Here is my experience. I went on a ride with about 8 other guys. I had an Ultra, they had various models, but no baggers. They were all making fun of me for having an old man bike. We stopped at a cool little store in the mountains that sold collectables. Several of the guys bought stuff there. They all asked me if I would put their purchases in my trunk. Since they had been so persistent in giving me a hard time, I told them to stick it up their a$$. Spend your hard earned money on what you like, but for me, you cannot beat an Ultra.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
10 ай бұрын
The classic situation 😝
@michaelmason4143
10 ай бұрын
I thought all HDs were old mens bike....Thats why they are called low testosterone bikes!
@moefugger
10 ай бұрын
3 dozen beer and a pizza in that tour pak , now who's the fave guy !
@rickquist3992
10 ай бұрын
+1! The "cool bike" folks ALWAYS hit up the "suitcase on wheels" crew to carry their cargo. I tell 'em to POUND SAND.
@dcccharles4569
9 ай бұрын
The Harley baggers will always live on as they are the zenith motorcycle produced by Harley Davidson. If you want uncompromising comfort with all the benefits of a touring motorcycle, and in some models... raw unbridled performance, you will have a Harley bagger. Dismal thought to even contemplate the absence of Harley baggers. Ride on!👍
@d1mennis
11 ай бұрын
I am fortunate enough to own an FXR, a Heritage Softail and an Ultraglide Classic. They each have their own purpose.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
Such an excellent garage - Just got off my FXR minutes ago, really missed that bike
@strongbrave
11 ай бұрын
You are quite fortunate, and a BADASS too.
@charlieroloff7545
11 ай бұрын
Same, I own an Electra Glide and a softail Fat Bob. Love em both!!
@PeterGoyer
Ай бұрын
I own a 92 FXLR, a 17 RK, a 70 BSA Lighting, and a 95 Sportster 883XL, which I will add some bags on the existing brackets. I am fortunate enough to choose which bike I ride, for where I am going.
@asher6657
11 ай бұрын
IF someone has sold their bagger, someone is buying them. Whats the point?
@bobberguy1
11 ай бұрын
You beat me to my comment. The bagger is still on the road.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
The cycle continues - But I think I should have been more specific, and it was not so much sales as it was trade ins, which is a different thing
@_DB.COOPER
10 ай бұрын
EXACTLY!
@cookielover1018TM
10 ай бұрын
Exactly
@BadHarmonics
10 ай бұрын
Lol
@albertlee1616
11 ай бұрын
I'm 68 years old 5'7" 160 lbs. Have 54 years of riding and always 0n a stripped down, minimalist bobber style HD, Love the latest M8 Lowrider ST's performance, reduced weight, mono shock suspension, etc. Love just riding with no bags, windshield, fairing or any other extra accessories ...
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
Sometimes simplicity just beats all - Appreciate you stopping by!
@Greetings666
11 ай бұрын
As someone who in the last 3 years, has gone from a Low Rider S to a Fat Bob to a Road Glide, I find this interesting. I kept trying to make my softails into touring bikes. Once I rode an actual touring bike, for me, there was no going back.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
Yeah I think that's definitely been what I have noticed pre-ST days - You had a Dyna LRS or M8?
@stevend8785
11 ай бұрын
This is me. I had a Sportster and then a 2017 (old Softail) Heritage. I tried to make both into touring bikes. Now I'm riding a Street Glide. I'd never go back to riding without a faring. Also, I've spent $40 to 45k total getting my SG dialed in. It has everything. There is no reason for me to trade ever.
@stevebeck9470
11 ай бұрын
@@stevend8785 Nice ! I too have a 2020 Street Glide Special. Interested what your best mods where. I added a higher saddleman road sofa seat and the wind noise from the fairing is so loud ! Thought it was my simpson helmet until I rode my unfaired V Rod ....so much quieter
@stevend8785
11 ай бұрын
@@stevebeck9470 long ride shield curved windshield, legends revo cartridges of front, dirty air on back, Wood cam, rcx 4.5” exhaust, leds all around, painted dash, Fosgate amp and speakers, lower fairings, etc.
@stevend8785
11 ай бұрын
Paul yaffe bars, saddleman seat, etc, only thing left is maybe a tour pack.
@evangarbison1576
11 ай бұрын
I’m 6’4” and was dead set on a Low Rider ST…until a 10 mile test ride caused excruciating hip pain for 5 days afterward. Ended up going with a RGST but still lust after the looks of the Low Rider every time I walk into the dealership.
@tjbummer200
11 ай бұрын
This, I’m the same height and anything on my Dyna over 300 miles is tough. Baggers are the only good option for us tall dudes who put down miles!
@isorides
11 ай бұрын
You can put forwards on a LRST.
@evangarbison1576
11 ай бұрын
@@isorides I considered that, but also had the issue of major head buffeting, even after trying the taller windscreen from the dealer. If I were below 6’ that bike would belong to me
@buguy0
11 ай бұрын
You nailed it. I'm a smaller guy and I just bought a SG. I just can't seem to get comfortable on it because of the weight. I think the ST might be for me. Came from a Deluxe.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
So Dan who owns O'Toole's Harley Davidson is around that height, and he's done a few things to make it work with him - He just did a distance trip heading west and said the bike performed excellently, I can refer you to him if you want to ask him what he did
@roycelabor4339
11 ай бұрын
Great piece! I'm about a month away from hitting my 70th trip around the sun and have never owned a bagger. Not that I haven't looked at them and appreciate what they offer, but I love the flexibility that my '18 Sport Glide gives me. I can ride long distance if I want or make short trips around town or to and from work. She's quick and maneuverable and as I become more seasoned (or get older as some would say), I also appreciate the relatively lighter weight of the bike. I haven't done a lot of work on my ride: an LA Fairing Co El Diablo fairing, upgraded HD grips, 4" pull back risers, Memphis Shades hand guards, and a detachable HD sissy bar/luggage rack combo, and Kuryakyn floorboards. Keep up the great work!
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
I'm continued to be surprised with how many people have wrote into this video praising the Sport Glide, didn't realize that bike had such a following - Good to hear man, wishing you a Happy Birthday if we don't hear from you between now and then!
@deleteddata6671
10 ай бұрын
The sport glide is perfect for rip around fun and touring.
@philipe7937
11 ай бұрын
I think people are intimidated with the size and weight of the streetglide and road glide etc. but you learn a few maneuvers and it is no different than a smaller bike.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
In terms of handling a bike, 100% - But at the end of the day, if I can cut weight off the bike and still feasibly tour on it, best believe I will - Thanks for checking it out!
