Stage IV CVO Road Glide 2019 Harley-Davidson w/ CFR Exhaust - Road Test 

That is one seriously impressive machine. The sound is incredible. Thanks to the owner for sharing his Harley with us and thanks again Matt for the great vlog.

Matt, your reviews are always trustworthy. I appreciate the no-BS attitude and your vast knowledge of bikes and the industry. Keep 'um coming.

So I watched Matt's Vid of the dealer show, wanted the CVO RG in red, had to wait six months...got it, in the six months I watched this vid. Did it. best move I ever made. On the open roads of the northern states , MT, ND, SD lots of space to do well over 107mph. now I am looking for the tuner to get rid of the limiter. Keep us posted Matt, only another few months and my warranty will be done. I'll be in the market !

Nice ride Matt....the splitting lanes I have to come and try... great call on getting customers bikes on your videos, viclas and clubbber bikes 👍👍👍👍👍👍

UNBELIEVABLE! The CFR pipes are amazing. The bike sounds like an angry monster that wants to eat you when you crank the throttle. I know you can’t mention names, but this owner is definitely in a high tax bracket throwing a Stage IV in a 117 CVO RG. Truly amazing numbers, and video.

Every time I watch Matt ride, I say he rides just like I do every time I hit the highway! Love it!

Matt, I enjoy your video and audio, great technique and extremely informative. What I really appreciate is your honest opinion on products as well as the bikes you sell. Keep up the great work, wishing you and your family a blessed new year.

Thanks for the great vid Matt! Always nice to see a scoot with some chrome on it!

Terrific video...love the Road Glide.❤️ intend to get one when l go touring in retirement..keep up the interesting videos please Matt👍

thanks Matt ,this is what I asked you to do a couple of months ago.my 2018 cov st stage 4 has been complete .just waiting for the snow to melt and warm up.its -21 here right now,

Great idea featuring some people’s bikes. Will def be sick to see what’s out there especially in the performance area. Lookin forward to that keep it up!

Great work, and so much power and sound. I like it.

Awesome video, definitely gotten better over the years

Love your videos matt. That's one of the nicest bikes I've seen you demo yet. And usually thunderheader is my fav exhaust, but those cfr pipes sound wicked and that's on camera. I could only imagine in person. But anyway, i would love it if you could ever find a sporty to demo thats decked out like the big bikes you do. Thanks for the awesome vids!

Awesomeness Matt... Keep it rollin Laidlaw....👊🙏🇺🇸

Absolutely beautiful bike Matt. Thank you for contributing to the community.

Hi Matt, Great Video! I have this same bike on order (last CVO) at my dealership in Boston. Due in March 8th (Just in time for Spring) Can't wait! I will be doing 12" Factory 47"s and slip on's for now! Thank you!

Good vid Matt, beautiful bike and it sounds great. One thing I believe about HDs is, they are a rolling work of art.

It really does help in highway driving passing trucks you don't need to use all that power but it's nice to know it's there thanks for the video Matt take care

I'm so torn Matt. I was set on getting the billiard blue RGS and doing a stage 4 on that. But after seeing what it does for the CVO is amazing. I'm glad my business ventures are looking promising. I might have to hold out until next years CVO's come out. I'm sure I'll be happy either way, but you've got me thinking now. Damn you Matt 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

She sounds great. Thanks to Matt and owner!

I watch your videos to see how a tall guy fits on different Harley's. I'm 6'9" and it really helps to see how a tall guy sits on a Harley.

Hey Matt I did a small build on my bagger that I bought from you. The rental Express. I use it for touring and commuting. It's been a great bike can't stop riding it. 125+ hp and 125tq. 107 FM OUTLAW build

That CVO is far more stunning in person!!!

Wow that bike looks great sounds magnificent with those cfr's those have to be by far the best sounding Muffler love when you guys ride out on the highway! Love those handlebars to perfect fit for that bike.

Matt you NAILED THE AUDIO on this video!

My 2019 Roadglide CVO (Pepper Red) I currently went through my second oil pump, first one in 300 miles, second one in 1100. Will HD ever make a correct fix?

Damn bruh. That Roadie is pure evil. Thanks for sharing.

That was sweet ride and sound. Thanks !!!

Wow, that is a dream bike for me, but maybe with a stage III kit, ala Jamie's Heritage, but what a beautiful badass bagger!

Yo Matt, your idea of highlighting bikes is an awesome idea, kudos!

