2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114 Test Ride!

[@BlockheadMoto]

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[@brandoncollins9721]

Put down a deposit for a custom blacked out 2018 Fat Boy the other day.. Going to be a very nice thing to come home to after this deployment!

[@MultipleInterface]

Brandon Collins been a year, how is it?!

[@robertpolkamp]

Thanks for the service to your country.

[@TonySK78]

The headlight is AWESOME! It's mean, looks like if Arnie ran the Fat Boy through the T-1000 in Terminator 2 and something got stuck to the front light. I love that transition between the old and the futuristic

[@thewanderingman4210]

Anton Hudzik exactly

[@rayroman4111]

This is now my favourite Harley. I'm seriously thinking of turning in my 2017 48 for one of these.

[@draganm7823]

Ray Roman its a big difference but still a step in the right direction. Ride safe.

[@leelucas2935]

Ray Roman i look at both the Fat Bob and the Fat boy today and Holy Cow them some Beefy bikes!!! Way more than i could ever handle

[@leelucas2935]

PeterDad60 it ain't your skill and judgement you got to worry about! We motorcycle riders get no respect on the roads especially in the city

[@leelucas2935]

PeterDad60 it really is too big for me not saying I couldn't ride it but it just doesn't fit

[@cydonianman]

PeterDad60 it doesn't matter how big your bike is. It's still hard to be seen. And I ride a fatboy with aux headlamps. I still get people pull out in front of me. And it's because they got their phone up the damn side of their heads.

[@jonnnywod4339]

I was on my 1991 fatboy at a set of traffic lights and and one of these 2018 pulled up next to me.You know what I’m proud to own a Harley-Davidson fatboy that’s nearly 30 years old a real classic. ✌🏻😎

[@Raje617]

Totally fell in love with this one. Easy to ride, leans great and plenty of power. Very comfortable as well. I'm 5'9, 140 lbs for reference.

[@cinkmoot]

Plenty of power alright. You're 140. Lol. I'm 160 and i pity 260lb guys.

[@BLUEFADE22]

I've got a 2013 Fatboy with 43,000 miles on it...Runs like a raped ape...I didn't like the changes to this new machine, at first but it's beginning to grow on me...I'm going to test ride the thing before I pass judgment on it...As a long time Harley rider, it's the only FAIR thing to do!

[@Jayrockstar2010]

I traveled from Pennsylvania to Florida and I am hoping to stop by Orlando Harley Davidson tomorrow.

[@ronbookhouse6759]

2018 Fat boy Looks awesome, with that 240mm rear tyre, the headlight looks ultra modern, satin chrome all these add up for an Urban age Muscle Brawler*****

[@darrenwalsh6965]

This is a sensational looking bike - looking forward to seeing them in the flesh when they arrive here in Australia soon.

[@davebrandle4075]

Don’t worry about scrubbing the floorboards, I ride a fatboy and can counter steer 30 degrees before this happens even when I scrub the bottom of the floorboards nothing happens the bike just keeps cruising through, I had a hard transition from my V65 magma to the fatboy until I learnt how to trail break changed my cornering technique forever 👍🇨🇦

[@allemem1]

I've never been a big fan of the Fat Boy, but this is sharp!

[@FreshOffSkidRow]

To me this bike is Harley’s 2018 home run! I’ve never ridden on wide tires but I’ve got to give this a go and see if it’s for me.

[@jacklambert1521]

My dream bike is the 2018 Fat Boy. My dream car is the 1970 Challenger.

[@Aprojeep]

I just got my Black Tempest Fatboy delivered today. I had the stage 2 horsepower cam, street tune and auto tuner installed.

[@MarkSmith-nr6ic]

I ride the '16 Fat Boy S, so I'm not sold on this '18 model yet. Do like the monoshock, the 240, the 114. Headlight nacelle not so much. Will see if it grows on me😎

[@ThatGuysBrother]

I absolutely love this new 2018 Fat Boy including headlamp, brushed chrome.

[@tomhb9479]

ThatGuysBrother I like these new 2018s too. I may just go for the Heritage.

[@762mark2]

Nice review. The old fatboy looked cool but was a pig compared to this. I like this one, it actually goes around corners! And 34 pounds lighter? Winning.

