@@gregorycampbell1857 honestly I haven’t ridden it. You see I bought because I love that model so much but I’m in a wheelchair. I was hit on my bike back in 1980 and have been in a wheelchair ever since :(. No I won’t do a trike sorry. But I love to look at BLU and polish her. Couple buddies cone over and take her for ride to stretch her out. Ty
Thanks, Blockhead, for another detailed, fantastic video. For your other viewers, the specific Softail models can be found at these times: 02:17 Why is it called a Softail? 02:43 Softail similarities 04:50 Street Bob 07:00 Low Rider 09:21 Softail Slim 10:49 Fat Bob 13:11 Deluxe 14:34 Sport Glide 16:52 Fat Boy 18:47 Heritage Classic 21:05 Breakout 22:54 FXDR
I'm not an active nor adamant Harley rider, but out of all the bikes I've tested out from Harley, the Deluxe has got to be my favorite. It's classic looks are gorgeous and it is perfect for just cruising around. It's exactly what I want from a company like Harley.
Yeah definitely Softail Slim! Coolest bike from Harley in a long time with 2500.00 in upgrades to exhaust and air cleaner, you have a badass bike that looks great and runs like mf’er! HD forever!
@@j.n.jacksonjr.170 getting older now and choppers will be out cause of rake . I am liking floorboards now also . So I ride my 2003 softail standard with 33.5 degrees rake . I bit harder to hold up a stop ; front wants to twist . I ride wife’s 2007 streetbob with 29 degrees rake and much easier to ride and hold up at stop . No bagger for me . Older ya get shoulders go and less weight all the better . Pulling that thing over !!!- Well ; keep your knees in the breeze - ✊🏻👍👌🙏
I hear ya Brother, just turned 59 myself, my 76 shovel with rake and extended front end and highway pegs is nostalgic but not suited for me or my age. Just test rode a 2018 Softail Slim and absolutely love the bike, old school style with great handling and power! Floorboards are very comfortable. Stay up Bro! HD forever!
@@j.n.jacksonjr.170 yup ; amen ta that - Turned 60 here . Gal I know at HD dealer said : “ you ride one them new ones and you will love the ride and power.” She preferred the fat boy . I also have a shovelhead 74 - 1974 fxe in atlas softail frame . S&s cyls, std heads , Jim s 5speed , Dave mackie head job and cam . Mega bucks - Kids want it and prefer it and sound over Twinkie. Keep anti trading and buying straight out save from taking it in rear and have garage full now . ✊🏻👍👌🙏
I really wanna see the Low Rider with mini apes on it. I wasn’t a fan of the T-Bars on it until I rode it. However I think I want the Street Bob with mag wheels. Although I also love the bigger fuel capacity on the Low Rider. Too tough to choose.
I love the diversity in the soft tail line up. The streetbob is my dream bike and I love it the way it is. The rest are also absolutely amazing in their own way too like the deluxe.
I always wanted the Softail Slim S. Love the look and thought it was comfy when I took it for a test drive. It will be a bit before I can afford one but I think I'll do a few more test drives before I settle on that decision. Thanks for the video!
Great video with a lot of really good info! Wish I had seen it a week ago! I just bought a 2015 Deluxe. I was on a Street 750 (my first ever bike) which was a blast, but not great on longer rides. I bought the Deluxe bc I thought it would answer my craving for my developing love of longer rides. Being a new rider and new to the riding community, I had no idea about the street glide. Sorta wish I had tested one BUT....I LOVE my Classic so far🥰.
I absolutely love my 2019 FXFB.. I test road all the other Softails and the fatbob was perfect for me. Being a tall guy the controls just fit me great.
I learned to ride two years ago. I bought a iron 1200 (2020) and it's a blast to ride around town on the weekend and riding it to work. When i get that itch for a longer run, I'd say at least a couple hours, my butts hurts after an hour and since it doesn't have cruise control, my throttle hand cramps, so I'm thinking about upgrading to a softail or a street glide. Great informative video. I knew I searched for a blockhead video about this for a reason.
I own a deuce. Think it's the coolest softail ever. Looks awesome with radical paint and custom parts. Love the rake wider tire. A ness lowering kit . Still love it.