Great video bike sounds awesome I agree h-d parts done by the dealer keeps warranty in place also might wanna add extended warranty it’s come in handy with my street glide

@matt Fantastic review as always! You are the best! By looking at the numbers graph, I see that having the stage 4 kit wud actually mean that you lose the horsepower and more importantly the torque, until you reach 4k rpm, only after which both Hp and torque increase. The stock Hp and touque numbers are higher than the stage 4 kit numbers until 4k rpm. Correct me if my understanding is wrong. I pressume usually 60-70%(or even more) of riding would typically be under 4k rpm. So how far is having this kit advantageous?! Is it worth it...

Great video but i was really hoping to see a few runs of you both full throttle at the SAME time. I noticed you always went wide open and the black bike usually didn't or didn't at the same time. I would have loved to have seen a real heads up race of a stock bike vs a stage 4

Awesome ride definitely beyond the budget maybe some day!

Good video as usual Matt. Weren't the guts of that hand built CVO 117 very very close to what that chap just purchased. The compression , inches, 64mm throttle body, CVO low restriction mufflers ? Is the CVO clutch less efficient than the upgrade? I just purchaser the identical machine same paint chrome etc. I wonder if I would be wise to toss all the guts of my engine except the crank and rods.

All I need now is the winning lottery numbers so i can afford that beautiful thing!

Thanks for the video Matt. My buddy has a 2012 skunk glide. Will those factory 47 bars fit his bike?

OOO. So after I get done modding my Fat Boy to the Stage2 power, I can ride it down to LA, and have you film an episode with it? that'd be awesome.

Great video and review. I don’t think the stage iv is for me as I don’t ride at high rpm. Any thoughts on a stage ii torque cam on a 117? Do you have an opinion on TAB mufflers?

Awesome looking bike. I have a built 18’ Shark with 124c.i. built at Lima HD, OH with Ward Performance parts. It’s pretty nasty at 148hp and 143ftlbs at the wheel. Battleship Grey. Total Monster.

Is that noise annoying on a long ride with the bags loaded up? I had to turn the volume down.

Sounds awesome!! But do the pipes interfere with you being able to here the stereo?

I kinda wish you would do more reviews on different new model Harley-Davidsons with the different Screamin Eagle kits installed.

What are the CFR pipes ? The canon screming eagle or other ones ? Those can be put for a stage 2 (cam changed) ?

Pretty Bike, I would hope the power numbers would be a little higher... If I run across one of these stage 4 HD’s I d like to see where my Victory Vision stands... Happy Trails!

is shifting at 4k normal or just preference? are there optimal rpm for the M8? Thanks.

I luv those Bars ! I need them in Black!

Pushing it....awesome bike....nicest bike

Hi Great video as always! What size and make are the bars?

Can you hear the radio on the bike with cfr’s?

Another great vid ! I didnt do stage 4 on my 19 CVO. I put woods 777 cam and fulsac exhaust. Thing is a beast as well.

Matt, can you tell us what bars these are? Many have asked already. They're not Factory 47 (not pointy) and they're not The Harley Road Glide Chizeled ones either (don't fit and are not tapering into the grips like the ones in the video). These are also nice and fat, probaly 1.5".

Beautiful RG !!

Matt, between. the softail deluxe and road king, what would be your pick? I had the chance today to speak with Emilio Rivera, and we spent a long time talking about the differences between the road king and the deluxe. His consensus was that road king = comfort, while deluxe = style. What's your take on the two bikes?

That muffler sounds awesome.

Looks and sounds great. What traffic lanes are you in?

Great work Matt i have a 2018 CVO road glide. ps do you have a HOG chapter associated with your dealer ship i think it's a great part of the brand and might make a great story. Thanks Paul from down under.

Hey Matt what do you think about the CFR muffler? What do you like more the CFR muffler or Bassani, Corbra or Rhinehart

Matt...This is an awesome video!!! Felt like I was right there...My heart was pounding (and I'm an old guy)!!! Great job!

Hey Matt, how do those bars feel on the road glide. I like them but they look a little similar to the positioning of stock bars?

I had Stage III (107 to 114) installed on my 2018 FXLR. I believe that the cons of fitting such upgrades should also be mentioned for full disclosure (perhaps there are none for touring models??). While the increased power and torque on a relatively lower weight HD is awesome and I love it, there are some downsides. First , the high capacity clutch disks on a cabled (archaic) clutch mechanism makes pulling the clutch lever in really really really heavy and riding in city traffic for some time is a choir and not pleasant for one's left hand. Also, the SE chrome mufflers are incompatible with the upgrade because they can't take the heat and yellow -which is not a good look. To mitigate these issues, I installed after market 'adjustable' gear leaver (which meant I also changed to an 'adjustable' brake lever so that I had matching levers) and installed heat shields to cover the discoloured SE mufflers - which really detracts from showing off the otherwise nice looking slip-ons.