@nickthinkpainting1978
11 ай бұрын
Until you get older and start to really feel the weight.
@whatyoumakeofit6635
11 ай бұрын
I find harley touring bikes easier to maneuver around than smaller bikes. Easier than older homda cb bikes like the 750 or goldwings of any year. Same goes for honda shadows or vulcans
@mattgoodmangoodmanlawnmowi2454
11 ай бұрын
Not intimidated. Just know how to add it up.
@travelinben1966
10 ай бұрын
I'd never own anything but a bagger or an adventure bike for their practicality alone.If I could have one bike,I'd choose either of those.
@johnedwards678
11 ай бұрын
A lot of people like myself don't move on to a touring HD and never go back. We just add a tourer to the rest of our collection for a different purpose. I ride my SG for comfort, distance rides, ability to carrying stuff, combining rides with running errands, two up riding and then i can get my adrenelin fix on my 200 hp 400 lb Ducati with about 2 square inchs of storage space or vintage musclebike i"ve owned for over 40 years. I bought the SG new, the Ducati used with 3400 miles, and my GS musclebike plus all the extensive modificationons on all of the bikes and have less than the cost of a new touring CVO in all 3.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
I think if have the capacity to have multiple bikes in the stable, that's the move - If I had to have only one bike for all purposes though, it would be the ST hands down
@TheGlockman
11 ай бұрын
Not in California, Road Glides, Street Glides and Road Kings are top dawgs. I’ve only saw people buying the Lowrider ST for a 2nd bike but never downgrade from a bagger. Reason why we are evolving to the performance bagger trend. Don’t hate brother😂😂😂
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
Zero hate brother, nothing but love for my west coast and performance bagger people, as I have a lot of friends within that intersection - Appreciate you stopping by!
@johnnybravo2985
11 ай бұрын
They made these baby baggers for women to ride comfortable and confident.
@joshmckean4951
11 ай бұрын
The Low Rider St looks great. The 117 up grade with 100 lbs of fat trimmed is great. The three issues I have are: 1) The lack of storage space (my computer and its extras) being the main problem. The ST bags just aren't big enough for what I need. 2) My RG has has some add-ons (maybe not the biggest motor or the highest price pipes and bars) that would cost $$$ to add to a new bike. 3) Most important reason why I'll stay with my RG: IT IS PAID OFF....NO MONTHLY BIKE PAYMENTS!!!
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
So some people are swapping out the ST bags for extended bagger bags or Leatherpros - In my situation because when I do the bike trips I always pack a large sissy bar bag, the size of the ST bags are actually perfect, and that's talking for 7000+ mile bike trips
@Riding_with_Adam
11 ай бұрын
I added a quick release tour pack to mine because of my work laptop situation. I found the side bags too small by time you add work stuff, jackets, etc. Cant beat a bike being paid off though!
@chityeah
11 ай бұрын
Haven't ridden in 20 years and now want to tour. At 61 the weight of the baggers was bumming me out. I knew it wasn't if I dropped it but when. I didn't realize Harely had done this. I got to catch up. This looks like the way to go. Thanks for the info.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
You got it - Let us know how it works out for you ⚡️
@PistolPeteHD
11 ай бұрын
I made the switch. Have road Road Glide Customs/Specials for the last 12 years. For a lot of the reasons you highlighted in this video. I love my FXRST(El Diablo). Zero regrets about it. Faster, lighter, and sweet jesus the handling. Keep up the good work brother PMA all day
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
Man, congrats on an excellent bike that will go down in history ⚡️
@TheWolfsnack
11 ай бұрын
72 now and no garbage barges for me.....ever...6' 6" and currently riding a 1993 stage 2 FXDL....with of course forward controls.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
Hell yeah - Love the Evo Dynas 🏁 ⚡️
@paulhedges8490
22 күн бұрын
I was on tour in Europe for 10 days and it was hard work on my Street Glide in the wet Alps after spinal surgery. Took her Sport Glide for a run as it had been sat for a few weeks and could not believe the difference. So traded the Street Glide Special and now have my 2023 Low Rider ST
@FXDLSBrooklyn
22 күн бұрын
Another one bites the dust!
@VxGaz187
11 ай бұрын
Last year i sold my Victory bagger for a LRST and i gotta say its probably the nicest out of the box HD I've ever ridden. Rode from Ct to the milwaukee 120th anniversary event. Loved it, the LR is perfectly capable for long distance. 1k a day is very possible.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
Nice! I was at the 120th as well, had a blast out there! Glad the ST has been working for you!
@VxGaz187
10 ай бұрын
@FXDLSBrooklyn I have pictures of your bike near the museum! I ran into Vongasphalt on the ride back to Connecticut too. Are you going to be doing any rides in the tristate area open to followers/subscribers?
@martyv5417
10 күн бұрын
I traded in my 850 pound bagger for a 650 pound FXST last year. It's nice not having to maneuver that old road-tank in city traffic anymore.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
10 күн бұрын
For real man, definitely a game changer for city riding
@Marvelkid87
11 ай бұрын
Great take on this subject bro! I’ve been saying it for years. Sport touring is where it’s heading with the amount of cost and especially the economy is looking like. People are just going to want a faster and cheaper option.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
My man! Good catching up with you a few weeks ago - We'll have to get a little Bear Mountain cruise in soon before the big freeze, assuming they've reopened it by now - Thanks for saying what's up June ⚡️
@RB-tx4mn
11 ай бұрын
Bro, '23 LRST stock is $22,199. Stock Road Glide is $21,999.
@Wes.jumpss
Ай бұрын
The FXLRST is my favorite bike, but I still LOVE the Road King Special and decided to get one for a second bike.
@user-ru8qc7fm5l
11 ай бұрын
I sold my bagger FLHX and moved up. I'm 58 and got tired of driving an 850lb bike. I bought a Triumph Tiger 900 adventure bike and gave up on the silly dream of how cool I look driving a Harley. Nobody cares what you drive. I have had more fun driving an adventure bike than I ever had on my bagger. And, yes I did test ride a Low Rider ST in Laconia this year. Not arguing, ride whatever you like.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
Agreed! How's that Tiger running?
@DougFLTRX
11 ай бұрын
Agreed. I was in Maggie Valley this past week and was lusting after all the adventure bikes I saw in town and I own a Harley. I think ADV bikes just seem more practical and versatile. My wife was not as amused by the idea. Honestly, I like all kinds of bikes and I'm fine riding solo😂
@user-ru8qc7fm5l
11 ай бұрын
@FXDLSBrooklyn I must say, best bike I've ever owned. Great motor, fantastic suspension. All stock. Unlike my FLHX, which I spent thousands on just to be as good as a stock Triumph.
