I have stayed at Adam's campground two times. It's rustic and nice. I have been to the sturgis rally twice and four times off rally. I much prefer off rally. Less crowds obviously so pack your patience. Each town out that way has their own "rally". I always stop at Wall Drug and get a Buffalo burger and ride the badlands. Custer state park is amazing. Especially when ya get up close and personal with them. Spearfish canyon is awesome. Devils tower takes a good part of the day to get there and back. It's not on my top places to visit. The crazy horse monument is impressive and mount Rushmore too. Needles highway is very cool. To see everything you will need probably a good week

4:15 - You didn't mention Devil's Tower don't miss that ride. It sounds like you have a flexible plan for Sturgis once you're there - you mentioned a few places several times. About where to ride and what to see/visit on the way to Sturgis - I will definitely defer you to The Badgers (Sonny & Angie), Riding in the Ozarks (Mike), Ozarks HD Riders (Dan), and Road.Therapy (Dez). These folks will likely get back to you the quickest and have a lot of experience taking backroads and indirect routes to Sturgis. Regardless of the route you take and what you visit - enjoy the journey and capture the experiences as best you can. Ride safe!

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I just plan a bit to know where my gas stops will be. Don't want to get stranded.

How ya doin Chef. Thanks for another quality video and an important topic. With 106k plus miles on my 2019 street glide special I like to travel. With that said I pick a destination. Most of the time it's freeway riding (unless I have lots of time). On my trips I may make a side trip (or two). Early next month I am riding to California (from Ohio), up the coast to Canada. Into Canada then back East. I want to cover as much ground as possible so it will be freeway riding. I don't like making reservations for camping/hotels. Again, I may make a side trip or have a breakdown and not make it to where my reservations are. My problem when I am camping is that when I ride and am ready to stop for the night by far most of the campgrounds are closed. Seems like they close at 5ish. Well I am still riding till seven or eight a lot of times. If you roll your clothes it saves space rather than folding them. I save my old clothes and get clothes at Goodwill/second hand stores. Wear them for a few days then toss them. I too keep my rain gear in my right saddlebag. Ride safe to that state up North brother.

Great Vid and topic! I ride a Yamaha FJR 1300A...This is a great bike, but bleeds heat like a beast at full stop and low speeds. I primarily ride in the Pacific-Northwest, mainly in Washington state, Idaho, Montana and Oregon. These states in the summer commonly reach triple digits in the summer. So...The main objective is to stay hydrated. The second trick I use is what I call the "bird bath". I put a bag of ice in an insulated, zippered freezer bag. Place that in your hard bag on the bike and it will immediately start to melt at high temps. Once you get the melted water in the bag, I use a small plastic cup, scoop cold water and soak my head, shirt and pants. Works like a charm, every, single, time! It will make a long hot day in the saddle enjoyable and you will feel refreshed at the end of a long, hot day. You can also put drinks in the bag to keep them cool for breaks. If I can find a farm sprinkler along my routes, I use those also and soak myself 😎 Cheers!

Water and Gatorade are my choices. I wear a light long sleeve shirt over a tshirt. When traveling and it's extremely hot I soak my long sleeve shirt in water at gas stops/rest areas. I did this when I was in Death Valley where it was about 120 degrees. My shirt that I soaked in cool water evaporated in about ten minutes. But while it lasted it sure felt good. Thanks for another informative video Chef and happy 4th of July.

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Recently purchased a 2024 Roadglide vivid black. Bought the Rockford Fosgate primary Amplifier pretty straight forward plug and play instructions. Now I'm having to plug the main fuse as for some reason I wont get sound. This happens inadvertently upon contacting my harley I'm being charges the diagnostic labor rate. I'm beyond frustrated with my current situation and wont buy another Harley in this lifetime.

I'm not a Harley guy. I haven't noticed prices dropping as fast as cars on Japanese bikes. What I have noticed is the same bikes just sitting on the marketplace for months. Tells me prices should be dropping but owners won't drop. I also think new bike interest rates vs your current rate need to be taken into consideration. Hosed on a trade + a bit more expensive bike + higher rate may be significantly more expensive in the long run than a couple more years on an older bike.

