]

I'm riding a FLHTK ultra, but because I have blue tooth hearing aids I listen to my music etc through them , and don't use my bike stereo,

[@tennwingman3350]

Need a key to open the little storage area and the gas tank. Here is a life hack, but extra keys and some radio knobs. Cut the key to length needed and heat it and press it into the knob and melt it into them. Fill the back with some epoxy and there you go a key, just put it in the gas lid and leave it. Pull up to pump and just turn the knob to open LOL A common Goldwinger mod. I have done to my gas tank. Be safe, have fun.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

I love that idea!!!

[@shovelheadbob]

I have a 1980 shovelhead dresser like that that's blue and it does 85 to 95 mph and it's stock

[@karenfromireland]

Hope you've been stockpiling the TP, that"s always the first thing to run out 😂

[@dhc8guru]

As you were going over the old Harley bits, nothing surprising. That was the 80’s. Then you said the engine had 50hp, and I was like WTF? I thought by then those engines were putting out around 70hp. My 05 Sportster put out 57hp and that bike probably weighs half as much as your bike. Can’t believe 50hp can move that bike with two people on it.

[@alvaretcrosby1208]

On your 1980 Tour Glide, my husband wants to know where the fuel gauge is?

[@daygersden]

Their certainly nice, but 50 grand out the door is ridiculous.

[@johnb2802]

Comments section: "BER DEE BER BER BER!!"

[@Ten_Mil_Will]

Sad day, saying bye to that Bad MFr 😢 I'm not in the tax bracket for a CVO but do believe 2024 will be looked back on as a "milestone" year. So im looking at the base model (color upcharge) Street Glide (prefer the cockpit of the SG and dig the pistol tray). Getting closer. So close that i actually AVOID the dealership lol What i wanna know is - Can i get those "frame slider" style crash bar (front an rear) on a non CVO SG? They look so much more up to date that the big old (loop style) engine an bag guards.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Yep! Its an accessory called the flat out bar. I run one on the 23 ST Advan owns, it's an easy swap.

[@dr.shorty8765]

Us old guys on our low riders don't care what you ride, its a shame you need a GPS to go any where

[@bobberguy1]

In 1977, I rode a "57 FL from Atlanta, Ga. to LA with a Rand McNally atlas and return. Currently ride a "10 FXDC at 69 years old. These young folks are soft.

[@ryanr4181]

Bank Robery!!!!! hahaha

[@MrTwofishes]

All the tech kind of puts me off. I'd love to have a glide on those 800 mile days across the country, but at all other times it seems like just something that can break that I won't be able to fix.

[@playmobilfans7160]

St is not available here in Germany. At least just a few of them and they are long sold. We got pornhub still though😂 you’re funny 😆

[@williambowling1885]

Guitar lessons. Fantastic

[@scottwilliams5044]

Please please please buy the street glide, every content creator has done the road glide and I so wanna see a street bought and customized

[@mrgrey2k]

I bought my first ever Harley this year. Got a great deal on a new 23 CVO Street Glide in the Dark Platinum. Just got it back from the 1k service and I’ll be doing stage 1, KW exhaust, and SE wedge air cleaner tomorrow.

[@Kyle-ue5uj]

I am curious how your flight from Amsterdam was 17 hours, did you have a layover somewhere, I only ask as my wife just spent a week in Hamburg and flew direct from IAH in Houston to Amsterdam and it was 10 hours and flew direct from Frankfurter to IAH Houston and it was 10.5 hours so Amerstdam to Miami should not be more than 10 hours I would think. Yes my wife travels internationally for work, but not nearly as often as you and only to Northern Germany for the most part.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Door to door. Uber to airport, Amsterdam to London, layover, London to Miami, Train to Palm Beach, etc. Flight with the layover was about 14 hours.