@bullybrutusandrob393
11 ай бұрын
My Sportster 1200 is set up like this ! I swapped my belt out for chain drive an said see ya on the hwy to the road glide with bags , turn down pipes , and a fwd facing intake and rejet for proper tune, and airbags with compressor, custom cool kat one piece wheels, & a screaming eagle clutch.. it’s a great bike. I’m 6 feet and did 800 miles in Az. On it in a weekend sat-sun and had a great time. I feel like as long as you have vision you can do ALOT with any line of Harley as long as time -- tons of time , and money you can customize just about any of em to your needs .
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
This is great - Glad to hear you doing this especially you being on the taller side of things - Bike must rip
@IndestructibleMFG
11 ай бұрын
We just did a trip across the USA from California back to Toronto. I was on a bagger and my business partner was on a low rider ST and that thing absolutely crushed it, the only difference was the gas mileage, I’d be able to go a bit longer before filling up.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
That's a great trip right there - For me, compared to the Dyna/FXR life, I'm always blown away with the mileage that I get out of my ST
@thezmanz28
11 ай бұрын
The fuel tank on a Low Rider ST is 5.0 gallons.
@PatrickDavis9491
5 күн бұрын
I’m a fan of the classic and more barebones look. I ride a softail that I’ve made my own little tweaks to and I love it. I’ve rode the baggers and I won’t deny, they are comfortable. They are like riding a sofa on two wheels. If I ever get to a point that I can’t do a long trip on a softail frame, I’ll consider it, but for now, I’m sticking with the cruiser.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
4 күн бұрын
The new baggers are kind of a different beast at this point
@waltermurphy8496
11 ай бұрын
I bought a brand new FXRT in 1984. The MOCO produced a legitimate sport tourer way back when. It was a great machine, my gf and I put about 60k on it trekking all over Eastern Canada and New England. So, the idea isn't new but I think the market has changed enough to allow this bike sales success. I'm riding an Ultra bagger and Heritage. Depends on mood and destination which one gets out of the stable. Good content man, thanks
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
Damn, you lived the absolute dream back in 1984, cheers to that - Whatever became of that bike?
@waltermurphy8496
11 ай бұрын
@@FXDLSBrooklyn I kept it until 89, I was young and impulse so I sold it and went to a low mile one owner Electra Glide. At the time it was a great bike, but like the shovels and pans of that time it was just another bike. I also had a 46 Knuckle at the time that I was having a great time with. You don't always know what you got till it's gone. That would be a great song lyric? 🎵
@TimsGarage311
10 ай бұрын
I bought my RG in '06. I was 41. I still have the same bike. I had no bags, I had leather bags, milk crates and back packs on the mc's I owned prior to the RG. The thing is, bikes are like shoes. You need more than one because you never know what you need. But...if I can only have one, it will be the RG. And, that is why I have the same bike for 17 years. Going faster? Why? How fast do you want to go. It will never be fast enough because you will out grow it.
@lancecholtko7210
11 ай бұрын
I’m 6’2 235 lbs and I did a test ride on a low rider ST and it was just too small. For shorter guys it’s the perfect bike but a bagger is way more comfortable for guys built like me. I can really stretch out on my road glide plus the speakers are sick
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
I think out the box, that's probably true - However, I know a couple guys on the taller side who have done some mods to make the ST work for them
@zacharyhazard6646
10 ай бұрын
Same here to say pretty much exactly what you wrote. The ST is laughably small.
@robnrbrtsn
11 ай бұрын
Rode mine 720 miles in under 12 hours, boppin along to the tunes in my lid, still felt great at the end and the next day.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
That's pretty damn good time! You should have kept going and cleared the 1k in one day!
@keithdickson8364
11 ай бұрын
I’ve rode the big dressers all my life. Went back this year and bought a used Heritage. Love how it rides.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
My Dad had a Heritage at one point when I was a kid, think absolutely ripped ⚡️
@thebeartk
14 күн бұрын
It's still trade-off. Baggers are all about comfort and style. As you move to the performance end of the spectrum, you sacrifice that comfort for speed and agility.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
13 күн бұрын
This is definitely true
@_DB.COOPER
10 ай бұрын
I’ve been buying every Bagger I can find and reselling them, it’s extremely profitable!
@FXDLSBrooklyn
10 ай бұрын
Really?
@_DB.COOPER
10 ай бұрын
@@FXDLSBrooklyn yes sir.
@lozada1971
11 ай бұрын
From RG to Lowrider St. I’m 6’1 at 210 lbs and also a disabled veteran, the weight difference and me no longer able to do long trips the bike made sense. Enough room for my work essentials and gear.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
10 ай бұрын
Another one! That's good to hear - How has the bike trips been for you on the ST?
@Turrnado
11 ай бұрын
I own a 2012 super glide with a 96 I’m 5’9 220 and i rode it to Kansas with ease I’ve had for 5 years and I don’t see myself growing out of it I’d say it’s perfect
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
Excellent bike right there
@moto-minimalist8196
11 ай бұрын
Didn't sell my baggers but did add a Lowrider ST to the garage this year. Everything you said about weight , spot on. Increasing speed through horsepower is expensive but dropping weight can net the same result. What surprised me most was doing a 685 mile day on her this summer and it didn't suck. Even with the stock seat. Not going to give up my Street Glide for touring. I did 5665 miles this summer on a 10 day trip with 7 riding days. That's an average of 800 a day and for that the LRST would punish you. For a weekend trip up PCH, game on!
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
I hear you - I guess I come from a world where I do the 800 average mile day trips on a dyna, so the Low Rider ST feels luxurious compared to that - I love them both though - It's good to hear you got that 700 mile day out of the ST, that's what's up
@mcdgtodd
11 ай бұрын
Kept my bagger and still got an Lowrider ST or FXLRST. It’s my second FXLR! My first FXLR was a 1987 FXLR 10th Anniversary Lowrider! I still to this day regret selling that bike. Then Harley-Davidson reinvents the FXLR! I was hesitant in 2022 to pull the trigger and get one for myself and decided this past summer I had to have one! No regrets at all! The new Harleys are truly the best built motorcycles hands down! But, I held on to my Road Glide Ultra to keep the long miles on the correct bike! My ST is a great way to get around my local area here in the Pacific Northwest in Western Washington state! The Road Glide is for the rest of the world. Peace!
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
Best of both worlds right there!
