Adjusting 2024 Road Glide & Street Glide Rear Suspension - A Must Do!

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Matt Laidlaw

Matt Laidlaw

Күн бұрын

A tutorial on how to setup the Pre-Load on the rear suspension for the 2024 Road Glide and Street Glide (Gen 3). This is a detail that is commonly over-looked and one that can dramatically increase the comfort on your motorcycle. Many riders with rush to purchase after market, replacement suspension before they even attempt to adjust the factory suspension. In many cases, a simple adjustment on the rear factory shocks can result in the ride quality you're looking for. Matt Laidlaw give us a detailed demonstration on how to do it based on your weight and load.
0:00 - Intro
1:20 - Determine your Weight or Load
3:27 - Measurement Chart
5:51 - Setting the Right Side Threaded Preload
8:04 - Setting the Left Side Hydraulic Preload
10:49 - Closing Thoughts
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@mikedenney7139
@mikedenney7139 24 күн бұрын
Thanks Matt! I just bought a 2024 SweetGlide! Yes I said SweetGlide haha. That was something I definitely needed to get familiar with! I will be sure to adjust it when I go two up and tour packin!
@MattLaidlaw
@MattLaidlaw 24 күн бұрын
Congrats on the bike. 👍🏼 Yes, dial that in!!
@thepieman2742
@thepieman2742 22 күн бұрын
The new Road Glide rocks! Not only the suspension. Just when I thought I don’t need a new Harley Davidson this new bike jumps in my head! I can’t shake it off! 😂
@cjangula77
@cjangula77 24 күн бұрын
Absolutely love mine Matt! If the preload is set on this suspension the ride is superb. Best factory HD suspension i have ridden ever.
@cschauer
@cschauer 21 күн бұрын
Congrats on the reopening! Shop looks really good.
@MattLaidlaw
@MattLaidlaw 21 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@stephanebrochu2627
@stephanebrochu2627 23 күн бұрын
very informative ! it's amazing how dealers don't pass the information to buyers... I have a couple of friends recently bought a 2024 and they have no clue about the suspension adjustment and infotainment systems . Good to see your video's and share this ! too bad I live eastern Canada to visit you guys !!!
@CrazyKanuckk
@CrazyKanuckk 22 күн бұрын
I recently purchased my '24 Road Glide at Durham HD. I had Jesse help me do this before I took it home. Made it ride so much better! Highly recommend tou do this if you haven't!
@nickhildabridle1612
@nickhildabridle1612 23 күн бұрын
Nice video. Dealerships should just make those part of the initial purchase price experience. When your shelling out $25k-$52K for a new ride, this should be done for free.
@theBizwaz
@theBizwaz 18 күн бұрын
Thank you for this tip @matt, what a difference it made to my 24 SG ride comfort
@MattLaidlaw
@MattLaidlaw 18 күн бұрын
Glad I could help!
@notrelgc
@notrelgc 23 күн бұрын
Matt just rocking those born free 15 Vans.... 🎉
@MattLaidlaw
@MattLaidlaw 23 күн бұрын
IYKYK. Haha. 🤙🏼
@stefansgarage3014
@stefansgarage3014 23 күн бұрын
The least red book! no surprise, as your explanation is much better, than reading that book. See you tomorrow...
@PapaBiker
@PapaBiker 24 күн бұрын
Excellent! Thank you Matt! I did not know that the shocks on the regular 2024 RG/SG are different from the 2024 CVOs. The 2024 CVO shocks have a rebound setting as well.
@FullTankAdventures
@FullTankAdventures 23 күн бұрын
Absolitely CRITICAL information. Makes a massive difference.
@BadBlue32
@BadBlue32 23 күн бұрын
Very helpful!! As one who was not gifted with a lick of mechanical know how, that’s pretty simple. Thanks for the detailed step by step, Matt!
