You don't have to apologize for black and chrome. It's iconic. Exactly how I'd want mine.

I traded a 21 CVO Street Glide for a 24 non-CVO Street Glide. The 24 is light years better in every way, even though I was coming from a CVO. The standard 24 SG is still better. The 24 batwing does a much better job dealing with windy conditions than the 21. The new screen is great and it only took about an hour to get used to the new buttons on the handlebars. Both of my bikes had the 117 but the 24 is noticeably quicker than the 21 and I am very happy with the cooler riding conditions. I did a couple 97 degree trips since buying the 24. Suspension is greatly improved as well. I'm totally happy so far.

I was at the table with the sales guy and his boss about to pull the trigger on that very bike when I discovered the dealer was trying to hose me--bigly. I went down the street and bought a 4 year old Ultra Limited. So glad I did. Congratulations on your bike.

I love my 24 street glide. Just so you know I ordered a saddlemen seat for it, and a week later ordered some saddlebag guards. Installed the guards, the seat will not fit with any saddle bag guards. So I have to send the seat back. Saddlemen is aware and I think they pulled the road sofa off their website due to it. Hopefully they are going to come up with a solution quick because I loved that seat.

Marty, I watched a few of your videos on the Indians you've owned. They are great bikes. I've owned the Challenger, Roadmaster, Pursuit, Chieftain and now a 2023 Springfield. The Springfield is my favorite of all the Indians for reasons I won't get in to. I also own a 2024 Goldwing Tour DCT. When the new Harleys came out, I went and priced one thinking I might trade one of the bikes or add a 3rd bike like I've done in the past. The new RG and SG look awesome, but they have some issues. Most of the issues I've read about were not ones you mentioned. In any case, I hope you enjoy your bike. No need to go overboard on putting a number rating a motorcycle. Either you like or you don't and it's a personal opinion anyway. Take care.

I'd agree with your review.

Check your suspension. The 2024's do not come pre-loaded from the factory, but you can adjust it by removing the seat and accessing the adjustor.

Thanks for sharing still unsure between street glide and road glide.

I don’t understand why so many people complain about their Harley vibrating at idle. I’f it doesn’t vibrate I don’t want it. I want to know I’m on a machine not a dam car. I don’t care for these new bikes. I prefer my analog gauges. The bikes run smooth as silk on the highway. When people complain about a vibrating Harley which Harley is known for it makes me want to puke. I get it not for everyone, but if it doesn’t vibrate what’s the point of owning a Harley.

Actually…You set the right side preload for yourself, if you’re taking a passenger, readjust your right side preload for your combined weight. The leafy side preload adjustment will be for your cargo weight. What’s in your saddle bags, the weight of your tour pack and its contents. If you don’t have cargo the left side preload dial sound be at zero

Love the review and love your new bike. Like you, I appreciate fine bikes regardless of their make. Be careful if you happen to ride a Challenger which would more directly compare to your new bike. The new Indian Challenger doesn't have the heat management issues you mentioned, maintains the Indian ride, and matches the torque of the Streetglide while bettering the horsepower. I've test rode them both and the Indian feels stronger but that's my seat of the pants impression. With you, I am concerned about the (lacking) dealer network for the Indian. EVERYTHING today is highly tech laden and that's all fine until something goes wrong. My suspicion is that not seeing your gages would be the least of your concern (bike probably wouldn't start in the first place). Keep up the good work!! Let's do one of those 600-800 miles days!

I bought exactly the same bike last February. Got the same windshield and added Khrome Werks slip ons. I love the windshield and I look directly over it and don’t notice any distortion. Have 4,400 miles on the bike. Ordered a Road Sofa seat, but had to cancel the order due to my saddle bag guards. The seat doesn’t fit with them.

Fyi, I have been in the "community" for a very long time and no, a name isn't necessary. I only name things that respond when their name is called. Best wishes with your bike and ride safe.

I'm 73 and still ride but I don't ride big bikes anymore, not that I can't I just don't like them anymore for what I do. Riding a 475 LB. bike makes a big difference and I can turn this Versys around in my shop, no way I could do that with my Goldwing or Harley but the GW did have reverse. I've had over 75 bikes that's where I quit counting and I've riding 10 years long than you and licensed since 14. Motorcycles get in your blood and it's hard to give it up.

For horn button it’s like my road glide 2024. You can push the side of the blinker and it will activate horn

I’m not a fan of the all black. Especially what they’ve done to the Heritage. I like the chrome!

Looks like an Indian Chieftain.

They build a huge TV in the fairing to show the old analog gauges while riding? That tells me , you are scammed !

Better keep a warranty.These new harleys are junk

I disliked the distortion in the HD windshield and switched to Freedom Shields instead.