Tough Decision/Build My Motor or Buy a New Bike?

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"Bike Week Adventures & Tough Decisions | Big Vern's Moto Life"
Join me, Big Vern, on an adrenaline-fueled journey through Sandusky Ohio Bike Week with my crew, featuring the latest 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glides and high-performance machines. In this week's motovlog, I recount our epic trip and the exhilarating rides that left me in the dust on my 2018 Road Glide Special, affectionately named "Stormtrooper."
Now faced with a critical decision, I turn to you, my viewers, for guidance: should I invest in boosting Stormtrooper's engine to keep up with the pack, or is it time to consider a new motorcycle altogether? Your opinions matter, so drop your comments and likes below as we embark on this thrilling journey together!
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@robertk2176 2 месяца назад

Big Vern.... You can go two ways spend a ton of money on a new bike You're getting a little bit more cubic inches and that big fancy touch screen big deal or you can get a 131 motor for 11 grand and blow all them away or buy a kit build your motor up $4,000 for the kit and plus extra for installation You're still cheaper than a brand new bike

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

Rob, that's a great point I have mad respect for those 131 I seen it firsthand those things can rip, by the way your bike is freaking badass. My only problem that I have is that my bike is a 2018 and I have been looking at resale value. I came across a few older bikes that had motor work done I found out that even with the motor work they still weren't able to get a bigger profit because the bike was a older model. On the other hand you're right my bike has only $3,000 Miles on it and has a lot of potential, great comment as always

@robertk2176 2 месяца назад

@@Bigvernsmotolife well you're talking about resale value so many years after you buy that new 24 you're not going to get what you are going to ask for so you're in the same boat I almost traded my shrink glide straight Bob in for a street glide CVO I'll tell you right now Nice bike but for $58 ....59,000 what they're asking no thanks I'll keep my bike I don't care what motor has in it or anything and it was the one with the $6,000 paint job

@jhonnydumeny9816 2 месяца назад

The Mesh HD looked good!

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

@jhonnydumeny9816 The new bikes are crazy!!!

@kellybgliding 2 месяца назад

It’s your call. But my 128 walked away from the 121 big time. Build your motor or get a 6year note. If you put a Stage 4 On it, those 117 new bikes don’t have a chance. Because I have drag 2 2024’s . 117 and 121

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

KB, first off thank you for watching the channel man and your show is off the hook. You have showed me a lot of things about becoming a motovlogger and I really appreciate it. Kong is a "Beast" and a build like yours is exactly what I'm looking for

@kellybgliding 2 месяца назад

@@Bigvernsmotolife thanks bro I appreciate that. Man I support good people who’s doing good content. I appreciate your support and glad that my videos are inspiring others.

@byron8443 4 дня назад

Congrats bro your gonna love it that windshield don’t do nothing tho slap the klockwerks 10 in and your solid . 🤙

@Bigvernsmotolife 4 дня назад

Byron, you know all our rock is klockwerks too brother. I feel you that's a great suggestion, love it

@jasonfrost2895 2 месяца назад

It's a win win !!! Can't ever go wrong with a new bike ! Really doesn't matter if you build up yours that's probably paid off. So do what you want ! I also thought about getting the new Road Glide because of the new look. Then I had to remember I just paid off my 2019 Street Glide and also did a cam , camplate , new header and slipons . It was easy decision ! I paid a lot for my ride and put additional $5,000 into the cam upgrade. I'll let all my buddies buy the new equipment and appreciate what I already have ! Good luck on your decision , regardless what you do both bikes do the speed limit ! 😅🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺😁

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

Jason, I really appreciate that that is great advice either way I go I win my bike is paid off like you so it's really tempting to go ahead and drop a few thousand on some great engine work. I do like the new design of the Road Glide but again like you said our bikes are paid off and I do not want to start any more payments. I really appreciate you dropping some knowledge

@Flybrain-z3d 2 месяца назад

Build your own bike. I brought a 2021 Road Glide standard 107 back in 2021. It was bone stock. Now I’ve added a 129 power pack from s&s that came with 4.3 big bore cylinder, 550 cam, cam plate oil pump, springs,pushrods. I also added a thundermax tuner, 55 mm S&S fuel manifold, Barnett performance clutch, Legends suspension front and back. Knrome Werks full 2-1-2 headers and exhaust. Man I love this bike because I built it. Take all that Harley stock shit outta your bike 😂

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

Chuck, your bike started as a 107 and now it's a monster I totally agree with you that's something you built yourself you can never get that in a stock bike good work on your build, you used a lot of great products!!!!

@B702K 2 месяца назад

I’d go new. I have a ‘22 114 Softail that I bought brand new. I’m keeping it, but I’m gonna park that CVO RG ST right next to it. Nice vlog!