@Vee_231
11 ай бұрын
This ain't just a thing in America, by the way. Asian here, dad's a Road King owner and was considering a Low Rider ST because the RK was getting heavy for him (and Harley Manila had run out of Street Bobs at the time). Ended up buying a secondhand Slim to save money, but he was *reeaaally* tempted until we saw that ad.
@@Vee_231 That's what's up - I've seen some really mean builds come from out there!
@kashanimous1711
11 ай бұрын
I sold my 2022 Road Glide and bought a 2004 FXDX. Literally couldn't be happier man, it actually feels like I'm on a motorcycle again.
@turftalk510
11 ай бұрын
I just got one as my first bike! Can’t help but I got off to a great start
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
Man I absolutely love my 2001 FXDX - That's a bike I will never be able to let go.
@UnfortunateSon_
21 күн бұрын
I’ve done the full circle. First bike was an 07 Street bob. Traded in for a 21 LRS, then to a 17 SGS, then to a 22 RGS. I’ve now completed the circle and ended up on a 21 Street Bob because I missed feeling like I’m on a bike and not a recliner.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
17 күн бұрын
Dude that is a wild journey of bikes man! How did you set up the Street Bob?
@UnfortunateSon_
17 күн бұрын
My dyna I did some cheap 1 piece t bars, step up seat, quarter fairing, etc. The SOA special. I’m still in progress on the 21 street bob. I’ve done SDC seat, LED blinkers front and rear, moons mc light bar, tab zombie slip ons, and thrashin militant pegs. All I have left is the bars and I’m gonna do thrashin 6.5 pullback risers, steel bushings, and their aggressive mid bend bar.
@Rollanotheronemyfriend
11 ай бұрын
Good content! I've never been interested in a big heavy bagger.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
Me neither - Appreciate you checking it out 🏁 ⚡️
@DouglasKphoto
3 ай бұрын
5’7” I just got a Lowrider ST… 💪🏽😎❤️🤛🏽 got the thrashin 9 1/2 inch pullbacks with the mid bars along with the gauge relocation.. can’t wait till they’re installed next week.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
3 ай бұрын
Sick! Let me know how it pans out - You do anything else?
@DouglasKphoto
3 ай бұрын
Edward Richie sissy bar , saddlemen SDC gripper. Some thrashin foot pegs. ..
@BDcumminsdiesel
11 ай бұрын
This is so funny that I came across this video. I treaded my 2020 road glide special to a 2023 low rider s. I did this 3 weeks ago. And 3 of those things are why I did it. Lighter cheaper payment and cost and faster. A lot of my buddies say I am stupid for doing it. But I don’t regret it.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
I can't believe how many people have messaged me and left comments with this sentiment - You're not alone! You do anything else to it besides the controls?
@BDcumminsdiesel
11 ай бұрын
@@FXDLSBrooklyn I haven’t done anything to it it is stock
@CoRexGaMeRx
11 ай бұрын
Longtime viewer here I no longer own a Harley, but I still watch his channel and enjoy it. No One mention is that these touring bikes with these extreme temperatures in the summer being stuck in traffic that thing is like having a barbecue between your legs, I got rid of mine got on the Africa twin for me adventure bikes, are the way to go.
@tomoates8568
11 ай бұрын
Nice! I'm not a Harley owner either but enjoyer of motovlog channels lol. For me the thing that's kept me from Harley is simply the prices. I've been riding a Triumph Speedmaster for the past 2 years that I found for only 11K with less than 500 miles when I found it. It's been a phenomenal commuter bike for me. The Africa twin is a solid bike! Adv bikes probably do have the best utility of all the biking categories, but I'm too vain to get one lol. I love the retro styled bikes too much, I reckon I'll get a second bike that's a scrambler to fit that taste
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
Man I have a few buddies who moved on to Africa Twins from the Dyna/Bagger world - Got to see the Africa Twin in person and throw a leg over it two weeks ago, and my oh my, is that an amazing bike 💥
@justinberry6160
10 ай бұрын
Can’t wait to see those Buell Super Cruiser sales
@FXDLSBrooklyn
10 ай бұрын
I'm with you there!
@Hedron-Design
11 ай бұрын
This sums up the reason I got a 21 sport glide instead of a huge bagger. This was before they made the ST.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
I feel like a lot of people were in that boat - I can't say I have seen anyone trade a sport glide for an ST, at least not yet 👀
@geoffreyilgenfritz5908
11 ай бұрын
Have you tried the Indian challenger? If you wanna go faster on a bagger. As well as it has the inverted front forks and mono rear. And many other features. I personally chose the Indian challenger over the Low rider ST as I felt I got more for my dollar.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
I haver ZERO experience with Indian at all, never ridden one
@etishbite456
11 ай бұрын
@FXDLSBrooklyn My man, you gotta try it. Would be dope for you to do a comparison.
@DJFULLAUTO13
10 ай бұрын
@@FXDLSBrooklyn”Sewer Rat 🐀 might taste like pumpkin pie 🥧, but I’ll never know, cuz I’ll never try it.” 😂😂😂😂
@1motomanic
11 ай бұрын
When I want faster and lighter I jump on the Speed Triple, if I want to cruise two up or tour I ride my SG. When I want to just go back to just the basics of a motorcycle I kick over the Shovel, no one said you can only ride one type of bike. Oh, I almost forgot when I feel the urge to ride forest service or back country roads I jump on the mighty DR, I still love riding them all and will until the day comes I no longer can.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
It is good to have options! Thanks for checking it out 🏁 ⚡️
@scottcobbley1189
10 ай бұрын
Interesting. I’m 76 years old. I started with a sportster in the 1970s. My second bike was a big twin and it was ridged frame chopper. I was a chopper guy most of my life with a couple of Lowrider shovel heads thrown in there. I didn’t keep any of them very long. when heritage softail’s came along, that was my natural way to go as I was getting older. I went from there to a road king and finally a road glide. The road glide was my very first and only brand new bike. I really enjoyed the bike for touring but around town It was kind of a handful. I was about to turn 70. I sold that bike and got into Dyna’s. So far I have had five Dynas, all twin cams. I sold my last one about a year ago when I moved to Texas. I’m just finishing what may very well be my last motorcycle. It started out as of totaled 1988 Evo. I’m just finishing wiring right now. I’m back to a rigid Frame with a six over Springer. I’m back to choppers and that’s where I will be from here on out.
