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So they took the infotainment out...

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  • Jayman6
    Jayman6
    5 years ago
    https://www.harley-davidson.com/au/en/motorcycles/2019/touring/electra-glide-standard.html#HHjx3PLxg39GaCAr.97
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    5 years ago
    Typical HD cheap arse marketing
  • Geoff3DMN
    Geoff3DMN
    5 years ago
    The Electro Glide Standard has been around for years, it used to be imported into New South Wales only (different importer to the rest of the country back in the day).
    But they used to spend a couple of dollars and put a blank cover where the head unit was normally fitted, leaving a gaping great hole like that?  That... sucks.
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    5 years ago
    Quoting Geoff3DMN on 05 Mar 2019 10:51 AM

    The Electro Glide Standard has been around for years, it used to be imported into New South Wales only (different importer to the rest of the country back in the day).

    But they used to spend a couple of dollars and put a blank cover where the head unit was normally fitted, leaving a gaping great hole like that?  That... sucks.

    Goes with the current "Fuck you" attitude of the factory at the moment
  • Nutty
    Nutty
    5 years ago
    Does it involve sex and travel? 
    Seriously, they should call them a Scab-Glide. FLHX for tight-arses. 

    They'd sell in the US where punters rip out all the OEM electronics anyway. Good luck flogging them here at only a high-class hooker cheaper than a FLHX. 
  • steelo
    steelo
    5 years ago
    My heart just sank when I saw the recent review. Happily they tell me that the wiring for the stereo is still in the fairing but you CANNOT buy the stereo as an option. How cheap and shoddy does that hole in the dash look. Will cost $200 just to have a passenger but the cruise control will be appreciated. Makes me appreciate the bike I have.
  • Soapbox2627
    Soapbox2627
    5 years ago
    for the extra $3k a stereo, gps and cruise
    but there is phone link if you want to use it, plus a heap of other info on the engine and trip stuff more than a number with two presses on the speedo reset
    I have had mine 3 months and still finding new bits, I should get out and go through it all
  • brucefxdl
    brucefxdl
    5 years ago
    a mate of mine has an '05 e/glide std and this looks about the same,i see it comes in black.they do mention "a glove box",but, yes a lid would be a good idea,some where for ya phone and little things.i'd probably have one,but maybe not at that price and not a black bike man. 
  • Jayman6
    Jayman6
    5 years ago
    “Bend your cock around to your assshole and go and fuck yourself”
    Is my answer, in a nutshell.
  • Krackers60
    Krackers60
    5 years ago
    Quoting brucefxdl on 06 Mar 2019 10:01 AM

    a mate of mine has an '05 e/glide std and this looks about the same,i see it comes in black.they do mention "a glove box",but, yes a lid would be a good idea,some where for ya phone and little things.i'd probably have one,but maybe not at that price and not a black bike man. 

    This is just an updated version of the 1999 Electra Glide Standard which I previously owned.  Whilst it had speakers fitted and a dual seat it was just as bare. 
    The Standard is not in the Street Glide family, but the main Electra Glide touring side. The Street Glide is a relative so to speak. 

    Without going back to an article I read, they have re-introduced the Standard at the cost of a couple of the tricked up dressers.

    Horses for courses as the saying goes. 



  • dyna13
    dyna13
    5 years ago
    I like the idea. Always like the street glide but not interested in a infotainment system but agree they could of put a lid on the glove box and over $4000 less than the street and same price as Roadking will be having a look.
  • dyna13
    dyna13
    5 years ago
    I know it’s got a solo seat but from what I can see in pics which aren’t that good it hasn’t even got rear pegs. Now that’s tight
  • Far Canal
    Far Canal
    5 years ago
    Quoting dyna13 on 07 Mar 2019 08:18 AM

    I like the idea. Always like the street glide but not interested in a infotainment system but agree they could of put a lid on the glove box and over $4000 less than the street and same price as Roadking will be having a look.

