This is the closest to a video any one of us average bikers would make, so it is very easy to relate to it. No brainwashing, no crap marketing, but facts from first hand. Thank you and enjoy your new beauty
A wise man once told me, "bhp is all about how fast you hit a wall, torque is all about how much of the wall you take with you". I just bought a Lowrider S, waiting for forward controls from HD, I'm not tall but old, the legs don't bend so well. Keep getting the smiles per mile.
@Leon Wilcox I drove trucks for 35 years, in that time the engines got bigger and bigger. 240 bhp for a series B ERF in early 1980s 32 tonnes, max weight then a few years later 38 t then 42t now 44t to 530bhp when I retired last year, not the biggest engines to be found in trucks just ordinary workhorses which many haulage companies chose, all of them had mind blowing acceleration if no trailer attached, The problem wasn't low bhp it was speed limiters, 62mph mid 80s 56 mph later and now many hauliers limit to 54mph to save fuel. Plenty of bhp but too much load and legislation is the real problem
I think many people will wake up to what a great motorcycle this really is (thanks to these videos). This has to be, as you point out, the Harley that provides the most value for money. Love the wheels with chrome spokes. Black and chrome just look right. A timeless machine. Already a classic. And that powerful V-Twin engine!! - Looking forward to the next Harley-Davidson Softail episodes. Excellent bike choice in my view.
Wow, I just love your videos. They have helped me with my last two bike purchases: my 2019 H-D Heritage and most recently my 2018 Honda Gold Wing (yes, a year older than my Harley, but, wow, what a machine!). Keep up the great work guys!
I have been waiting for this video for months (or it felt like that haha), and it has definitely paid off. Your channel is the one I follow the most in YT right now. Great talk, best bikes and such peaceful scenary. A massive thank you for your content. Tomorrow new HD reveal!
My 2003 softail standard twin cam has about the same hp number as your 2021 detuned bike! It’s plenty. Mine arrived with Vance and Hines straight pipes that were too loud. I put the stockers back on for that HD sound. It’s a low rumble that shakes the ground without blowing out my ears. Perfect!
Congrats on passing your test & may you have many happy miles on the new bike. I’ve had my Street Bob for just over three years now & I still love it. In more than forty years of riding it’s the bike that still puts the biggest grin on my face (though the 50cc Honda Cub I bought in 1980 runs it a close 2nd; seriously). Got to agree with you on the marketing of your bike: should definitely have been named the ‘Street Bob Classic’, for that’s exactly what it is: a 107 SB with the classic black ‘n’ chrome look.
I really like the laid back style of your videos and filming in the evening sun was just a brilliant idea. How I would like to ride into the sunset now!
I have a 2020 Softail Standard. I like my Sundowner seat. It’s comfortable and not so steeped so I can slide back to stretch my legs. It’s less expensive than most of the aftermarket seats. I love the bike.
Nice simple video. No frills. No sales pitch. Just an honest review. I'm looking at returning to bikes after 26 years.Passed my test back in the 80's and spent 6 years as an instructor in the 90's.Stopped riding when I met the Mrs,so miss being on a bike.Had the big sports bikes and sports tourers CBR1000,ZX10,Z1000MK2.Also had a GS850 Rat bike and a GS550 Rat bike .Plus the usual GSX250R , GSX250, GP100 small cc stuff. Always wanted a Harley so I have been looking at the 2022 version with the MAG wheels and one with a Custom Paint job .After watching this I am convinced this is the bike I need. Also nice to see a bike being reviewed in my local area rather than on the big open roads of the USA. Thought it might be a bit big for the Leicestershire/Rutland roads.Just need to persuade the Mrs to let me have one. Wish me luck.
It was great to meet you in person today 31st July when you were at work..I was the dude in the Triumph leather with my mate trying on lids...hope he buys some kit off you for his up coming trip to Scotland..Jim rides a 2020 Harley Ultra thingy..lol hopefully another subscriber to your channel .
Congratulations, what a fantastic looking motorcycle! Looking forward to seeing you and your dad riding together, those are special moments to be cherished!
Looking at the landscape you're riding in, it reinforces my desire to visit the English countryside. If the day ever comes when I can get on a plane without wearing a mask and being treated like a criminal, I'll get there. Your review was very well done.
Nice video, good idea. That H-D is a decent bike even as restricted, I totally believe it. Torque is much more important than he top-rev hp in everyday riding. And that was hilarious to look at the couple riding the whatever it was in the beginning. I first thought there was only one hanging his toes...
