Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe Demo Ride

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  • Опубликовано: 8 окт 2024
  • Killer Creek Harley-Davidson in Roswell, GA had a demo day and I took advantage of this and test rode a brand new 2018 Softail Deluxe.

Комментарии • 52

  • @kevinmccarey5015
    @kevinmccarey5015 2 года назад +1

    Hi George,
    Found you again. Nice Deluxe sweet ride back streets of Georgia. Good watching you again
    You continue to inspire me.
    Be well

    • @GARamblinMan
      @GARamblinMan  2 года назад

      The Softail Deluxe was a great bike. I wish Harley-Davidson still made that one. Just a classic looking bike.

  • @Bluefinger
    @Bluefinger 5 лет назад +2

    I sold my '94 Heritage a little over 12 years ago and haven't been on a motorcycle ever since but as soon as I see one of these POV vids it puts me right back to the days. I immediately remember exactly how it felt when that big pile of iron started moving, how the wind felt round my nose and how I used to watch the reflections of the scenery passing by on the three headlight housings. I feel the urge coming back ... oh man ...

    • @GARamblinMan
      @GARamblinMan  5 лет назад

      Go for it! And thanks for watching and ride safe when you get back on a motorcycle.

  • @BrawndoQC
    @BrawndoQC 6 лет назад +8

    Nice video. I purchased one of these (two-tones Fortune Silver / Sumatra Brown) without a test ride and I love it.

    • @GARamblinMan
      @GARamblinMan  6 лет назад +1

      I love that brown and silver color scheme. It’s different than the normal black, blue or red and gorgeous. Have fun on the new Deluxe. Thanks for watching.

  • @ronmarvicsin7709
    @ronmarvicsin7709 4 года назад +2

    I just bought one today. It’s being shipped. My Christmas present to myself!!!

    • @GARamblinMan
      @GARamblinMan  4 года назад +1

      Now that’s what I call a Christmas present to remember! Have fun on it - it’s a great bike.

  • @davidgreve1081
    @davidgreve1081 6 лет назад +3

    A great review! vibration through the handlebars will make Johnny rider tired real fast. I'm glad it's gone! Smooth riding means less wrenching to keep it together and running! Its super good to hear you're not riding on a brick either, and never heard you once complain about the heat from the engine giving your inner thighs a jeans covered sunburn. Harley has done their homework this year and made a Bike worth riding on! Thank you for the review!!

    • @GARamblinMan
      @GARamblinMan  6 лет назад

      Thanks for watching and ride safe.

  • @ronnieprevatt8066
    @ronnieprevatt8066 6 лет назад +4

    I’m going to pick one up in 3 days. Can’t wait.

    • @GARamblinMan
      @GARamblinMan  6 лет назад

      I predict you will love it. Thanks for watching.

  • @dilversilvarodriguez7953
    @dilversilvarodriguez7953 6 лет назад +4

    I love motorcycle harley davidson Will always be my favorite

  • @RRatedCustoms
    @RRatedCustoms 6 лет назад +2

    I will say that Harley and Indian really are getting the demos out there. I just wish more motorcycle companies would do the same.

  • @DriveShaftDrew
    @DriveShaftDrew 6 лет назад +1

    thumbs up and shared and nice ride congrates to you nieces nice bike you got to test

    • @GARamblinMan
      @GARamblinMan  6 лет назад

      Thanks for watching and ride safe.

  • @Broncoride
    @Broncoride 6 лет назад +1

    I have one kid graduating from college and one in high school. Phew! Did a demo day couple weeks back at my dealer. I’ll give HD credit with their focus on demo rides. My dealer lets you ride where you want, and doesn’t do an escort. That could be good or bad. 😎

    • @GARamblinMan
      @GARamblinMan  6 лет назад

      We were escorted and did not get a chance to get out on any highways or open roads at all. The fastest I went was probably 45 or 50 mph. They were nice enough to take me out on my own without waiting for other riders to arrive. I saw only two others show up while I was there which was a little unusual if you ask me given the nice weather. Maybe it was Mother’s Day weekend that kept folks away.

    • @davidgreve1081
      @davidgreve1081 6 лет назад

      There not worried one little bit what you do or where you take it. Between your cellphone giving off locationand a hidden locator on the Bike, they can both see and check your driving habitsand your location just as if it was a bait car for the police department. When they give you an ok to test, theyre saying to you, You, my friend, can be Trusted with the Best of them.!! WoW! Its a big reflection on your Character!

  • @jde9095
    @jde9095 6 лет назад +1

    wow what an awesome bike, fantastic

    • @GARamblinMan
      @GARamblinMan  6 лет назад +1

      I really liked it. I think I prefer it over the Heritage just because of all the nice chrome. Not a big fan of the new blacked out look on the Heritage. Thanks for watching and ride safe.

    • @jde9095
      @jde9095 6 лет назад

      Just ran into a friend with a 17 deluxe, had to have a little ride :-)

  • @mr2bmw
    @mr2bmw 4 года назад +2

    I prefer the Deluxe with the Twin Cam. Looks nicer and sounds like a Harley.

