2021 Road Glide Ultra

[Princess Butt]

New bike bug is nipping at my ego. I've rarely considered a CVO bike, but for some reason, a 2021 Road Glide got my attention and now I'm considering trading our 2018 Road Glide Ultra.

Thoughts on the 2021? It got spoke wheels with tubeless tires (like BMW's setup) with a 21 inch wheel on the front.

If I do this, it will be in the next two weeks.

Don't be shy. I would rather know than not know.

[Hossamania]

What's to think about? As far as problems, should be fewer than the '18.
If you want it, can afford it, the deal makes sense to you, go for it! Even if it doesn't make complete sense, the heart wants what it wants.
When do the motor hop ups start?

[calif phil]

I really like the new CVO's and think HD did a nice job on them.  Almost every CVO owner I know was happy with their purchase. 

Let us know what color you get!!

[rigidthumper]

If you're gonna drop another couple grand and add the color matched detach tour pack, would you be better off buying a 2021 RGU special and saving 15K$?

[dakota224]

https://1drv.ms/u/s!ApQ2Q4GGYoX-rWa1E1_aVmDUEYT7 ( my new Softail ) 

[FLSTFIDave]

I currently have the 19 CVO Road Glide and love the bike.

I came very close to trading my 03 Fatboy and my 13 CVO King in on the 2021 CVO Road Glide in Sunset Orange and Sunset black fade.  Still thinking about it. 

I hate they removed XM from the CVO, but do like the added RDS and the new tank dash and gages. 

[03rg]

What's to think about? As far as problems, should be fewer than the '18.
If you want it, can afford it, the deal makes sense to you, go for it! Even if it doesn't make complete sense, the heart wants what it wants.
When do the motor hop ups start?

Bought a 19 FLTRU last fall. Factory warranty runs out in August. Plan to monitor for sumping and any other issues and if they show their ugly head I start the joyous warranty process. If not once the warranty is done the real fun starts. If I'm in the cam chest for other reasons the oil pump, lifters etc  get upgraded. Until then I keep my eyes and ears open and enjoy the hell out of it.

My toys are all 2k from being perfect......  and always will be.

[scott7d]

I have almost 40,000 miles on my 2020 RG CVO and absolutely love the bike. I've had fork seals leak once and an exhaust clamp come loose. Other than that, no issues. I'm not going to complain about those two things with almost 40,000 on the bike.

It's taken all my will power to not bump up to 128". I've kept this one mild with just a stage II. Over 200 miles per tank riding two up, loaded up with luggage. The bike is less than a year old and I've put it through Hell....It keeps taking everything I throw at it. DO IT

[FLSTFIDave]

I have almost 40,000 miles on my 2020 RG CVO and absolutely love the bike. I've had fork seals leak once and an exhaust clamp come loose. Other than that, no issues. I'm not going to complain about those two things with almost 40,000 on the bike.

It's taken all my will power to not bump up to 128". I've kept this one mild with just a stage II. Over 200 miles per tank riding two up, loaded up with luggage. The bike is less than a year old and I've put it through Hell....It keeps taking everything I throw at it. DO IT

Damn, I thought I put a lot of miles on a bike.  I've got 44,800 on my two year old 2019.  I too had a fork seal leak. 

[smoserx1]

Damn, I thought I put a lot of miles on a bike.  I've got 44,800 on my two year old 2019.  I too had a fork seal leak. 

Art is made to look at, motorcycles are made to ride.  You guys got it right!

[scott7d]

Damn, I thought I put a lot of miles on a bike.  I've got 44,800 on my two year old 2019.  I too had a fork seal leak.

I am lucky to have a fiancé who loves to ride and she's been on the back for most of those miles. And before we got together, I was fully transparent about how much I'm on the motorcycle and that it's a package deal, haha.

Two things have changed the game as far as logging miles: Heated gear and a new schedule where I only work Monday through Thursday. Prior to that, I only rode about 25,000 a year. Three days off has opened up a lot of possibilities for extended weekend trips, and heated gear lets me ride down into the 20's, or even lower as long as the roads are clear. I just really, really love riding so find every possible means to do it. I can't wait to retire, but that will be a while 

[Fugawee]

Heated gear will definitely make riding more enjoyable.  I started riding H-D's in 1975.  I never had any heated gear until 2020.  I went with a jacket liner, heated grips, and a heated seat.  I wish that I had listened earlier to those that had it already, but it took Me awhile to see the light.  Stubborn, I guess.  Not to mention...the Older I get...the Colder I get.  If You haven't already, a heated liner for your Woman would make Her day.
A few years before I retired, the Company I worked for trialed a 4 day work week.  I worked Tuesday thru Friday...Four 10 hour days, plus OT if I wanted it.  That trial lasted a little less than a year, because the Company said it wasn't working out for them.  The Employee's that participated in it...Loved it.  But, it was their Company...so it got squashed.  Back to the normal schedules.  About a year and a half later, I said good-bye...it's been fun, and retired.  I speak with former co-workers all the time, and now the 4 day work week is back...which is good for Them.