I'm glad you are so very happy with your new bike. I can remember how happy I was with my first few bikes. Heck, I was almost as happy this morning when I rode to work. So, a lady friend, huh? ... Does she know about the lass on the horse then? Be flippin' careful. You know that all that exuberance can morph into trouble! Thanks for a great review, S
I keep contemplating a standard, i agree nothing needs changing massively, id personally throw an exhaust on for the rumble and then some whitewalls, job done 👌🏻
Greetings from the US 🇺🇲👍. I share your enthusiasm for Harleys. You did a nice job on the review. You have a real beauty there. I'm going to sub and follow your content. I just purchased my first Harley this year. I can't stay off of it. I got the '21 Heritage Classic in Deadwood Green and black.
That is a great bike and your review was really, very well done, both you and the old man are Top Notch , you know what you’re talking about, thanks ! 👍😎
I recognise those roads , yes I'm from Leicester , I bought a couple of Harleys from Sycamore ( a Superglide 06 and a Heritage in 08 ) I sold them on and went to Triumph , been there ever since 2011 . I went from a Heritage to a Rocket 3 touring and then to a Thunderbird LT in 2014 which I still have . Good to see a lad your age into Harleys , makes a change , they get under your skin, I would still like to own a Harley again one day , I do like that softtail standard of yours apart from the front brake , single disc is not enough on a bike that heavy IMO . Road King is the best bike in the range all round IMO .
They certainly get under your skin ... got my first one back in 86 ... and five later I have a 09 street bob ... ridden.. borrowed other bikes but always wanted to get back on me Harley ... Mind you I still miss my old Triumph t140v...loved that but sadly part ex for my first sporty ...
Great review, and a great personality, lad! We are indeed living in nanny-state Britain. If you can get over to the States with your Harley to do a road trip, then do it. Much better over there for biking!
" A to the L to the I to the Gzee" " Rude boyz gettin busy" Big up the Staines massive! Probably confused some people in the comments with the Ali G reference 😂 Beautiful bike Dude, happy riding. See you in Wales sometime👍
great bike.... I have had mine for a month now, and I love it! even better from this week as i have had the silencer sensors de-coded , so now changed the exhaust silencers and it now sounds bloody brilliant! i have changed the front indicators and the grips so far..... a few more changes as soon as possible. ride safe!!
Excellent review ! Beautiful machine ! And an uncanny spitting image of the Old Man ! ... Oh, and congrats on the new 'lady friend' ! ... The smile said it all ;)
The videos on this channel are great. I like how they are created. Firstly, viewers want to know about the bikes and what someone thinks about them. Secondly, we want to see the bikes. Not only do you show them sitting stationary but you also show them passing by and behind the bars. Well done. Other reviewers (for lack of a better word) should take a page from your book. I look to your channel when I want to know more about a motorbike.
I have the same 107 standard. I got the saddlemen seat because as you find when yours is unrestricted , it has some serious kick and if you get on it in the wind with the little seat you better hold on tight. With the saddlemen it does it for you. It doesnt make the bike look to big in my opinion. I just think it needed a slighty bigger tire on the back from the factory.
Came across your videos while I was looking into doing the DAS course and have now stayed for the scenery! Great photo spot there, on the Red Hill Rise bend. Cool to see lots of the roads I drive/cycle on too - Uppingham’s my home town. :)
Great review. My son is hoping to get a Harley and was considering the Iron due to the restriction issues. Ive drawn his attention to the alternative now. I ride a 2011 Fat Bob and love the low down torque. However its just as happy to rev out to 6k.
I rode my first HD yesterday. It was a 2021 Softail Standard. A visceral feeling of torque and connection to the road. Absolutely loved it. But my 57 year old body can't sit in that posistion for long. Also drove the new Sportster S and Nightster. They are both refined modern motorcycles. Now I need mid controls and an upright posistion. Maybe they'll do that soon.
Excellent review again. Great channel. I was speaking to Darcy in Sycamore HD on Friday (I was looking at the Low Rider) and as I said then, keep up the good work. 👍
Hi from France! nice video! beautiful landscape! this kind of motorbike is perfect for cruising while enjoying the view! I plan to replace my 1200 Nightster, which I like a lot, with a brand new Softail Standard! at 50, you have to know how to have fun and realize the dream of a lifetime, own a Harley-Davidson Big Twin! Enjoy yours!
Understand the history of this model. In the mid 2000’s the standard was the entry level Softail in Harley’s lineup. You could upgrade to the Custom which gave you a black engine with polished cooling fin ends and a lot more chrome (I owned a 2008 model). There was no Fat Bob back then so, in the States there is some logic to the name “Standard”.
Beautiful ride, man. Way to go. 👍. Scenery looks like where I live in the USA. BET you can't wait to get the restricters off. Go ahead and put grenades on it and we can watch the Bobbies chase you about. 😃
Excellent review, great to see you doing the ride reviews! Can't wait to see you to do a review on one of the touring HD's. ( I ride an '18 Ultra Limited) Wishing you great success from Western Canada :)
Thanks buddy glad you enjoyed it, unfortunately I can’t ride a touring Harley for another 2 years and then I have to take the same test again to ride non restricted bikes!