[@Kyle-ue5uj]

@@ProfessionalMonkey it was the layover - gotcha

[@williamlutsch4259]

I have a 2022 road glide thats a full built bagger w a 131, inverted ohlins fork, ohlins rear and all cyro lighting anddddd less than 500 miles. Economy F’d me here in Colorado, 10 ways to sunday, and i can barely keep the bike and put food on the table. Im PISSED every time i watch a video!

[@Jaycat48]

Just get a Grey one. That's the free color this year. I mean if you're going tear it down and put new tins on, no sense in paying for paint.

[@mammoth9292]

Real Question? 121 or 135???

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Oooooooooo, don’t know. The reworked liquid cooling is really nice!

[@mldiode]

IMHO HD has targeted the buyer who has deep pockets. I feel they are narrowing their market and doing themselves and the whole adventure of motorcycling a dis-service. The direction of Royal Enfield is something HD should be looking at very closely. It’s about expanding the desire of motorcycling and making the bikes affordable to entry motorcyclists. JMHO…

[@H-D-gl6gc]

“Pinnacle of Harley Davidson engineering” Did not know the words “pinnacle” and “Harley Davidson engineering” should be used in the same sentence.

[@daviddumond412]

Buy one a leave it stock.

[@murrayhelmer8941]

Not harley. So no one cares. But in the summer of 69 in Calgary Alberta i met 3 guys on the then Brand New Honda 750/4 motorcycles that had ridden from New York to Florida. Across through Texas to California up to British Columbia and were heading East across Canada back to New York. Actually answered a dumb 13 year olds questions !! 🙂

[@Kenn1969]

“Real bikers don’t have to use windshields!” Blah, blah, blah!😂🤔😮😳

[@bigjoe805]

Batwing is difficult handling in strong winds

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Not really in my opinion…

[@Shtevelhead]

Why do people insist on perpetuating this myth?

[@bigjoe805]

@@Shtevelhead I’ve experienced it first hand. Riding across country, riding through Texas panhandle into New Mexico , where all the wind farms are located (I40). Winds were a constant 40-60mph. Road Glide fairing handled much better.

[@bigjoe805]

@@ProfessionalMonkey ever ride the Texas panhandle through wind mill farm country on Route 40? Winds are a constant 40-60mph.

[@1blkout]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@bigjoe805I have. I have not had issues in the wind on the my Batwing bikes, newest being a ‘20 Ultra Limited, oldest being a 1981 FLH with Batwing fairing, saddlebags and tour pack, as well as a few more Batwings in between. I live in New Mexico and have taken that I-40 route numerous times. I have also done I-40 from New Mexico to the Laughlin River Run a couple dozen of times, occasionally in wind so bad that semi’s were flipped on their sides. Before you ask “have you even ridden a Sharknose”, I have. For me, other than looks, and the fact that the Sharknose fairing is way out there in the “north 40”, they felt the same when riding them, both from slow speed to on the interstate in the wind.

[@crewgadjy]

Opinions are like arseholes, everybody's got one. 😎. Was something you had out of privilege back in the day, what a £30 to £50 bike isn't a privilege today. What planet are you living on? 😂

[@nicktd]

Deleting my stereo comment now.. No strong opinions from a poser here.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

😂😂

[@neano62]

Fortunate to have been on a HD since 84. First was a Candy Apple Red XLX 1000 Sportster , that popped exhaust manifold gaskets when you least expect it ; from there … Just bought ur favorite according to this video FLTRXSE in Legendary Orange 🍊 Harley couldn’t have picked a better “Guinea Pig/Hog(🤣)” than urself to give their thoughts on the ST imho Great video man! Wham Bam Amsterdam (VH) 🧡🖤🩶💪😎

[@matthewmuente1363]

BUT what about that fairing design? I dunno if I can get behind that. And I'd be concerned about that digital dash if something goes wrong. I was looking at a $39k sticker price Ultra with a beautiful black and whiskey paint job that I'm definitely liking better. But I like Geezer Glides in full geezer mode, myself. My Evo Sportster chopper is cool, but hardtails are nice to look at, not the best to ride. I happen to love that Liberator. I like things that are bulky and ugly, you should see my ex.