Why the softail is the most underestimated Harley Davidson
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No skulls... my philosophy; if you want a Harley that is different then anyone else. LEAVE IT STOCK
A lot of guys do leave their bike stock. I would even say MOST guys leave their bikes stock.
@@morteparla6926 not true at all, well at least that's how it is here in long island. I see too many Harleys over-modded over here. And it gets waaaay worse with the sports bikes. I don't get it. These are extremely beautiful stock, at least to me.
@John Connor very true man. I once saw a v8 motorcycle in person. I couldn't believe it! It looked impossibly awesome. Then I saw some dude take a bike that was destroyed by hurricane Sandy and completely restore it. 49' knucklehead. Thang was loud!!!
LMAO
I agree with your comment but I will still customize the 96 softail if I end up purchasing it.
4:55 DEFINITELY INCORRECT... The beter your posture is on uh DirtBike, the better control you have across the entire spectrum of riding.
I just looked at a 97 softail custom today. I want it. The guy is a good friend to. I trust him. 39,000 miles with a few nice upgrades and all the paperwork to prove all parts and service done. He wants 5000$ but it needs new tires and a battery. Should I go for it?
I prefer the older FXSTC. Carbs on the motors no fuel injection.
Bought my 09 soft tail custom used, thing has more skulls than a graveyard
Word.
?? Skulls??
Lol
Hell yeah!!! Skulls ,spikes and a marine corps license plate tells everyone to stay …… keep your knees in the breeze brother
I’m 65 and I ride an 08 softail custom. The handlebars are referred to as 4in mini apes. I have rode the dragon and she was a dream. She is now 11 years old and going strong.
NICE...
I have the same bike, same year love it. I live by the dragon and never go near it.
I have the same one great bike
My neighbor down the street rode a 1986 Softy Custom when I was in high school, and to me, it's what a Harley is supposed to look and sound like. Thirty years later, my first Harley is an old Road King, so go figure...
I agree
"you can start it up without waking the dead". Proceeds passing in front of a graveyard. This is gold 😁👍
I LOVE these and Ive had the Sons of Anarchy elitists tell me it wouldnt be cool to ride one. Well guess what im 44 and dont give a sh&t
Ty for showing one of the best bikes on the market. Also God bless you. Thanks for bringing God back into the world. If it wasn't for Christ we would be dead.
Exactly my thoughts too :)
Good for you John so nice to see someone recognize who makes it all possible!
I agree with you hate the skull and spike stuff that is a beautiful bike wouldnt mind that eather. That or the fat boy with fuel injection is what id like. God bless see ya on the next one
I just bought a 2010 Harley Davidson Softail Custom with 19k for $6,000. Did I get a good deal? It's in great shape, drove it an hour home. And had zero issues with it.
Yeah that's a pretty good deal, I would expect your bike to go for at least $7-8k or more.
6k for any harley is a good deal
yes! I grew up with softails and they are my absolute favorite. My dad has one and it had been promised to me since I was born pretty much. Its always going to be my favorite type of Harley. Harley's are the only motorcycle for me.
OH man i thought i was the only one who hates all the skulls, and bullshit, that most hog owners feel the need to put on their bikes, cool
Been riding since 1973, never was in to all the skull stuff either, it was to shock the citizens, but became main stream. Be just like every ship in the harbor flying a Jolly Roger, after awhile it becomes ho hum laughable.
Great video! I too own a Softail Custom and I will never part with it! My 92 has both a perfect riding fit for me AND it runs the ever dependable Evo motor. Fun to ride and super easy to wrench on!! Long live the FXSTC!!
erlsv I love my 89
My dad had a 92 when I was a kid. I’m searching for one at the moment
Me, too. I have an 88
Hands down my favorite bike, I grew up on movies like Stone Cold with Brian Bosworth and Beyond the Law as a kid.
I have a 2009 Softail Custom for about 3 months now and love it. Not much on freeway riding but tried it at 75 mph. and that 6th gear is so nice. No vibration just nice and smooth. Also I agree on the long trip statement you made because my arms started to ache after about 50 miles riding. But seat is very comfortable.
If your arms are aching you either need a different bar set up or simply dont ride that much at all.
The skulls Pay tribute to My man and friend Willie G
My dad has an 03 night train with the older 88 cubic inch engine you mentioned. He hasn’t ridden it in years and I asked him if I could have it when the time comes. He said yes as long as I learn how to ride first. So, as soon as I can I’m gonna buy a grom and rip that thing like a squid till I get out of college and can go pick up the Harley.