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

Thank you for the great advice Brother!!!!!

@poundthatpavement652 2 месяца назад

2018 with only 3k plus miles. You should get a great trade in deal. The bike hasn't even been broken in yet!!

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

I currently have the bike for sale right now I think I might get more money selling it as a private seller other than trading in but you are right the bike has not been broken in yet I really appreciate your comment and I appreciate you supporting the show hope to see you back soon I got great content coming👊

@jhonnydumeny9816 2 месяца назад

The Storm Trooper looks bad ass!!

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

Yessir, thank you👊👊👊

@ewheel1629 2 месяца назад

Get that 2024 ain’t nothing like that Nu Nu, but that Nu Nu

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

E, got a shout out to you and say congratulations on the new bike, after seeing them in person I am absolutely hooked, I have never had a new bike before, I know you are excited, enjoy it Brother hopefully I will be joining you soon

@WilliamJohnson-kb7xn 2 месяца назад

Hey big vern,i have a 22 road glide i was a 107 but thanks to my brother kelly b,jazzy is now a big badd 128 with power.

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

Will, that's what I'm talking about the big daddy "128" have you had any issues with it since you got the build?

@WilliamJohnson-kb7xn 2 месяца назад

Big vern,I had no issues with my bike,I have been to t he coast of north Carolina twice,and west Virginia also.

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

@WilliamJohnson-kb7xn will thanks for the update that is solid man I am really thinking about just go ahead and doing the build

@bradlozano2571 2 месяца назад

Keep your Bike and Keep the Motor Stock with Stock Compression...Just put a Good Cam from Fueling or S@S with a new Camchest Job....And thats all you need...It will Run Night and Day difference...

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

Brad, I have been hearing a lot of good things about the S&S if I'm going to go with a cam then that would be the one. I was talking to a motorcycle Tech about engine work and he also recommended that as well great comment brother I appreciate that👊👊 you definitely know your stuff

@thefrictionzone Месяц назад

If you like your current bike I would keep it and spend 4 or 5k at Zippers Performance. It beats spending 30k on new bike that you will probably upgrade also.

@Bigvernsmotolife Месяц назад

I heard a lot of good things about Zippers I've been watching traveling tall I know he was working with them

@Cruiseon2s 2 месяца назад

@Bigvernsmotolife I just started following you, great channel. Whenever I go to Ohio we’ll have to ride together ✊🏾

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

As soon as you come that's a guarantee we are riding!!!

@dwismwurks 2 месяца назад

Great information and advice. This helps my brother!! Always good to hear reiteration of good information.

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

Yessir, and thank you for watching and supporting the channel. My first concern is always making sure "The Rider" is always put first over anything👊👊👊

@frankowens8502 2 месяца назад

Simply look at the cost of building your bike to what trading your bike in on a new bike And what makes more sense

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

Frank, you are right!!! that seems to be almost 100% of what everybody is saying it would be cheaper to put the performance in my bike because my bike is paid for and it is super low miles and almost brand new

@uno_solo_6477 2 месяца назад

Keep your bike and take it to All American Cycles for an upgrade. George will build it to what you want. And it will be an everyday rider. I ride a 2021 road glide, 2010 road king and a 2013 street glide. I test road the 2024 road glide and fell in love but its hard for me to commit to them payments when my joints are paid off. I'm going to cop me one of those new road glide in two or three years. It will be used with low miles and the hype would have gone down on the new design.

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

Uno, I love all American Cycles I fell in love with that CVO he had, he literally smoked everybody, I don't think he lost a race with that bike. He sold it to another RU-vidr that I follow I would love to take my bike to him but he is pretty far away from me in Florida I'm going to probably try to get with a few performance guys in this area that are well respected. I agree with you about the 2024 check out my video today that's about to drop I was there working on a deal last night but it looks like you're right I'm going to probably have to take my bike in and get the work done on the engine myself my bike is 100% paid for and I do not want payments either

@uno_solo_6477 2 месяца назад

@@BigvernsmotolifeAbsolutely bro. Either decision you make will be good. That new joint rides gooooooood. I lifted the front wheel off the ground during the test ride. Once you upgrade your Storm Trooper, that's when your really going to appreciate it and know that you made the right decision. Like I said before, I will be getting one of those new joints but I will get it at a better deal in two to three years. It will be used with low miles. That way I don't have to pay them new prices. Be safe and stay up bro!

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

@uno_solo_6477 Solid Advice!!!!

@WilliamJohnson-kb7xn 2 месяца назад

No way,remember it's not the bike,it's the rider if you can't ride all that power doesn't mean nothing, i can ride mine.

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

Yessir!!! You have to know how to handle it

@anthonypesquera5858 2 месяца назад

Do it.. i had a 22 RG and i traded it in for a 24 RG.. well worth it. New technology and handling made the decision for me.