@johngonzales8224
5 ай бұрын
over 48 years of riding, I have ridden' sportsters. FSXDs road kings and road glides. I currently have an Indian challenger with stage 2 upgrades. it hands exceptional. I do want to pick up another fxr salvage and bring it back to life or maybe a lowrider st. bad part about that is FXR platform was designed by eric Buell and is without equal the best handling big inch chassis they ever put out. even better then dyna. I won't get rid of my challenger as it handles as good as my FXRD did and when I want to lay down a 1,000-mile day I can. I want the FXR to ply with and be a hobby bike.
@millinutz
11 ай бұрын
I say, we need to get an "American Dyna CONservation Society" started, short ADCONS. These are the bikes we grew up with, the bikes we could afford and the bikes we did the majority of work on ourselves or with our pals.... Yeah, those were the days, the days we worked with wrenches and not Laptops to fix 'em! Long live the Dyna.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
100% - The Dyna will never die ⚡️
@Vee_231
11 ай бұрын
At this point, I'm just waiting for Harley to bring it back as part of the Icon line.
@donovan123123
20 күн бұрын
I had a street glide for 3 years, loved it, but decided that i wanted "smaller". After going back to sport bike and a dyna, then older softail... and after STRONGLY considering a Lowrider ST I've found myself back on a '24 road glide for couple reasons. As mentioned you hardly go back, once you get used to the ride comfort, stereo/gadgets, and a feel for the touring models it seems to be hard to change. I was looking new, so the cost from ST to Road Glide was around ~$3000 which is a lot, but getting the Navigation, stereo and familiarity (for me) made it the better buy.
@joeliptak2324
11 ай бұрын
I won’t lie, I’ve debated trading down from my Road Glide ST to the LRST. Haven’t test rode the LRST but I had a LRS with a Memphis shades fairing prior to my road glide. Miss how lightweight it was, the CR480 cam made it stupid fast, and the lucky Dave’s 13 bar fit me so damn well.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
Yeah I still need to throw a cam in my ST, but honestly, thing rips without one - Go test ride on, let us know!
@joeliptak2324
11 ай бұрын
@@FXDLSBrooklyn I got a Woods 22xe and a Fuel Moto RTX 2 into 1 that’s dyno tuned by Caliente Harley. It’s a great setup and I can’t complain at all on how it runs on the Road glide. This combo on a lighter bike would be even better though. I’m gonna shoot for next weekend to test ride.
@kennethcole1551
8 ай бұрын
I always had to ride a bagger because I told my camper trailer behind it and I need the bigger brake system and I use it for going around the country. One trip was from Beverly Hills Florida to Fairbanks, Alaska, camping and all the Providence parks and United States parks I’m 5 foot eight 140 pounds I wish I had a smaller bike but I had to lower the back into Inches so I can get my feet on the ground with the bagger
@FXDLSBrooklyn
8 ай бұрын
That sounds like a spectacular trip! 🏁 ⚡
@kennethcole1551
8 ай бұрын
@@FXDLSBrooklyn It was a fantastic trip four months and14,000 miles. I took my time and enjoyed every bit of it. I meet a lot of very good people.
@cmenzes
11 ай бұрын
One thing that is stopping me from going to the lowrider is that it definitely seems like a single person touring option. I think in the interest of comfort for a riding partner, the touring options are still going to be your go-to. If you’re going long distance solo however, the ST looks like the best of both worlds.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
I could see how someone would think that - I recently did multiple 2up moto camping trips with the old lady this summer, and they were all successful - However, if passenger comfort is your main priority, the bagger line is probably going to be the move
@mrpoizun
10 ай бұрын
@@FXDLSBrooklyn Well, the stupid thing doesn't even come with a passenger seat or footpegs or even a functional windshield! It does have the same engine as the baggers, so by the time you've spent the money to correct all the deficiencies, it will be better than a bagger- lighter and faster.
@danieldudzic4438
10 ай бұрын
I gave up my ‘04 Electra glide back to a sportster. I love being back on the sporty. Glad I went back. I do not travel far anymore and for me staying within 50 miles of home I love the sporty. Best Harley made. Don’t miss the bagger at all. Plus I’m different from everyone else who feels they need a bagger to be accepted.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
10 ай бұрын
That's a hell of a contrast!
@afrocansoul
11 ай бұрын
I keep trying to convince my vertically challenged friends to get away from the baggers and to hop on a soft tail- most of us ain’t going coast to coast every weekend and those soft tails are plenty for the type of rides majority of folks are doing… but what the hell do I know, maybe they will listen to you 😂😂😂 Great Vid.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
Tell them I said it's worth it ⚡️
@usmcdoc2512
9 ай бұрын
I have a road king and 2 Dumas. 1 wide 1 low rider. About 10 years ago I lifted my road king and stripped it down, rebuilt the motor and changed it up. The instructors at MMI were baffled. They never seen a road king that looked like a dyna on steroids. It rides/handles like a Dyna with the comfort of a road king. I barely ride my other two Harley's.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
9 ай бұрын
Definitely would love to see pictures of that Road King
@usmcdoc2512
9 ай бұрын
@@FXDLSBrooklyn how do I send them?
@rdbjr52
11 ай бұрын
I prefer a larger, more protective, front fender. Nice video
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
Yeah my Dad actually just upgraded to one of those on his Ultra
@reknas78
11 ай бұрын
I bought a Low Rider ST and installed a Stage 2. This bike rocks. Fast & Agile!
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
That's what is up! What color you go with?
@KevXRDuke
11 ай бұрын
Baggers are a dime a dozen.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
Truth
@elliotstrong5953
10 ай бұрын
That’s all I saw at the 120th
@blg020
10 ай бұрын
If I was going to get a large Harley I would get a road king.
@coreycallahan7443
11 ай бұрын
At 6’2” and 220 pounds I will always take my bagger over anything else for actually putting on touring miles but for most any other riding that I do I pull out my Softail. When I tour it’s almost always riding 2 up, so both the passenger ( my wife) and I need the comfort that only a bagger can give on those long rides.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
Yeah for the two up situation, I can definitely see that - However, I've gotten away with doing multiple two up bike trips on my dyna and ST using a Saddlemen SDC Pro and Touring Step Up
@coreycallahan7443
11 ай бұрын
@@FXDLSBrooklyn yeah, I get that. 10 or 15 years ago I would do the same but at age 62 I’m really starting to appreciate road sofas.
@chrisg2k1
11 ай бұрын
Literally no one here in California is going down to a low rider lol personally I know 4 ppl that went from low riders to baggers
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
Can you tell those four people to like this video 🙃
@feloniousmonk3049
11 ай бұрын
My riding buddy went from a 2018 CVO street Glide, then bought a 2020 114 LRS, then bought a 2022 Low Rider ST El Diablo. The EL D gets the most riding, buddy is 67 years old.