Timely video; I've been strongly considering a softail for my vertically challenged self. The Street Bob and Low Rider are contenders due to their mid-controls. Thanks for another thorough review.
Tyvm for this. Was looking at picking up a Sportster and then fell in love with the Street Bob. Been riding for 50 years and this will be my first Harley.
Low Rider (the most underrated bike in H-D's lineup) , and the Sport Glide (now that Laidlaw's HD in Los Angeles has shown what that can become via their Coast Glide builds)!
Rode the 2019 Fat Bob 114. That's the ride man,that's the ride. You can blast through the two lane blacktop corners with ease. You can grab the throttle on the last 1/3 of the curve coming out and then you're off, blasting down the road. Pricing is a bit steep but this bike H.D. got right. Love the Red and the White.
@ I dont own one. Block hinted in a vid recently that he might get a bagger. He could get the storage space in a Sport Glide for long trips & also easily remove the saddle bags & fairing if he wanted for in town rides.
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NEEK __ oh nice so the sport glide is the newer version of the switchback
Blockhead, I’m 6’0” about 210lbs, athletic build, I’ve had people tell me I need a 1200CC bike and I’ve had others say a 650CC bike would suffice, looking to buy a cruiser for my first motorcycle. Do you have a specific video going over how to choose the right size motorcycle? I don’t want to look like a clown on the bike. Thanks man, loved watching your learning to ride videos!
- Vrod wraith - monoshock alloy girder front end, Link front brake oil pressure to front damping , Link front & rear hydrostatic with bias control. Or go cable cam lever disc.
I test rode the FXDR last weekend, it is a fun bike to ride. Only thing negative i could say is the breather causes your right leg to sit out a bit so you cant hug the gas tank with your knees.
I just got the street bob on the 3rd of this month at Orlando Harley. As a first time rider, it has a stupid amount of power and I love it. Pro tip put forward controls
Well, I wonder if these going to keep the brand alive. Some of them were very nice, but they are also very pricey. I wish Harley-Davidson the best of luck.
Another thing about softail is the engine is hard mounted unlike the touring which are still rubber mounted. also some come with the cruise control which is super great. great video.
Lots of high tech Harley machines. But I have a love affair with my 99 EVO powered Softail Custom. And I am 82 years old. I love the simplicity of the carbureted engine and old school technology.
I have three criteria: Style - Functionality - Handling. when it comes to style - Deluxe and Breakout are the top two, Fat Bob and Heritage are the worst, imo. Also FXDR, which does not look like a Harley, at all. the most functional Softail is definitely Sport Glide, not only for removable bags and fairing, but also it has hydraulic suspension lifter, cruise control and abs, also inverted forks. the least functional are Street Bob and Slim. Also other bikes with small tanks. the best handling bikes in the line up are FXDR and Fat Bob, with best lean angle, suspension, dual disc front brakes and inverted forks. the worst in this category is Breakout because of long rake and wide rear tyre. Overall, the Best Softail in my opinion is Deluxe, because its just GORGEOUS, aesthetically Deluxe just stands way above any other Softails, also it handles pretty decently with normal rear tyre, abs, average rake and lean angle. Second place goes to Sport Glide, its the most functional, really good handling, because of inverted forks, 180 rear tyre, rake and trail, also it looks awesome, with fairing and bags as well as naked.
I bought the new Fat Bob and I must says " What a different " . The monoshock suspension Is awesome and much better for my back. Performance is also much better . I am 1,90 M and fits perfect , didn't expect that before I made a test drive . Great video.
My first Harley was a 1941 45ci Sport solo hard tail springer front end. The only way you could get it faster than 55 mph was toss it off the Skyway bridge. I bought it for $300.00 in 1969 and rebuilt it.
I thought I would miss the mid-controls on my previous ride, but a few miles later on my 2018 Sport Glide, brought me into another realm....HD R&D dept. nailed it.....however, did go with mini apes, and stage 1...lol...GOD is GOOD....ride safe and often....live2ride2live....arhoooooo arhoooooo arhoooooo
I really am digging the softail platforms, man. They ride really good. Insofar as factory bobbers go, I still have yet to see any company pull it off as well as victory with the highball. That is just on a different level. My favorite harley is still the Lowrider S, though. Most beautiful and raw cruiser right out of the box.
