The Joy of Riding a Stripped Down Electra Glide

I've always thought there's something special about a stripped down electra glide that catches the eye in a way a fully loaded touring bike just can't. You see these massive "dressers" rolling down the highway all the time, dripping in chrome with enough luggage space to move a small family across the country. They're impressive, sure, but they can feel a bit like driving a living room on two wheels. When you start pulling the extra bits off, though, you find the soul of the machine hiding underneath all that plastic and fiberglass. ...

May 1, 2026 · 7 min · Laurissa Zulijani