I own a 24’ Street Glide… I was working at Harley when I bought mine, I had more opportunities than most to ride both Street Glides and Road Glides, could have purchased either one. The Street Glide to me is more nimble, the dash is closer, and the batwing is just better looking in my opinion. I was on the wait list for the Klock Werks Windshield, was one of the first guys with one, night and day improvement over the stock glass, windshield is amazing. Just had the Stage Two installed, talk about waking up an already incredible motor. Love mine, have never looked back or regretted my decision. And with so many Road Glides around, I love having the sexier looking bagger.
Congrats! I continue to believe that the SG is the better looking of the two in 2024's. These motors are incredible from the factory and now it looks like there are so many performance upgrades that make power soooo easily!
Hay man I’m just getting into baggers coming from a vrod and I am upgrading because I love to cruse at higher speeds on the highway and was wondering if there is a big difference at 100+ between the street and road glides ?
Just picked up a whiskey fire one the other day and ordered that lower faring piece. That piece bugged me as much as it bugged you! Looking forward to see what you come up with on these. Subscribed!
I went from a 2000 fat boy to a 21 road glide limited 114. I’m a year round rider even in the winter so I’m excited about the faring and heated equipment it has. If the bike starts I accept the challenge.
I was a sports bike guy and just got a 24 street glide yesterday in white and black. Absolutely love it lol only have 50 miles on her so I have to break it in but comfort is great besides it being 32 degrees riding it home last night 😂
I have two RG’s and I’m seriously thinking of moving to the new SG for my next one. I agree, I think HD killed it on the new SG design. I’m stuck between the onyx white, blue burst and whiskey fire on black.
12" meethooks from dominator industries prewired 6" harness extension required supposedly i ride with coffins on my levers for blocking the wind to my hands at the top of the fairing
That is a great color! I'm jealous of the 4k miles, I wish I would have bought mine earlier in the year to have the weather on my side. It's a blistering 26* here in South Dakota!
Beautiful bike. Seen a guy change the whole back end of his black 2024 street glide back to the older design with extended bags. I’m a street glide guy planning on changing the fairing to road glide but not selling or trading the bike. Bought the fairing and going to order the dash.
Now that’s a great idea! (Street glide owner here) I feel stupid and was actually contemplating selling mine JUST to get a road glide I didn’t even think about simply changing out the fairing!! BRILLIANT idea! I guess I just didn’t think it was compatible!
I traded a 23 street glide in for my 24 Road glide. I have always thought and still do that the street Glide is better looking but for several reason I love my Road Glide. 1. wind buffeting that i dealt with was bad for me. i ride with a modular helmet but leave the visor open most of the time so the buffeting was an issue. 2. I am old and the entertainment system and quit frankly even the analog gauges were to close. With the new screen it is far enough away and much easier to read and with a 10" freedom shield there is no buffeting at 110 ( in Mexico).
That is one thing that is hard for me to get used to, everything is so much closer. I don't know if I like it or not yet but I'm slowly getting used to it. Mexico sounds fun!
I’ve had a few of both. 2 RG’s when the M8 first came out. Since I’ve had 2 CVO SG’s. My 2023.5 is the new batwing. At higher speeds (over 50-55) I would say the RG’s handled better, less buffeting, etc. Aesthetically I prefer the SG. Biggest reason I prefer the SG? The distance everything is from me. Not only because of a shorter reach, I can see everything better when it’s closer to me.
Its been awhile since I've ridden a new RG but I think I would agree with that too. The adjustment from everything being closer on the SG is getting better for me
Bro I admire all the RG riders and their bikes look awesome. My riding background is the FXR (1998) then to the Heritage (2008) and now the SG. Add to the fact that I have previously owned 2 Ducati (999 and Panagale V2). I chose the 2024 SG as my sole bike because it allows me too adopt a more sportier riding position forward with my feet in neutral under me, closer to the dash and my arms in a relaxed position. The SG responds to twisties just like the DUC with the dash and rearview mirrors in relatively similar positions. On the other hand, the bagger element of the SG is immense with comfort, power, carrying capacity and classic sport riding position. Add to the mix the fact that batwing is beautifully scalloped for looks as well as wind performance. (The Klock 10" is a must.) So my take: The RG is a great bike and for all who like to ride in the more straight up or chopper seating position, more power too them. The SG is the closest thing to being its Sport Touring Brother.