@dwight072
@dwight072 21 күн бұрын
Great video as always Matt
@MickOTooleroadglide
@MickOTooleroadglide 23 күн бұрын
Good One Matt, very helpful tips, look forward to the next vid cheers Mick
@tmar0075
@tmar0075 23 күн бұрын
3" is a 50% increase in travel?..and i have to use a spaner wrench to adjust?.. Everything else Harley did upgrading the 24's is a plus..but really a wrench??..I have ESA on my Transcontinental..just sit on it and it automatically adjusts solo, partner and or luggage...the main reason i didn't buy one.. don't think u should have to upgrade a part which should come std at that price tag.. Appreciate the video 😊
@jetdoctn
@jetdoctn 22 күн бұрын
Great info Matt!
@waltersylwesiuk7563
@waltersylwesiuk7563 23 күн бұрын
Thank you Mr. Matt!! Great information!
@billyjones3787
@billyjones3787 24 күн бұрын
Great video and information. Something to keep in mind. Over miles and time the right side will pick up grit and dirt in the threads. Clean them before adjusting them. The threads are very fine and forcing the adjuster nut and lock ring could damage the threads.
@BigBert
@BigBert 23 күн бұрын
Good luck with the reopening Matt hope it all goes well 😎🤙🏻
@monkeybizzness8559
@monkeybizzness8559 17 күн бұрын
‘Upgraded’ to Legends on my last RG. Sticking w/ stock on my ‘24 CVO as it’s a better ride than the Legends. Harley got this one right.
@ronbuccelli8486
@ronbuccelli8486 22 күн бұрын
Hi Mat, I would love to see this done on a softail heritage. Top notch video as always!
@naderbaky430
@naderbaky430 23 күн бұрын
Thanks Matt.. Very helpful and easily explained!! Yet, I believe that HD should pay more attention to the adjustment technique to make it more handy and accessible as this will directly impact the overall riding quality!
@asoshkin
@asoshkin 24 күн бұрын
Dealerships have to do this for the customers as part of the prep.
@Holdon33
@Holdon33 23 күн бұрын
This is great thank you. Can you please do a video on the road glide cvo/st front and rear, the directions in the manual for the cvo/st are hard to understand especially the front.... Thank you
@jimkelley5578
@jimkelley5578 23 күн бұрын
Great explanation. Yes, we all need to read our owners manual.
@badasstrucker79
@badasstrucker79 23 күн бұрын
Very helpful Would you be willing to do the 24 CVO it has more setting and I like your breakdown on everything
@MattLaidlaw
@MattLaidlaw 23 күн бұрын
The CVO Road Glide ST? Yes, I’ll do that in the future. The regular CVOs are the same as this video.
@BoDean52
@BoDean52 24 күн бұрын
Great video and I have the 2024 needed to do the same thing. I love my dealership and in conversation with the owner I said you know I almost didn’t buy this because of how it rode and she really talked about how we need to share it with you and/or make sure we fit you before you leave kind of to your point. Quick question, are those bag stands a Harley product, looking for some
@charlesblount6858
@charlesblount6858 23 күн бұрын
Thank you again Matt. Do you not having damping adjusters also on the bottom of both shocks? My 23 CVO does. Makes a big difference in the ride.
@Michaelem72
@Michaelem72 23 күн бұрын
Well done! Very useful. Thank's a lot.
@daveallen1973
@daveallen1973 23 күн бұрын
Matt, great video, even though I don't have a 2024 bike yet, I still watched it for future reference. Related question: I have a 2022 Road Glide Special and I recently bought and installed the HD Screamin' Eagle/Öhlins Remote Reservoir Rear Shocks (to be honest, mostly because I like the way they look). So here's my question (hopefully it's not a dumb question): where would you suggest I go if I want to have someone adjust them properly for me? I have looked at the owner's manual and several KZfaq videos, and It's just not making sense to me. I'm kind of a new rider (been riding for only 3 years) and I don't really understand preload, compression damping and rebound damping. Again, love your videos, I'm a big fan of your videos, especially your road trip ones, hoping to see you guys up here in Seattle some day. I've even been down to Laidlaw's 2 years ago and met you and some of the guys.
@feloniousmonk3049
@feloniousmonk3049 20 күн бұрын
I just bought a R1250 RT "road touring" motorcycle with ESA. It's nice to have electronic self adjusting suspension. It just works. Kinda hurt, letting the HD go. Try a GSA instead of a Pan America, sometime. Get some exposure to broaden your horizons.