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

Anthony congratulations on your purchase I got to give you credit those things are beasts and the technology is crazy in the bike I am hooked on them now. I see you got the best Glide which is the Road Glide😅 keep sliding. The new bikes command respect from everybody congratulations again💯💯

@anthonypesquera5858 2 месяца назад

@@Bigvernsmotolife Thank you Sir, funny though i had bought a 24 Road King back in Feb. That was going to be my solo riding bike with some mods on it. And still is. But when I saw the 24 RG models i was like “wooooaaaah”. And when i finally test rode it, I pulled the trigger. My RG will be my long distance bike. So pull the trigger! I promise, you will not regret it.

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

That is crazy because if you go back in my show in the beginning I am all over the road king special that has always been one of my favorite bikes. I got to get like you you are doing it big time!!!!

@dorothearouser5401 2 месяца назад

You always give great tips on buying bikes and making it it look good ...I think no I knew that you are going to buy another bike ....I hope you fine something you really like

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

Peaches 🍑, thank you for watching I'm going to definitely find the right bike

@roadhog4962 2 месяца назад

Go for it!

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

Yessir, I'm getting the itch!!!!

@stevenwright6573 2 месяца назад

Buy the bike, save up some duckets for awhile....then upgrade the motor. That's my plan. I should be able to do it in like, a decade😂

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

Lol, Steve I feel you big bro!!! Great advice

@gordonjeffery2062 2 месяца назад

I would ask mechanics what would I need to add power to my bike? What is price? Plus, it depends on how you ride. The motor is always changing

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

Gordon, great advice, you made a great Point how you ride definitely makes a huge difference. Thank you for watching and that was an awesome comment!!!!

@ryanr4181 2 месяца назад

i would just keep you're bike bro..think about it even if you buy a 2024 as soon as upgrades are here you know you're going to be dropping a Cam pipes maybe clutch.. you're bike is BEAUTIFUL BRO... i would do a T MAN build there unbreakable and built like a rock..i have a 21 street glide And i did the T MAN pro street touring went from a 107 to a 127..you have the 114 that would bring you to a 130 bro T MAN 130..you will SMOKE anyone..i'm telling you give it a think..BTW just found youre channel

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

Ryan, thank you for watching and supporting the channel really appreciate it brother also man I am really going to go look into that T-man I'm going to stop at the performance shop today and get discuss it I think you are absolutely right that's a great comment brother really got me thinking about just enhancing the motor and making it faster the bike is totally paid for man you are right 100% great comment brother

@ryanr4181 2 месяца назад

@@Bigvernsmotolife yea man you're bike is already paid for and it's bad ass do you really want another payment just for some upgrades there;s nothing wrong with your bike bro put in a T MAN there Bullitproof!

@dwanjacquet162 2 месяца назад

If Nikki came with the bike then definitely get the new bike , no doubt about it , but honestly you can get a 131 create motor or build your motor for around 11K , which to me is much cheaper then spending around 40K for a newer slower bike , your bike is still pretty much new but the final choice is yours to make

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

Dean, thank you for the advice that 131 is nasty!!!!!!

@JoshnYou90 2 месяца назад

Any rides coming up that I can get in on!?

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

Josh first thank you for watching I appreciate it if you are local give me a call or shoot me a text and I will include you in our group text with all the rides coming up we're going to have a blast this year and we would love to have you my number is 330-618-4350

@JoshnYou90 2 месяца назад

@@Bigvernsmotolife For sure!! I’ll shoot a text! You know who I am, I just don’t wanna put it on RU-vid 😂

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

@@JoshnYou90 lol.i know!!!!

@darkman8022 2 месяца назад

If you build your bike it won't cost the price of the new one and the trade in value has dropped since HD prices are not that bad but the additional charges WHEEW

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

Dark man, you are so right you hit that on the nose brother I was in Harley-Davidson yesterday filming for the show and I was thinking about grabbing the new Road Glide the trade in values have definitely dropped. Yesterday I stopped at the performance shop to quote some engine work and surprisingly it is cheaper to do the work than to buy a new bike

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

I want to give a shout out to Stinger Harley-Davidson for showing the channel so much love. Here is their website stingerhd.com

@JoshnYou90 2 месяца назад

New bike all day!!

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

I'm really loving them!! People don't realize that when you see them in person and you see that technology it blows you away the screen is absolutely phenomenal

@chrisneal3909 2 месяца назад

Keep that bike the way it is. Pay it off: it will be worth more, then buy a new bike later because you will be saying the same thing then as you are now and you really can't tell one year from the next. That's just me.

