Learn the difference between the two versions of Harley-Davidson's most popular Motorcycle. Matt Laidlaw goes into every detail that separates the Street-Glide Special (FLHXS) from the Street Glide (FLHX) Standard. www.laidlawshar...
Lots of triggered trolls, on here hatin' on Harley Davidson, or anything American for that matter. You ride your bike, I'll ride mine, and we'll get along just fine.
George Boyd nothing is truely American anymore. Thats why they closing an American plant to build in Mexico. Bottom line is that people dont wanna kill their pockets and not gettin what others are offering. Harley closing plants to save money, and the customer wants to save money too. I love all bikes and dont care who rides what. As long as that persons happy with their purchase. Peace.
Great video Matt. The road glide and the street glide I take it are the number one sellers. I see more of those and also the softail heritage. I feel like the Lonewolf when I am on my Slim S. lol
Another great review Matt. Only thing I'd mention is that regardless of the model Harley the Voice Recognition switch is on - none will work without having a wired headset plugged into the system.
True- you need the Audio cable to be installed on the street glides and the Roadglides. Only the Ultra Versions with a tour pack come with the plug in the center console.
Hey if you get the street or road standard without security can you still lock bars and ignition in place to keep someone from taking your bike like on the street bob you did.
I have never owned a Harley in 40 or so years of riding, and I blame that on my over acute sense of practicality when it comes to motorcycles. Also, the roads in Australia where I live are mainly crap! Damn you Matt, I am now committed to saving for either a Street Glide or a Road King with the new M8 motor. Great reviews mate, keep up the great work.
I just picked up a 2018 Street glide standard with the big touch screen,gps, infotainment system stock. No abs, no security system. But I had gps tracking security system installed.
GREAT vid Matt! I'm seriously thinking about a 2017 FLHTX and your vid convinced me that I shouldn't even consider not getting a special. The ABS, 6.5 stereo and cruise is enough to make it WELL worth the little bit extra. I live in Wyoming but I'm in West Palm Beach and going to rent a 2017 for 2 days to make up my mind......I don't even know why they offer the non-special......no brainer If you can afford an FLHTX you can sure as hell afford a S.....Thanks for taking the time to explain!
I like Harley-Davidson motorcycles but for the price you pay anything over 20,000 should have security automatic on it Indian does a great job with providing security standard on most of their bikes I like Harley-Davidson but their prices are kind of out of hand when you compare bikes with the same type of equipment
Talk to me, why? I have not ridden anything with ABS. Why would I like it better? Currently I am used to using my brakes to effect handling in different situations.
I like to ride my bike. Stumts,wheelies,skid sideways etc. Like when you were a kid. Have fun. Stop and go is nor very fun after riding so many years. Abs gets a discount on ins. Is all it's good for. Wait till your bike is a classic and you have to replace that abs. There goes that savings on ins.
Hi Matt your videos are very informative thank you for doing that, since you big fan of Street Glide like a lot of people I hope you make the model year street glide difference video.
Good show of expression and details, I have journeyed to the other side (Indian) but if I meet anyone on or off the Hwy. I'll send them in your direction. keep up the good work.
Is the steering less tiring on long rides on the Road glide with the fairing not moving with the bars like the Street Glide does? I took my first ride on a good friends Street Glide today as we switched bikes. I was super impressed to say the least. Just wondering if the Road Glide would work better for me for 1000 mile trips. I am partially disabled from a broken pelvis and a fused spine with permanent nerve damage. I need a bike that does not tire you out easily. I am upgrading to one or the other this season...thank you.
Matt, if you were here in Florida, I would buy a dam bike off you! lol your videos are spot on with the features and prices. I will be buying a new bike this year 2021 or a 2020 looking at touring bike going for comfort this time for long rides with the wife, retiring this year. Thanks for posting the videos it is very helpful.
Nice explanation of standard vs special for the street/road glides. Question though on the standard models that come with the 4.3 entertainment system. Can the standard street/road glides with the 4.3 be connected to the HD WHIM for bluetooth audio?
The answer is, there is no difference. I learned that when I went to buy Harley and I couldn't find one salesman who could tell me what the actual differences between the models. One motorcycle, add different accessories, call them by different names.
the difference is different accessories. ??? Like buying an Acura TL or an Acura TL Type S. it has some more features. i'm confused on where you are confused
I'm new to Harley and just very recently purchased one. A 2013 street glide standard to be specific. Quick question, is it possible to change out the radio to a more modern touch screen? I figure there would probably be more to it than just swapping radios as the screens are much bigger than the stock radio on a 2013.
I am pretty sure the SGS has a different electrical system. You can't 'LED-out" a Street Glide (change all the lights to LEDs, add running lights, etc.) with out changing the amp, correct?
Good to know the differences. Didn't know about the skirting. I am going to get the Street Glide CVO. I know you did a review on that. Any reservations on the CVOs?
Matt, great vid as usual. It's almost humorous how all of these "experts" that ride other than HD are always trying to bash us. It's all out of jealousy. They try to say that they wouldn't buy an HD even if they could. I call BS!!! The fact is all they can afford is a "high tech" crotch rocket, but they really wish they could sit on top of a big bad HD and feel what we feel going down the road. I don't care what anyone rides. Different strokes for different folks. I'm quite sure that most, if not all, HD owners are not trolling the pages of all of these "superior" motorcycle owners to bash them on their choice of bike. You know why? Because we know what we have and there is no need to look any further. Have a great day. I'm going to come by the shop this summer with my wife to rent a bike while we are on vacation. Hope your there. I'd love to say hello.
Yea, I know and talk to lots of very seasoned riders that prefer sport bikes. They typically also love H-D. The difference is that they understand the strengths and weaknesses of both types of bikes and the type of riding style each excels at.