Love my 1990 Softail Custom!
I ride a 2014 Heritage Softail. Love my bike very comfortable. Just rode to Red River, NM great ride
NICE!!
My softails full of the Willie G Davidson Skull parts???? They are Harley Davidson parts? They are super tasteful so not sure how a plain Jane softail is any better 🙄
Going to send this to my ex girlfriend, she still rides a sportster and they are not good for long distance. I suggested a softail to her because she turns her nose up at metrics but doesnt have new harley money,lol
Softail would be much easier for her to ride, as you sit down in a softail, opposed to on top of a sporty...my 70 year old Mom bought a sporty, and she was scared of it, but she road my Nightrain and loved it so much she traded up and got a st custom.
I love those longshot pipes on Harley's!!!!
Me too
God bless you brother, thank you for the scripture! Seek first the kingdom of God🙏
I’m 68 and I bought my 09 Softail new. Rode many of the other models that just didn’t do it for me. This one just fit and I was instantly at home on it. I got a shorty backrest for mine, the 09 has a short backrest with a sissybar for the rider. I like the low seat and the forward pedals, and the handlebars are just back where it all fits me PERFECT !!
Yes same as me
That particular bike has always been my dream bike but even used they hold their value better than most others.
Totally agree. Man people can’t decide what these things are worth! Bipolar pricing for sure.
*Sounds and looks incredible! and still looks like it is from the 80's, but why the hell would you want to change this bikes original beautiful looks?*
That is why I like my Kawasaki vn 1600. No too quiet, no too loud, but I get myself in piece. It is my therapy for stress. Thank you for your videos
Team vulcan here too, have a 2005 vn2000 , best bike ive ever had
Softails are by far the epitome of HD in every way. X between a cruiser & a chopper, it put HD on mainstream & too many magazines to mention
My exact bike, even the color, & year. Love my fxstc. Currently running a stage 1 kit, looking to upgrade cams to tw222 cams this winter..... and for the record, no skulls or spikes, lol
My dream Harley, alongside the Dyna Wide Glide. Any Softail Custom or Dyna Wide Glide with the Evo motor gets me going. I hope to own either bike SOMEDAY.
Mark Meadows Ditto here too bro! One day soon for both of us I hope. 🤙🏻
Love them both as well I have a beauty 97 wide glide very happy with it
Best looking Harley EVER
Love my 2007 softail custom! Great bike!
Sorry guys but Skull accessories for life ☠💀🤘
Haha
I do love them . But also a clean bike .
I get thrill hearing the Bible verses 👍🙌
I love Harleys...more specifically OLD Harleys...but the Softail is easily one of their worse ergonomic designs. Foot forward, slouch position is the WORST position to ride in. Unless your bar hopping or ‘rounding the block’. Destroys your back, and reduces your reaction time. Proved this to my Dad when we rode from Baltimore MD to The Dragon at Deal’s Gap. Him on his ‘96 Low Rider, me on my ‘04 Triumph Bonneville. We switched bikes a few times, and he couldn’t get over how much better the upright position on the Bonneville felt. Especially after HOURS on the bikes, through the twisties, blasting the straights, etc. Actual seat time tells the REAL story.
....oh, and start using your signals. Besides good riding gear, loud pipes and signals are your best defense against the chronically distracted cagers.
Love my 01 softtail deuce it’s unmolested also only 17k miles on it 2 owner !!
i love my 2007 soft tail std. i will admit that i will be adding some skulls as i am planing a greatful dead paint job.
Best of the best Harley for the money at the moment tmm, I owned one 07 injected, balanced, 200mm rear, and its love for the rest of life.
Bro whats with all the safety gear
Those are the stock bars. I have an ‘08 softail custom.
My favorite of the Harley family, so much u can do with it.
I picked up a 2000 standard with 18” apes. Nothing but fun on the road, I love it.
I have a 2000 softail standard that my dad handed over to me.He bought it brand new and now Im restoring it because it sat outside for a few years....kinda happens when you move to a house with no garage.
I love my 2010 fxstc...I could have bought any bike...but I had to have the soft tail custom...I sold my shovel and my bobber sporty and it’s been a love affair with my bike
I bought my first Harley in August 2019... 2010 fxstc, I could not be happier with it!!