That's why I don't put a lot of stuff on my bike . And i would never trade in a bike. I would sale it outright.

Hey Chef. Glad ya got a video out. I was wondering what happened but I understand you get busy with other things and all. My 2019 street glide special has almost 106,000 miles. I was at my local dealer a few weeks ago and one of the salesmen said they won't even look at my bike for a trade in because of the high mileage even though it's paid off. Thanks for another great video and great information.

My 2007 Dyna would probably make 4-5k on a trade in. Here in the U.K. a 2024 Street Bob has a list price of almost £16,000 or about $22,000 plus taxes and fees. Add to that the Stage 1 upgrade, a few changes such as seats, bags etc. and I'm probably close to £20,000 or $25,500. Would it feel 5 times better than my 5k Dyna for the 25k I'd have to pay? I very much doubt it, I'll stick with what I have!

My '08 Softail Custom is bought and paid for, is set up exactly how I want it so for me to trade up and take on debt is a big no!

The trade-in process is hectic; new bikes are cheaper. I traded in my old bike, stripped all the parts, and resold them to pay for new parts, but trade-ins are low as the market is full of bikes.

It definitely has to make sense to me for me to trade my bike

Great info. So If I'm looking to trade in my bike, it would be better for me to take off anything I could resell? When I went in for a trade in price, they only looked at the VIN #. I did not expect top dollar but was surprised my PAS dropped 14k in value in 2 years. Like you I love my bike, so It I could just walk away. More curious than anything.

Great information to think about IF looking into a new bike purchase. Ride safe!!

Did the stock wiring and cables work with that t-bar setup? Any issues with the ignition switch?

I'm in the market for a Streetglide, and I just had a test ride on a 2024. I have a 2008 Rocker, chopper style with 10" over forks and high apes and I want to complement it with a touring bike for longer rides or girlfriend on the back. This was my very first ride on a Streetglide. My only previous experience on a Harley touring chassie was a 2000 Roadking I owned some 20 years ago. But I was not impressed. Bike rides very smooth and handles good, but... the windshield! 😭Absolutely terrible, Im 6'1" and there was so much noise and turbulence around the helmet. Maybe I need to try a taller windshield, but I really don't like that look. And I also prefer some wind, as long as it doesn't cause turbulence on my helmet. I also don't like the riding position. Too upright, and foot plates too close, I had to lift my entire leg to shift. But I guess all this can be fixed with taller handlebars with more pullback, and forward mounted foot plates. Regarding the engine, I was also not that impressed. My moderately tuned 96cui twincam feels more powerful. Sure, the Streetglide is heavier than my Rocker, but still... But maybe it's because of the lack of noise (the 2024 was 100% stock, my Rocker has V&H no baffles whatsoever). You also don't feel the speed in the same way on the newer bike. Maybe I should try the 2023 model? Dealer has new ones in stock with large discount. Looks better also, especially the Special with the stretched bags. But it feels wrong to pay almost the same money for a bike that is much more dated.

I’m waiting for the Special models to come out.

At 1:58 you said you were getting winf. Your wind deflector was closed under the windshield on the 24. If you open that deflector and aim it up parallel with the windshield, the wind buffeting almost disappears. I’ve noticed when that is closed, it’s way worse.

Harley has to progress or be totally left behind but with that said I purchased a 2023 because I had a BMW with all the latest electric gadgets and I prefer analog. On the BMW I used sport mode always so the other modes were rarely if ever used. When the electronics go sideways it’s a major deal and I just preferred the older look. It’s really a personal thing and I’m glad that Harley is progressing.

Just everything. Mostly the look and the sound. Harley's best f the rest . If it wasn't for Harley i might not even be in to bikes

My EDC is a Sig 365 XL openly carried OWB in a DeSantis thumbsnap holster. I like a thumbsnap so I'm not worried about the gun vibrating out as I ride or coming out in a spill. I was rear ended by a car last year; bike not so good, T6 vertebra not so good, but gun stayed on me just fine.

I carry when I know where I’m going, if it’s a possible unsafe area. If I’m riding my motorcycle, I don’t carry, I figure I can just gas it and get away. Plus I ride local in safe areas. Great topic.