The standard is a great looking bike as is. I love the clean look of it. Just metal and engine...it's just pure Harley. You should do an updated video on yours. Or maybe do a Road trip and vlog it.
Other then a new can the only thing id change is put dark smoke or black lens covers over the indicators with orange bulbs.. gives it a cooler look haha.. but other then that id leave her as is because shes a gorgeous looking machine well wear buddy..🤘👍 again love the videos
Congrats on the new bike!!!!! Thanks for the video I wonder what will you buy to get a USB charger by the handlebar. More importantly, I am interested to see what do you do to the bike in terms of customization
Just working my way through your vids and can't get enough of the Harley on those country roads, "aye!" (you've got the cap and goatie, all you need are the shades haha)
This was one bike I was hoping you guys would review. I have a 2020 Road Glide but am looking to step down to a lighter bike that is more maneuverable around parking lots and starting and stopping. I love the Road Glide but at 71 I am thinking might be better for the next few years. Looking at this one, the Street Bob and the Speedmaster. Not sure about the Nightster. Thanks for what you guys do.
Based on the tracking shots in the video, the bike sounds lovely with its stock exhausts (and they look beautiful too). You hear of owners 'upgrading' to V&H pipes (other makes are available...) and then ditching them because they're uncomfortably loud when riding. I'd think twice before making that change.
I did accidentally have the mic volume up quite high so it picks up more sound than reality. They are very quiet standard, I’ve ordered slip ons so not too loud!
Exciting times. I totally agree with you about the customisation, your bike looks fantastic as it is and IMO people can too easily get carried away with customising for customisings sake.
@@MrDarcy-OlMan I respectfully disagree, my 2020 Standard has custom handle bars, sissy bar, V&H big shot exhaust, forward front foot controls, 2 inch tank rise, and some other small things like HD derby and air cleaner covers, and all new parts are gloss black. I had a 883 sportster that was black and I chromed it out, went with a different direction with my new bike. But to each is own, if you love the stock look, God bless, just for me I liked the customization of my bike, when HD came out with this bike, said to myself I could make this bike my dream bike, and who said dreams can't come true!! p.s. I live in the States, what is A2 restriction?
These bikes are fantastic. Had mine since July 2020. If you change anything, definitely go for a stage 1 upgrade. Did it to mine ( plus a lot more ) and you really feel the difference.
I have ridden one of these and Harley have taken an entirely different approach to the sports- cafe racer. Most riders change the pipes(Vance and Hines)seat with padding, Z bars/ Risers, add saddle bags, better breathing air filter. For now it’s a very good choice for a novice in that it doesn’t encourage you to speed - just enjoy the ride. Later on you could add a stage 3 performance kit and go through life enjoying 1 road bike. Have a 4 -500 trail bike for off road adventure riding. A basic car like a small station wagon/estate car is handy- before the trail bike.
@@MrDarcy-OlMan . Annoying about the restrictions but that situation isn’t permanent and rather than changing bikes, which is expensive- with that bike, you can add parts that make it more enjoyable, run better. Even if Harley closed up, it’s a bike you could still get parts for , for a long time. It happens, I had one of the last Triumph Tigers in ‘82.
nice bike , ridden well,, i like the standard pipes, please let us know if the bike runs right when you fit your pipes,,,, most do not ;;; that motor is lovely in town or village when you get used to it,,
I had a GSXR sports bike years ago.. yes it was quick but it was also really uncomfortable on anything longer than a 10 minute ride.. I love having forward controls and a Vtwin and a comfortable riding position.. I don't feel in any rush.. and it's not at all about the speed anymore which I think many bikers come to terms with as they get older.
Darcy what a fantastic video and very well presented and some funny bits…(the cars 😂). Well I’m a bit biased as i have the street bob 114 but what a bike. Can i strongly suggest that you have cruise control fitted and of course the saddleman step up seat. It’s not a big one and it will firmly anchor you to the bike when you administer that Goliath torque and is far more comfy than the stock, its good for the lady friend too. . I had mine ceramic coated as well, which is also amazing, cleaning is a breeze. I love my streetbob and i completely get your enthusiasm. Ride safe mate and congratulations Kind regards.
Torque is power, it is what HP is derived from; Torque * RPM/5151 = HP. The key is that most people aren't riding around at 8,000 RPM, so a Harley at 2500 RPM is producing more HP at that RPM than the vast majority of Bikes on the road. Max HP is a marketing scam. It is only reaches at one point in the rev range that is almost never achieved. Torque is the gift that keeps giving
The best value model was the Low Rider. Shame they stopped selling it in the UK along with the Sportster. Where do Harley go from here? Nice video, cheers.
You can have a lot more fun on it than the Sportster but you are going to pay a whole lot more $$ for the Standard, too. It is a natural step up, IMHO.