    • @GARamblinMan
      @GARamblinMan  4 года назад +1

      The 103 twin cam was a great motor. I live the old style look of the Deluxe. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.

    • @mr2bmw
      @mr2bmw 4 года назад

      @@GARamblinMan
      Thanks👍 You too!!!

  • @toto1970ize
    @toto1970ize 5 лет назад

    I know this is a dumb question, but whats the horse power?

  • @ronmarvicsin7709
    @ronmarvicsin7709 4 года назад

    What do you make of the news that HD is going to discontinue making the Deluxe?? I’m a owner and feel confused as to why they would drop such a classic HD

    • @GARamblinMan
      @GARamblinMan  4 года назад +1

      I have not heard that but it’s very disappointing if they do it. The Deluxe is a classic. I guess the Heritage must outsell it and they just decided the two models were too similar and decided to go with the Heritage. Still disappointing.

    • @ronmarvicsin7709
      @ronmarvicsin7709 4 года назад

      GA Ramblin Man I would think the Slim is too similar. Deluxe has that classic look along with chrome. I’m glad I bought mine when I did.
      Great videos.

    • @GARamblinMan
      @GARamblinMan  4 года назад +1

      They went back on the new Heritage models and offered a chromed out trim for the 2020 models with the 107 motors. The 114’s are still blacked out. I’m kind of 50/50 on the blacked out look. Some days I think it’s kinda cool and the next day I like the chrome better. My Suzuki C50T is chrome and it looks great when it’s all shined up.

    • @ronmarvicsin7709
      @ronmarvicsin7709 4 года назад

      GA Ramblin Man I’m with you on the blacked out look. I like the Road King Special blacked out. Maybe a Street Glide.
      The thing I think is unfair is that you can only get the 114 in the specials. Well maybe I want a 114 in chrome!! Nope!!!
      After the Deluxe, I like the Fatboy then the Roadking.

    • @GARamblinMan
      @GARamblinMan  4 года назад +1

      My next bike is either the Heritage or Road King. I lean toward the Heritage on even numbered days and the Road King on odd numbered days. Guess the one I end up will just depend on what day I show up at the dealer with a wad of cash in my pocket.....:)

  • @chauffeurmarco
    @chauffeurmarco 6 лет назад

    Z2018 107ci ? You should have tried the 114ci

    • @GARamblinMan
      @GARamblinMan  6 лет назад

      I want to try the 114 CI motor in the future. The 107 was all they had this day. Thanks for watching.

    • @BrawndoQC
      @BrawndoQC 6 лет назад +1

      The Deluxe only comes with the 107. I've a 107 Deluxe and a 114 Breakout, the difference in power is not much. 107 is smoother.

  • @joehanshaw5312
    @joehanshaw5312 5 лет назад

    2:45 before he gets to dealerships

  • @stevecrozet306
    @stevecrozet306 5 лет назад

    What is your height mate?

  • @Dinoxt12
    @Dinoxt12 6 лет назад

    Nice bike except it's on the smaller size compared to the Heritage.

    • @GARamblinMan
      @GARamblinMan  6 лет назад +2

      Pretty much a stripped down Heritage Classic. But I like that they left the chrome and didn’t black everything out.

    • @davidgreve1081
      @davidgreve1081 6 лет назад

      Where I live, chrome attracts heat like a sponge drinks water. ( Arizona) blacked out is actually a little more practical for this climate. I'm for a little more flash if I'm in a milder climate, but ill take a blacked out one too. it makes the sidewalls stand out too even more!

    • @GARamblinMan
      @GARamblinMan  6 лет назад

      Those white wall tires are sweet.

  • @hillbilly224
    @hillbilly224 6 лет назад

    funny how Harley sales $6000 cycles for $20000

    • @GARamblinMan
      @GARamblinMan  6 лет назад +1

      Harley-Davidson motorcycles are definitely pricey. I’m not sure any manufacturer could sell that bike for $6,000 but a new Suzuki C50 like I ride is around $9,000. It has a smaller motor and no ABS but similar in most other aspects. Thanks for watching and ride safe.

    • @The518hammer
      @The518hammer 4 года назад

      Sales lol

  • @malcolmmathers2690
    @malcolmmathers2690 2 года назад

    pitty hd bikes are so mechanicly inclined to self destruct yerr

  • @craigpennington1251
    @craigpennington1251 6 лет назад

    I can't rate this video because all they did was out around the neighborhood. You really didn't give me the info I need to purchase such a machine.I need to know what this bike is really all about. I can't go the the dealer, test ride the bike and bring it back in a dumpster because it broke. That is what you guys are for.

    • @GARamblinMan
      @GARamblinMan  6 лет назад

      Craig Pennington unfortunately this is the route they allowed us to ride. I’m sure if you were test riding a bike and they thought you were a serious buyer they will let you give it a much longer test ride on streets and highways. Thanks for watching and ride safe.