I've always said if you're just going to customize the standard is the perfect slat

Make sure you use nothing but subpar Harley branded aftermarket parts on this clean slate or your warranty will be taken from you

Tran Cat if it’s “Harley branded” then it isn’t aftermarket. And if you’re going to put an AFTERMARKET engine component on your bike, then have a problem with your engine, then why on earth would you expect Harley to take responsibility? You don’t go to Burger King and complain because the french fries you got at McDonald’s were cold. Use your head.

Tran Cat pwhat cost the bike

Congrats... likewise..I traded my Kawasaki ninja 1000, for this bike. It will go well with my Triumph speed triple rs..

Lucky u. May I ask ur age?

Yeah the Softail Standard is a nice-looking bike I think. And like you said at an affordable price.

@@bernardlesperance742 Its dog shit

This was the thing I didn't like about it too. Should have been more differentiated from Street Bob. I'm also not a fan of the digital clamp speedo, would rather have seen a dash and "analog" style speedo. Especially since I think I saw some blurb about "old school customization".

Also wish it was forward controls rather than mid. Thought the whole point of FXST/FXSTC was to get that bobbed chopper look. This just doesn't have that despite the polished bits instead of being totally blacked out everywhere.

I couldn't figure out what made it not look like an old FXST..but thx..the bob tail!!!

Plus 21 Front wheel

I agree, the tank looks like a jellybean.

I know the tank the seat and rear fender just look kinda cheap and don’t have the classic Harley look I can’t get over it.

@@MrJeepmarine Black jellybeans always seems to the the last ones left in the jar :)

😝

Do you recommend it as a first beginner bike ?

@@JoeJoe-su9lj it wouldn't be a bad bike but I wouldn't recommend it purely because of how expensive it is I would recommend a used bike that you won't care if you drop and mess up

And they didn't have the smaller 1200 sportster tank.

I think harley could have used the 4.5 gallon tank, like the low rider

And used the forward controls like the old softail had..they just changed the paint scheme of the StreetBob...and rebadged it..you know they must be losing money now!!! .

Anyone asking for a bigger front wheel and forward controls is obviously an old man. Younger riders like to actually ride their bikes now, not just sit back and go slow.

Well my friend ..I have rode the living shit out of my share of 21 inch front tire ,and forward control Harleys..and I'm 49...so if you consider that old then I'm old...but also we who remember what a softail standard looked like want that same look when we here that name...not a rebadged Streetbob...so in reality it should be called a Streetbob standard..

@Rick Simpson No never had that dream regards Alan

@Rick Simpson that's the damn truth! Lol

So you are pretty old and dont remember your childhood then? What kid dreams about slow and old looking bikes where there are way cooler bikes out thare, like sportbikes...

@@Pillokun Someone else mentioned the word dream and I was also taught to be respectful but I can see that you wasn't taught!!the same

@@alanmcclusky Respectful? I am just stating the obvious without even thinking that what I have said is disrespectful. Just saying it as it is. Sheesh, guess UK is full of people that get easily offended by nothing in particular at all. So if somebody IRL does indeed say something upsetting you hide in your room for at least a month? I am taught to be real, down to earth and not get upset by something I read on the internet, especially not when it was not even meant to be upsetting...

It's 2years standard. All the Japanese companies are 1 year even on their super expensive stuff like the CBR1000RR-R that brand new 28K Bike? 1 year warranty.

FranBunnyFFXII Japanese brands have 2, some of them 3 year warranties.

@@timonstettler8403 No they dont. I literally looked this up a few days ago. All of of them are 1 year on their almost every bike. Honda Kawasaki Yamaha Suzuki. 1 year. All of them. Why do people make comments without checking first? www.yamahamotorsports.com/sport-heritage/models/vmax 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty) www.yamahamotorsports.com/supersport/models/yzf-r1m 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty) powersports.honda.com/street/cruiser/fury/specifications One Year Unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan. powersports.honda.com/street/supersport/cbr1000rr-r-fireblade-sp/specifications One Year Included Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty www.kawasaki.com/products/2020-Ninja-ZX-14R-ABS?cm_re=MPP-_-PRODUCTTRIMLIST-_-VEHICLEDETAILS Warranty12 Month Limited Warranty www.kawasaki.com/products/2020-Ninja-H2-SX-SE-Plus?cm_re=MPP-_-PRODUCTTRIMLIST-_-VEHICLEDETAILS Warranty12 Month Limited Warranty www.suzukicycles.com/Product Lines/Cycles/Products/Hayabusa/2020/GSX1300R.aspx Warranty 12 month unlimited mileage limited warranty www.suzukicycles.com/Product Lines/Cycles/Products/Boulevard M109R/2020/M109RB.aspx Warranty 12 month unlimited mileage limited warranty Do your research before you open your stupid mouth.

Harley used to be a one year only warranty. A while back, they went to two.

@Rick Simpson twin cam 96 had a different plastic shoe and hydraulic tensioner. The previous twin cam 88, had sprung chain tensioners. 1999 to 2006 had some issues with the plastic shoes. The chain ate through the plastic and if you didn't catch it soon enough, you took out the oil pump too.