I love the videos guys, keep them commin. Love the words of wisdom as well! Im big into motorsports but none more than snowmobiles and motorcycles and atvs. Breaks my heart not to have a bike for the 2nd straight summer. Hopefully next year!
An old sleeping bag makes a great backrest as well!
Beautiful Softail custom Sean I really like that one. Love the position of the handlebars on that one too. And it sounds awesome. Thank you for the video take care and be safe.
Another awesome vid I’m about to hit the road but that’s good stuff... you should merch out “words of wisdom”
throughout the years the softails only gotten better with the standards and going up to the 107. The 107(1750cc) engine is my favorite for the softails. You get just a bit more power and oomph for if you gotta cross highways or whatever it may be. Not to powerful, not underpowered and had great balance in my opinion. Rode a softail standard for first time 2-3 weeks ago after being on sportster 1200 or honda 450. I was a little nervous at first but once i got done with the ride, i dont want to go back to the 1200 unless i have too
My first HD was a 1985 Softail, rigid mount, 4 speed, chain drive with the optional kick start ! I bought it used in early 1988, had 750 miles on it . I sold it and bought a new 1988 Low Rider later in the year . The Softail was a cool ride but rode like a tank ! I wish I still had them both…
lmao i have 1 skull on my bike and thats the derby cover
I too had the same derby cover but one of my brothers wanted to trade me for a billet one. It turned out to match the rest of my bike
You are right, they ride pretty smooth.
I am not a fan of the Belt Final Drive on any motorcycle. I once seen a replacement video for a Belt and it was such a nightmare scenario watching the process. So many parts and components had to be removed and it was way too complex. I have a Honda Shadow 1100 with a Shaft Drive and it's a lot easier and better for longevity, also more reliable overall in the short term. So you lose like 5% Horsepower, but that's a fair sacrifice for something more reliable and easier to work on.
Change the title to "Young Guy Discovers Softails". Old guy with old softail, probably before this guy in the video was old enough to drive. This is sorta like the high schoolers discovering bell bottom jeans and think they're on to something new.
My favourite Harley why did they stop making them 😪
They still make soft tails. They stopped making Dynas.
Omg! My Dad had the same model year and color. I wish I bought it from him when he offered to sell it to me. After all these years, I kick myself in the ass for not buying it.😢
Where do you come up with these ridiculous titles.... Nobody is or has been underestimating the Softail lineup... its been one of the most important lines Harley has had for many decades now... so much so that when they decided to streamline their lineup the Dyna was rolled into the softail lineup. I would dare say that most harleys in film and tv have been softails over touring.
While I agree, Harley wouldn’t be Harley without personal customisation….
That beard is so awesome I bet the post office has given it it's own zip code... Just sayin... I try to grow one and I look like I missed an AA meeting... Daum...
Lol now that is funny as hell . But here to mine is thin half grey . I have ADHD severely and cops pu me over or see me and think I'm the biggest junkie or dealer lol.
My old man passed away and left me his ‘99 softail FXST. The only mods im doing is led lights, I want hard saddles no leather , I siwtched out the stock 2 seater seat to a solo seat , and I want apes at some point.
I agree I dislike skulls and flames only reason I’m watching this video cos Sumone offered me soft tail custom for the trade
Lower it, shotgun pipes, bootlegger handlebars, spoke rims, and strip any bags off of it
I love my 2009 a present i gave myself when i got back from Iraq
Always loved the looks of those, especially the rear fender. Almost got one some years ago but went for a '91 Fat Boy/Extended Springer Softail. Still have it but wish I had went with just a stock Custom. Really nice looking bikes.
Love waking the dead. Hence the skulls.
Hey man, just picked up a 94 gsxr750wr for free. Just needs some love, carbs cleaned, chain, fuel hoses, and a battery. Hopefully that's it. I will post some videos of the work I do so you can laugh at the little things I miss...
Awesome
Hopefully gonna get the guts ripped out Sunday evening. Was gonna do it tonight, but working 2 jobs takes its toll. Any input from any interested parties is welcome. Also if anyone is knowledgeable in paperwork issues, that would make my day.
Oh, and srk cycles are some cool mf'ers. Love the channel.
A good buddy of mine had a 07 like that and it was the first year of the 96 inch motor and the 6 speed gear box. His was slow as heck. even after changing the exhaust putting in a stage 1 air cleaner and a power comander My 2002 Duece with the Tc88 inch motor would beat the snot out of it when I would race. He finally got rid of it only after 2 yrs not sure why though. Shame because it really was good looking.