Great video. I pulled the trigger last month and bought my first brand new Harley. I thought about it alot and went w a white Street Glide. Bike is beautiful and see too many Road Glides everywhere. No regrets. 👍🏽
Thanks! The White Onyx is an amazing color! For the first time ever the SG's are going against the norm which is crazy to me. Interesting how the industry changes
I’ve owned 4 road glides and always go back to the batwing. Always talk myself into the roadglide and trade back to a batwing. I think there’s less wind noise on a batwing once you find your right windshield. Can’t go wrong with either one
I agree, the first 100 miles I put on this thing I was almost second guessing it. Then I put the KW 10" on and it changed everything for me. Absolutely love it now!
like you I went from road glide to street glide - It's a fickeled world, but I agree on everything you said about the advantages of the street glide, also on the vent, you can put your hand in front of your face, and vent your bike where there is no wind is touching your hand. The neutral zone.
Thanks! I didn't have too many miles on my stock windshield but I feel like it made more of a difference with the stock one vs the KW one. I could be wrong too. The KW 10" changed everything with wind for me.
I have always owed street glides until 2024 when i bought the 2024 road glide dont no why but i love the new road glide the power is awsome on a stock bike ,Im from Vegas My Name is Randy
I went from a road glide to a street glide as well. I thought the street glide just fit me better. I’m 5-9 and liked the more compact feel of the street glide.
I switched from a Street Glide to a Road Glide, mainly because of the handlebars. After the holidays, I'm planning to order the leveler fender and side lowers in vivid black. I'm really looking forward to it.
I got a 2024 SG after having a 2020 SG. I kinda think the redesign reminds me of a Victory (not Indian) but the light integration is great, colors are excellent. Yeah, SG over RG!
It was a very hard choice when I bought my 2024. Always been a Streetglide guy since the Rushmore redesign. I test rode a Roadglide, with stg2 audio and a Streetglide with bars, exhaust and audio. Loved both, ultimately it was color and deal that I got on the Roadglide, plus it was Whiskey Fire. Rode so much better than previous Roadglides, no longer so top heavy at slow speeds, and felt it blocked wind as good as my 17 Streetglide did. Another reason for the swap, never owned a Roadglide so might as well see all this hype. Looking forward to the next batch of things you do to yours. I've been planning out getting the lower radiator cover from ya'll this winter.
Those RG's cut through wind like it's butter for sure. Whiskey Fire is a great color too! We look forward to helping you out on some Color Matched goodies!
I had a 2019 RGS traded for a 2019 SGS and I luv it. The SGS had meathook bars already installed, I think it handles better, don't seem to be top heavy
I went From a 18 SGS to A 24 RG 1. Bars RG had bars that I didn't have to purchase and were comfortable out the gate. 2. Storage RG had two pockets vs a Hideaway drawer. 3. Headlight. RG in my opinion has a super bright light, the weird square ( ish ) headlight and the RG turn signals integrated into the fairing. Kinda reminds me of the flux capacitor from back to the Future😅. 4. Overall look. I was not a fan of previous RG until the redesign in 2024. I think it's just a better looking bike next to the RG.
Interesting. I totally agree with the bars. I just added 10" bars to my SG and it really changed things. I do miss my pockets on my RG for sure. The little cubby dash on the SG is handy but you also can not fit much into it. The RG is gorgeous for sure. The RG's with our color matched side fairings really look good.
I picked up the 24 RG CVOST in Golden White pearl it’s a phenomenal bike overpriced but… oh well.. I’ve always owned a CVO street glide I just wanted a change, I really like the looks of the RG CVOST I think it’s a win-win no matter which one you buy. Any chance of you offering a radiator cover in golden white pearl? Thanks best of luck with your beautiful Street glide.
I got to demo one of those a few times earlier this year. What a phenomenal bike! The color and looks are killer. We do have Golden White Pearl radiator covers on our site right now. We've done quite a few of those already.
I've always loved the look of the Street Glide and I just love the new design. Don't get me wrong the 24 Road Glide looks amazing also, but I don't like the fairing being fixed, so far forward and down low. Performance and style of the new Harley Davidsons are incredible! 😃😎👍
Love that color! I believe that the road guide was a California thing and has caught on over the years because they tour better or some people think they do (500 to 800 miles in a day is tiring on anything) I have a 17 SG and love it for me I like the new SG lighting on the front better but really both bikes are really as good as it gets I have retired and a new bike would be a nice late retirement present to me!
