2022 changes?
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2021
Posts: 117
Likes: 46
From: Utah
They didn't develop the M8 to replace it this soon. Maybe one day.
Whats its gonna take for ME to upgrade again?
I want rear suspension that I can adjust without having to take the saddlebag off. The air shocks were great for user friendliness, but of course leaked down over the day, and that sucked. I go back and forth all the time between 1up and 2up, and really miss ease of adjustment. Love the way the softails have the adjuster **** so accessible. My 1986 Yamaha venture had a panel in the fairing and onboard air compressor. Even had two memory settings as well as full adjustability, it was nice. Really want to see something like that again.
Second thing I would really like, and I KNOW this is gonna set some people off, but electric crawl speed. I KNOW its a Harley, and not a Goldwing, but man, the slow speed crawl and reverse of the Yamaha Venture (current model) would sure seem nice at my age/health. These suckers can be a handful at times. (putting on flame proof suit now)
Aside from that, some better colors. I know taste is perceptual, but the last couple years has SUCKED for colors in my opinion. And I was over the whole "blacked out" and "murderered out" thing even faster than the giant front wheel thing and saddlebags stretched into the next state thing.
I have a 2014 FLHTK, and Im fine with the power. A M8 107 is all I would need, the 114 even better, but IM happy with my TC103HO. So more power isn't a big thing for me.
Just my opinions.
Whats its gonna take for ME to upgrade again?
I want rear suspension that I can adjust without having to take the saddlebag off. The air shocks were great for user friendliness, but of course leaked down over the day, and that sucked. I go back and forth all the time between 1up and 2up, and really miss ease of adjustment. Love the way the softails have the adjuster **** so accessible. My 1986 Yamaha venture had a panel in the fairing and onboard air compressor. Even had two memory settings as well as full adjustability, it was nice. Really want to see something like that again.
Second thing I would really like, and I KNOW this is gonna set some people off, but electric crawl speed. I KNOW its a Harley, and not a Goldwing, but man, the slow speed crawl and reverse of the Yamaha Venture (current model) would sure seem nice at my age/health. These suckers can be a handful at times. (putting on flame proof suit now)
Aside from that, some better colors. I know taste is perceptual, but the last couple years has SUCKED for colors in my opinion. And I was over the whole "blacked out" and "murderered out" thing even faster than the giant front wheel thing and saddlebags stretched into the next state thing.
I have a 2014 FLHTK, and Im fine with the power. A M8 107 is all I would need, the 114 even better, but IM happy with my TC103HO. So more power isn't a big thing for me.
Just my opinions.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2021
Posts: 361
Likes: 386
From: CO
It's been said, but the M8 is too new to be replaced and really the current chassis set up is not likely to go anywhere soon. You'll get a couple of new color options. Maybe some other little insignificant thing here or there. If you want one buy one. You're not likely to miss a big change anytime soon. If it doesn't work for you comfort wise, change the seat and suspension. There are countless seat and suspenssion threads on here. I have an aftermarket seat, but still stock suspension and with 3 trashed disks I still get by. I'm looking at other options, but I'm not there yet and that's with the old air shocks. It's still better than what I'm used to.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 4,006
Likes: 1,240
From: On the Front Range, CO
Originally Posted by kenneth wise;[url=tel:20247767
20247767]i cannot divulge the information but yes, major changes are coming out for the road glide in 2022. Its reminiscent of the indian challenger.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 766
Likes: 238
From: Calvert, MD
Having ridden a challenger that windshield is nice.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 1,844
Likes: 938
From: Lincolnshire, IL
As HD's continue to increase in price and weight their consumer base simultaneously grows "older". It makes a lot of sense to me that HD should add a reverse on their touring models....at the least, they should offer it as a factory option. To me, a reverse is as much about rider and passenger comfort as heated grips, electric windshield and an intercom are. Even though I've learned the hard way to park where I can easily pull out, there should be a better way to move a 900+ lb machine backwards.
.............Just my 2 cents.
.............Just my 2 cents.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 17,145
Likes: 6,168
From: SE Michigan
Great news! There is!! https://bakerdrivetrain.com/collections/reverse-gear
So I want to understand something - you want to increase the price of touring bikes for everyone, to accommodate a feature that few people use? Or is your suggestion to offer a kit, like... Baker!... so you can install it if you choose? (and then complain that Baker's is better?)
So I want to understand something - you want to increase the price of touring bikes for everyone, to accommodate a feature that few people use? Or is your suggestion to offer a kit, like... Baker!... so you can install it if you choose? (and then complain that Baker's is better?)
Last edited by Keithhu; Oct 26, 2021 at 10:22 AM.
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Tourer
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 396
Likes: 115
From: Arizona
Hey Kenneth. Your post indicates you have knowledge on the new RGS that is coming out. I realize you can't divulge any info. I am seriously looking at a 2020 RGS for sale in my area. Are the changes on the new 2022 RG models that pronounced? Conflicted as to just go ahead and buy this 2020 RGS or wait. What do you think?
Thx
Scott
Thx
Scott