And sell it for less than $10k a few yrs down the rd unfortunately. Been there, done that on standards.

Jamie Morley and forward controls. I feel like I have my knees with my face when I’m on it.

It is the shape of the tank that makes it look vaguely Japanese.

H D what is with the traditional engine roar ?

Which was a copy of a Sportster (not exact-and not as nice)!

Saw the 20 and went to my garage and hugged my 98 fxstc😁

I have a 1999 FXST. Love it.

Agreed and the 5 gallon tank

They are 10 inch minis from the factory

@@Paniconthenet Size alone doesn't tell you how they feel in relation to the bike.

@@Dustin359 true. They are short. Why I changed mine to 13in

I dont think you can 131 a 107 unless they made an actual crate engine.

@@Ummbruuh They do.

I like it with mid-controls.

If you want one with forward controls, the dealership could do that.

Back in 2018 there was no kit. In this year p&a book there are 2 at $500&labor maybe $250-300 more. The sales guy was gone for a year so he thought it was closer to $2k to piece it together.

Just ordered mine, $600 extra installed at dealer.

Richard Alvis I agree that it’s a good idea ... but the price needs to be lower ... I’m not a Harley hater by any means but I was just at a “motorcycle mall” looking around and it’s amazing what you can get for $13,000 outside of Harley ... Their big twin entry level bike needs to be under $12,000 to work in brining in the new younger crowd ...

Good analysis man

Standard sounds better than Basic.

HD has lost touch.

It actually the breakout tank

Well, either of you guys are wrong. Unless it’s the softail standard tank...

@@TheHarleyTech you are correct sir

thats what they want fool

Needs a 5 gallon or more. Anything less is a sportster tank.

@@PAULY-P Yeah, I agree. I like the street bob, but I'm on the fence about getting one because of the limited tank capacity. I'd get a lowrider, but hate the graphics on it and it also has too much chrome. Hard to get a simple bike that can do some good miles between gas stops it seems.

@@caffeine_strings5698 Try aiming for the wider forks over the narrow ones. You'll be amazed how much better the stability is. Like the WideGlide, FatBoy, Fatbob, Deluxe, etc. Deluxe has chrome though.... The Slim is like the StreetBob but with the wider front end and partially blacked out. Id go for that over StreetBob and it has the 5 gallon tank!! 130 front tire and 150 rear. Good luck!

@@PAULY-P I really want a M8 though. And I'm gonna have to go for one of the more "modestly" priced ones. Been saving up alot, but I'm not a big earner.

@@caffeine_strings5698 You'll have to shop around. I have a place near me called "Road Track & Trail and they have a 16' Blacked out Fatboy for only 8 or 9k with low miles. Nothing wrong with the M8s except the scissor gear sound they make. Sound more jap to me. The frames are 65% for stiff and have the rear mono shock and are overall a tad lighter than the twin cams. I just thought you would like the Slim if you like the streetbob. Otherwise get a nice 103 twin cam. They look good and have enough power. Also is a proven motor and sound better than the M8s. The 103 will be better for your wallet. Heck, i picked up an 09' StreetGlide last yr for $6800 out the door and only 29k miles. It does just fine for me. I whip it around as easily as my softails. Good luck on your search.

Lol.

S Defiel I wanna see free Twinkies at Harley Davidson dealerships

Cvos are worth every penny they are very nice...

@@dennism103 Yes, they are _very_ nice, but one problem ... you can't customize them. :0

Jeremee Gartner I agree. When the Dyna went away, the larger has tank went away as well. A flipping 3.5 gal tank ? ( I think ). What gives ?

It's 3.5. I have a fxbb and I can agree. It needs a bigger tank, if just for esthetics alone

@@Paniconthenet I also have an FXBB, goes 150 miles before reserve, that's plenty.

@@stephenfleming7056 mine's is stage 2 and I get about a hundred miles to a tank... I'm also always in the throttle. But mainly it would look bettef

Stephen Fleming yeah I have a ‘19 fxbb and the tank is plenty big

KostaAtlas replaced it with the dynas image. Like photoshop for middle schoolers.

Right?! They need to bring back those solid mag rear wheels and traditional gas tanks!

@@timonstettler8403 Absolutely! and the rear fender.

I was thinking something similar; it's like a Sportster Plus

Dave Beals I’m sure Harley “Hopes” this happens , since the Sportster will prob get replaced by the new water cooled Custom bike coming soon.

@@elithegreat6463 At the least, it would allow the MoCo to skinny down the Sportster line.

Carly LaPorte-Harder my dad hates cameras, never have figured out why 😂😂

I just put a set of the neighbor haters on my softail standard along with a quick release windshield and a 2 up seat and saddle bags , I love it but I think I want the single seat back . Lol

I also have a 2003 softail standard injected. Just got done rebuilding the engine. Went up to 98ci, andrews 37b, port polished and cc the heads down to 72. CF pistons 9.5 to 1. Power commander, Baker dd6. Hydraulic clutch . Etc etc etc. Very quick and very fast. But most of all, VERY HAPPY