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I did it, I did it, I bought a 18 Softail Deluxe with 1473 miles. Electric blue color. I’m so stoked!! Come on summer time.
Congrats! I'm thinking about buying a 17 FXDL with 4295 miles on it, two tone Bonneville Blue / Fathom Blue myself.
Congrats! Welcome to the party 🤙
Nice. How's it going two years later?
@@gregorycampbell1857 honestly I haven’t ridden it. You see I bought because I love that model so much but I’m in a wheelchair. I was hit on my bike back in 1980 and have been in a wheelchair ever since :(. No I won’t do a trike sorry. But I love to look at BLU and polish her. Couple buddies cone over and take her for ride to stretch her out. Ty
@@ronmarvicsin7709 Oh wow. Sorry to hear.
Thanks, Blockhead, for another detailed, fantastic video. For your other viewers, the specific Softail models can be found at these times:
02:17 Why is it called a Softail?
02:43 Softail similarities
04:50 Street Bob
07:00 Low Rider
09:21 Softail Slim
10:49 Fat Bob
13:11 Deluxe
14:34 Sport Glide
16:52 Fat Boy
18:47 Heritage Classic
21:05 Breakout
22:54 FXDR
Thanks!
One of the best videos I’ve ever seen on bikes.
It's about time I have been looking for an explanation like that for a while
I got a 2018 Fat Bob; still very happy with IT 👌🏼
I'm not an active nor adamant Harley rider, but out of all the bikes I've tested out from Harley, the Deluxe has got to be my favorite. It's classic looks are gorgeous and it is perfect for just cruising around. It's exactly what I want from a company like Harley.
Softail slim here ;
Love the traditional old school look - floorboards -
Low & beefy-
Yeah definitely Softail Slim! Coolest bike from Harley in a long time with 2500.00 in upgrades to exhaust and air cleaner, you have a badass bike that looks great and runs like mf’er! HD forever!
@@j.n.jacksonjr.170 getting older now and choppers will be out cause of rake . I am liking floorboards now also . So I ride my 2003 softail standard with 33.5 degrees rake . I bit harder to hold up a stop ; front wants to twist .
I ride wife’s 2007 streetbob with 29 degrees rake and much easier to ride and hold up at stop .
No bagger for me . Older ya get shoulders go and less weight all the better . Pulling that thing over !!!-
Well ; keep your knees in the breeze - ✊🏻👍👌🙏
I hear ya Brother, just turned 59 myself, my 76 shovel with rake and extended front end and highway pegs is nostalgic but not suited for me or my age. Just test rode a 2018 Softail Slim and absolutely love the bike, old school style with great handling and power! Floorboards are very comfortable. Stay up Bro! HD forever!
@@j.n.jacksonjr.170 yup ; amen ta that -
Turned 60 here . Gal I know at HD dealer said : “ you ride one them new ones and you will love the ride and power.” She preferred the fat boy . I also have a shovelhead 74 - 1974 fxe in atlas softail frame . S&s cyls, std heads , Jim s 5speed , Dave mackie head job and cam . Mega bucks -
Kids want it and prefer it and sound over Twinkie.
Keep anti trading and buying straight out save from taking it in rear and have garage full now . ✊🏻👍👌🙏
Used to hate the new fatbob... now I'm liking the look of it more and more
I really wanna see the Low Rider with mini apes on it. I wasn’t a fan of the T-Bars on it until I rode it. However I think I want the Street Bob with mag wheels. Although I also love the bigger fuel capacity on the Low Rider. Too tough to choose.
My favorite is the Sport Glide. Thanks 👍
Go test ride it. It is a fun bike to ride. Awesome bike.
@@mojomanmurph1925 I'm not allowed to in Australia... still on a restriction for CCs
@@turtle19dad I think the dyna is no more.
