2026 Road Glide Limited test ride
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From: Western MD
Same thing as in the pic... Iron Horse Metallic in black trim.
The dealer I went to was an 1.5 hrs away and added all kinds of fees on top of the retail price (but he had the color I wanted to see).
My local dealer gave me a better price and is about 30 minutes from home.
He said probably 4 weeks or so
The dealer I went to was an 1.5 hrs away and added all kinds of fees on top of the retail price (but he had the color I wanted to see).
My local dealer gave me a better price and is about 30 minutes from home.
He said probably 4 weeks or so
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From: NorCal Rocklin
So Harley finally made the bike I'm looking for to replace my 2014 Ultra Limited. Took one for a test ride in the dealer parking lot Saturday. I'm just over 6 feet tall. It felt like my crotch is smashed against the tank - WTH?? I was so disappointed in that.
On my 2014, I have 10" Jaffe bars, Kury floorboard extenders (1" forward and 1" out), softbrake (lower and forward) and a harley hammock seat. While it's comfortable, the seat is not idea. I have tailbone pain even with a backrest - so I probably don't have the ideal setup on that bike.
I hesitate to look at replacing the seat because it's very nice and has heated controls for rider and passenger. But I feel cramped. I'm not sure if it's just the floorboards, the seat, or a combination.
Before I pull the trigger (can't decide between black and chrome on the iron horse metallic), I'd like to feel a bit more comfortable about getting the bike to fit me.
Sorry - I get so frustrated because it's not just Harley. All these powersports manufacturers make products for guys that are 5'8" to 5'10".
TIA for your input
Greg
On my 2014, I have 10" Jaffe bars, Kury floorboard extenders (1" forward and 1" out), softbrake (lower and forward) and a harley hammock seat. While it's comfortable, the seat is not idea. I have tailbone pain even with a backrest - so I probably don't have the ideal setup on that bike.
I hesitate to look at replacing the seat because it's very nice and has heated controls for rider and passenger. But I feel cramped. I'm not sure if it's just the floorboards, the seat, or a combination.
Before I pull the trigger (can't decide between black and chrome on the iron horse metallic), I'd like to feel a bit more comfortable about getting the bike to fit me.
Sorry - I get so frustrated because it's not just Harley. All these powersports manufacturers make products for guys that are 5'8" to 5'10".
TIA for your input
Greg
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I purchased a 2026 Road Glide Limited in Vivid Black, and I am 5"11 and agree I felt the same way on the bike felt like my b$%lls were sitting on the tank.
I was torn about removing the heated seat which btw worked great and installed The New Mustang Ext Reach Super touring saddle which worked perfectly for me also added the Soft Brake which lowered the brake and moved it slightly forward. When I contacted Mustang about a heated seat, they said it would be in production in the future but gave no date so I went with non-heated seat. Now after installing the Mustang saddle the heated seat light remained on my info screen. I contacted Mustang they had no clue HD changed the software and would cause a problem when seat is removed and had no fix for it. So back to HD and they had to reflash my bike and the radio for the light to go out which was not the case in the past with CVOs.I hope this helps you out with your decision but I traded a 22 RG limited in for this bike and the difference is amazing no regrets.Good luck
I was torn about removing the heated seat which btw worked great and installed The New Mustang Ext Reach Super touring saddle which worked perfectly for me also added the Soft Brake which lowered the brake and moved it slightly forward. When I contacted Mustang about a heated seat, they said it would be in production in the future but gave no date so I went with non-heated seat. Now after installing the Mustang saddle the heated seat light remained on my info screen. I contacted Mustang they had no clue HD changed the software and would cause a problem when seat is removed and had no fix for it. So back to HD and they had to reflash my bike and the radio for the light to go out which was not the case in the past with CVOs.I hope this helps you out with your decision but I traded a 22 RG limited in for this bike and the difference is amazing no regrets.Good luck
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I purchased a 2026 Road Glide Limited in Vivid Black, and I am 5"11 and agree I felt the same way on the bike felt like my b$%lls were sitting on the tank.