Thanks for the video.
Nice bike, thanks for the ride 😄👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼👍🏼🏍
I bought a used 2018 fatboy came with skulls on it lol
My dad is handing down his 92 custom so like 2 things apply to me
Totally agree! My 92 is riden hard no skulls non of that shit!
I'm with you bud, I can't stand that live to eat ride to lunch crap
I’ve got a back rest on mine. It’s great. I’m too old for the rice rockets.
I also cannot stand skulls , spikes on my scoots , I've had 4 and never been a fan of skulls and spikes !!
Question for you, I'm thinking about getting one of these, just wondering how tall you are as I don't want to look like a giant on a minimoto!
What a bike, I love it
i had a 1988 Soft Tail Custom, adorned with a 96 S&S, loved the bike. my next bike WILL BE another Soft Tail Custom
The new 21 softtails have mid controls like you stated. I’m definitely throwing forward controls on it
FXST is the best harley model for looks and ride!
I have a 2006 Night Train Custom I love it.
No skulls? Guess rainbows and unicorns are more up your alley.
I’ve been a dirt bike rider for a lot of my life and have watched your videos for a while now. It’s come down to (praying to God) getting an 08softail custom tomorrow with a 103ci stage 1 in it all blacked out. Watching your videos has been a big influence on what to get and I really appreciate it. Also a student at mmi. Maybe hoping to show you what I get?
What’s the difference between this and the heritage, fat boy etc?
Nice bike. Lookin for my first harley, trying to decide between a dyna and softail. I do love the 70’s look, I wanna be leaning back. I like them bars, not seeing bars like that on the newer Harley’s. Thanks buddy, I’m really leaning towards the soft tail.
That's a good looking bike man grtz from Belgium
That bike looks terrible. No tastes at all. Just plain Jane
All I learned from this video is that I need to hit the gym
God bless brother, what are those gloves again? Thanks
96 came out on 07
I love my 2009 softail custom
you will ride eternal shiny and chrome
I own a 1990 softail fxstc. Black with purple flames, 18"apes,vance&hines straight pipes, lowered rear suspension, chrome rear swing arm, detachable rear back rest, front and rear mini bullet signals (front:amber,rear:red),18"rear wheel, 21" front wheel (both rims are twisted spokes).
That's got to be a sweet ass bike .
@@robertmoore1123 thank you
Welcome . Been thinking about putting apes on my Sportster . Do they handle well . I have never had them . Bit hate the stock bars on my 2008 883 iron . Like the 1200 bars better
@@robertmoore1123 depends on your height.ím 5'7" I have 18” apes on mine.they are cool and comfortable
I think for a Sportster 12"-14"should be cool.
I love those. If i'm not mistaken it is the one(though older version) they use in "Renegade". Which only makes it even cooler.
If i ever went to america to do a coast to coast this would be the one i would like to do it on. Maybe with forward controls or just highway pegs and my baggage packed to double as a backrest. That would be so awesome.
@Spacecoastz i have heard some talk about it as not being comfortable to drive but i haven't heard that about why. Is it the seat, the shocks, the riding position or a mix? I would like to try it.
@Spacecoastz I didn't say it was a touring bike. Plenty of people have taken long rides on bikes that weren't touring bikes. That doesn't mean that you can't or shouldn't. Of course if you often go touring you should probably get a touring bike. But for a one time tour i would be fine with this. Plus from what i understand coast to coast is about half the distance you mentioned.
@Spacecoastz I doubt i will ever be able to afford it. The trip to america is one thing and then there is the bike itself and every expence along the ride. Plus it would be weird to go on the trip without my wife and daughter. It's one of those dreams that are out of reach.
@@The77Game I don't know what that guy is talking about. People use these bikes a lot to go across country. Not everyone wants a couch on wheels with radios. I would love to one day make it a long way on my dyna if I ever get away from work long enough. I hope you get your dream one day. Ride safe.
That seat is off a Fat Boy, the bars are stock.
hey guys... I've now emailed you 3 times with no reply.... I'm not sure whats going on but I have to say i've never had to try this hard to spend money before.
Sorry about that, shoot Sean a text at 7173958892 and he will be able to help you out!
Oh you said MONEY, HERE IS MY NUMBER. LOL
Words of Wisdom 👍
You are a true Christian salesman!
Becose looks shitty and cheap cost
girl on back is the back rest kid