Your correct the bike was marketed wrong. This bike out the box looks amazing classic vintage look.. Mine is coming in couple weeks at the harley dealer. Only thing I did not like was mid controls but I'm getting them to put on foward controls..
Great to see you in the saddle. Beautiful bike. You made a excellent choice. Stay safe and watch out for those pesty wildebeest. They are everywhere. 😂😂.
This is the closest to a video any one of us average bikers would make, so it is very easy to relate to it. No brainwashing, no crap marketing, but facts from first hand. Thank you and enjoy your new beauty
Thank you buddy, much appreciated!
A wise man once told me, "bhp is all about how fast you hit a wall, torque is all about how much of the wall you take with you". I just bought a Lowrider S, waiting for forward controls from HD, I'm not tall but old, the legs don't bend so well. Keep getting the smiles per mile.
Excellent! Yes absolutely! Enjoy your ride 💯
@Leon Wilcox I drove trucks for 35 years, in that time the engines got bigger and bigger. 240 bhp for a series B ERF in early 1980s 32 tonnes, max weight then a few years later 38 t then 42t now 44t to 530bhp when I retired last year, not the biggest engines to be found in trucks just ordinary workhorses which many haulage companies chose, all of them had mind blowing acceleration if no trailer attached, The problem wasn't low bhp it was speed limiters, 62mph mid 80s 56 mph later and now many hauliers limit to 54mph to save fuel. Plenty of bhp but too much load and legislation is the real problem
Jeez an old man driving a 300kg bike? Colour me impressed.
@@m.e.m.e.s3584 isn't that a common things in america? Most people there can do heavy task until their oldest state
@@zenova9926 are you an American, that's the most "its America that's why baby!" vibe
I think many people will wake up to what a great motorcycle this really is (thanks to these videos). This has to be, as you point out, the Harley that provides the most value for money. Love the wheels with chrome spokes. Black and chrome just look right. A timeless machine. Already a classic. And that powerful V-Twin engine!! - Looking forward to the next Harley-Davidson Softail episodes. Excellent bike choice in my view.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow, I just love your videos. They have helped me with my last two bike purchases: my 2019 H-D Heritage and most recently my 2018 Honda Gold Wing (yes, a year older than my Harley, but, wow, what a machine!). Keep up the great work guys!
Thanks buddy, glad our vids have helped you out! Appreciate it!
I have been waiting for this video for months (or it felt like that haha), and it has definitely paid off. Your channel is the one I follow the most in YT right now. Great talk, best bikes and such peaceful scenary. A massive thank you for your content. Tomorrow new HD reveal!
Thank you buddy really appreciate it! Yes can’t wait to see the new model!!!
Could not agree more….
My 2003 softail standard twin cam has about the same hp number as your 2021 detuned bike! It’s plenty. Mine arrived with Vance and Hines straight pipes that were too loud. I put the stockers back on for that HD sound. It’s a low rumble that shakes the ground without blowing out my ears. Perfect!
Congrats on passing your test & may you have many happy miles on the new bike.
I’ve had my Street Bob for just over three years now & I still love it. In more than forty years of riding it’s the bike that still puts the biggest grin on my face (though the 50cc Honda Cub I bought in 1980 runs it a close 2nd; seriously).
Got to agree with you on the marketing of your bike: should definitely have been named the ‘Street Bob Classic’, for that’s exactly what it is: a 107 SB with the classic black ‘n’ chrome look.
Thanks mate, precisely glad you agree. And what a fantastic bike they are! Glad you like the street bob still!
I really like the laid back style of your videos and filming in the evening sun was just a brilliant idea. How I would like to ride into the sunset now!
I like how you guys review bikes, just straight forward and honest.
Thanks buddy, that’s our goal!
It is so unfortunate that you had to sell your bike brother. She was such a beauty. A true piece of art. My condolences brother 🙏🏼
By the way great work brother. Keep growing exponentially. ❤❤
I have a 2020 Softail Standard. I like my Sundowner seat. It’s comfortable and not so steeped so I can slide back to stretch my legs. It’s less expensive than most of the aftermarket seats. I love the bike.
Nice simple video. No frills. No sales pitch. Just an honest review. I'm looking at returning to bikes after 26 years.Passed my test back in the 80's and spent 6 years as an instructor in the 90's.Stopped riding when I met the Mrs,so miss being on a bike.Had the big sports bikes and sports tourers CBR1000,ZX10,Z1000MK2.Also had a GS850 Rat bike and a GS550 Rat bike .Plus the usual GSX250R , GSX250, GP100 small cc stuff. Always wanted a Harley so I have been looking at the 2022 version with the MAG wheels and one with a Custom Paint job .After watching this I am convinced this is the bike I need. Also nice to see a bike being reviewed in my local area rather than on the big open roads of the USA. Thought it might be a bit big for the Leicestershire/Rutland roads.Just need to persuade the Mrs to let me have one. Wish me luck.