I love the SG lighting on these new ones and honestly the RG when lit up looks fantastic too. You deserve, go test ride one, you won't be dissapointed!
The stock one is not great at all. We do have our Bad Dad rear fender on our website for these new 2024's. It's stock length but has a frenched in plate frame and sooo much cleaner than the factory option. We might be doing one of those in the future.
I own a24 Street Glide and 24 Road Glide. Don’t judge. The new 24 power and tech is amazing and they are twins, essentially same bike. Road Glide looks good going down the road. Style points to to the Road Glide. That said, the Street Glide rides smaller. I have owned an early shovel head Tour Glide & a 2000 Road Glide and now a 24 Road Glide. I have also owned multiple batwing fairing bikes, ultras, classics and Street Glides. If I could only have one, it would be a Street Glide.
You have the best of both worlds! I agree on the 2024 power and tech, I keep saying it but it's wild and impressive. I totally agree on the RG going down the road, sitting still I'm still warming up to the looks but going down the road they look incredible. Thanks for chiming in!
As a fellow roadglide guy going to a 24 street glide (onyx white) its because the road glides are being overrun. The roadglides used to be the "young guy" bike but now all the old guys are buying them
Traded my 2020 Road Glide Special for my 2024 Street Glide with NO regrets. Prefer the look and design of the new SG better and like having the inner fairing and infotainment closer. Also prefer the storage drawer for my phone, keys, etc. 9k on the new SG and I would easily make the same decision again today.
I bought a 2024 SG in August. I’m a SG guy and my last SG was a 2009 that I bought after me Dyna, which I loved, because of the new frame design. It always felt like my dirt bike in that it felt light and I was able to flick it easily around corners. I looked at the RG in August, but I just don’t like the fixed fairing and the distance of the instruments from the rider. Also, I’m a fairly short 5’5 and the RG bars are too high up and uncomfortable. So for me, whatever everyone else is doing is not reason enough to make a change. I’ll always be a SG guy regardless.
Absolutely LOVE that Blue Burst, but G-damn, the prices for these new bikes and now with the $2k increase across the board? Absurd. Riding a 19 Street Glide, but REALLY looking at Road Glides 😂😂 Why? The wind buffeting At high speeds, that wind really affects the bat fairing and you feel the bike oscillate, not much, but just enough Is there a bunch of recalls on the 2024s?? The vent, when it’s closed, your catching “dirty air”, when it’s open, it’s “clean air”
It's a great color isn't it!? Yea, nothing is priced reasonable anymore it seems. I don't have too many miles on mine but have no regrets. I also have a great relationship with my local HD Dealer and they have said they really haven't seen that many issues with these new 2024's like everyone talks about online.
Never liked the RG, that shark nose fairing makes the bike look like a non Harley bike. BTW very nice color! I got a 21 Ultra and love it with the color i wanted...wouldn't get any other model/color...except yours look great!
@@thefactorymatchi took it for a test drive and they asked if it wobbled on high speed because many were complaining and honestly it was wobbling like crazy. Dealer had to add a bracket with with a tune update from HD USA. I test drove the new RG. Zero wobbling
@@thefactorymatch, it depends on the bike, but a lot of folks report wobbling at high(er) speed. I test rode one and above about 65 mph, any sudden handlebar input (I was pretending to avoid an obstacle at highway speed to test it's maneuverability), would cause an oscillation that scared the chit out of me when it first happened, and it kept doing it. Checked pressures and set the preload, ran out again, no difference. It was so dramatic that my salesman, who was right behind me, thought something had broken on the bike and feared I was going down at speed. He rode it, same thing. Long story short (ha-ha), they looked it all over and couldn't find anything obviously wrong. A couple of days later, I test rode the one I ended up buying because it was rock-steady. Despite this initial issue, I absolutely LOVE this bike. I traded in my '22 Road King for it. Power, infotainment, maneuverability, this bike has it all! Now, I'll be the first i line when someone introduces a proper front fender meaning one that extends further down so it would work better in the rain,
@@AJTStuff Shorty story long! HA! That is interesting, as mentioned above I haven't had any issues with mine but also haven't pushed it that much either. I know at 85 mph it's steady eddy but haven't gotten past the 90 mark too many times. We have just the fenders your looking for on our website! www.thefactorymatch.com
Sg feels too small. I went with the 24 rg. I love it handels great i didn't go with the usual colors. Everyone else got i went with the alpine green, and it is gorgeous. Everyone i see has a white harley now it looks good, but i wanted something different. Both the sg and rg are great bikes.