@theviking363
11 ай бұрын
I've got 03 Electra glide nice bike,just a little slow for my taste. So I punched the cylinders.30 over. Gives the 88" a little more umph. Should've built the 96" head's I think I'd be happier with that build. So I guess what I'm saying is this. We are always on the quest for something a little different for our riding pleasure. So now I'll take the test ride. Ya know,figure it out. Good vid and good knowledge. Thanks.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
Much appreciated! I have a Dyna with an 88 twin cam in it, and I think about going a little higher in terms of motor work all the time - Turning that motor into a hot rod situation is definitely on the list at some point - Thanks again for checking it out!
@naps3386
10 ай бұрын
I’m 53 in Wisconsin, Harleys are everywhere. I bought a Street Glide CVO for 18 months and sold it because it was too heavy for my tastes. I dropped down to a FXDX and I’m very pleased. I will probably never buy a big bagger again.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
10 ай бұрын
Love my FXDX - What year is yours?
@naps3386
10 ай бұрын
1999 with 1600 original miles, bought from the estate of a Harley employee who worked on the FXDX development team, came with all kinds of newspaper and magazine clippings from the launch. I know I gotta watch the tensioners, but I’ll worry about that in a few thousand miles. Right now I’m just riding it, my girlfriend thinks I’m crazy riding it in 30’s temps but believe it or not your channel inspired me to get out and ride more. So thanks for that.
@vmonk1474
10 ай бұрын
When I looked at the Low Rider ST, I thought if I were a single rider, that would definitely be the bike for me. But since I ride 2-up with my wife, the best performance bike for us has been the Indian Pursuit. It's a heavy bike, but when throwing it into a curve it doesn't feel heavy at all. It feels like a big sportbike. I can certainly see the attraction to a sport-touring bike.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
10 ай бұрын
That's what's up - I am able to get away with a lot of two-up riding on the ST, but I have little to no experience with the pursuit, actually saw one on my block recently, looks like a great bike
@vmonk1474
10 ай бұрын
@FXDLSBrooklyn It is. Actually, when I said riding 2-up, that included long distance touring. I could do a road trip on a Low Rider ST by myself. But the wife with me, more storage space would be required. Us guys can get by with just a few necessary things. The ladies, they know how to use every bit of storage space a big bagger has. LOL!!
@charlesarmstrong4013
10 ай бұрын
I own a Honda 1200 I have done a 600 miles trip on it. It came down to it was under 10k it looks good and i like the way it rides. You should buy a bike you like to ride.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
10 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@RacerXdBrother
11 ай бұрын
I'm a youthful and fit 60 year old and have a different twist, my 2022 FXLRS is the first HD I ever liked, it's in my opinion the Company's best ever motorcycle. I've put roughly 6000 miles through it since May 2023 touring on it all over Maine and the North East. I'm 6' tall and 210lbs and this LR is comfortable. I've dialed it in for me with Thrashin Supply footboards and bags a Warrior windshield and Cobra NH slip ons. I have the only Gunship Grey FXLRS in an area with hundreds of Street and Road Glides, get compliments and looks from older riders every day. The 117 in a sub 700 lb bike is enough for anyone. The power to weight ratio is everything. Loving mine.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
Really glad to read this - I have heard a lot of people around your height claiming they are too tall to make that bike work, but sounds like you got it dialed in right ⚡️
@twitch_master5277
10 ай бұрын
Already threw bags and the FXR fairing on my 2021 FXLRS...now it's an ST that I love to look at
@FXDLSBrooklyn
10 ай бұрын
Excellent formula - What bags did you go with?
@twitch_master5277
10 ай бұрын
@FXDLSBrooklyn went with the saddlemen bags...no quick release but they do the job and look great
@carljamison6374
20 күн бұрын
When I rode back in the 70' we used to laugh at anyone riding a baggage wagon . We used to say , if you want a windshield a radio and a trunk , drive a car .
@DocSolstice
11 ай бұрын
I´m from Germany and I have a 1993 FLHS for 30 years now. It had been customized and has been my touring bike all the years. Years ago I bought a 100th Anniversary Wide Glide, but only for short rides and not for touring. But two months ago, I purchased a 2019 Sport Glide FLSB, which I think performs quite similar to the Low Rider ST: lighter, faster, better to handle and absolutely perfect for touring. I know I will never sell my old FLHS lady, but I think, I will take the Sport Glide for the next big tour through the Alps. :) So, after all: yes, you are right! Harley made a step to combine touring with more performance.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
Yeah I would hold onto that 93 FLH, there's something that's just really cool about the Evo baggers from that era
@Anton_G_604
11 ай бұрын
Man, 1000%. I've had my 23 FLXRS for just over a month now. I commute every day in thicc traffic, tight streets and turns, stop and go BS. The bike eats like a bicycle. Woke up this morning and went for a long ride out of the city and back. The bike ate miles better than my bagger ever did. Acceleration, corner speed, weight, you name it: everything is just better. It feels light and nimble, yet it will destroy miles all day. All I've done so far is change the handlebars and the seat. Everything else is BONE STOCK. Zero performance or suspension upgrades. I am SOOO glad I traded my bagger.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
Yeah you were one of the first people that came to mind when I made this one - I appreciate you keeping us up to date with your journey ⚡️
@johnsurgenor6291
Ай бұрын
I’m 71 years old and just traded my 2019 street glide in on a low rider st. I had close to 50K $ into it and over 130 hp. I still need more $$$ in the suspension. My new low rider is so much more nimble, the suspention is amazing and the cornering is amazing. A few adjustments on pegs exhaust and bars and I’m set !
@naps3386
10 ай бұрын
Sold my 2011 Street Glide CVO this spring and bought a 99 FXDX. The Glide was too big and bulky for my tastes, sold it after 18 months. I still have an 86 FXRD Grand Touring for my Supper Club nights and Fall Rides.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
10 ай бұрын
Excellent choice - Absolutely love my DX
@Darren51283
2 ай бұрын
I decided to buy a Harley in March of 2022, and because I didn't want to spend as much as what a new car might cost, it involved having to choose between the Heritage Classic and the Road King. I sat on a Heritage and leaned it from side to side and was mildly surprised by how light it felt. Then I did the same on a Road King and was immediately intimidated by how quickly the weight came on when leaned ever so slightly, so I opted for the Heritage. Note that the Heritage is a good touring bike because it has a comfortable seat, cruise control, triple headlights, wind screen, floor boards and bags, and is 100 pounds lighter than the Road King, although that gets paired down to just 70 pounds after buying/installing an engine guard and saddlebag guards on the heritage (these items came standard on the Road King).