Good luck buddy, it’s a brilliant machine. And certainly not to big for the roads around here. It’s still fun in the corners, thanks for watching!
It was great to meet you in person today 31st July when you were at work..I was the dude in the Triumph leather with my mate trying on lids...hope he buys some kit off you for his up coming trip to Scotland..Jim rides a 2020 Harley Ultra thingy..lol
hopefully another subscriber to your channel .
Thanks buddy really appreciate it! Great to meet you!
Congratulations, what a fantastic looking motorcycle! Looking forward to seeing you and your dad riding together, those are special moments to be cherished!
Thanks buddy, they sure are!
Looking at the landscape you're riding in, it reinforces my desire to visit the English countryside. If the day ever comes when I can get on a plane without wearing a mask and being treated like a criminal, I'll get there.
Your review was very well done.
Its not bad, HOWEVER!, The UK is in the bottom 10% of most Nature Depleted countries on the planet! All is not as good as it appears!
Nice video, good idea. That H-D is a decent bike even as restricted, I totally believe it. Torque is much more important than he top-rev hp in everyday riding.
And that was hilarious to look at the couple riding the whatever it was in the beginning. I first thought there was only one hanging his toes...
Ahaha that would’ve been funny if it was, and yes torque is so important!
I'm glad you are so very happy with your new bike. I can remember how happy I was with my first few bikes. Heck, I was almost as happy this morning when I rode to work.
So, a lady friend, huh?
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Does she know about the lass on the horse then?
Be flippin' careful. You know that all that exuberance can morph into trouble!
Thanks for a great review,
S
Haha 😬🐎Don’t worry I like to think I’m pretty sensible! Thanks buddy it’s a great feeling.
Sweet ride man! Awesome that you buy a brand spanking new Harley at 19! I bought my old 91 Fatboy at 20, 23 now still have it!
I bought my Super Glide at 19 in 1981, still have it....
@@jens-3949 wow, you are ancient!
@@Mattis_Bengtsson Alive and kickin' :-)
I keep contemplating a standard, i agree nothing needs changing massively, id personally throw an exhaust on for the rumble and then some whitewalls, job done 👌🏻
Awesome, whitewalls would be cool!
I always thought the heritage should have been named the Road Prince since it looks like a smaller version of the Road King.
Greetings from the US 🇺🇲👍. I share your enthusiasm for Harleys. You did a nice job on the review. You have a real beauty there. I'm going to sub and follow your content. I just purchased my first Harley this year. I can't stay off of it. I got the '21 Heritage Classic in Deadwood Green and black.
Thanks buddy, appreciate it. Awesome colour! My ol man has a heritage too, have you seen any of our videos of it!?
THATS WHAT I WANT . Great video quality man, the bike looks just beautiful through the screen.
Thank you buddy!
That is a great bike and your review was really, very well done, both you and the old man are Top Notch , you know what you’re talking about, thanks ! 👍😎
Cheers buddy, really appreciate it! 👍🏻😎🍻
I recognise those roads , yes I'm from Leicester , I bought a couple of Harleys from Sycamore ( a Superglide 06 and a Heritage in 08 ) I sold them on and went to Triumph , been there ever since 2011 . I went from a Heritage to a Rocket 3 touring and then to a Thunderbird LT in 2014 which I still have . Good to see a lad your age into Harleys , makes a change , they get under your skin, I would still like to own a Harley again one day , I do like that softtail standard of yours apart from the front brake , single disc is not enough on a bike that heavy IMO . Road King is the best bike in the range all round IMO .
They certainly get under your skin ... got my first one back in 86 ... and five later I have a 09 street bob ... ridden.. borrowed other bikes but always wanted to get back on me Harley ...
Mind you I still miss my old Triumph t140v...loved that but sadly part ex for my first sporty ...
Great review, and a great personality, lad! We are indeed living in nanny-state Britain. If you can get over to the States with your Harley to do a road trip, then do it. Much better over there for biking!
Looking good on that bike my man!
Such a pretty bike.
Love the polished alluminium. Much better than wrinkle black or chrome
Thanks buddy, I totally agree!
" A to the L to the I to the Gzee" " Rude boyz gettin busy" Big up the Staines massive!
Probably confused some people in the comments with the Ali G reference 😂
Beautiful bike Dude, happy riding. See you in Wales sometime👍
Thanks dude ahaha, don’t worry I’ve seen everything Ali g at least 50 times so I basically know the entire script to the film haha
Excellent review. Looking forward to the Wales trip and report👍
For sure! 😎
great bike.... I have had mine for a month now, and I love it! even better from this week as i have had the silencer sensors de-coded , so now changed the exhaust silencers and it now sounds bloody brilliant! i have changed the front indicators and the grips so far..... a few more changes as soon as possible.
ride safe!!