You really can not go wrong with either. Alpine Green was my second favorite color of 2024! That color in the sun is stunning! Congrats and great choice!
new street glide looks better than new road glides. don't like the new round looking light on the new road glide's. now the older road glides did look better
I just traded my 24 whiskey fire RG for a 24 Blue burst SG! I'll be ordering/exchanging your fairing trim piece and radiator cover as soon as they are shipping. So . . . Nashville says thanks for the video!!
@@thefactorymatch I like the "classic" fairing over the Shark nose plus hands not exposed to cold wind and I didn't like the far reach to touch the screen. At heart, I'm a SG guy your height/weight.
I don’t know why they call the Road Glide fairing a “Shark Nose”? They should call it a “Chevy Sedan Front End Fairing”. The Bat Wing looks so much better.
Great looking bike. The new batwing looks great. The winner is the freedom of choice and the one you ride.
Thanks!
I own a 24’ Street Glide… I was working at Harley when I bought mine, I had more opportunities than most to ride both Street Glides and Road Glides, could have purchased either one. The Street Glide to me is more nimble, the dash is closer, and the batwing is just better looking in my opinion. I was on the wait list for the Klock Werks Windshield, was one of the first guys with one, night and day improvement over the stock glass, windshield is amazing. Just had the Stage Two installed, talk about waking up an already incredible motor. Love mine, have never looked back or regretted my decision. And with so many Road Glides around, I love having the sexier looking bagger.
Congrats! I continue to believe that the SG is the better looking of the two in 2024's. These motors are incredible from the factory and now it looks like there are so many performance upgrades that make power soooo easily!
Hay man I’m just getting into baggers coming from a vrod and I am upgrading because I love to cruse at higher speeds on the highway and was wondering if there is a big difference at 100+ between the street and road glides ?
Just picked up a whiskey fire one the other day and ordered that lower faring piece. That piece bugged me as much as it bugged you! Looking forward to see what you come up with on these. Subscribed!
Congrats! Thanks!
Beautiful Bike, can’t wait to see what else you guys can do with it!
Thanks! Endless possibilities with these new ones!
Yep, welcome back. I subscribed!
Thanks!
Nice bike. Just bought my first Harley about a month ago. 24 Road Glide in White Onyx Pearl.
Congrats! White Onyx Pearl is a great color choice!
I went from a 2000 fat boy to a 21 road glide limited 114.
I’m a year round rider even in the winter so I’m excited about the faring and heated equipment it has. If the bike starts I accept the challenge.
Congrats! That is a big upgrade! I would have to put some knobby snow tires on to ride mine in the winter. That would be a sight to see huh?
Yep, I concur….the styling on these new Street Glides is a home run. Fairing & LED lighting is slick. And your color is dope. Great bike💯🔥🇺🇸 🏍️ 👍🏽
Thanks!!
I was a sports bike guy and just got a 24 street glide yesterday in white and black. Absolutely love it lol only have 50 miles on her so I have to break it in but comfort is great besides it being 32 degrees riding it home last night 😂
Congrats! The is quite the upgrade, what caused you to switch from a sportbike to bagger?
@ I’ve always been on sport bikes plenty of friends had street glides. Just finally switching over. I sold Harley for about 6 months also years ago
I have two RG’s and I’m seriously thinking of moving to the new SG for my next one. I agree, I think HD killed it on the new SG design. I’m stuck between the onyx white, blue burst and whiskey fire on black.
i’m stuck on the same three colors! real happy with the ‘24 redesign
Those are for sure our most popular colors of 2024! I'm very happy with my SG so far! Maybe you should buy one of each! ;)
Whiskey fire is gorgeous in the sun. But can’t go wrong with any of those.
Oh yeah, 14” KST bars were a must. Been a SG guy since the redesign with the MW8 engine.