[@Xr8Crue]

Just took a test ride diwn at Harley Heaven in Dandenong. Absolutely loved it. All the Harley purists should take one of the 2018 models for a test ride before they dismiss them. I know this is purely personal but I really believe Harley has nailed it.

[@toddoverby5538]

I generally resist any updates on Harleys. I like the old stuff. At least old now. I have a 2001 Fatboy. I love the Deluxe and softails in general but I am ok with the updates. I may change my mind when I see them in person but I feel it is time to progress a bit and give new riders more of what they are looking for. Not totally, but a little bit. I feel that with this refresh it will revive some of the stale aftermarket stuff you have been seeing for years. Same stuff since the hayday of the OCC and biker buildoff. Nothing is new or fresh. This will open the doors for new and creative items for Harley and the aftermarket. If you want an old style softail, go get one. The market is flooded with them. And the market is becoming stale. Why buy a new bike when it's the same as all the barely rode new ones out there. Give it some time. If they suck, then you can hate on it. I hope the best for Harley.

[@twiggyb67]

You are right. Traditional enthusiasts seem to be shunning the changes in `18....But a lot of them unfortunately are aging and retiring from riding. Harley`s sales have been down for this reason. They have to infuse the new with the old to bring the younger generation into showrooms. I love the 18 Fatboy. I am 55 myself.

[@toddoverby5538]

I am 47 and have been riding Harleys for 20 years. I hate change but I want to see American motorcycle manufacturing do well. I did not want to see Victory go away either. I will tell you this, I was at Sturgis this year and saw a lot more Indians than I ever thought I would. They're not for me but if everyone rode what I like, I wouldn't like it anymore anyway.

[@rasersedge2004]

Like your sentiments guys, and i'm right with you and nearly ready to drop my dime on a 2018 114 FatBoy. I had an '07 96" FB before and a 14 103" switchback in the middle, I think the old looks is cool still, but stale. I'm in two minds on the headlight, but no one else around here has one, so I'll keep it.

[@Wachuko-1]

Can't wait to ride one... saw it at the local East Orlando HD... beautiful bike. It will be difficult to resist getting one... I just need the frenzy of the new to wear out and dealers start making real deals with them...

[@coolgeek08]

Gotta say I'm liking this bike a whole lot. It between this and a road glide special.

[@straightXdork]

coolgeek08 road glide all the way. But I might be biased bc that's what I ride lol

[@nbdysfool3]

I just bought this exact bike (color and all) with only 3k miles for 15,500. I am stoked!

[@maximumeffortflsb2715]

New member to your channel I'm in Tampa and I currently have a 2013 Iron 883 HD Sportster and I was thinking of going to a low rider s but since seeing your video on the 2018 Breakout I may have to test ride it out. My partner has a 2010 Fatboy and I may have to show him this video. Very informative. Keep up the great content sir.

[@artsbest1]

A muscle cruiser is what the 2018 M8 114 represents. I love it. A knowledgeable HD man is your host. And that dealership is amazing looking. Would like to see a truncated rear fender and single seat on this bike. With some headers of course.

[@MrRippinonyou]

i rode one yesterday and brought one yesterday i cant wait to pick it up !!

[@kirk9899]

Blockhead, I wasn't trying to give you too hard of a time in your last video. I do like your videos! Keep up the good work. I know if I were to get one of the bikes you test ride, I am sure I would push it hard all the time! Not just the couple of times you did in your last video. :)

[@disciple777]

Awesome review!! Which bike did you like better this or the 18 Breakout? ... also which did you feel handles better??

[@maikeli7]

God, what a gorgeous bike! I need to demo this bike! Thx! Rsmf

[@emmapollard1692]

Maikeli7: Motovlogger Since 2007 mto1 fast rides

[@bigleemac]

You definitely got the drop on the new HD range on the rest of social media vloggers, almost no reviews out there and you got like four already!

[@matrox]

Gotta admit though that cruisers look really cool on kickstands where the bike is leaning way over at a steep angle. I'll hold on to my '04 Harley with 43k miles miles for now. It treats me right so I will treat it right.

[@rossmilburn7533]

I love the IRON MAN headlight 🤘🤘🤘.

