2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide 3 (FLTRT) Test Ride and Review
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- Опубликовано: 29 июн 2024
- Harley-Davidson has decided to throw a Road Glide fairing on their Trike. Most H-D fans would support this decision as the Road Glide fairing has soared in popularity in the last 7 years. The "Road Glide 3" takes its place as the mid-tier trike in-between the Freewheeler and the Tri-Glide Ultra. Equipped with 18 inch rear wheels and a large 19 inch wheel in the front this new 3 wheeler goes for the style and attitude of custom, urban, bagger. Matt and Andrew of Laidlaw's H-D go take it out for a spin and give all the details.
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After DJ Yella has ridden the Trike for several weeks now he says he feels like the steering is a lighter feel than his Tri-Glide was.
Put the front Inverted forks and the New R.G. fairing that there coming out with on the CVO R.G .
@@saulrodriguez545 Inverted forks are awesome for sure!
It feels lighter because it's just the wheel turning and not the whole front end. I've had a free-wheeler. I have a Tri Glide, and I took an RG3 for a test drive. Had just as much power as my Tri Glide. I thought for sure that would be more power. I was sadly mistaken 😐
The road glide is it good idea but let's remember that you have bikers out there with dog that they love just as much as family. It would be nice to see something like the track light 3 with with a removable seat for animals. 🤔🦅
No shame in riding one of these beautiful machines, my father got a new one every year once his arthritis got bad and it was a blast to drive!
I've never been much of a trike fan, but this instantly grew on me. Wow.
I'm the 73 year old with the cane.
And yes, HD trikes are of great interest to me. This new one is STRIKING!
Harley Davidson dealer owner or not, you always give a straight up no Bullshit review and call out anything Harley missed the boat on! Thank you sir for the great reviews. Always enjoy watching your videos.
Can't wait to ride one of these in 40 years
Haha, we will all get there eventually right
I’m 39 and doing transition now because of my left knee. It’s not about age brother. I hope ur knee never gives out so u can have those extra 40 years
THANKS MATT & ANDREW !
I traded my Fatboy 114 in on this new RG3 about one month ago and I am waiting for delivery.
So your review and opinions were timely and spot-on. Makes me feel a lot better about the decision to trade. I am 75 years old and although I still get around purdee good I will feel a LOT more confident on this RG3.
I always enjoy the Laidlaw Team approach to sales and road trips. THANK YOU !!!!
Thanks for the comment Paul. I’m glad our review helped. I think you’re gonna like the RG3.
Hey Paul, I'm looking to get into one of these. Current ride is a 2021 Road Glide Special, have a buyer for her but still waiting on inventory to arrive at my local dealer. When did you order, and has your dealer given you a delivery date yet?
I bought my Tri Glide partly because I have some disabilities but now that I have ridden it for a few years I have to say that for long highway trips it's head and shoulders above a two-wheeler, especially if you have a passenger.
First, GREAT video. I’m on a 2020 Ultra Trike. Gotta say, for me, the steering is much tougher on your upper body on the trike over a 300+ mile day vs. my Road King- not sure how it couldn’t be- even with average/slightly above average upper body strength for a 50 year old. Not necessarily brutal or prohibitive on your arms, but it truly is like riding a 4-wheeler all day. Very different ride experience. Note: I think if my dad were still around, he’d 100% agree that it extends your riding life by 5-7 years minimum, past what most knees will allow on 2 wheels.
Always a good day when Matt releases a video.
Haha glad I can lift your day
Even with the porno stache
@Shawn Joseph
Especially with the porn-stache
Haha , all Matt needs now is a Ferrari 308 GTS Quattrovalvole
"Laidnum PI"
(Magnum PI Tom Sellick)
( all kidding aside, Matt rocks the HD community worldwide! If you are new to the Harley Davidson motorcycle world and you want to learn, THIS is where you go. "LHU" ..
Laidlaw Harley University.
Best in the game. 🔥
Thanks for the honest opinion. $33k MSRP is not in my budget
That's why God gave us Financing. haha I hear ya man. They are expensive.
Can am rykers are way more affordable
That stash is level 10 dad mode… you need a jean jacket too Matt to complete the look 😁👍
Thank you. I've been working hard on the stache
Center line Matt, center line!