I love the diversity in the soft tail line up. The streetbob is my dream bike and I love it the way it is. The rest are also absolutely amazing in their own way too like the deluxe.
I bought a 2003 Heritage Classic Softtail,the bike is amazing and handles like a dream! Harley 4-Ever🤘🏻🤘🏻
Have an 06 took off bags and windshield love the look get a lot of complaints with white walls tires and spokes 🇺🇸🤙
I have the 2019 heritage blue and white . Love it
I just bought a 2023 Softail Standard. Absolutely love it. Lots of power and a canvass to build it how i want it
I just bought my first Harley (best decision I ever made) and I find your videos the best, most informative and enjoyable, thanks, keep it up!
Congratulations
What exactly you got?
The night train was the beat softtail. I've got a modded 06 and I'll never let it go.
Right when I heard that bell sound I was waiting for Hells Bells to start playing by AC/DC..lol
I have a 2019 107 street Bob (1st bike). Just hit 1 yr/10k miles with it and I’m still in love!! Awesome beginner bike
I always wanted the Softail Slim S. Love the look and thought it was comfy when I took it for a test drive. It will be a bit before I can afford one but I think I'll do a few more test drives before I settle on that decision. Thanks for the video!
Fell in love with the Softail Slim myself!
This is an incredibly well done video and very helpful, thank you for putting this together
Great video with a lot of really good info! Wish I had seen it a week ago! I just bought a 2015 Deluxe. I was on a Street 750 (my first ever bike) which was a blast, but not great on longer rides. I bought the Deluxe bc I thought it would answer my craving for my developing love of longer rides. Being a new rider and new to the riding community, I had no idea about the street glide. Sorta wish I had tested one BUT....I LOVE my Classic so far🥰.
Just traded my Roadster for a Low Rider, (I only went to the dealer to book in for a service) just fell in love with it in twisted cherry
I have a Lowrider also, I love it except it is hard to turn in turn around.
I absolutely love my 2019 FXFB.. I test road all the other Softails and the fatbob was perfect for me. Being a tall guy the controls just fit me great.
How tall are you?
@@ffstretch 3’7.25”
@@ffstretch 57cm
That Deluxe is lookin mighty fine omg
I learned to ride two years ago. I bought a iron 1200 (2020) and it's a blast to ride around town on the weekend and riding it to work. When i get that itch for a longer run, I'd say at least a couple hours, my butts hurts after an hour and since it doesn't have cruise control, my throttle hand cramps, so I'm thinking about upgrading to a softail or a street glide. Great informative video. I knew I searched for a blockhead video about this for a reason.
Bought a 2019 Low rider, best running best handling Harley I've ever had
Wow look at all those heritages 🤩1 of those or a sportster and my life would be complete!
Thanks, awesome viewing of the bikes. I appreciate that.
my dads got a 2002 Harley Davidson Softail Fatboy that he bought about 9 years ago, he's loved the bike ever since.
I bought myself a 2018 Anniversary Edition Fatboy 114 & I’m just a show stopper on the road with that Badass Fatboy 👍
The bikes the showstopper not you 😉
Great review! Love the Heritage Softail! Oh and Fatboy!
I recommend anyone thinking of buying a new Harley to watch this video first before watching any other videos. Nice job Block Head!
I just bougth 2019 Sport Glide, i love it. 👍🇺🇸
Same here, had it almost a month. Great bike.
I have had mine since march, what a ride and with stage one with vance long shot sounds great and power.
1st harley was a softail custom
2nd is a heritage classic
Love the classic
I own a deuce. Think it's the coolest softail ever. Looks awesome with radical paint and custom parts. Love the rake wider tire. A ness lowering kit . Still love it.
I also am the deuce 2004 Screaming Eagle love that bike
Timely video; I've been strongly considering a softail for my vertically challenged self. The Street Bob and Low Rider are contenders due to their mid-controls. Thanks for another thorough review.
Did u buy one?
@@julianvaldiviezo1904 I did; used 2016 FLSS in late 2019. I swapped out the seat for a Le Pera Solo Forward and am working on my 2nd season now.
Bought me a 2018 low rider softail. Absolutely loving it.