Big question, and i was misstreqted, lied to, insulted three times by sell people at 3 different dealers over 2 years, i donrealy like the Harlies, but i couks not bring my self to give money ass holes. So i got a honda shadow., now i gor a honda Rebell, but if i get a harley itbwoimd be used.

The old road glide like Cadillac i’m really I want to change my Goldwing 2020 to the old road glide but I afraid this will be horrible experience

If You Don't Know, Ask The Questions. Keep Asking, Till You Get, Your Answer. Some Will Know, How To Answer, In A Way, It Will Make That, Light Bulb, Come On. And That Fantastic Feeling, Of, Now I Get It, Moment. As Far, As Being Made Fun Of. YES Hurts, And It, All Ways Will. I Found, If They Are Picking On Me. The Are Leaving Someone Else Alone. M/C Clubs, Or Church, Are No Different, They Still Make Fun Of, People That Are Different. Be Your Own Pillar. I Have Done OK, With Out Them. So, Why Do I Need Them Now. Be Safe. And Stay Healthy. Make Your Own Groovy Day.

What dealer were you at?

Live in Tampa and getting the Blue Burst in chrome, so superior to my 2017 flhxs in hard candy. Rides like a dream, much more power, feels so much lighter and more nimble.

I wonder how many folks know what a shoe cobbler is. Lol. I treat folks that way I want to be treated. I don't like hanging around negative people. Life is too short for that

Great video as always!

Great video

I'm with you 100% 👍 the Internet is full of keyboard warriors. We all started somewhere and it's the duty of old school greybeards like me to pass on our knowledge and experience to riders starting out. It's how it was for me as a youngster.

Hi good vid another one Bikers stop for other BIkers in trouble

My take on newbies asking for help or asking questions on forums and Facebook groups. Once the question has been answered correctly, (not by some armchair mechanic that's taking a guess or repeating something they've read on the internet) then the banter and piss taking can start! Give the newbie good information that solves his/her issue.The only stupid question is the question that is never asked.

I agree, we as bikers/riders should be helping others, not bad mouthing them. We have things to learn.

HI from UK. we sould all be willing to help fellow bikers if we can. My Dad got me started He was luckily a good mechanic and loved his bikes He used to say help other bikers that what keeps us strong niver leave a biker by the road side stop and help if you can words i still live by today ried hard stay free

Good talk.👍 S&W 357 3" barrel inside waistband always

The only place I don't carry is if I'm going to the VA...Everywhere else, absolutely.

I like struggle. It's no fun having a bike that starts every time. A bike that doesn't need some fuel air mix adjustment every few months sounds boring. Plus. I love the sound. I love the ability to actually work on them. I had the cams and heads off this weekend. I wouldn't wanna do that on a 4 cylinder bike covered in plastic body panels. Don't get me wrong i wouldn't mind a sport bike like that or even a big touring bike. But the harley is like that carbureted hot rod you keep in the garage while you drive your commuter. Bust out the rod when you wanna have fun or go for a cruise.

Great info. The closing advice is extra awesome 😊

Thoughts from a 26 year old rider. Harley is making progress with the pan America and sportster in making modern power plants and motorcycles, but in everything else they lag behind. And that’s not the worst of it. It’s okay to build old motorcycles. Look at Suzuki. The DR650 and DRZ400 have remain unchanged for 2 decades, However (adjusted for inflation) those motorcycles cost less than what they did 20 years ago. But it gets worse! Suzuki might be arguably the weakest of the big 4 Japanese manufacturers, and yet they still offer a motorcycle for every category. Cruisers, ADV, sport bike, naked, dirt bikes and even ATVs! But Harley has stuck to the cruiser segment. Again, progress has been made with the pan America. But Harley is leaving such a huge market share open that it is insane. I would buy the Bronx in a heartbeat if it would have come to market but the word on the street is that Harley killed it because it wouldn’t have been competitive both in performance and price. I expect more from Harley. They can’t sit back and ride the claim of “American made” anymore. My 2000 Honda Valkyrie was more American made than the same year Harleys. I want a Harley, but Harley refuses to build a bike that I would actually care to own at a price that a 26 year old all American boy can actually afford. (It’s saying something when Ducati’s entry lvl bike is cheaper than Harley’s)