I’m 73 and own a rg3 now. I love everything about it!
I’d definitely ride one of those. I think it’s awesome looking.
Been on a Freewheeler for almost 2 years and love it. I noticed that new trike riders either ride the yellow line or over it. They go by the front wheel and not how wilde the back is. Once you get use to size to me I get to relax a little more on a trike then two wheels. But it keeps me in the wind.
Brilliant bike. I've had a bike/side-car set up before and these things are a lot of fun. They are also very stable and easy to drive. Very easy to manoeuvre,with the reverse gear being essential. A small rear fender to save low impact damage. Maybe even a reverse camera or signal to save hitting people who walk behind.
Some ways around town I would have an open face helmet for better vision.
Matt I live Stuart FL. I’m 72 in good shape except for lower back surgery. I have a 2021 Street Glide CVO. I’m hoping to be able to handle it after my surgery. I saw the original owner take a right turn on it and he ended upon its side. That was around 94-95. Honestly, it makes more sense to have the two wheels up front but I’m staying with Harley. I go for surgery on the 9th. I’m thinking I should take a test ride before the surgery first. By the way I started on a mini bike at 13 and been riding the whole time. When I’m up to riding soon after the surgery and I’m going to take a class from Robert Simmons. Thank you for doing what you do on your channel. Cliff Peranio
Thanks for the comment. I think you’ll like it. Don’t worry. You won’t end up on your side.
Thanks for the lesson on the history of Harley-Davidson trikes.
Glad you liked it
@MattLaidlaw, Just bought 2024 RG3, love this trike. It is a game changer! It has so much power and sounds great with stock pipes. I agree with you that it is not difficult to turn and maneuver.
Awesome man. Congrats. They’re fun trikes. Enjoy.
I don't like trikes and do no think they are motorcylces per say BUT, I read about some people having difficulties keeping their balance and love the fact that harley makes these bikes available for them to simulate the motorcycle experience. It's actually a really cool thing.
Simulate the motorcycle experience, everyone I know who ride trikes have more miles on 2 wheels than you ever will.
Dont think they are motorcycles? So what are they?
Another awesome video, complete with history and background info, thank you! Could definitely see myself on one of these someday, likely the biggest one (triglide). ‘21 CVO RG and ‘12 WG here.
I'll be on one right there with you
I just watched an old movie and there was a street scene where an old Caddy went by towing a trike! Thanks for the education!
Oh nice! Haha that’s cool.
Thanks for the video Matt & Andrew! I think that the Road Glide 3 is pretty cool looking and I could see myself with one of those one day when I don't feel comfortable on the 2 wheels anylonger! 👍
I rented a slingshot - they mix the worst of all worlds - gets really hot when stopped and you feel all the engine heat, it’s noisy, it’s not very quick and when you use the power mode the only thing that happens is the rear wheel spins, it’s really tough to get in and out of too.
Agree 100%
I agree. I test drove one a few years ago and thought for the money, I’d rather have a Miata than that.
The best video, by far that I've seen on this bike. Informative & fun.
Thank you Robert
@@MattLaidlaw you're welcome.
Well done Matt. Have a 2022 Tri Glide delived here to NZ in January. Love the experience....
Watch all your vids from New Zealand, a great fan!
Nice Job Matt ! It is a great look to the trike line.
If you're in the market for a trike but you don't want the goober factor, this is it. That thing is actually cool looking. 👌
Funkadelic for sure and a lot cooler than I thought. Very informative and interesting review of these three wheelers. Thank you, Mr. Laidlaw, really enjoyed your presentation.
Thank you Richard, yea, it surprised me at how cool it was overall.
I could use it to go shopping with,,cool,always great videos,keep it up matt..love the knowledge
Great video I’m waiting for my local dealership to get one. I’m in my late thirties but my left knee cannot handle two up anymore.Soccer player since I could walk. So the roadglide 3 is a must now. I have owned three brand new Harley’s. I ride 21 Rg right now
I can relate to knee problems. I know one day I will be getting one of these.