I was torn about removing the heated seat which btw worked great and installed The New Mustang Ext Reach Super touring saddle which worked perfectly for me also added the Soft Brake which lowered the brake and moved it slightly forward. When I contacted Mustang about a heated seat, they said it would be in production in the future but gave no date so I went with non-heated seat. Now after installing the Mustang saddle the heated seat light remained on my info screen. I contacted Mustang they had no clue HD changed the software and would cause a problem when seat is removed and had no fix for it. So back to HD and they had to reflash my bike and the radio for the light to go out which was not the case in the past with CVOs.I hope this helps you out with your decision but I traded a 22 RG limited in for this bike and the difference is amazing no regrets.Good luck
I was torn about removing the heated seat which btw worked great and installed The New Mustang Ext Reach Super touring saddle which worked perfectly for me also added the Soft Brake which lowered the brake and moved it slightly forward. When I contacted Mustang about a heated seat, they said it would be in production in the future but gave no date so I went with non-heated seat. Now after installing the Mustang saddle the heated seat light remained on my info screen. I contacted Mustang they had no clue HD changed the software and would cause a problem when seat is removed and had no fix for it. So back to HD and they had to reflash my bike and the radio for the light to go out which was not the case in the past with CVOs.I hope this helps you out with your decision but I traded a 22 RG limited in for this bike and the difference is amazing no regrets.Good luck
I probably won't replace it until I move the footboards forward and out.
Hoping I can get the softbrake in black along with the floorboard relocation brackets.
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From: New York
I took the control model out of the seat and connected to the main harness under the seat still the light for heated seat stayed on there are to smaller wires that I assume are for the rider and passenger to turn on an off that there's nothing to connect to and that seems to be where the problem is. I didn't want to make a jumper wire on a brand-new bike and short something out. Good luck hopefully it will be addressed in the future.
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So Harley finally made the bike I'm looking for to replace my 2014 Ultra Limited. Took one for a test ride in the dealer parking lot Saturday. I'm just over 6 feet tall. It felt like my crotch is smashed against the tank - WTH?? I was so disappointed in that.
On my 2014, I have 10" Jaffe bars, Kury floorboard extenders (1" forward and 1" out), softbrake (lower and forward) and a harley hammock seat. While it's comfortable, the seat is not idea. I have tailbone pain even with a backrest - so I probably don't have the ideal setup on that bike.
I hesitate to look at replacing the seat because it's very nice and has heated controls for rider and passenger. But I feel cramped. I'm not sure if it's just the floorboards, the seat, or a combination.
Before I pull the trigger (can't decide between black and chrome on the iron horse metallic), I'd like to feel a bit more comfortable about getting the bike to fit me.
Sorry - I get so frustrated because it's not just Harley. All these powersports manufacturers make products for guys that are 5'8" to 5'10".
TIA for your input
Greg
On my 2014, I have 10" Jaffe bars, Kury floorboard extenders (1" forward and 1" out), softbrake (lower and forward) and a harley hammock seat. While it's comfortable, the seat is not idea. I have tailbone pain even with a backrest - so I probably don't have the ideal setup on that bike.
I hesitate to look at replacing the seat because it's very nice and has heated controls for rider and passenger. But I feel cramped. I'm not sure if it's just the floorboards, the seat, or a combination.
Before I pull the trigger (can't decide between black and chrome on the iron horse metallic), I'd like to feel a bit more comfortable about getting the bike to fit me.
Sorry - I get so frustrated because it's not just Harley. All these powersports manufacturers make products for guys that are 5'8" to 5'10".
TIA for your input
Greg
Since that bike is optimized for 2up they moved the seat forward to give the passengers room.
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From: Texas
I just ordered mine ,red and black. supposed to be here ob the 15th. Im 6 foot,and coming off my 17 RG I also felt super cramped.. I ordered the Bad Boys python with matching backrest and sissy bar.I had the floorboard and brake extensions on old bike but read the soft brake would rub the new lowers... can someone confirm it fits?
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the seat on the new limiteds is moved forward an inch and up an inch. That’s actually why I want it. At some point one of you six footers will hate that position and sell that seat.
Since that bike is optimized for 2up they moved the seat forward to give the passengers room.
Since that bike is optimized for 2up they moved the seat forward to give the passengers room.
I just ordered mine ,red and black. supposed to be here ob the 15th. Im 6 foot,and coming off my 17 RG I also felt super cramped.. I ordered the Bad Boys python with matching backrest and sissy bar.I had the floorboard and brake extensions on old bike but read the soft brake would rub the new lowers... can someone confirm it fits?