How do you like your 2024+ center-cooled touring bike so far?
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 687
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From: Somerville OH
Helo, I have a new 2024 Road Glide with 2650 miles on it. I started having voltage issues at 2300 miles. The dealership has examined the bike thoroughly a few times and have even had HD Corporate tech assistance in diagnosing. Bike will randomly drop off in voltage and shut the skyline OS down followed by a drop in engine power and even killing the engine on a few occassions. I had the dealer have to pick up the bike dead on the side of the road last occurrence. Bike eventually restarted again on its own while at dealership. The bike spits multiple codes but doesn't seem to help with diagnosing where the problem lies. Dealership had it for a week and said they once again cannot duplicate the condition since it is too intermittent. They told me they along with help of HD Corporate checked a few things and bike seems ok. They stated to me a "possible loose wire" was located but couldn't provide me with any specific item causing the fault. I picked up the bike from dealership and will cautiously resume operating it to see what develops cuz I' have no choice. I'm definitely not feeling confident with a bike that has a RDRS technology system on it but yet may be the cause of putting the operator at risk. The bike has a system network of communication that cannot have a glitch in it or it causes your bike to "reboot" while in motion? On a positive note I do love the performance of the machine when purring down the highway or cracking the throttle in sport mode.
4th Gear
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 8
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From: Kuwait
Rant on the 2025 Street Glide Ultra
I used to own a 2022 Ultra Limited. On a recent trip I rented a 2025 Street Glide Ultra, thinking it would be a great chance to test it out.
Honestly, I came away really disappointed, and here’s why:
Honestly, I came away really disappointed, and here’s why:
- The new radio doesn’t support Android Auto. My 2022 ran it flawlessly.
- No more tour pack speakers. the ’22 had them.
- The tour pack on the ’22 had an Auxiliary Power Port. Gone on the ’25.
- The ’22 also had a wall organizer in the tour pack. The new one? Nope.
- And despite all these cutbacks, the 2025 costs more.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,670
Likes: 3,381
From: Wake Forest, NC
Yea, I agree with most of what you said. (no experience with Android)
check this thread.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/2024-...gu-so-far.html
from my post in there. I moved from a 2014 Ultra Limited to 2025 SGU.
The handling, ride, brakes, torque are much improved. Other stuff I like: tech features, hill hold, storage in the fairing/lowers. Haven't tried Apple Carplay but I think I'll like it. What I miss: passing/fog lights, tour pack lights and speakers, painted inner fairing, larger front fender. (I'll remedy most of that) Stuff I don't like: digital dash, infotainment etc buttons are on wrong sides, license plate holder. (ugh) Jury is still out on the windshield styling, but it's hard to clean under it. I plan to get a bit taller shield. Can't figure out how to show map with North always up. I also don't like that the bike started puking transmission fluid out the mainshaft seal at about 300 miles. It was fixed under warranty, I've only ridden it home from the dealer since then, 15 miles. Oh, I also like that it has a warranty, never had one of those in 42 years of riding.
I've already added tour pack and fog lights. And changed out the plate holder. Next will be speaker/amp upgrade and 12V outlet in the tour pack. I may buy the older liner with pouch, it's still available new or maybe score a used on off ebay.
check this thread.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/2024-...gu-so-far.html
from my post in there. I moved from a 2014 Ultra Limited to 2025 SGU.
The handling, ride, brakes, torque are much improved. Other stuff I like: tech features, hill hold, storage in the fairing/lowers. Haven't tried Apple Carplay but I think I'll like it. What I miss: passing/fog lights, tour pack lights and speakers, painted inner fairing, larger front fender. (I'll remedy most of that) Stuff I don't like: digital dash, infotainment etc buttons are on wrong sides, license plate holder. (ugh) Jury is still out on the windshield styling, but it's hard to clean under it. I plan to get a bit taller shield. Can't figure out how to show map with North always up. I also don't like that the bike started puking transmission fluid out the mainshaft seal at about 300 miles. It was fixed under warranty, I've only ridden it home from the dealer since then, 15 miles. Oh, I also like that it has a warranty, never had one of those in 42 years of riding.
I've already added tour pack and fog lights. And changed out the plate holder. Next will be speaker/amp upgrade and 12V outlet in the tour pack. I may buy the older liner with pouch, it's still available new or maybe score a used on off ebay.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: State of Confusion
They need to drop the word 'Ultra' from its name..maybe substitute it with the word 'Underwhelming' for the new SGU
Here's what Merriam-Webster Dictionary has to say about it
Ultra
: going beyond others or beyond due limit : EXTREME
: beyond the range or limits of : transcending : SUPER-
: beyond what is ordinary, proper, or moderate : excessively : extremely
ultramodern
Here's what Merriam-Webster Dictionary has to say about it
Ultra
: going beyond others or beyond due limit : EXTREME
: beyond the range or limits of : transcending : SUPER-
: beyond what is ordinary, proper, or moderate : excessively : extremely
ultramodern
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,050
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From: Sarasota Florida
Have ridden bikes for over 40 years and always thought that it was about how the bike performed that mattered, along with long term reliability. These days, a lot of folks seem more concerned with entertainment systems and other tech type stuff.
However, if Harley is going to charge top dollar for their bikes, they should include all the features that folks want, and not skip them to make more profit
However, if Harley is going to charge top dollar for their bikes, they should include all the features that folks want, and not skip them to make more profit
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,898
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From: NJ
they still have an ultra limited which seems to be more in line with what you are used to. i think the stuff you are complaining about are because this is one trim level down from the "limited" model and is basically a street glide at heart hence the name. although i know that have not changed the UL from the old fairing yet. let's see what happens for '26
Grand HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
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From: Rolla
But when it comes to cost, can you name any vehicle (car, truck, motorcycle, etc), that hasn't increased in price every year.
So, it isn't just a Harley thing.
they still have an ultra limited which seems to be more in line with what you are used to. i think the stuff you are complaining about are because this is one trim level down from the "limited" model and is basically a street glide at heart hence the name. although i know that have not changed the UL from the old fairing yet. let's see what happens for '26
So, does that mean you are at the mercy of what dealers might have in stock? Or can they get more?
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 11,455
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From: Charleston, SC
And Imagine what a new "real" Ultra or a Limited is going to cost...
It will prob be over 45K which is crazy considering I paid around 28K for my present Ultra which I thought was Highway robbery
. Guess no one is forcing me to buy one.
It will prob be over 45K which is crazy considering I paid around 28K for my present Ultra which I thought was Highway robbery
. Guess no one is forcing me to buy one.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,898
Likes: 390
From: NJ
by looking at your signature. It seems that you have a 2017 road glide ultra Limited. $28,000 in 2017 with inflation is equivalent to $36,900 today. so apples to apples you did not pay less for yours. if you compare your purchase at today’s prices with what the new one costs, you actually paid more for an ultra limited than they are charging for the new street glide ultra which is not as decked out as a limited would be
Last edited by Jersey Drew; Sep 10, 2025 at 09:09 PM.
Club Member
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 408
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From: Michigan
I love mine. I went to Indian for a few years. I said I won't but another Harley until they make a bike that will bring me back. Well, Harley did that with the 2025 Street glide Ultra. It's actually priced right in line with other makes that are similar. As far and Android Auto. That's not a Harley decision. It is a Google decision to not have it available on motorcycles. There are ways around that.