Love the ape handlebar of the Street Bob. Mine is FLSTF 2012. The V2 sound is like a therapy every time I ride.
Certainly bro, that’s a lovely bike. Nothing like it!
Excellent review ! Beautiful machine ! And an uncanny spitting image of the Old Man ! ... Oh, and congrats on the new 'lady friend' ! ... The smile said it all ;)
Thanks buddy, she’s a keeper!
The videos on this channel are great. I like how they are created. Firstly, viewers want to know about the bikes and what someone thinks about them. Secondly, we want to see the bikes. Not only do you show them sitting stationary but you also show them passing by and behind the bars. Well done. Other reviewers (for lack of a better word) should take a page from your book. I look to your channel when I want to know more about a motorbike.
Thanks very much mark, really appreciate it!
So happy for you mate!
That bike is spectacular...honestly!
The horn sucks, as does mine on my Honda.
(You look great riding it by the way.)
Thanks mate, appreciate it!
Nice ride, looking forward to more content with it. Countryside looks incredible.
Thanks! Plenty to come!
Another cracking review and no doubt will serve A2 licence holders for years to come.
Lovely bike.
Thanks mate!
I have the same 107 standard. I got the saddlemen seat because as you find when yours is unrestricted , it has some serious kick and if you get on it in the wind with the little seat you better hold on tight. With the saddlemen it does it for you. It doesnt make the bike look to big in my opinion. I just think it needed a slighty bigger tire on the back from the factory.
Came across your videos while I was looking into doing the DAS course and have now stayed for the scenery! Great photo spot there, on the Red Hill Rise bend. Cool to see lots of the roads I drive/cycle on too - Uppingham’s my home town. :)
Awesome, I’m sure you’ll bump into me at some point!
Great review. My son is hoping to get a Harley and was considering the Iron due to the restriction issues. Ive drawn his attention to the alternative now. I ride a 2011 Fat Bob and love the low down torque. However its just as happy to rev out to 6k.
Thanks buddy. The torque makes the restriction barely noticeable!
So glad I found this channel. You guys are cool. Cheers from Texas.
Thank you mate!
Thanks for the great overview. I miss England (especially the countryside). Ride safe -- Walt Greybeard in The States.
Thanks bud, will do!
I rode my first HD yesterday. It was a 2021 Softail Standard. A visceral feeling of torque and connection to the road. Absolutely loved it. But my 57 year old body can't sit in that posistion for long. Also drove the new Sportster S and Nightster. They are both refined modern motorcycles. Now I need mid controls and an upright posistion. Maybe they'll do that soon.
Perhaps look at the other models with forward controls 👍🏼👍🏼
Can’t get enough of your channel fellas! Great vids, keep it up 😁🤙🇦🇺
Thanks buddy 💯👍🏼
Nice bike! The mirrors on my Softail Deluxe are sublime. You can see everything behind you perfectly. Enjoy your Harley... 👍
Thanks great, I might have to change mine at some point. Thank you!
Excellent review again. Great channel. I was speaking to Darcy in Sycamore HD on Friday (I was looking at the Low Rider) and as I said then, keep up the good work. 👍
Thanks buddy, That’s great 💯
I agree about the wrinkle black. Not a fan.
Hi from France!
nice video! beautiful landscape! this kind of motorbike is perfect for cruising while enjoying the view! I plan to replace my 1200 Nightster, which I like a lot, with a brand new Softail Standard! at 50, you have to know how to have fun and realize the dream of a lifetime, own a Harley-Davidson Big Twin! Enjoy yours!
Thanks mate, the nightster is an awesome bike. The standard would be a perfect upgrade, fingers crossed for you!
@@MrDarcy-OlMan
🤞🏼😉👍🏻
Understand the history of this model. In the mid 2000’s the standard was the entry level Softail in Harley’s lineup. You could upgrade to the Custom which gave you a black engine with polished cooling fin ends and a lot more chrome (I owned a 2008 model). There was no Fat Bob back then so, in the States there is some logic to the name “Standard”.
Yeah it made sense back then, but to me it feels lazy for them to call it that now.
The standard goes back farther than the 2000's.
Not sure if you can get them over there, but if you want to improve braking switch to Lyman pads. they'll make a huge difference.
Beautiful ride, man. Way to go. 👍. Scenery looks like where I live in the USA. BET you can't wait to get the restricters off. Go ahead and put grenades on it and we can watch the Bobbies chase you about. 😃
Ahaha good idea, no I can’t wait to get the restricter off haha!
Great review youngster 👍 Really loving the bike. I think it looks brilliant.
Thank you mate!