12" meethooks from dominator industries prewired 6" harness extension required supposedly i ride with coffins on my levers for blocking the wind to my hands at the top of the fairing
24 Whiskey fire and chrome Street Glide......LOVE IT!!!! Had since mid July almost 4K miles on it.
That is a great color! I'm jealous of the 4k miles, I wish I would have bought mine earlier in the year to have the weather on my side. It's a blistering 26* here in South Dakota!
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Beautiful bike. Seen a guy change the whole back end of his black 2024 street glide back to the older design with extended bags. I’m a street glide guy planning on changing the fairing to road glide but not selling or trading the bike. Bought the fairing and going to order the dash.
Thanks! We have those rear kits on our website. Why are you swapping fairings?
Now that’s a great idea!
(Street glide owner here)
I feel stupid and was actually contemplating selling mine JUST to get a road glide
I didn’t even think about simply changing out the fairing!! BRILLIANT idea!
I guess I just didn’t think it was compatible!
Open the vent 1/2 and it may reduce buffeting even more. That works for the gold wing vent I put in my road king windshield.
I've found 2/3 open is just about right for me. Thanks!
I traded a 23 street glide in for my 24 Road glide. I have always thought and still do that the street Glide is better looking but for several reason I love my Road Glide. 1. wind buffeting that i dealt with was bad for me. i ride with a modular helmet but leave the visor open most of the time so the buffeting was an issue. 2. I am old and the entertainment system and quit frankly even the analog gauges were to close. With the new screen it is far enough away and much easier to read and with a 10" freedom shield there is no buffeting at 110 ( in Mexico).
That is one thing that is hard for me to get used to, everything is so much closer. I don't know if I like it or not yet but I'm slowly getting used to it. Mexico sounds fun!
I have a 21 Street Glide Special 114 ci love it !!
Hell yea!
I’ll be anxious to see the bars you chose and your thoughts on them because we are close to the same height.
I just got them done last week. I'm loving the new ones so far. I'll post of video of those soon.
Can’t wait!!!
I’ve had a few of both. 2 RG’s when the M8 first came out. Since I’ve had 2 CVO SG’s. My 2023.5 is the new batwing.
At higher speeds (over 50-55) I would say the RG’s handled better, less buffeting, etc.
Aesthetically I prefer the SG. Biggest reason I prefer the SG? The distance everything is from me. Not only because of a shorter reach, I can see everything better when it’s closer to me.
Its been awhile since I've ridden a new RG but I think I would agree with that too. The adjustment from everything being closer on the SG is getting better for me
Bro I admire all the RG riders and their bikes look awesome. My riding background is the FXR (1998) then to the Heritage (2008) and now the SG. Add to the fact that I have previously owned 2 Ducati (999 and Panagale V2). I chose the 2024 SG as my sole bike because it allows me too adopt a more sportier riding position forward with my feet in neutral under me, closer to the dash and my arms in a relaxed position. The SG responds to twisties just like the DUC with the dash and rearview mirrors in relatively similar positions. On the other hand, the bagger element of the SG is immense with comfort, power, carrying capacity and classic sport riding position. Add to the mix the fact that batwing is beautifully scalloped for looks as well as wind performance. (The Klock 10" is a must.) So my take: The RG is a great bike and for all who like to ride in the more straight up or chopper seating position, more power too them. The SG is the closest thing to being its Sport Touring Brother.
This is a great summary of the SG! I do love how the SG handles. The KW 10" windshield is an absolute game changer on these too.
Factory match is awesome! im a huge fan of your company.
Thanks! We appreciate that!
Great video. I pulled the trigger last month and bought my first brand new Harley. I thought about it alot and went w a white Street Glide. Bike is beautiful and see too many Road Glides everywhere. No regrets. 👍🏽
Thanks! The White Onyx is an amazing color! For the first time ever the SG's are going against the norm which is crazy to me. Interesting how the industry changes
This is the first street glide design I actually like so I get it
Same here!
I’ve owned 4 road glides and always go back to the batwing. Always talk myself into the roadglide and trade back to a batwing. I think there’s less wind noise on a batwing once you find your right windshield. Can’t go wrong with either one
I agree, the first 100 miles I put on this thing I was almost second guessing it. Then I put the KW 10" on and it changed everything for me. Absolutely love it now!
like you I went from road glide to street glide - It's a fickeled world, but I agree on everything you said about the advantages of the street glide, also on the vent, you can put your hand in front of your face, and vent your bike where there is no wind is touching your hand. The neutral zone.