[scott7d]

  If You haven't already, a heated liner for your Woman would make Her day.

We are both heated from the tips of our toes to the tips of our fingers From February till now we've enjoyed some great ~30 degree days, toasty and happy as can be! Sorry to hijack the thread, also. Hopefully the OP bought the bike!

[PoorUB]

I bought my wife a heated jacket liner in 2005. She is 100 pounds soaking wet and runs with the heat on at 70F! I knew she was a wimp so it was no question. It turned her into a real rider, at least down to about 50F. She is done at 50F unless it is something special, or on a trip, Beartooth pass for example, then she will ride no matter the temps. We went over one year and it was 25F on the top and blowing 30-40 MPH, it was like being home in January!

I saw how much she liked her heated liner and bought one in 2006. I don't know why people don't buy them if they ride a lot. Coldest I have ridden is -20F. Trouble with real cold is keeping feet and hands warm. I never bought heated gloves, I wouldn't get much use out of them as I have heated grips. My feet, i will toss in a couple of those chemical packs, one underneath and one on top of the foot and I will survive just fine for the occasional cold ride.

I caught a lot of crap for buying heated gear from the guys I ride with, over time most of them gave in and bought too.

[scott7d]

I bought my wife a heated jacket liner in 2005. She is 100 pounds soaking wet and runs with the heat on at 70F! I knew she was a wimp so it was no question. It turned her into a real rider, at least down to about 50F. She is done at 50F unless it is something special, or on a trip, Beartooth pass for example, then she will ride no matter the temps. We went over one year and it was 25F on the top and blowing 30-40 MPH, it was like being home in January!

I saw how much she liked her heated liner and bought one in 2006. I don't know why people don't buy them if they ride a lot. Coldest I have ridden is -20F. Trouble with real cold is keeping feet and hands warm. I never bought heated gloves, I wouldn't get much use out of them as I have heated grips. My feet, i will toss in a couple of those chemical packs, one underneath and one on top of the foot and I will survive just fine for the occasional cold ride.

I caught a lot of crap for buying heated gear from the guys I ride with, over time most of them gave in and bought too.

I've caught flack on social media about using heated gear, "You're not a real rider" and such. It's usually from people who park their bike when it's cold and don't even try. At least I'm finding the means to still keep going, that's how I see it. My fiancé weighs 93 pounds. It's been difficult finding any type of riding clothing for her that isn't for children, then a lot of it looks juvenile. I initially got her XXS California Heat brand and its still way too baggy. Luckily the heated gear by "Warm and Safe" is designed to fit closely to the body. The XS sizes fit ok for her as they are stretchy like those yoga pants/leggings.

About the heated gloves: I also have heated grips with those MX style handguards. Even with my heaviest pair of gloves, temps in the 20's were too much. I went to heated gloves and now don't even need the heated grips or MX handguards. The grips kept my palms warm but did absolutely nothing for the tops of my hands and fingertips....the areas most exposed to the cold. In fact, I would throw my heated socks, pants, and jacket in a fire before getting rid of heated gloves. Those have been the biggest factor for me in cold weather riding. Ken Phenix of Phenix Flaming Hot Clothing modified my favorite pair of winter gloves (Olympia Weather King) by adding an active heated liner with inlets that connect to any 12V heated jacket sleeve outlets. His products/services would be my suggestion.

[PoorUB]

One day in October I ran out to the dealership. I walked in with my jacket power cord dangling and a guy walks up to me and starts giving me crap about wearing heated gear. I asked him where his motorcycle was as I was the only one in the parking lot. His response? "Parked it for the winter, too cold to ride."  I just looked at him and said, "That is what I thought" and walked away. I don't think he understood the irony of it all.

I also like the comments that you don't need heated gear from a guy that claims they ride in cold all the times and don't have it. I invite them along on a 300 mile ride at 30F. They never respond. You can survive 30F wearing a light jacket for 10-15 miles, but all day you need a few layers, or heated gear.

[FLSTFIDave]

My wife and I both have heated grips on our bikes.  We also have Gerbing heated outer pants, Jacket liners and heated Gloves.  We have left the ouse more than once in the low 20's to ride to FL.  We have rode to Vegas in early Feb also.  Our gear was bought Fall of 2009.  We have got our money out of it many times over.  Some give me flack about it, their bike usually sees less than 7000 miles in a year.  We ride, we each average 24K a year.  So I laugh when they give me crap, most won't ride in the rain either.