Were those dyno specs with the CFR mufflers or is that just a stage 4 comparison to stock dyno chart?

Are the handlebars the 14” chiseled bagger bars from Harley?

people saying CFR mufflers have poor performance , did you get good performance from them?

Hey Matt, I have to switch to a trike due to balance issues because of nerve damage caused by diabetes I have to get a trike. I’m looking at a Tri Glide, how about a review and customization ideas for it.

Is the warranty still valid if you fit an aftermarket exhaust?

I thought all the RG CVO came with Stage 4 upgrades. Why feature this bike?

Thanks for honest review. Would like to see bigger torque increases for that much money.

I’m curious as to how much ridability you lose in the lower rpm... like around 2200-3000. The cams come on about 4000 rpm, does that mean that at cruising speed /rpm, does it constantly feel like you need to downshift, does it feel like you are lugging the motor?? I’m thinking that sometimes a milder build could be better for most peoples riding.... thoughts?

Too bad I'm up in Canada there Matt! I'd love for you to feature my West Coast Chopper CFL on your channel. S&S with a six speed baker. Once again another outstanding review, keep up the solid work👍

Hi , can you please tell me , the handlebar , is it a factory 47 legacy? GT? what kind of model is it? Thanks

The HB that are on this bike could you tell me the model size of these bars? Thanks

Sweet build! Love the CFR sound but I wonder if he could make more power with a 2-1?

Matt, I enjoy your videos. With the Stage upgrades to the M8, especially 117's, have you seen more problems - specifically with the oil sumping. I'm hearing a lot about that and would love to know your thoughts.

That bike sounds ruthless.

Hi Matt, can you tell me if Harley sells a Stage II Torque Cam Kit for the 18 CVO Road Glide 117? I do see the Power Cam Kit, but not the Torque one. What would you recommend for more Torque if i don't want to go to the Stage III upgrade and still keep my factory warranty? Thank you

That thing is a monster and growls like it!

The bike comes with the 117, why change the internals for 2699 when it seems there is no gain, what has changed from the stock 117 vs the stage 4 117 upgrades..?

what about purchasing an extended warranty at purchase , will this kit be covered under the extended warranty too beyond the original 2 years?

It’s 2020 now and what I would love to see is one of the Road Glide Limited bikes ( I think thats it, has the big Tour Pak on the back and all the Harley touring bike stuff with a 131 Stage 4. Thats a bike that should be able to move down the highway even though it’s a bagger. Trying to get my money together.

Matt when are you gonna get a new scoot?

That bike sounds insane .

What are the bars on that bike?

Love your intros. Pipes sound mean....thanks!

I'm proud to say I own one of these beautiful bikes. I had zero interest in trading my black road glide very happy,,,,,,until I saw this bike!! I wish I knew how many of this color (silver) were made in 2019, mine is #671, I'm not sure if that is #671 of all 2019 CVO Road Glides, or #671 of the silver/chrome ones,,,,,,anyone know??

That bike is almost as good looking as my wife.

The bike sounds violent!!

Matt how does the Stage III (114ci) feel vs the stock 114ci on the 2019 bikes?

Chrome. You don't see that much these days. Sounds great.

I wonder what make of helmet Matt is wearing.

Matt, love your channel, what helmet are you wearing? I love that look, I want to buy one. Thanks

Are there any performance kits that increase the torque and HP in the low RPM ranges? I don't like riding mine over 3K RPM. My dealer told me it is bad for the bike for some reason.

Does anyone know the performance difference between a stage 2 torque cam and stage 3 kit on a 114 M8 touring model? I know the numbers. What’s the actual “feel”? Just trying to decide which one to go with.

Hi Matt, I love the handlebar of this bike but they don't seem to be factory 47 as you say in the video instead... Any chance you can direct me to the right brand/model? thanks!!

How do the mufflers compare performance wise to the Screaming Eagle mufflers? Looking to do a stage 1 on my 2019 Sport Glide!

Those muffler sound awesome. But they are terrible on Dyno. Bad ass bike thanks for the review.

sounds wicked!!

Are you sure those handlebars are Factory47? I like the look but don't see a squared-off model on thier web site.

I’m about to buy and customize a low rider soft tail and make it club style. I’ll let you know. Def would be cool to have it on the channel.