Matt? Regarding the Nav, How does one update the programing (Map) software? In my Jeep the update comes in the form of an ordered DVD for $200 via Garmin. Great 👍🏼 presentation!
Hi Matt, Really appreciate what you do in your video's. Very straight forward and informative. Would like to see a comparison of the Electra Glide Ultra Classic and the Ultra Limited. Similar to your comparison of the Glides. Thanks, Steve
Matt Laidlaw I would also love to see a video detailing the differences between those two bikes. Thinking about getting a Limited later this year but not entirely sure what is everything you get for the almost $3k extra.
bob clapper The end of August they will come out. I can't really speculate on what I think will come out. We just got a new engine this year though so I doubt that will be any different.
That’s not Harley’s problem I have a street glide and pay 300 a month for it if you can’t squeeze that that’s you buddy bc there’s millions of us that seem to be doing just fine and we aren’t rich. Stupid
Charles David The last 3 years I rode a 2014 Street Glide Special. Before that was a 2009 Road king. I just sold my bike. I plan on getting a new one soon.
Honestly I have been wondering why Harley manufactures the standards. It doesn't seem like a couple of thousand dollars more financed is worth not getting the extras. Do you have people coming in specifically asking for the standards or do they normally tend to lean that way after comparing price points?
We sell way more FLHXS than the FLHX. The people that buy the FLHX are guys that usually aren't "tech Savvy" or the guys that say they don't want to listen to the radio at all because they want to enjoy the open road and the sound of the Harley. Guys that never want to touch the GPS. Or the guys that really just have to hit a certain price point or monthly payment. Believe it or not we still get some guys that don't want ABS too. They don't want a "computer" taking over the control of their brakes. I, however, don't agree with this comment
I know Matt already told me a vid is soon to come but why I don't any videos reviewing or talking about the Heritage Softail Classic? My understanding is they were HD's best selling bike til the SG came along. Maybe it's SO great (biased opinion! LOL) it needs no review?
Hmmmmm I got my info from a sales rep at HD in Greenville SC and he said that the Heritage was their best selling bike til the SG took over in 2009 but said it's still right under the SG in sales. Obviously every dealership is different. I would love to know what the top 5 selling bikes are at your dealership. Again, great vids Matt!
Matthew Lidel not me personally. I ride a dyna. my buddy bought his in Jan brand new 17. already clocked in over 5400 miles. just recently started leaking oil from the rocket box gasket.
Lol eight0nickleoxnard I just got a new Street glide last month. Only have about 700 miles on it. So far I love the bike!! Hopefully they don't start having problems with them.
Matt, love your videos. So sickening seeing youtube allow every wannabe expert to plug up the works, with useless videos. Mostly talking about their peckers when making bike comparison video's. No one wants to watch 30 mins of blabbering and pissing themselves while talking up the MASSIVE HP & TQ in their stock CB350 Honda. Stopping to tell veiwers their toothbrush of choice when camping at the city park. and 2 mins talking about the actual bike in question. Fn hell man... 😯
Theres no difference. All those new lines of harley models are soulless. I sold my m8 after just 6 months of making the worst decision of my life. Bought a twin cam 2014 and enjoyed till today.
I'm sorry but Harley's are so grossly overpriced I bought a Kawasaki Vulcan vaquero. It costed me a fraction of the Harley cost, it's got a stereo and cruise control and bags. My bike can easily go 100,000 miles with no issues what so ever.
I think I'll buy a Triumph Tiger 1200 adventure bike.....ugly as sin, all day comfort,141hp, and guaranteed to pick up ZERO ladies.....which is consequently, how I'll afford the 20k :D
LoL this guy man.....it come as standard you don’t have to pay extra.....it’s a fucking special model, of course you pay extra. His comment is a usual weasel sales man pitch. I hate how they take a bike out on a few bells and whistles for $1500 and now it’s a $5K more expensive. I’m a big Harley fan but their prices are freaking redicilous. A new Yamaha Eluder is superior in EVERY aspect besides the brand.
Street Glides are one of the ugliest most uncomfortable looking bikes I've seen! Who wants to ride while leaning all the way foreword with your arms and legs at the same time the ass is dragging the ground!
It depends what type you are looking for, a cruiser, bagger, sport or other. I've had Harley for the last 20 years and countless others before. I've just never found SG to be comfortable sitting in that kind of position.
Harley is so old! There is nothing TRULY new and innovative on these bikes in 30 years. The only tech they have they have stolen...thats not much tech at all. Plus they still rattle you till you are numb. Did a mention they are WAY WAY WAY over priced.
This couldn't be further from the truth. Please watch my video where I tackle this subject ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-eiMFrK_Ntnc.html
Watched the first ten minutes and hear is some points for you to consider revising. That video starts by saying comments like mine come from non-Harley riders. I have been riding for over 10 years, works for dealers, rode just about any brand you can consider. So I do not fit your assumption you made in the first minute of that video. You also state Harley is unique via non symmetrical...this is not true. I will try to use "|" to note the symmetry and a number for times the power stroke happens....1|1 is just as symmetrical as 2|2. Another problem in the first ten minutes of that video is the use of the word "State of the Art". The art of manufacturing motorcycles in particular. Harley has be BEHIND the art for 30 years...its just a fact. Navigation and ABS on a bit is NOT state of the art. Maybe it was 15 years ago, but not in 2017.
Wow man. You need to calm down and use your brain for once. Your reply has no intellectual argument AT ALL. Its just a series of curse words. If you wish to make a point then make one.
Moto_Jojo I agree I love my bike but every time I want to do something to it oh it's about 500 to a grand and it's kinda not fair especially when the bikes are pretty meek from stock so you have to bump into them a bit to open em and my em beast! But they are 20k to start!