@gvs1173
11 ай бұрын
I rode my buddies Low Rider ST in Sturgis, (of all places), this year when he wanted to give a girl a ride so we swapped for the day. (Mine, a 2020 RG with a 131 for his, a 2023 Low Rider ST with a 117), At my stature of 6'3" with girth found myself riding a mini bike. She pulled nice but I just couldn't get comfortable. He loves it, but then again he's probably 5'6" and skinny. Ride what makes you feel good, but if you're going to purchase one please rent one first for a day to make sure you fit
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
What did the girl think of the 131 RG?
@gvs1173
11 ай бұрын
Don't know, it started to rain in Deadwood, I headed back and they stayed. Didn't see him again till the next day and by that time he was solo@@FXDLSBrooklyn
@saddle8bag
10 ай бұрын
It mostly comes down to whether or not you travel with a passenger. I do and the bagger is a must.
@Chavez5.56Nato
10 ай бұрын
I believe nothing looks as good as a road glide or challenger dark horse 🐎
@FXDLSBrooklyn
10 ай бұрын
Except an FXR
@dcccharles4569
9 ай бұрын
All these bikes mentioned are exceptional and very pleasing to the eyes.
@markgraves9429
11 ай бұрын
I love my 03 Screamin Eagle Deuce for the speed and ability to shove it into a corner like a sport bike and not be grinding the floorboards or exhaust. My wife rides so I'm solo and can get most places with a bag strapped on the back. Yet at 60 years old I'm not ashamed to stuff the bikes in a trailer either and ride the piss out of them when we get there.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
There's nothing wrong with that - I personally never opt to trailer, but I also don't throw shade on people who do because I have a lot of friends that trailer and then rip hard
@americanoverwatch1007
11 ай бұрын
I traded my 2019 SGS for a 2022 LWRST. I absolutely love this bike. It’s fast comfy and I could ride it forever:)))
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
PREACH!
@mike_honcho_92
10 ай бұрын
as someone who currently owns a bagger, i cannot disagree with many of your points, except the cost of parts and maintenance point you made. The touring bikes and the dynas/soft tail bikes share the same engine and transmission, so the cost of parts and maintenance should be exactly the same. But all your other points are valid. Only point I would say that the touring frame wins hands down is if you ride 2up.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
10 ай бұрын
Agreed 🏁 ⚡️
@solomonkane223
10 ай бұрын
I have bags on my Heritage Softail. I'll never be one to go on long cross country trips on a bike... but even daily riding, it's just too handy to have the bags if it means I can ride, rather than have to jump in the truck.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
9 ай бұрын
Absolutely - Definitely good for commuting
@SuperOperator4
11 ай бұрын
Just get another one. I have an 03 Ultra, a 2001 FXDX w/124, 67 shovel, and 86 FXWG. But it gets hard to decide what to take out sometimes.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
I have a 2001 DX as well - That thing must be absolutely insane with a 124 in it, like straight to the moon fast
@scottulrich2725
3 ай бұрын
Went from a Road King to a Sreet Bob with forward controls. So much fun.
@jackthebagger7589
11 ай бұрын
Been at this Harley thing since 1971 , I've had at least one ever since , at the ripe old age of 22 I got my first bagger , a new 1978 FLH , and promptly broke it in on a trip from Norfolk Va to San Diego Ca by way of Alaska .. In 1984 I got my first Tour Glide and I have been a TG/RG guy ever since .. I came real close to getting a 1986 FXRT , but didnt want to get rid of the TG . My friend the dealer gave it to me for a few days and I loved it .. Always had a soft spot for the Super Glide/Low Rider/Wide Glides and the idea of a FX based tourer has always been in the back of my mind as a great idea . The FXRT was ahead of it's time .. I would seriously consider the new Low Rider and bags , but I'd have to do some adjustments to make it right .. I've ridden a few and they just don't fit me .. Lighter is a big thing with birthdays behind me ..
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree with you more on the FXRT being ahead of its time - My FXR is my daily rider, and not a mile doesn't go by that I don't love that damn bike - That Alaska trip sounds sick
@Normie2388
11 ай бұрын
I just live in a cold environment after I left LA and don’t want to ride in the rain anymore, I want my old Wrf 250
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
Yeah riding in the rain isn't ideal, but part of the game ☔️
@RollingArtDesigns
11 ай бұрын
I work as a Harley mechanic and you might see people sell their bigger Baggers because they live and commute around big cities, because of maneuverability, and speed to get through and around traffic jams in major cities! I'm a Mid-40's Harley rider and I'm a large man that's over 6'3" and I've got some old injuries to my lower back and knee so for me and others where I'm from Middle Tennessee we still see the Baggers as the main selling platform especially if you're built like me and you want to stretch out in comfort for a long touring ride but yet still have some fun on the "Tail of the Dragon"! 🐉 So I think it comes down to age as a lot of the guys that buy the Lowrider S or ST are the younger guys that don't want to step up to the Bagger scene quite yet, or think of Baggers as "Geezer Glides" only for old guys! A 19 year old buddy of mine recently passed away and he rode a Dana for a few years and then he bought his first Road Glide and he was so in love with his Road Glide that he parked his Dana and rarely rode it, the day he passed he decided to get his Dyna out and ride it because he was doing upgrades to his Road Glide and he was hit and killed in a tragic accident! I think a lot of it is younger riders perceive the Baggers as for older riders and call them Geezer Glides and they don't want to be called old yet. Or they think that the Baggers are just way to big and heavy for them and they never ever test ride them to find out, or the cost is too high! Those that actually get past the stigmata and test ride a Bagger actually love them and we always see guys trading in smaller bikes for the bigger Baggers! I was once a young rider that loved Sportsters and Softails and I never thought I'd be riding a Bagger but know that I rode one and finally bought one I'm a Bagger rider for life now! Don't get me wrong, I still love the lighter hot rod bikes like the FXR and Dyna and even the new Softail chassis, and I wouldn't mind having a Softail Lowrider as a quick nimble little bar-hopper machine as a spare bike but my primary bike of choice will always be my Electra Glide that is being transformed into a performance/touring bagger!
