Closer Look at the 2021 CVO Road Glide
By Brett Foote

One of our favorite touring machines gets even better for 2021.

 

Anyone notice the one featured does not have the CVO stretch bags? 'Tain't that way on the CVO SG.

 

Personally, I like the look of the standard bags over the stretched bags and that's a sharp looking bike.

 

The one pictured is the only one of the Three CVO Road Glides that doesn't have stretched bags. I believe they were going for the performance bagger style with it.

I prefer the looks of the stretch bags, and more so the extra storage. That said in person its a great looking bike, a friend just got one.

 

The stretched bags look great but damn are they easy to scrape. I bought my bike with the stretched bags already installed but kind of wish they were standard. It also limits your exhaust possibilities.

 

They are easier to scrape. As for the fit, I'm running 4.5" diameter mufflers and they fit fine. There are ways to tweak how they fit by loosening the two mount bolts in the rear and the exhaust clamp and rotating the muffler in or out to get them centered and adjusted properly.

I personally prefer the look of the stretched bags, but the regular bags look sharp on that CVO. I love that color combo.

 

Too bad you can't tune the damn thing. So glad I have a 2020

 

Screaming eagle tuner has maps for the 2021's and the aftermarket isn't that far behind.

 

Like any new year. You have to give the aftermarket guys time to work their magic.

 

These writers just can't get their **** together. 21 inch rear wheel?