@user-yf4sy4ju2u
@user-yf4sy4ju2u 22 күн бұрын
Thank you for this video Matt I have a question I’m short 5’5 what can I do to lower it enough to be completely comfortable. I put lowering shocks but man it rides like a VW rough. Please help
@neano62
@neano62 23 күн бұрын
Great video Matt Did you happen to do a video on the 24 infotainment center? Gotta 24 CVO Legendary Orange delivered yesterday and after spending several hrs with it I got frazzled , yeah but come to find out in aux mode the volume on the radio would only let me go about a quarter of the way up in volume! My son came home from work , started the bike and then the volume would go up and down w/o being regulated.Did you know this?
@1hd_tech804
@1hd_tech804 22 күн бұрын
Volume and other functions become restricted when battery voltage drops
@MikeWazowski-RG
@MikeWazowski-RG 23 күн бұрын
I've passed by for years Now I have a new Harley I have a reason to stop. I thought it was a bus spot 😂
@ad78
@ad78 19 күн бұрын
H-D should include ESA for these models
@BradleyCrandall
@BradleyCrandall 24 күн бұрын
This is fantastic … but … can we get an instructional for the FXLRST monoshock ?
@Jim_Berry
@Jim_Berry 23 күн бұрын
Read the owners manual.
@vincentmurante5142
@vincentmurante5142 22 күн бұрын
Will this rear suspension fit on pre 23/24 year models
@downrangedan5930
@downrangedan5930 22 күн бұрын
If you're not carrying any extra weight, do you keep the hydraulic adjuster on the left completely backed off at zero?
@andromedach
@andromedach 23 күн бұрын
I wish Harley had the weight of the tour packs on their website to include the rack.
@mrcotter2531
@mrcotter2531 23 күн бұрын
😮😊
@NorCal-refrigeration
@NorCal-refrigeration 24 күн бұрын
🤘⚡️🤘✨✨
@vacoasrebel6729
@vacoasrebel6729 22 күн бұрын
It's still backwoods Harley! Why don't Harley just offer Wilbers self leveling as an option and di the job well!
@jeremysterious.
@jeremysterious. 24 күн бұрын
Most people are going to want to get away from the asymmetrical rear suspension... Preload on one side, valve adjustment on the other???
@MattLaidlaw
@MattLaidlaw 24 күн бұрын
Can you tell if suspension is asymmetrical? I can't
@adrianoflaherty4855
@adrianoflaherty4855 24 күн бұрын
I find the solid mount heim joints on the ohlins offer a rigid ride. I was really comfortable on the stock suspension until I installed the aftermarket set up, it’s consistent on the rebound and gives a great response input. My personal favourite is the cornering rigidity. Love the channel,great content Matt!….. This just goes to show not every Harley needs cash to be better just some time patience and the proper set up for riding styles.
@tonydanzl
@tonydanzl 23 күн бұрын
It does seem odd... 🤔 Wouldn't response/feel be different In aggressive cornering ???
@louismarino5448
@louismarino5448 23 күн бұрын
Stock shocks are built to accommodate a wide range of riders. They are also not the best quality. Although you may be able to tweek the ride comfort, nothing compares to shocks built by a shock company that are built for a specific rider.
@MattLaidlaw
@MattLaidlaw 23 күн бұрын
Agreed.
@robertbianco6383
@robertbianco6383 21 күн бұрын
Matt, I think you have the measurement wrong. The book says from the top of the top ring to the bottom of the bottom ring. Not the space in between. That's probably a 3 or 4 mm difference. That's the way I read it...
@markhouston2468
@markhouston2468 24 күн бұрын
Better late than never i guess.....
@db3170
@db3170 23 күн бұрын
Throw that suspension away buy Legend Arc Revos call it a day get familiar with the clickers you’ll never turn back and you’ll never get past in the twisties … don’t get hustled by Ohlins there Not guaranteed for life
@camouflage962
@camouflage962 23 күн бұрын
poor attempt to imitate high perfomance suspension such as by WILBERS
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