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
I'm sorry to hear about your friend man - Got to put in a lot of miles in your state this summer, had an absolute blast out there
@williamhaskett6772
11 ай бұрын
Right on! 07 flhtcu😊
@carlschuster1987
10 ай бұрын
Traded in my 04 Roadking for the st back in July rode it to sturgis and I have absolutely zero regrets about it
@FXDLSBrooklyn
10 ай бұрын
PREACH! Crazy how many people have wrote in with remarks like this
@AmericanSCPO
11 ай бұрын
I sold my 16 RGS and went back to a 2020 Street Bob. I've had 2 shoulder surgeries and that RG wore me out and was rough on my joints. SB is lighter and more forgiving for me.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
I love those newer Street Bobs, I'm surprised I don't see more of them
@Bigfrank113
28 күн бұрын
I want from the road glide to a Lowrider ST because it’s lighter and I got the tobacco fade, which is the baddest bike around
@Jrob20881
11 ай бұрын
I traded in my sportster 1200 iron for a sport glide a few years back. Best decision I made. As far as handlebars go, I love the road glide handlebars, so I switched out the stock ones. Really comfortable ride now. I'm not leaning forward as much.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
There's been a lot of people preaching the Sport Glide life on this video, cool to see!
@daisy5644
11 ай бұрын
I have a 92’ FXR im thinking about selling it, its not perfect has about 42k on it, but pistons and rings were done at about 20k only because the jugs came off due to base gasket leak , all done by previous owner, other than that, basically its stock, its the FXR with chrome dash on the tank with the speedometer in it, I’ve owned this bike since early 2000’s , it’s been very reliable, only thing holding me back from letting it go is the bike market is sooo low , im not willing to give it away!
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
Oh yeah, hold onto to that thing - Never letting go of my FXR.
@telcobilly
11 ай бұрын
I gave my son my 2001 Roadking which was my dream bike. I bought my subsequent dream HD for a 2006 Springer Classic. Different strokes for different folks. I love a Springer front end and not going with the crowd.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
Damn you are an amazing Dad, that's awesome - How are you liking that 06?
@hfrizell4323
Ай бұрын
First off I’m 73 but not yet dead. I’ve had 8 different Harleys over the years as well as several other brands . I went from a FatBoy to a Street Glide. No doubt the StreetGlide was a comfortable bike the weight and for the lack of words no sportiness I got a Low Rider St. It favors the VRod in handling and with a few mods has made a good touring sport bike. The lighter weight gives it way more feel and fun
@yosam5184
11 ай бұрын
Hey this 76 year old rider got bagger fever back in 2008 when I traded up from a 2007 Dyna SE. My 2012 bagger is like riding my easy chair at this age...LOL! Enjoyed the video, comments, and agree completely and if I ever got a drink from the fountain of youth would do the same!
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
That's what's up man! Would love to hear more about that 2007 Dyna you were running!
@shanewinstead6776
10 ай бұрын
You are still young i said the same thing in my younger years. Now i own 3 baggers and wouldn't go no other way. I still have my sport bike for when i wanna play! But like i said give some more years you will change your mind especially riding 2 up
@FXDLSBrooklyn
10 ай бұрын
I'm no spring chicken these days 😂 - A lot of the OG's out here in NYC still do heavy miles on strictly the Dyna/FXR platform well into their 50's, so that's my plan for as long as I can
@vicslick122000
11 ай бұрын
I just traded mine, from 2015 RGS, to lowrider st… love it…
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
And there's another one ☝️ - Congrats! What have you done to it so far
@vicslick122000
11 ай бұрын
@@FXDLSBrooklyn thrash-in apex floor boards, p54 passenger pegs, rockford fosgate speakers, thrashin shift linkage, shift lever and peg, brown saddle man seat with bronze stitching. Once I get the seat in, I’ll get the thrashin 6.5 risers or 9.5, I’m 5’10… will see.
@waydel1
11 ай бұрын
I have rode baggers for the last 30 years. Nooo more . I now ride a 22 FXLRST. Best motorcycle I have owned. Last bike was 2021 streetglide that I hated. Before that 12 years on Roadglide.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
This comment says it all - How does the ST life compare to the previous 30 years of bagger life?
@ilove2wheels44
11 ай бұрын
Not gonna lie I’m 29 Y/O and the new Harley Davidson Breakout is beautiful and right up my alley still need to test ride one but I have a Yamaha MT-10.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
Test ride on but also test ride the Low Rider S & the ST - Let us know how it works out! 🏁 ⚡️
@Big-Al.64
11 ай бұрын
agree with your analysis, I had two Road King in the past and now I am riding a 114 Low Rider S, so much fun to ride and with my 64 years so much easier to handle and also so many more ways to personalize it as the Softail platform...
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
100% - What have you done to it so far?
@Big-Al.64
11 ай бұрын
@@FXDLSBrooklyn for the moment I have mounted a Heritage shock to have more comfort, a Sport Glide seat, a pair of "End Game" pegs from HD and 5.5" Drag Specialities risers for better ergonomics, a pair of Twin Slash for the sound and also the aesthetic, a license plate support with built-in led light from Thunderbike for a slimmer rear end, a big solo leather bag on the left with a sissy bar and a lugage rack from HD to take my things with me when I'm away for several days and also a cruise control . Next step will be a Road Warrior fairing for winter and wind protection. I feel fine with this bike even it is a bit sportier for my style of riding, I will perhaps go with a Street Bob next year, which a more cool bike...
@rickquist3992
10 ай бұрын
I can see switching if most of your riding is solo. My wife and I routinely cover 600 miles + on a day ride. Our old bagger is perfect for the two of us on a multi week adventure.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
10 ай бұрын
True - I would argue it could also be done on the ST
@mcos8080
11 ай бұрын
I have a 16 road glide. I just recently bought a 23 lowrider s. I kept the road glide for the longer trips, but i grew up on dynas and love my lowrider s.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
Good to have options 😎
@ababbit7461
10 ай бұрын
I owned a 1991 FXR-P. I put a touring seat on it along with a back rest (sissy bar with pad). The bike had floor boards since it was a cop version. It was a fast bike (at that time) and handled very well, but with 2 people, it was a little cramped. Fast forward to my Electra Glide. Its floor boards were too high so I got hip cramps. My Road King solved that problem, but its windshield is not as good as a fairing.. Windshield cause head buffetting. I say, ride what is comfortable to you and stay within your guardian angle's speed limit. Take a class on slow riding (Ride Like a Pro is a good one) and the weight of the bike is of no bearing on the ride. BTW, at close to 70 years old, age is not a factor as long as you keep yourself in shape (lift weights daily and walk daily). I too see a lot of baggers up for sale now. I might just grab a 110 cu in Twin Cam Ultra for a cheap price. The boomers are retiring from riding!!! I am one boomer who will never retire from riding!!!
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