[@hacker4now1]

Definitely going to buy one!!!

[@JustinLaFleur1990]

The Fat Boy is my dream Bike and I want one of those beautiful motorcycles .

[@faraon2012]

People say New engine M-8 is garbage?

[@rinkukoradi2539]

The new M8 Fat boy is an Urban Muscle Brawler 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 the Baddest Fat boy ever with that 240 mm at the rear & 160 mm at upfront & the modern headlamp is sure to connect with the younger riders💪 coming to people who are Worried about the Old school look of the 🦅Harley Davidson, bro you have the Deluxe & the Heritage which are Classic to the core 👊👊👊👊👊

[@ut1004bp]

I will point out to you, since you mentioned it twice about the easy pick up off the side stand, if the tires are low profile (as they are) they tend to do less lean angle on the kick stand.. Tall tires sizes require shorter kickstands (incase you have a flat while parked the bike doesn't fall over).. Nothing magical about the shallow lean angle for it has short or low profile tires, when you lift your weight off the bike the springs raise the angle alittle more. A couple comments on the looks, that clutch cable and The right side passenger foot peg looks totally out of place. I didn't hear a comment on engine buzz/vibration at higher rpms, which is what i'm curious about(?)

[@dr.crentist3155]

I ride a 96 evo fatboy, love my bike. I really like this new model though. Some mini apes and this would look even better.

[@marky4x429]

The varied reactions are perfect as H-D desperately needs to get out of its traditional target group and attract themselves to new customers. So if the "old" H-D customers dislike the new models.....many new ones will like them. Target achieved.

[@allthenorm4265]

The quality of your videos are improving every day great job hope you grow big

[@TonysGarage]

I think the shake is one of the things that makes a Harley a Harley. Alittle bummed that the dyna line up is gone.

[@saddle8bag]

Loosen the engine mounts and pull a couple spark plug wires.

[@rinkukoradi2539]

saddlebag lol 😂

[@richarddobbins9184]

Maybe it's just the stock exhaust but these bikes don't sound like Harley's to me. They just don't seem to have that deep rumble. That crack that while idling that I have come to know and love. Other than that I like em.

[@mamyname]

Thanks for a great review I got my HD fat boy and I’m super happy with it

[@andylace709]

Great review, stunning looking bike just ordered one over here in the UK in that beautiful Tempest Black. This video helped me make my mind up, thanks for that.

[@rodrigolaureano]

Typical from HD , they increase the power , and forget the brakes... Why not 2 brake discs...

[@NANKEL1]

Love the bike, first mod for me would be to get rid of that headlight and get a more traditional round 1

[@william629]

Now that was a salesman. Guy knew his stuff!

[@savagecabbage1594]

“Good luck with that” 😂😂😂

[@grayboo212]

09:51 That’s a Dyna you’re on that is shaking. The engine is rubber mounted which is completely different than a Softail (at least prior to the 2018 models). The Fat Boy you are riding in this video has always had counter balancers, all Softails do. It has nothing to do with the new Milwaukee 8 engine. I’ve been on an 05’ Heritage now for over 10 years. I always get somebody at a gas station telling me that they don’t like Harleys because of the shake at idle. I always say “me neither, that’s why I bought a Softail”. Then they say “but that’s still a Harley so it shakes”. Then I fire it up and ask “what shake”. Sure, there is some vibration but it does not “shake”. Not at all. Sometimes I’m even asked what I did to it to make it not shake. I personally dislike that shaking because it makes my hands fall asleep at stoplights. I’ve test ridden all of the new Glides that now have a counter balancer and, in my opinion, they are leaps and bounds better to ride than previous models. That shaking is mostly gone.

[@chauffeurmarco]

Why Harley don't install hydraulic clutch?

[@jeffreyrainey1015]

I realize that this has nothing to do with the bike, but I love the beat in the beginning. Was that directly from Chuki's youtube channel, or was it something custom and specific? I've searched high and low, well before the date this video was published, and for the life of me I cannot find it. The man is a machine, and his titles are not exactly easy to index. Thanks much.