Thanks! I didn't have too many miles on my stock windshield but I feel like it made more of a difference with the stock one vs the KW one. I could be wrong too. The KW 10" changed everything with wind for me.
I have always owed street glides until 2024 when i bought the 2024 road glide dont no why but i love the new road glide the power is awsome on a stock bike ,Im from Vegas My Name is Randy
Congrats! I'd love me some Vegas weather right now!
I haven’t tried the 10” Klock Werks windshield but I’m running the 8” and really like it!
I have not tried the 8" but I can say the 10" is fantastic. Especially with my full face
@@thefactorymatchjust curious how tall are you I’m 5,11 don’t know if 10 or 12 would be better
@@budredden818 I am 5'8". The 12" might be better for you if you wear a helmet
I went from a road glide to a street glide as well. I thought the street glide just fit me better. I’m 5-9 and liked the more compact feel of the street glide.
I can fully relate to this!
I switched from a Street Glide to a Road Glide, mainly because of the handlebars. After the holidays, I'm planning to order the leveler fender and side lowers in vivid black. I'm really looking forward to it.
Those handlebars might be the #1 reason I have seen so far. Hell yea, we look forward to helping you out!
I got a 2024 SG after having a 2020 SG. I kinda think the redesign reminds me of a Victory (not Indian) but the light integration is great, colors are excellent. Yeah, SG over RG!
Congrats! I can kind of see the Victory thing. The Indian thing I just don't get or see though. I love the light integration. I think it looks great!
It was a very hard choice when I bought my 2024. Always been a Streetglide guy since the Rushmore redesign.
I test rode a Roadglide, with stg2 audio and a Streetglide with bars, exhaust and audio. Loved both, ultimately it was color and deal that I got on the Roadglide, plus it was Whiskey Fire. Rode so much better than previous Roadglides, no longer so top heavy at slow speeds, and felt it blocked wind as good as my 17 Streetglide did. Another reason for the swap, never owned a Roadglide so might as well see all this hype.
Looking forward to the next batch of things you do to yours. I've been planning out getting the lower radiator cover from ya'll this winter.
Those RG's cut through wind like it's butter for sure. Whiskey Fire is a great color too! We look forward to helping you out on some Color Matched goodies!
I had a 2019 RGS traded for a 2019 SGS and I luv it. The SGS had meathook bars already installed, I think it handles better, don't seem to be top heavy
Nice! Different bars on the SG's really change things for the better
I went From a 18 SGS to A 24 RG
1. Bars
RG had bars that I didn't have to purchase and were comfortable out the gate.
2. Storage
RG had two pockets vs a Hideaway drawer.
3. Headlight.
RG in my opinion has a super bright light, the weird square ( ish ) headlight and the RG turn signals integrated into the fairing. Kinda reminds me of the flux capacitor from back to the Future😅.
4. Overall look.
I was not a fan of previous RG until the redesign in 2024. I think it's just a better looking bike next to the RG.
Interesting. I totally agree with the bars. I just added 10" bars to my SG and it really changed things. I do miss my pockets on my RG for sure. The little cubby dash on the SG is handy but you also can not fit much into it. The RG is gorgeous for sure. The RG's with our color matched side fairings really look good.
I picked up the 24 RG CVOST in Golden White pearl it’s a phenomenal bike overpriced but… oh well.. I’ve always owned a CVO street glide I just wanted a change, I really like the looks of the RG CVOST I think it’s a win-win no matter which one you buy. Any chance of you offering a radiator cover in golden white pearl? Thanks best of luck with your beautiful Street glide.
I got to demo one of those a few times earlier this year. What a phenomenal bike! The color and looks are killer. We do have Golden White Pearl radiator covers on our site right now. We've done quite a few of those already.
I've always loved the look of the Street Glide and I just love the new design. Don't get me wrong the 24 Road Glide looks amazing also, but I don't like the fairing being fixed, so far forward and down low. Performance and style of the new Harley Davidsons are incredible! 😃😎👍
The performance on these new ones are out of this world. For a big ole' stock Harley bagger, these things rip!