Excellent review, great to see you doing the ride reviews! Can't wait to see you to do a review on one of the touring HD's. ( I ride an '18 Ultra Limited) Wishing you great success from Western Canada :)
Thanks buddy glad you enjoyed it, unfortunately I can’t ride a touring Harley for another 2 years and then I have to take the same test again to ride non restricted bikes!
The standard is a great looking bike as is. I love the clean look of it. Just metal and engine...it's just pure Harley. You should do an updated video on yours. Or maybe do a Road trip and vlog it.
Beautiful bike and a great video! Keep up the good work!
Thanks mate!
Was waiting for this ... And brilliant review , as always
Thanks you! Glad you enjoyed
Very nice choice as first bike, or last bike. Beautiful
Thank you, I don’t think I’ll be changing it any time soon!
No need to when you choose that wisely in the first place. Congratulations@@MrDarcy-OlMan
There we are mate, love it!
Thanks mate!
Other then a new can the only thing id change is put dark smoke or black lens covers over the indicators with orange bulbs.. gives it a cooler look haha.. but other then that id leave her as is because shes a gorgeous looking machine well wear buddy..🤘👍 again love the videos
Thanks buddy, agree with you there!
Nice video, excellent review. I love the simple style of this HD. 👏👏🇧🇷
Thanks, it’s a beauty isn’t it!
Amazing bike! Thanks for the review! Great as always! 👍🏻
Excellent mate, well done for this video. Looking forward to the next ones.
Thanks buddy!
Solid comprehensive review, enjoyed it!
Thanks mate!
Congrats on the new bike!!!!! Thanks for the video
I wonder what will you buy to get a USB charger by the handlebar.
More importantly, I am interested to see what do you do to the bike in terms of customization
Thanks mate!!! Plenty to come!
Just working my way through your vids and can't get enough of the Harley on those country roads, "aye!" (you've got the cap and goatie, all you need are the shades haha)
Thank you! It’s lovely to ride on the country lanes. Yes it’s rarely sunny enough for shades lol
This was one bike I was hoping you guys would review. I have a 2020 Road Glide but am looking to step down to a lighter bike that is more maneuverable around parking lots and starting and stopping. I love the Road Glide but at 71 I am thinking might be better for the next few years. Looking at this one, the Street Bob and the Speedmaster. Not sure about the Nightster. Thanks for what you guys do.
@@BigMacksTrains what country are you based in?
@ United States. Specifically North Carolina
Great video and such a refreshing choice for an A2 bike.
Thanks buddy, glad you agree
Congratulations again and beautiful Harley Davidson. Great review 👍🏻
Thanks buddy!
Based on the tracking shots in the video, the bike sounds lovely with its stock exhausts (and they look beautiful too). You hear of owners 'upgrading' to V&H pipes (other makes are available...) and then ditching them because they're uncomfortably loud when riding. I'd think twice before making that change.
I did accidentally have the mic volume up quite high so it picks up more sound than reality. They are very quiet standard, I’ve ordered slip ons so not too loud!
@@MrDarcy-OlMan which slip ons did you buy?
So right on the name. Before you even said that I was thinking this same thing. I was thinking it remind me of a modern classic Harley.
Exactly! Glad you agree 👍🏻
Great Review! Best wishes from Germany...
Awesome review Mr Darcy and I ❤️ your Harley it sounds very nice 👍
Thanks very much!
Great review so glad you passed beautiful bike hello to ya Julie
Thank you very much, I’ll tell me Julie you said hello 😂
Beautiful new bike! Keep it that way ... get engine guards (crash bars)!
Good job. Love that bike! I agree it was marketed all wrong. Congrats on your new wheels!
Thanks mate, yes they got the marketing all wrong!
That Ali G was spot on lol!
Exciting times. I totally agree with you about the customisation, your bike looks fantastic as it is and IMO people can too easily get carried away with customising for customisings sake.
I totally agree, it just spoils the bike
@@MrDarcy-OlMan I respectfully disagree, my 2020 Standard has custom handle bars, sissy bar, V&H big shot exhaust, forward front foot controls, 2 inch tank rise, and some other small things like HD derby and air cleaner covers, and all new parts are gloss black. I had a 883 sportster that was black and I chromed it out, went with a different direction with my new bike. But to each is own, if you love the stock look, God bless, just for me I liked the customization of my bike, when HD came out with this bike, said to myself I could make this bike my dream bike, and who said dreams can't come true!!
p.s. I live in the States, what is A2 restriction?
Great video great sounding bike love the looks and it suits you. You taking the ol man on the back 😆
He might be a bit heavy for a pillion 🤣
THE best bike! Thanks! Greetings from Argentina
Thanks bud, greetings!
These bikes are fantastic. Had mine since July 2020. If you change anything, definitely go for a stage 1 upgrade. Did it to mine ( plus a lot more ) and you really feel the difference.