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

Chirs, you are absolutely right my bike is paid for totally and you're right if I buy a new bike now I will be saying the same thing next year LOL great advice brother I appreciate it sometimes we need to hear other people's opinions so that we can make the right choice.

@chrisneal3909 2 месяца назад

@@Bigvernsmotolife 🤣🤣🤣Yep. It's a never ending chase and mo money, mo money. Be easy Bru and be safe out there.

@learnkeys357 2 месяца назад

Nice!!! I'll just bring you along when I make the jump lol

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

I would love to see a big muscle dude like you on a bike that would be amazin

@loyalhearted6101 2 месяца назад

Build the bike and be the wave don’t ride the wave and buy a new Harley every time a new iteration comes out.

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

Loyal, I definitely feel what you saying my bike is badass it is almost brand new with only 3K me I am really really leaning towards doing the motor and the build. I agree with you about jumping on the bandwagon great comment brother!!!

@EPat 2 месяца назад

Everyone keep saying how the older 128 and 131 are blowing the stock new bikes out the water. Yes because they are stock right now. When the aftermarket businesses figure it out those 117 and 121’s will be running away from all the older M8s lol. Get a new bike if you can. It’s the future 🤷🏾‍♂️

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

EPat, I have heard people say the same thing but I bet when the new models get those tunes and you're able to do more with the engines they are going to be crazy I got mad respect for those 128 and 131 and even the 136 those things Rumble but I do agree with you I think the new models are going to run more efficiently and you're going to be able to get more horsepower without sacrificing anything. I really appreciate you watching man and supporting the channel hopefully you stick around cuz I got great content coming your way

@jeremyweaver3016 2 месяца назад

Loving the paint on that CVO.

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

Yessir, that speedway Blue is sweet in-person, thank you for watching and supporting the channel👊

@nelsongn9 2 месяца назад

The shark skin is sick

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

Color is sick In person

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

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@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

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@charleshoward278 2 месяца назад

How fast do you need to ride, most of those bikes will run 90mph. They are not racing bikes but traveling bikes.

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

All right pretty fast the touring bikes will go more than 90 mph and when you add work to the engine they can be pretty fast

@smoothsam7 2 месяца назад

She is a definite improvement

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

Yessir, definitely 💯💯👊

@Deril9986 2 месяца назад

I had a 16 rg with a 103. it had stage one engine and stage 2 audio. was going to put over 10k into the motor and suspension. so I traded it for the white 2024 rg. now I want to dump more money. lol

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

Deril, I had a 16 also with the 103 in it, and I was craving more power just like you. I am so glad that you bought the 24 I feel like you can go nowhere but up, and the bike is still going to hold Great Value if you want to sell it. Bikes are the ultimate money pit, but if you spend your money, you might as well spend it on something you love, and we all love going fast 🤣

@tomseviltwinky 2 месяца назад

The new one will need a build. Build your motor on what you got

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

Tom, Great Comment, no matter what bike you got it is still going to need a build, we are always in pursuit of more speed and power!!! Thank you for watching and supporting the channel

@lloydlongsr.8261 2 месяца назад

Put the money in it 3000mi. Isn't a lot of miles.

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

Lloyd, you are on the money man it just simply makes sense to go ahead and build up the motor the bike is brand new

@lvarrus 2 месяца назад

Put the money in the motor

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

Great Advice Brother!!!

@bigfredtn 2 месяца назад

Send the bike to All American Cycles for engine upgrades.

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

I have been watching him down in Florida for a while now do you remember that green CVO he had that thing was a monster I think he sold it to another RU-vidr

@thexnewyorker7284 2 месяца назад

I was going to do a 131 on my 23 RG ST . I went to Harley and ended up talking about the CVO VVT in Silver . That went no where . Got the price on the motor build and went home. Harley called me a week later and sold me that CVO 5k under MSRP . Gave me really good money for my trade . So I took the CVO . End of the day the CVO will retain better re sale then if I did the 131 . The options the CVO has like inverted forks and other features made more sense, how do you pass that up ? Ended up costing me less than doing a 131 . Love the new bike .

@Bigvernsmotolife 2 месяца назад

Damn!!! That might have been one of the smartest moves ever!! at Harley you played that well when you talk to the salesman for the CVO I bet you were calm and relaxed and kind of acted like it didn't even matter if you got it or not. When you have an attitude like that is perfect because Harley will then try to bend to make you happy instead of the other way around that was a great purchase to get that bike for 5K under and you are right it will hold its resale value way more than a 131 build!!! a good choice my man you are the dude 👊👊

@thexnewyorker7284 2 месяца назад

@@Bigvernsmotolife yeah when they called me and told me the deal , they wanted a deposit, I said no . Of course they said you know if someone else wants it we will sell it . I said sell it . If you have it in 3 days I’ll take it .