@@mojomanmurph1925 I want to walk without getting knee surgeries so RG3 is next
That's why I got onto one. The best ride ever
I have a 2019 triglide I love it it’s great bike but I have 2007 NighTrain to I really like that bike too the only I had problem with on the trike was putting my feet down other then that never noticed any of the other stuff but I live in Minnesota so I ride atv and snowmobiles All the time I am not it shape it’s very easy to ride I just like them that’s why I ride one no other reason
Hello how are you. I’m Maria from Minnesota and I’m looking for a new partner, hope i didn’t offend you 😊
The smile in Andrews eyes and uplifted tone in your voice says it's fun to ride in my opinion.
Besides the LED upgrade I'm thinking a Ahooga horn from the HD parts book would be a nice touch.
All fun aside excellent work as always,ty...
Another great vid Matt! I would definitely add one of these to the stable to go along with my RGU. I definitely think you are correct that the MOCO should do a service car version with a patina paint scheme. Even one better would be to have a model that has a pickup bed on it or could be swapped with the trunk. Add some oak bed rails and you’d be cooking then.
ooohhh I like the pick up bed Idea. Like a milk truck or something. hah!
Those rear rims!! Sexy bike!
Matt’s video’s are the best. I’m out in Murrieta…hope to cross your path someday Mr. Laidlaw to say thank you🙏🏾💯👍🏽🏍️🔥🦾
Good to see can't wait to see in person
The issue of lanesplitting… it just became legal here in Arizona, and is real sketchy on a Roadglide, you really have too ready for anything 😎
I didn't know that. Good to know
Lane “splitting” is not legal in AZ. Indexing has become legal and is a very different thing than splitting.
Another great review Matt. I am digging the Sharknose fairing and the styling of the Road Glide 3!
Ordered one. Still waiting for a VIN. Trading in my 2022 Freewheeler. Thanks for the informative video
Nice man. Enjoy
I absolutely love mine
Awesome vid and the tri glide is beautiful. I seen ya all in that left lane. Not used to that left wheel stickout out like that I bet. I gotta take one for a ride.
In the area I live in (Northern Illinois) we have not only winters to contend with but, also, a lot big, really heavy, 18-wheelers that contribute to the rough roads, With a two-wheeler motorcycle both wheels follow the same track so you, the rider, have a lot of options on picking the the smoothest path on your side of the road.
With a trike, you options become really limited as to the smoothest path as you now have three different wheel tracks to consider. The solid rear axles of the Harley's exacerbate that situation because it induces a lot more “head shake” into the motorcycle than one with an independent rear suspension (I.R.S.).
“Head shake” is a phenomenon where the steering head seems to shake back and forth like a pit bull with a long rope play toy. What is actually happening it that the front wheel is tracking straight but the rear end (and chassis) is “dancing” side to side due to the roughness of the road. I.R.S. seems to significantly mitigate that “head shake” a lot. “Head shake” really becomes a major consideration as you get older and develop arthritis in your hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, or spine, It also affects the tendons in your arms and can cause/aggravate tendonitis (So-called "tennis elbow".)!
Pothole avoidance obviously becomes problematic on any trike which is why broken rims are not uncommon at Harley dealers.
None of the afore mentioned problems are an issue if you live and ride in an area where all the roads are always smooth as glass. Bet then, for you, every day must seem a holiday, every meal a banquet, and payday is like winning the lottery! Ride safe and watch out for the other guy......he might be me!
Great video bro. I like this new model. The shark fairing hits off the 3 wheel silhouette really well. Heading to my local HD to learn more about it.
Yea, the shark nose goes well with the overall appearance of the vehicle.
Even though I own an EG Standard… I have to be honest that the shark nose is growing on me and definitely looks sharp on this bike.
Batwing for life man! haha, yea the shark nose looks good on the trike
Hi Chris how are you 😊
This is a great additive to the trike family. I like it very much. I ride 2019 TriGlide.
Great looking trike!! Now put the 117 in it and hopefully it won't be too long before we see a CVO version. I can only imagine what it would look like all macked out in a kick ass paint job and PNA accessories.
I was able to get my Freewheeler in Snake Venom and love it. It'd a 21.
No doubt whatsoever that the Harley Davidson traditional 1-2 configuration is much more aesthetically pleasing than the 2-1 platform! They truly are beautiful machines! Now that I am pushing 60, I am starting to realize that my two wheel days will come to an end at some point, hopefully later rather than sooner, and I can't imagine not being able to ride anymore, so this will definitely be an option for those of us that love to ride.