Awesome, yes for sure!
Beautiful bike. I agree, its a fine looking machine just the way it is.
Sweet harley street bob
I have ridden one of these and Harley have taken an entirely different approach to the sports- cafe racer. Most riders change the pipes(Vance and Hines)seat with padding, Z bars/ Risers, add saddle bags, better breathing air filter. For now it’s a very good choice for a novice in that it doesn’t encourage you to speed - just enjoy the ride. Later on you could add a stage 3 performance kit and go through life enjoying 1 road bike. Have a 4 -500 trail bike for off road adventure riding. A basic car like a small station wagon/estate car is handy- before the trail bike.
Wise words, yes something for the future. Unfortunately can’t do any tuning of the engine as it has to be restricted!
@@MrDarcy-OlMan . Annoying about the restrictions but that situation isn’t permanent and rather than changing bikes, which is expensive- with that bike, you can add parts that make it more enjoyable, run better. Even if Harley closed up, it’s a bike you could still get parts for , for a long time. It happens, I had one of the last Triumph Tigers in ‘82.
@@MrAndrew1953 absolutely agree, there’s endless opportunities with customising harleys
Great review. I own one exactly like yours. I use the Harley Sundowner seat. Works great. I agree with everything that you said .
Thanks buddy! Awesome 👍🏼👍🏼
I put ext on the mirrors, harley sells them and like u i was looking at my shoulders but that made the mirrors useful.
Good idea, I might have to do that!
nice bike , ridden well,, i like the standard pipes, please let us know if the bike runs right when you fit your pipes,,,, most do not ;;; that motor is lovely in town or village when you get used to it,,
Looks great! Yeah, that’s a nice thing about these bikes, lowering the horsepower doesn’t necessarily make it slow due the torque.
Thank you, and yes precisely!
Great roads to ride where you are!
Sure are!
Nettes Video, vielen Dank.👍🏻
The mpg figure would likely be quoted for US gallon.
Imperial mpg would be much higher.
Yeah 45-48 mpg is at least double a regular car
I had a GSXR sports bike years ago.. yes it was quick but it was also really uncomfortable on anything longer than a 10 minute ride.. I love having forward controls and a Vtwin and a comfortable riding position.. I don't feel in any rush.. and it's not at all about the speed anymore which I think many bikers come to terms with as they get older.
Yes agreed. The Harleys are plenty fast enough!
@@MrDarcy-OlMan and I have a metric Japanese Vtwin cruiser. It was my compromise moving from super Sports to a cruiser 😅
Darcy what a fantastic video and very well presented and some funny bits…(the cars 😂). Well I’m a bit biased as i have the street bob 114 but what a bike. Can i strongly suggest that you have cruise control fitted and of course the saddleman step up seat. It’s not a big one and it will firmly anchor you to the bike when you administer that Goliath torque and is far more comfy than the stock, its good for the lady friend too. . I had mine ceramic coated as well, which is also amazing, cleaning is a breeze. I love my streetbob and i completely get your enthusiasm. Ride safe mate and congratulations
Kind regards.
Thanks buddy, and thanks for the suggestions! Hope you have many happy miles on it!
Torque is power, it is what HP is derived from; Torque * RPM/5151 = HP. The key is that most people aren't riding around at 8,000 RPM, so a Harley at 2500 RPM is producing more HP at that RPM than the vast majority of Bikes on the road. Max HP is a marketing scam. It is only reaches at one point in the rev range that is almost never achieved. Torque is the gift that keeps giving
Yes absolutely 👍🏼👍🏼
The best value model was the Low Rider. Shame they stopped selling it in the UK along with the Sportster. Where do Harley go from here? Nice video, cheers.
Yeah I guess the sales weren’t that good for the low rider. As for the sportster we shall see what they reveal tomorrow!
About time young buck !!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Certainly is!
You can have a lot more fun on it than the Sportster but you are going to pay a whole lot more $$ for the Standard, too. It is a natural step up, IMHO.
Your correct the bike was marketed wrong. This bike out the box looks amazing classic vintage look.. Mine is coming in couple weeks at the harley dealer. Only thing I did not like was mid controls but I'm getting them to put on foward controls..
6 foot 2. Long legs
Fair enough buddy, hope you enjoy it. I’m sure you will!
Thanks brother.. what did you think of a mufflers stock ? They seem to have some sound.. little rumble..
Good solo debut.
Nice vid lovely bike. Enjoy!
A reakky good review. Nice bike!
I like this bike!
Great bike and one of the best looking Harleys imo. Enjoy 👍🙂 lol loved the Ali G impression 🤣
I agree, thank you!
Great to see you in the saddle. Beautiful bike. You made a excellent choice. Stay safe and watch out for those pesty wildebeest. They are everywhere. 😂😂.
I know bloody things are running about all the time, you’d think they own the place!