Sport glide is my dream ride, looking forward to my next upgrade, hopefully
Tyvm for this. Was looking at picking up a Sportster and then fell in love with the Street Bob. Been riding for 50 years and this will be my first Harley.
Low Rider (the most underrated bike in H-D's lineup) , and the Sport Glide (now that Laidlaw's HD in Los Angeles has shown what that can become via their Coast Glide builds)!
Completely agree. Saw that build and looks absolutely awesome. Itll be my next bike for sure.
Yeah I saw it too..thinking of trading my street glide next year
November 2017 I bought my 18 Heritage. I love it more and more with all of it's 11k miles
Rode the 2019 Fat Bob 114. That's the ride man,that's the ride. You can blast through the two lane blacktop corners with ease. You can grab the throttle on the last 1/3 of the curve coming out and then you're off, blasting down the road. Pricing is a bit steep but this bike H.D. got right. Love the Red and the White.
What an awesome video. So glad i came across your channel. Love your work mate. Thank you.
Best explanation of the Softail line I've found 👍👍
Bought the Deluxe, sure rides nice. With the 12 inch apes, fits me just fine.
Loved the Deluxe, Fat Boy and Sport Glide.
Gotta say I love the Fat Bob, but the FXDR is second on my list
The Fat Bob S ughhh beautiful!
Excellent rundown of the softails ... this new softail platform is extremely exciting and you nicely cleared up the line. Cheers
This very informative video sold me on the Sport Glide. I purchased a 2020 and am super happy with everything about it.
I can see block on a Sport Glide. 🤔👍🏽 comfy cruiser for short or long trips.
@ I dont own one. Block hinted in a vid recently that he might get a bagger. He could get the storage space in a Sport Glide for long trips & also easily remove the saddle bags & fairing if he wanted for in town rides.
NEEK __ oh nice so the sport glide is the newer version of the switchback
@ yeah pretty much.
Pretty bikes,congrats on 200k.Your channel has almost doubled since FLMM.
Loving the street bob! Of course amsoil in it always!
Blockhead,
I’m 6’0” about 210lbs, athletic build, I’ve had people tell me I need a 1200CC bike and I’ve had others say a 650CC bike would suffice, looking to buy a cruiser for my first motorcycle. Do you have a specific video going over how to choose the right size motorcycle? I don’t want to look like a clown on the bike. Thanks man, loved watching your learning to ride videos!
I love the sports glide everyone says its a really comfortable ride but you don’t see many people buying them.
not sure why that is, its a great riding bike that changes looks in seconds.
- Vrod wraith - monoshock alloy girder front end,
Link front brake oil pressure to front damping ,
Link front & rear hydrostatic with bias control.
Or go cable cam lever disc.
I greatly appreciate the fact based approach you use here. Very informative and very useful.
MAN GREAT JOB!!! I LOVED THE VIDEO!!! VERY INFORMATIVE!!!👍🏽
The softail slim speaks to me.....I need to try it
I do like the idea of a lowrider., or sport glide
1. Deluxe
2. Fat boy
3. Heritage classic
Definitely the heritage classic old school class can't beat that
I test rode the FXDR last weekend, it is a fun bike to ride. Only thing negative i could say is the breather causes your right leg to sit out a bit so you cant hug the gas tank with your knees.
I have a 2014 soft tail fsl. 1700 cc. Badass. 😎💀🎱🇲🇽
I just got the street bob on the 3rd of this month at Orlando Harley. As a first time rider, it has a stupid amount of power and I love it. Pro tip put forward controls
Compared to any other person promoting or explaining these Harleys you make me want any of those I do have a favorite
Bell yeah!! Thats the best I've seen out all the youtube creators!! It's so catchy!! Touché!
Next bike I get will be a street bob or low rider awesome video
Great video. Learnt heaps. Thinking about getting a Harley. Super expensive here in Australia though.
Well explained on all differences on bikes, I got the 2021 Fat bob. lights, suspension, exhaust, like it!
Thanks mate! very informative in helping me learn about the various differences.
I just bought the same heritage shown in the video. My first bike and i love it.