Love that color! I believe that the road guide was a California thing and has caught on over the years because they tour better or some people think they do (500 to 800 miles in a day is tiring on anything) I have a 17 SG and love it for me I like the new SG lighting on the front better but really both bikes are really as good as it gets I have retired and a new bike would be a nice late retirement present to me!
I love the SG lighting on these new ones and honestly the RG when lit up looks fantastic too. You deserve, go test ride one, you won't be dissapointed!
Plans on a new license plate design?
The stock one is not great at all. We do have our Bad Dad rear fender on our website for these new 2024's. It's stock length but has a frenched in plate frame and sooo much cleaner than the factory option. We might be doing one of those in the future.
I own a24 Street Glide and 24 Road Glide. Don’t judge. The new 24 power and tech is amazing and they are twins, essentially same bike. Road Glide looks good going down the road. Style points to to the Road Glide. That said, the Street Glide rides smaller. I have owned an early shovel head Tour Glide & a 2000 Road Glide and now a 24 Road Glide. I have also owned multiple batwing fairing bikes, ultras, classics and Street Glides. If I could only have one, it would be a Street Glide.
You have the best of both worlds! I agree on the 2024 power and tech, I keep saying it but it's wild and impressive. I totally agree on the RG going down the road, sitting still I'm still warming up to the looks but going down the road they look incredible. Thanks for chiming in!
May also offer the air filter box match paint too
I think that would look great, we've though about doing it but also might go to an aftermarket option.
As a fellow roadglide guy going to a 24 street glide (onyx white) its because the road glides are being overrun. The roadglides used to be the "young guy" bike but now all the old guys are buying them
Ha! I definitely love to go against the grain sometimes and it's wild to think owning a SG is now going against the grain.
What about inner fairing?
We will be color matching the inner at some point this winter and do a full video on it. Stay tuned!
Streetglide for me
My dealer told me that when you look at the vent, it should be adjusted so all you see is a straight line. You shouldn't see any of the top or bottom
Interesting. That is about what I have mine set at but I will have to try that next. Thanks!
The Street Glide looks much more sporty, the Road Glide guys wanted a bike and jet ski so they got both in the Road Glide🇺🇲☝️
@@Rpm68 😂 😅🤣 at first I was not a fan of the new RG front end. Now, I love the look but I did love the look of the SG right away.
Traded my 2020 Road Glide Special for my 2024 Street Glide with NO regrets. Prefer the look and design of the new SG better and like having the inner fairing and infotainment closer. Also prefer the storage drawer for my phone, keys, etc. 9k on the new SG and I would easily make the same decision again today.
Congrats! That storage drawer is handy and that is a good amount of miles already!
I bought a 2024 SG in August. I’m a SG guy and my last SG was a 2009 that I bought after me Dyna, which I loved, because of the new frame design. It always felt like my dirt bike in that it felt light and I was able to flick it easily around corners. I looked at the RG in August, but I just don’t like the fixed fairing and the distance of the instruments from the rider. Also, I’m a fairly short 5’5 and the RG bars are too high up and uncomfortable. So for me, whatever everyone else is doing is not reason enough to make a change. I’ll always be a SG guy regardless.
@@baggerrider8073 I’m so used to the forced fairing that it’s been a learning curve for me to get use to how close the SG fairing is to me.
Absolutely LOVE that Blue Burst, but G-damn, the prices for these new bikes and now with the $2k increase across the board?
Absurd.
Riding a 19 Street Glide, but REALLY looking at Road Glides 😂😂
Why?
The wind buffeting
At high speeds, that wind really affects the bat fairing and you feel the bike oscillate, not much, but just enough
Is there a bunch of recalls on the 2024s??
The vent, when it’s closed, your catching “dirty air”, when it’s open, it’s “clean air”
It's a great color isn't it!? Yea, nothing is priced reasonable anymore it seems. I don't have too many miles on mine but have no regrets. I also have a great relationship with my local HD Dealer and they have said they really haven't seen that many issues with these new 2024's like everyone talks about online.
I’m short I need streetglide road glide fairing feels like it’s ten feet high
There are different heights between the SG or the RG or are you talking the just the fairing?
the looks of the new streetglide kills the Indian challenger
@@gordonwrichert8240 what do you mean by that? You like the SG more than the Challenger?
I thought the Road glide compares to challenger and the Road master compares to the street glide?