[@devildawgpryde4764]

Liked your ride critique. Might upgrade this year or next year. I ride a 03 Fatboy and I love it. I've rode it for 10 years now. BTW, I scrape the floorboards ALL THE TIME when banking. turns, on-ramps. it doesn't matter. Thanks for the demo ride. SCRAPE THOSE FLOORBOARD if you buy one. You'll learn to love it. Trust me

[@bellmichael]

This may be my favorite 2018 HD.

[@dcdell2008]

Great review...thanks for sharing...any chance of a Road King Special ride review?

[@danmurphy1994]

Great channel btw, second video I'm watching by Blockhead, Liked, Subscribed, shared and rang the bell.

[@pmp2559]

So what exactly makes a halfway decent HD bike worth $20,000 when better bikes with better everything across the board can be had? Are people just paying extra for the noise?

[@noelpogiako1]

Hi Bloockhead, How to you compare the ride between the Fat Boy and the Breakout? I did the try the Fat Bob and Breakout but I missed to ride the Fat Boy that time. Let me know how do you feel about the Fat Boy Thanks.

[@thomasmcqueen8276]

I agree, do the Street Bob!

[@dharleyfan1]

I don't like the head light, and I have ALWAYS hated the solid wheels. If that bike had a 7 inch bucket headlight and spoke wheels, or a good looking mag wheel, I would really dig it. I'm old school I guess, I love the DELUXE, I think it's the best looking bike they build now.

[@toms5oh]

Man I'm lovin the new Harleys

[@FairfaxMuayThai]

Your Lowrider S looks so much better than any of the new bikes. I bought a Fat Boy S a day before the new 2018 line up was released and couldn't be happier.

[@edm163]

Have any of the 2018's you've ridden made you seriously consider trading in your Low Rider S? Would you rank them as favorite to least favorite please?

[@zf4hp24]

What drives me nuts is they dropped for V Rod Muscle for this? The 1250 Revolution will smoke a 114 M8.

[@jasoncook9269]

I have to say it looks like Mr. Blockhead works for Harley. Must be nice.

[@OneCycleClub]

Niiice bike. Despite the headlight, this bike is beautiful than ever with this brush chrome.

[@Smith-re6jq]

I like Harley motorcycles to a point. I own one myself. I have to say they are now quick enough to have fun on in my day to day ridding. Talking stalk bikes and not v-rod. (prior sport bike rider) but now that Harley has pushed there performance further they need the breaks to match. I test rode a 2018 Street Bob 107 the other day. Where I live the elevation is over 6000 ft. so power performance is hampered and I am not a big guy at 190# although I constantly had the feeling that I had more power than breaking capability. I don't need sport bike level of breaking just breaks to match the bike from factory. I know the buyer can put on a dual front disc setup on the Street Bob but the point is they should not have to. I do realize Harley does have bikes with more breaking power but if Harley is going to compete they need to adapt to the buyers and as there products improve they need to improve the safety as well. I am well aware that there is some guy out there that has a bike that runs 9's on the street that only has a rear break. I don't care. Give me better breaks Harley. Additional notation... The new suspension setup on these bikes is excellent. Good job Harley.

[@patmanwainwright3423]

interesting fast the FAT BOY was named after the 2 BOMS drooped on Japan in world war 2 the Little Boy and the Fat Man also the badge on the tank is cause the bike is a tribute to VETS so that why they wont change it the holes that were in the wheels on older models were suppose to be bullet holes but in 2018 model they moved the bullet holes to the strip on the tank going to the seat but over all i really like the new look i think its a Awesome bike i have test road one and it was great ok well that is all what up blockhead

[@SanandanDA]

Are you going to be riding the soft tail slim?

[@markyoung8109]

Makes me wish Honda still made the VTX1800 F

[@rochdaigle9733]

final question .. on the fatty.. what is that between the frame down tubes ??? it looks like a rad ??? is that why the front fender is boned so hi to push air to the rad ? or is it cosmetic .. and are there "other pipes" for,these yet?.. thanks man.. I'm sure there is little to no aftermarket part yet for these... but it's interesting look...thanks again

[@randyhutchinson9910]

after looking at this, I'm glad I've got a Nightrod Special Anniversary edition, still want this one to

[@douglasbrmn2]

The whole headlight housing needs to go. It’s a vrod fatboy baby and it’s didn’t turn out well imo. The traditional Harley rider isn’t the prime market anymore so a lot of changes are coming I believe. I love road kings but fat boys have always been a close second until this year.