Well, I wonder if these going to keep the brand alive. Some of them were very nice, but they are also very pricey. I wish Harley-Davidson the best of luck.
Bell yeah squad! All this video did for me is confirm that the fxdr is my favorite. Fat Bob's a close second
“Cholo” style bikes are called Viclas
Picked up a 2019 Heritage. Wish the bags were quick release. But I do enjoy the bike overall.
Does it still have inner tubes?
Over here in AZ we can upgrade it to the 114 for the street bob
This is a GREAT video. Nice work on the details!
Another thing about softail is the engine is hard mounted unlike the touring which are still rubber mounted. also some come with the cruise control which is super great. great video.
Amazing video 🙌🏽🏍 I’m trynna get myself a softail for next summer.
Lots of high tech Harley machines. But I have a love affair with my 99 EVO powered Softail Custom. And I am 82 years old. I love the simplicity of the carbureted engine and old school technology.
Great video…I enjoyed and Mrs. Gunz will be watching it as we are in the market for her.
I have three criteria: Style - Functionality - Handling.
when it comes to style - Deluxe and Breakout are the top two, Fat Bob and Heritage are the worst, imo. Also FXDR, which does not look like a Harley, at all.
the most functional Softail is definitely Sport Glide, not only for removable bags and fairing, but also it has hydraulic suspension lifter, cruise control and abs, also inverted forks. the least functional are Street Bob and Slim. Also other bikes with small tanks.
the best handling bikes in the line up are FXDR and Fat Bob, with best lean angle, suspension, dual disc front brakes and inverted forks. the worst in this category is Breakout because of long rake and wide rear tyre.
Overall, the Best Softail in my opinion is Deluxe, because its just GORGEOUS, aesthetically Deluxe just stands way above any other Softails, also it handles pretty decently with normal rear tyre, abs, average rake and lean angle.
Second place goes to Sport Glide, its the most functional, really good handling, because of inverted forks, 180 rear tyre, rake and trail, also it looks awesome, with fairing and bags as well as naked.
THE HERITAGE IS BAD LOOKING?!?!?!
Great video! Thank you Seminole Harley Davidson!
I bought the new Fat Bob and I must says " What a different " . The monoshock suspension Is awesome and much better for my back. Performance is also much better . I am 1,90 M and fits perfect , didn't expect that before I made a test drive . Great video.
I bet in future there will be tons of different size of after market fuel tanks for streetbob, from 48 size to bagger ones.
My oldschool fxstb
My first Harley was a 1941 45ci Sport solo hard tail springer front end. The only way you could get it faster than 55 mph was toss it off the Skyway bridge. I bought it for $300.00 in 1969 and rebuilt it.
I thought I would miss the mid-controls on my previous ride, but a few miles later on my 2018 Sport Glide, brought me into another realm....HD R&D dept. nailed it.....however, did go with mini apes, and stage 1...lol...GOD is GOOD....ride safe and often....live2ride2live....arhoooooo arhoooooo arhoooooo
I don’t know if you still do test rides but I would love to see your full thoughts on the softail slim
Great job as usual!! I think I might have you narrate my funeral when the day come. 😂 Your stats and facts were spot on!
Awesome video! Would be amazing to see a similar video like this, but about Dyna's!
They don’t make Dynas anymore.
Very precise very detailed ! Love the video ! All the best keep doing such videos.
Fat Bob and Fat Boy are my favorites. I’d be super excited for a blacked out version. Fat Boy S perhaps.
The bucket seat pivot up back rest combo.
I love me some soft tail!!!
Great rundown on the differences. Thanks Blockhead!
Thank you for the very informative video. Keep up the great work. And yes, please do a 2020 Touring video.
I love the Softail slim.
I really am digging the softail platforms, man. They ride really good.
Insofar as factory bobbers go, I still have yet to see any company pull it off as well as victory with the highball. That is just on a different level.
My favorite harley is still the Lowrider S, though. Most beautiful and raw cruiser right out of the box.
FXSTC...I miss the Softail Custom!! Seat and Rake was perfect
Thank you for video . I just got a sport glide .
Love my fatboy Evo. Classic, iconic and just a pleasure to ride 😊