    Yeah, I would not want infotainment either. Listening to music on a bike is not on my hit list. Also don't usually need navigation aids and when I do a phone with earplugs works ok.
    I guess that big square hole in the fairing could be used to put all the underpants in that women throw at you if you are one of the lucky ones. Usually they just throw their vibrators at me. Plus not really a bagger fan.

  • JFE
    JFE
    5 years ago
    They did say ‘stripped back’ in the ad. If you saw a second hand vehicle saying that, you wouldn’t be surprised about about the entertainment unit missing.
    I’m guessing HD’s newest marketing guru is from a car wreckers yard.
  • tussuck
    tussuck
    5 years ago
    Quoting dyna13 on 07 Mar 2019 08:18 AM

    I like the idea. Always like the street glide but not interested in a infotainment system but agree they could of put a lid on the glove box and over $4000 less than the street and same price as Roadking will be having a look.

    Quoting Far Canal on 07 Mar 2019 09:37 AM

    Yeah, I would not want infotainment either. Listening to music on a bike is not on my hit list. Also don't usually need navigation aids and when I do a phone with earplugs works ok.
    I guess that big square hole in the fairing could be used to put all the underpants in that women throw at you if you are one of the lucky ones. Usually they just throw their vibrators at me. Plus not really a bagger fan.

    Agree totally, stereo and gps.... ffs it’s a Harley, so ride fucking thing and stop taking your eyes off the road to look at your selfies.  Lol
  • Geoff3DMN
    Geoff3DMN
    5 years ago
    Quoting dyna13 on 07 Mar 2019 08:18 AM

    I like the idea. Always like the street glide but not interested in a infotainment system but agree they could of put a lid on the glove box and over $4000 less than the street and same price as Roadking will be having a look.

    Quoting Far Canal on 07 Mar 2019 09:37 AM

    Yeah, I would not want infotainment either. Listening to music on a bike is not on my hit list. Also don't usually need navigation aids and when I do a phone with earplugs works ok.
    I guess that big square hole in the fairing could be used to put all the underpants in that women throw at you if you are one of the lucky ones. Usually they just throw their vibrators at me. Plus not really a bagger fan.

    Quoting tussuck on 07 Mar 2019 10:46 PMedited: 07 Mar 2019 10:46 PM

    Agree totally, stereo and gps.... ffs it’s a Harley, so ride fucking thing and stop taking your eyes off the road to look at your selfies.  Lol

    I use the head unit to listen to the AFL when I go riding (not music), otherwise I'd have to choose between going for a ride and watching a match.
    As for the GPS I've got a fucking horrible sense of direction, you can tell me half a dozen times which way to go and I'll still get lost, with the GPS I can do a route and follow it.

    When I was younger I didn't mind getting lost but I'm too old to crash beside my bike at 2am because everything is closed in bum fuck nowheres ville; population 250 and I've used all my fuel going around in circles.
  • Smitthy
    Smitthy
    5 years ago
    I was keen on trying out the stereo thing on a bike but as I ride with a full face and ear plugs its a non event..cant hear it over 60-70 ks..I like this bike.
  • Neale
    Neale
    5 years ago
    My 08 Electra Glide Standard was $26,400 plus on road. A Road King was $32,something plus on road at the same time.
    H-D make a glove box for mine. I'd imagine they'd make one for the newie .
    I agree though that it's too much coin for a paupers pack tourer.
  • Jayman6
    Jayman6
    5 years ago
    Quoting Neale on 10 Mar 2019 03:32 AM

    My 08 Electra Glide Standard was $26,400 plus on road. A Road King was $32,something plus on road at the same time.

    H-D make a glove box for mine. I'd imagine they'd make one for the newie .
    I agree though that it's too much coin for a paupers pack tourer.

    Particularly when you consider the runout deals currently on the offing. 28,990 for an MY18 Roadglide or MY18 114ci Heritage at GC Harley, how about 32,995 for an MY18 Ultra? Plenty of bargains to be had for those that like to get involved.
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