Very nice. I love mine and have been adding a lot of cosmetic mods. I have enjoyed it for my first 300 miles and it holds a lot of interest. I love these and recommend getting one.
Great video Matt. Very thorough and informative.
On the billiard blue and gray, CHROME!!!
Thanks for the sneak peek. We haven't seen this or a breakout at our store yet
Yes I love this bike
If ever I have to switch due to medical reasons or reasons of age this will be my choice! This Trike looks great and has the soul of a Harley-Davidson. Good Job, you Guys in Milwaukee!
Same, I like the shark nose. Maybe by the time I need one they will have a full Tri-Glide Ultra version.
@@MattLaidlaw Well I’m old school in some ways and therefore I like the Batwing most, but nevertheless the shark nose is worth likin’ as well.
That looks like a comfy trike!
The Roadglide set up is definitely a cool version! Love the new wheel design too!....Hey Matt, do you have any idea on when the Factory is going to start releasing the other CVO models?........Hopefully, soon! Thanks for another informative video!...........Ride Safe!...........O'yeah, I can't imagine someone wanting to lane split a trike!...lol
Thanks for history of HD trikes! I have a TriGlide Ultra and didn’t know any of that history.
This bike makes me wish I was old. If only for a moment. Nice wheels. Great idea. I think we will be seeing a lot of these this summer. Not for me personally but I respect it
Did HD fix the 19-20’ Deathtrike issues with RDRS with the Trikes?
Appes , Highway bars , back rest and stylish rack on rear deck and of course 4.5 zombies
Great Video Matt!!! Love the design of the Road Glide 3 (Trike)! Minor point… first time riders should know with the wheel placement it is a little more difficult to steer around debris or pot holes. I love your idea that Harley should make an ICON Collection Servi-Car. That would be So Cool and fit what the Icon Collection is all about.
Yea wheel placement is important. Experienced trike riders are alert of this
Just miss with the front wheel , and the back misses.Doesnt work for gigantic or multiple holes but you wont go down!
Great video. I want the Road Glide 3, and it seems like the best bang for your buck deal
Beautiful bike! I would love one of those!
Love the design. Looks very sharp and hot-rodish. I feel like I want to switch from two wheels to this but then again not. Oh the dilemma.
Great job with the video btw including many shots of historical pics. I know that took a lot of time to edit. Looks like a professional studio produced this.
Thanks Murph. I’m glad those details are appreciated. Yea, I think total edit time on this one was around 15 hours.
While I love the blacked out bikes, the Blue Freewheeler in chrome is very classy. If I had to pick, I would pick the chrome for the blue paint.
Great video. Learned a lot.
Very informative, thank you for putting this out
Great stuff, Matt Laidlaw! Love the idea about a Servi-Car special edition, too.
Love the history background in your Videos. Just the price is a bit out of sight for me
That is one nice trike. Harley keeps stepping up there game.
Gorgeous motorcycle
Hello Joseph how are you. I’m Maria from Minnesota and I’m looking for a new partner, hope i didn’t offend you 😊
Thanks Matt, appreciate the review / comparison. I've been riding a 2019 Triglide for 3years and really enjoy it. I even road Tail of the Dragon in May 2022 and really enjoyed the experience. One comparison you did not note was the difference in the frame mounted fairing vs. triple-tree mounted batwing fairing. Did you notice and major differences in this area?
Your new product reviews are the best!
Thanks for the positive feed back. Thanks for watching
Matt the stash is killing it lol great vid the history of harley is so fascinating and you do the best job of explaining it. Harley started bike riding on road off road or otherwise and that is what these new riders need to hear. The number 1 means something🇺🇸 brilliant
Thanks man. I’m always going to share history where I can. I think people are liking that aspect of learning about the bikes.
Looks like he's got a paintbrush on his upper lip.
I absolutely love it! And HD is class of it's own, in trikes especially. Only complain is that it should have LED's all around. This video makes me want to buy one, Vivid Black with chrome.
Love how you always add the history behind these bikes. Always kill these videos Fam. 🤙🏾🔥
Thanks man.
Great review Matt, my buddy just purchased the Road glide 3 this past weekend. Looking forward to seeing and taking it for a ride.