@@thanosetsitty1896THEY ARE COMPARABLE BUT ITS ALSO PERSONAL TASTE
Never liked the RG, that shark nose fairing makes the bike look like a non Harley bike. BTW very nice color! I got a 21 Ultra and love it with the color i wanted...wouldn't get any other model/color...except yours look great!
Thanks! I won't lie I am still a lover of the RG but I'm REALLY digging these 2024 SG's!
do copperhead soon please
We would love to! Since it's a CVO color we can not buy the paint from HD, we need someone to send a part in for us to match the Copperhead
bro this SG will wobble like crazy at 150kph
Why is that? I allegedly had it up to 100 mph this last weekend, I wouldn't say it was super comfortable but it wasn't bad.
@@thefactorymatchi took it for a test drive and they asked if it wobbled on high speed because many were complaining and honestly it was wobbling like crazy. Dealer had to add a bracket with with a tune update from HD USA. I test drove the new RG. Zero wobbling
@@thefactorymatch, it depends on the bike, but a lot of folks report wobbling at high(er) speed. I test rode one and above about 65 mph, any sudden handlebar input (I was pretending to avoid an obstacle at highway speed to test it's maneuverability), would cause an oscillation that scared the chit out of me when it first happened, and it kept doing it. Checked pressures and set the preload, ran out again, no difference. It was so dramatic that my salesman, who was right behind me, thought something had broken on the bike and feared I was going down at speed. He rode it, same thing. Long story short (ha-ha), they looked it all over and couldn't find anything obviously wrong. A couple of days later, I test rode the one I ended up buying because it was rock-steady.
Despite this initial issue, I absolutely LOVE this bike. I traded in my '22 Road King for it. Power, infotainment, maneuverability, this bike has it all! Now, I'll be the first i line when someone introduces a proper front fender meaning one that extends further down so it would work better in the rain,
@@abdallahmoussa1983 Interesting. I haven't had any issues with mine but also haven't really tested it that far either
@@AJTStuff Shorty story long! HA! That is interesting, as mentioned above I haven't had any issues with mine but also haven't pushed it that much either. I know at 85 mph it's steady eddy but haven't gotten past the 90 mark too many times.
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Sg feels too small. I went with the 24 rg. I love it handels great i didn't go with the usual colors. Everyone else got i went with the alpine green, and it is gorgeous. Everyone i see has a white harley now it looks good, but i wanted something different. Both the sg and rg are great bikes.
You really can not go wrong with either. Alpine Green was my second favorite color of 2024! That color in the sun is stunning! Congrats and great choice!
StreetGlide is the way to go
Hell yea!
I think the Street Glide looks like a younger man's bike. The Road Glide looks like something an older guy rides.
I use to think the opposite of this but now with these new ones I agree with you
@ yes speaking about the new ones. Anyway love the bike
I really don’t like the new fairing on the new road glides!
At first I didn't either, they're slowly growing on me though
new street glide looks better than new road glides. don't like the new round looking light on the new road glide's. now the older road glides did look better
I have to admit the new RG's are starting to grow on me. I still think the SG's look better though
Bought a 24 SG too. Test rode both. RG is all good but Batwing, drawer, moving headlamp with faring…. SG all the way for me.
100%! The SG drawer is handy but I do like the RG cubbies.
I just traded my 24 whiskey fire RG for a 24 Blue burst SG! I'll be ordering/exchanging your fairing trim piece and radiator cover as soon as they are shipping. So . . . Nashville says thanks for the video!!
That is interesting! Why did you go from a RG to SG?
@@thefactorymatch I like the "classic" fairing over the Shark nose plus hands not exposed to cold wind and I didn't like the far reach to touch the screen. At heart, I'm a SG guy your height/weight.
@@bderryberry4987 All good points!
If you not gliding you not riding
Now thats a slogan!
@@thefactorymatch damn right lol
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If ya sitting in ya Chevy and you feel some heavy diarrhea. diarrhea
I don’t know why they call the Road Glide fairing a “Shark Nose”? They should call it a “Chevy Sedan Front End Fairing”. The Bat Wing looks so much better.
Lol! You know, that isn't too far off!
Yes fairing is ugly and looks too heavy
Yep. Looks like an Indian. That’s why I clicked this.
SGs and RGs suck.... big time...
@@camouflage962 well aren’t you a ball of fun. What do you ride for a bike?