I test rode a 2014 base model FLHX yesterday for chits and giggles at my local stealer. I wanted to take a quick minute to share.

Good:

-#1 thing that stood out was the immediate notice of a significant power band increase. The motor really ran hard and I was very surprised especially considering it had yet to have a stage 1. Unbelievable, they did a super job.

-The new bags are very handy. When they first came out, I hated the look but it has grown on me and the convenience of the ability to open with 1 hand was nice.

-The new dash layout is nice. I love technology so I enjoyed the new radio and layout. The speakers were much clearer due to the new baffles behind the fairing cover, impressed.

-The bike handled very well, enjoyed the new forks very much.

-The new handlebars are wider at the base and for the first time on a stock street glide I was comfortable with the bars. I think I could keep them stock and be comfy.

-There is a significantly reduced amount of wire loom on the neck going under the tank for a cleaner look.

-The new vent in the fairing works, I hit the highway and tried it and when opened it significantly reduced buffeting. However, my 12 CVO SG has less buffeting with my wings and LRS Ultra 7" recurve so one would still have to upgrade the stock windshield.

-Pricing. My dealer is selling the black Street Glide Special for 22,499 and no prep and freight was added. My uncle is trading his 01 Heritage for this bike.


Bad:

-The stock seat still blows. I only rode a few miles and my *** was already upset.

-Not bad for me but my uncle rode with me to get my front tire replaced for the 3rd time this summer under warranty and he test drove the same bike as me to kill time. He ended up trading his 01 Heritage for the black SGS LMAO. He bitched all the way home because the last time he rode with me he bought a $550 leather jacket!


While I am not moved enough to trade my beautiful 12 FLHXSE3 for obvious reasons, these are great bikes and they handle well with a hard running 103 and some nice technological advances. If you are on an older bike, I'd say 11 or older I wouldn't hesitate to trade up. Hell, if you have a 12 or 13 and get out from under it without taking a bath, I say go for it!

 

I love my 14 but if I were you I wouldn't trade your CVO either.. You don't gain hardly anything over what you have. And you loose in the looks department. I love the look of the 14's but they don't compare to the look of your ride..

 

THANKS for the great review! I have to agree with the above poster though - you have one sweet ride

 

How was the heat off the engine?

Beary

 

I'll be coming from a 2004 Fatboy w/carb. With these 2014's, it was time.
When I bought my 04, my dad took me to get it and came home with one too LOL.
Stay off the internet and out of the dealerships and you wont have any trouble.

 

nice review. How would you compare the power of your 110 to the 103 you tested? off the line? passing etc?

Thanks

 

I never felt any excessive heat.
Honestly, the 103 felt like it could hang very close to my 110. That's saying something because my buddy has a 2010 FLHX with the 103 and a 2-1 pipe and a/c and I absolutely smoked his bike but the new 103 felt like a whole new engine. Go ride one you won't regret it.

 

When I bought my Ultra, the latest and greatest in 09 I didn't know it would be termed "old bike" so soon.

 

I hear ya. I had bought a new FLHX in 09 and remember liking the new frame changes. I still unloaded it in '12. I won't be trading this year but maybe they will drop a new CVO SG next year.

 

Thanks for the review. Same as my thoughts on my new SGS. What seat are you running on your CVO? I rode 350 miles one day and my butt was killing me with the factory seat.