For the Freewheeler, I definitely liked the chrome, especially the wheels on last year’s version. This Road Glide 3 definitely looks awesome. I dig the chrome wheels on this one.
Nice review keep up the good work
Thank you
Im not a huge trike guy but I think I would ride this for sure. Its sexy.
Man Mr. L. you always do a good job on these vids. However this time you hit it out of the park with the information, Great job. I did not think I would ever hear you say N.W.A. Love it. Great job.
Great video & history presentation, I never thought I would like them but it’s frowning on me I hope by the time I’m ready to get one, besides the reverse gear, they come with rear camera ..
In one positive word; SICK. 🤩
I can't afford it 😫 😪 😵.
more videos of this tri please 🙏🏼
Rewaco makes a trike. It doesn't have a motorcycle motor, but its still badass IMHO
Fantastic detailed video boys
Very good Video Matt 👍☺ ...
I think ... I want to ride a Tri Glide when I'm to old to ride a two Weeler or an other Option is, when I wanna go on a very BIG Tour with all Season ( stop, not Winter in the North, about the Salt 😃 ) with a Trailer for Equipment ...
I wish you only the Goods and Beautyful in Life ...
Ride safe and lucky ...
Your Arne
Thanks Arne, I wish you well. Enjoy the ride
I was there the day Matt filmed this. Really nice bike also Matt is a cool guy.
Wanted the RG3 but ended up with the freewheeler, love both bikes, but the shark fairing definitely gives RG3 a very nice look
What swade you to get a freewheeler instead of a RG3? I am on the fence on which one to get. Thank you Ken
@@kgranger01for me the overall factor was that I still owed $10k on my trade in and the FLRT was going to be cheaper in that regard, had I not owed I would have went with the RG3, as it is the same model frame and design as the FLRT but has the shark ferring plus the audio and digital that comes with it.
Awesome content bro🤘🏾. I really like the way this Trike looks. Would look pretty good next to my RGS😀😀
Thanks for the great review Matt, I turn 70 next month and have been riding Harleys for more then 40 years. But with my short legs and not as strong as I once was I am seriously looking at the Tri Glide. But I have heard stories about them not being safe in fast turns. But with the new technology that you explained I think I might just go for a Trike. I am now riding a 2021 CVO Ultra. Thanks again .
i test rode one this weekend at Adamacs Harley in Jacksonville Florida. i was pleasantly surprised how smooth it was. i have a new rode glide special and one i was up to highway speed on the interstate at 75 i felt no difference. was so weird. i really like it. i think these will do well. i am sure i will end up with one at some point. i am an older guy.
The Icon Series idea Matt mentions might be really interesting take on a modern trike.
Good video,as always !
Forever Two Wheels !
Well done Matt
Thank you!
My ultimate dream trike
It looks like a lot harley davidson left over parts from bikes and it looks pieced together. And what about the morgan 3 wheeler?
I just got a trike Road Glide the billiard blue haven't got a hundred miles on it yet and I like it I like it I like it thanks for the share
One of the things that Can Am has done well is appealing to the many people who want to ride a motorcycle but for whatever reason are intimidated by a two-wheeled motorcycle. There are a lot of these people as I learned after I bought a Tri Glide. People approach me all the time to talk about the trike and it's very common for them to say something like, "I don't know about a regular motorcycle but I might ride one of these." Unfortunately there's a perception in the community of H-D riders that trikes aren't "real" motorcycles and only debilitated people ride them. It's not uncommon for an H-D rider to refer to the Tri Glide as a mobility scooter. People toward the end of their riding careers are buying H-D trikes but beginning riders are buying Spyders. I've recently been seeing a lot of Can Am advertisements using the motto "Everyone can ride" and they're selling motorcycles by embracing that concept.
Pennsylvania requires a class M for three wheeled vehicles including a slingshot or a vanderhall to show the differences state by state
HD did a nice job on the style 👍 looks really good
I have a 22 Freewheeler and love it, NOW, I just put new Legend shocks front n Rear and that was a game changer, buy at 70mph, the wind is the same
The RG3 is pretty nice looking aesthetically speaking. Not ready for a 3 wheeled ride but if I'm ever in the market, it makes the top of my list! Would be cool if it had the 117" motor, but hey, you're still getting a lot of bang for your buck. Looks like something Batman would proudly ride!
Another great presentation matt...