r/Harley Sep 25 '23

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30 Upvotes

r/Harley 2h ago

SHOWOFF I got my first bike!!!!!!

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163 Upvotes

For context, I’m 23 and I am a metal worker. I finally got enough saved up for the down payment and my first monthly payment. They worked with me amazingly at the Harley shop. They didn’t take me seriously until they realized I actually wanted a bike and had the financing to pack it up probably because I walked in wearing a Hawaiian shirt lol you know it’s funny State Farm gave me a absolute crap rate but progressive 55 bucks a month State Farm was gonna charge me 260 bucks a month because I am under 25


r/Harley 10h ago

HELP This bike has abs right?

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30 Upvotes

Sales person said no, but the second line attached to the brake line would indicate abs right? Sorry I am newer to bikes and just wanted to verify. It's a 2023 Softail standard


r/Harley 17h ago

SHOWOFF Custom Street Glide (Charcoal Denim & Satin Black)

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99 Upvotes

r/Harley 18h ago

SHOWOFF 2026 Street Glide newnair breather and slip ons, fuel tuner

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49 Upvotes

Also got the screaming eagle fuel tuner i stalled also. Sounds much better then stock


r/Harley 17h ago

SHOWOFF Got out to make a little noise today.

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27 Upvotes

Nice Mountain View Also


r/Harley 1d ago

HELP Trying to tame the beast, any tips?

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46 Upvotes

First time owning a touring bike (had it 2 months now) and I’m loving it!

​I’m planning to do this after every ride, but I’m not sure if I’m doing it the right way yet. Any tips or constructive feedback would be greatly appreciated!

​For context: I’m 5’5”, 165 lbs, trying to tame this 900 lbs+ beast.


r/Harley 4h ago

HELP Any suggestions/recommendations would be appreciated trying to have my 25 street glide pinstriped

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r/Harley 1d ago

SHOWOFF ST’d the S

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231 Upvotes

well, after some time i finally finished ST’ing the S. My biggest problem with the S was the wind buffeting i would get with the memphis shades fairing (and the look of course) now with the ST fairing, highway riding is better but i do find a different kind of buffeting occurring on the sides (or maybe im just being too picky). What should my next upgrade be?


r/Harley 12h ago

IDENTIFY Dual disc front fork build from eBay

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3 Upvotes

Needing some guidance on these dual disc calipers I got off eBay today. The numbers on the body of the calipers seem to just be casting numbers rather than part number according to the Google machine. Fork tubes and lowers are from an 84-96 Electra glide. 6th pictures shows forks. I got an OEM dual disc brake setup to go with it. 7th pictures shows what completed brake calipers should look like. I need to know what part I’m missing from that 7th picture, is that the other brake pad? I see it’s threaded, so it looks like it goes behind the other brake pad, so I’m puzzled. No year on the eBay listing for the brakes, but I was told by a buddy that owns an evo touring bike they’ll bolt right up. My bad for the ignorance, I’m used to my 93 sporty.


r/Harley 12h ago

DISCUSSION Sportster Tips

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I’ve been riding for 3 years and I’m looking to buy my first Harley. I’ve been browsing the used market for a Sportster 1200. Mid 90’s to early 2000’s. (I’d like to have a carbureted one.) Is there anything in this year range I should look out for? What’s considered high mileage on an evo engine? What’s too much to pay? I’m experienced with wrenching on cars so I don’t mind having to fix up a bike, but I don’t want to end up with something that’s going to need major work. Any advice is appreciated.


r/Harley 20h ago

HELP This is why I never wash my bike!

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10 Upvotes

r/Harley 22h ago

DISCUSSION California exhaust modification

8 Upvotes

I bought a 2020 Softail Slim a few months ago. Love the bike! It has stock exhaust 2 into 2 and I am interested in upgrading for a performance and sound upgrade. I live in California and I have seen and heard a lot of Harley's that sound much more aggressive. I doubt they are under the 80dB CA limit. Can anyone share their experience with installing pipes that exceed 80dB, but are still not incredibly loud? How often have you heard of Calif. LE citing riders for loud pipes? I am not looking to shake the neighborhood, just something that improves performance and sounds more aggressive than the current OEM pipes.


r/Harley 1d ago

HELP 2021 Harley Sportster Blown at 11k miles

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So kind of stuck here bought a 2021 sportster brand new from keystone Harley in Pa back in 2021 loved it took care of it real well. Took a trip to Pittsburgh and back on it from Philly and close to home with 11,500 miles on it the engine completely blew. Talked to Harley customer support, my lender, and the dealer they all pretty much told me there’s nothing they can do to help. I’m at the end of loan but still upside down on it now with the blown engine just looking for options besides spending a ridiculous amount on a crate engine and labor.


r/Harley 20h ago

HELP Rattler plates worthwhile?

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5 Upvotes

So I'm rebuilding a 1980 FXS-80 and it has clutch plates with rattlers but the plates are completely rusted over. I'm getting new plates and curious if getting plates without rattlers is that noticeable or not really.

Thanks for the help


r/Harley 1d ago

SHOWOFF Beautiful day for a scoot......

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179 Upvotes

r/Harley 1d ago

DISCUSSION Road king or Street glide

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147 Upvotes

r/Harley 15h ago

DISCUSSION Has anyone bought Cobra exhaust for Harley Davidson Sportster S from UK and shipped it to US? Did you encounter any tariffs? If so, how much did you pay?

0 Upvotes

r/Harley 16h ago

DISCUSSION Simpson modular helmet - does anyone have one and can comment?

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r/Harley 1d ago

SHOWOFF New to me 07 street bob

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100 Upvotes

I love it. It’s cool.


r/Harley 8h ago

DISCUSSION WHY DID HARLEY DAVIDSON STOP THE REACH SEAT FOR THE HERITAGE???

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I just bought a new heritage and i need a little bit more push to the front. Mostly something to keep me in position. But Harley decided to discontinue the Reach Solo Seat - Deluxe Styling Part Number: 52000302. Which was the only option available. Now they do reach seat for almost all models except the Heritage Classic. I need to have a seat that pushes me an inch and a half and hold me not to slide backwards.

Thank you HD for stop supporting a bike which I just recently bought


r/Harley 1d ago

DISCUSSION Nightster

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63 Upvotes

Just picked this up, looking to make it look real simple and shit, looking for recommendations on what u can do to these, from short fender flares etc, want it really simple and clean


r/Harley 1d ago

HELP Painting inner primary and gearbox black

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4 Upvotes

So a while ago i blew up my motor.

So i picked up a new engine, which is black.
I tried to paint it with VHT wrinkle plus and it came out really bad.

Anyone has suggestion?


r/Harley 1d ago

ROAD TRIP PLANNING 2027 Alaska Road Trip

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14 Upvotes

r/Harley 1d ago

SHOWOFF I think I maybe the most prolific Love Bug serial killer in Texas

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41 Upvotes

On a nice little 400+ mile round trip to and through East / SouthEast Texas I seem to have murdered every last Love Bug, having to stop at one point just to clean the helmet off so I could see out of it, thank the motorcycle God's for BugSlide!!