[@johnk815]

Not scraping? Nice lean angle? Your barely taking a hard turn and I have an 02 Fat Boy

[@rasersedge2004]

Exactly what I thought, he's lucky he didn't overbalance and fall over he was so slow.

[@rinkukoradi2539]

BRAND-X it’s not a Sports bike where you can lean the bike on knee pads Common brother it’s a 🦅 Harley Davidson which is a cruiser meant for cruising & not the Sports bike thing meant for Twists n turns

[@priestof1]

Weird, this used to be my favorite bike. Then this look came out and I didn't like it at all. I got drawn by the road glide ad then POW! The 2018 heritage was it. Now I'm actually, after some time, starting to like it again. The heritage though is beautiful along with the road glide. Still am not shelling out 30k for one so I'll stick to the one I have now.

[@eDogg123]

Can you mount a windshield? The fork covers look like this isn’t possible?

[@MagalaxeurDETER]

Nice, I will still wait when they come up with the S version all black mate and with screaming eagle customization

[@MagalaxeurDETER]

for the S version they will tune it up

[@sorryidgaf.6043]

What’s better older fat boy or new fatboy? I’m looking at a 2015 and a 2018 now.

[@JohnDoe-ps5yj]

I wonder if Harley Davidson purposely made this bike look like it shares DNA with the Terminator haha it's so badass and beautiful looking great job Harley! I hope I can get one soon!

[@robsylvia6546]

Those new Fatboys are gorgeous, love the solid wheels. That rear fender is sexy as hell.

[@olafk2297]

Adjustable shock? 😮 Only spring tension? 😂

[@sdawsonsd11]

Hate factory exhaust sounds shocking Loud Pipes Save Lives lol

[@bakowsky1]

loud pipes save lives and jesus christ saves souls

[@469LG]

Please do the 2018 low rider also.

[@rochdaigle9733]

question on the fatboy.....the left gas cap is no longer a gas guage ... so is it cosmetic now? or is a, actual gas cap again ???

[@twomontess]

You always have great reviews. Keep it up

[@gertklay]

Have you tried the Softail Slim as well? How would you compare them as to riding position and cornering?

[@TheRicokilla]

This new model makes the 2017 model look ancient

[@joparsons20]

you gonna do a video for that roadster from the street rod video??

[@giraffaliyev2691]

Why is the air filter cover on the right hand side in black? Usually it’s chromed?

[@ewizards4423]

Changin' my mind 'bout this one.... of course I still don't like its front light shape at all but some aftermarket options should be enough... now the rest.... shut up and take my money! What about the engine heat?

[@jeremeegartner9900]

Test ride the Street Glide Special, & the CVO version as well Blockhead .

[@jeremeegartner9900]

And.........the Street Bob as well . ✌😎

[@jokermaghribi6687]

waiting for the 2018 iron 883 test ride

[@coonhunter6964]

Wow love that bike

[@jesseparris6507]

Another reviewer said that at 5'11" he felt a little cramped up, implying that maybe the bike was designed for a certain group height. How tall are you and did you find this to be the case? I'm 6'1".

[@dave434]

Yeah, Not Crazy about the head light either...... You can bet its over 18G!

[@larryhouse2767]

This bike is fuckin brilliant looking. 90 percent of Harleys sales this year will probably be this bike. The 9 people who buy them will be so happy. Haha (still over priced)

[@darrenwalsh6965]

Looks so cool...

[@encrypt3dbr0k3r]

BRO can you do an updated review for 2019 when you get some time?

[@greenbullitt6999]

These HD bikes should be 150-160hp and 140ftlbs for what you have to pay for these ... Should be on par or faster than the Vmax and M109 and others for the crazy prices on these

[@jkasyan.]

Having a mono shock set up is not good for the mechanic or the customer because it's about two hours labor to put a battery in because the mono shock is above it plus you have the battery to buy

[@sheenaeaton7850]

put the original rear fender on...chrome, no brush, ill buy

[@khalidaldhufairi]

which 2018 Harley-Davidson Softail is the best ?