2024 Softail Standard First Ride Review

[@riffboogie6529]

Nice review! Softail standard came back though in 2020 not 2018 👍

[@KennyQuestShow]

Thanks! Sometimes it’s good to have an innocent flub in a video, confirms that good folks like yourself are paying attention, good catch! I’ll pin this….So 2020-21 offered in wire spoke wheels, 2022-24 mag wheels.

[@riffboogie6529]

@@KennyQuestShow correct! I’ve got a 22 and love it

[@tigeremalo08]

I just got my softail standard this summer as my first bike and I love it, just what I needed not too small not too big it's just right and a ride that will last me for years to come

[@KennyQuestShow]

Exactly! Great bike to learn and grow on.

[@TheMatt012896]

Just bought my first harley 2024 softail standard with the billard grey. Love this bike the torque is beautiful

[@KennyQuestShow]

That is a great bike 👍🏼

[@1433443]

Just wanted to say, what a fantastic review. Really great info. Thank you!

[@KennyQuestShow]

Thank you, I really appreciate your feedback!

[@1433443]

@@KennyQuestShow no problem, I watched a number of reviews and yours is the best. So many others just go over the same boring stats off harley's website . Cheers!

[@KennyQuestShow]

@@1433443 thanks again that is helpful.

[@stevenguajardo6049]

Love that grey color. I know the wire wheels are the wheels every one likes, but I prefer the cast wheels in the new bikes. I don't think I'd buy the screaming eagle kit. Why waste all that money and not get much of a boost in power. But damn, it's a nice bike. Great review man. Thanks!

[@KennyQuestShow]

It’s a bike that can deliver its owner the promise of a good time, mile after mile. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@michaelasher4408]

I bought a brand new on for 16k in 2023. I absolutely love this thing. Will never get rid of it. Maddie be after market and very easy to work on and do the install on most everything. Highly highly recommend. I went for more of a dynay look. Get compliments all the time by other riders. Can’t say enough good things.

[@KennyQuestShow]

That’s awesome. I knew there were folks out there that love their M8 FXST

[@michaelasher4408]

@@KennyQuestShowmy hot take and experience is with a single modification I can completely eliminate the 114 vs 107 issue. This is the most underrated bike in the line up across the board. The SINGLE con, as far as the DMV is concerned in 5-09, anyone who exceeds that height or like 5-10 is gunna be uncomfortable and feel like their in a can.

[@KennyQuestShow]

@@michaelasher4408that’s why if I bought a softail it would be fitted with forward controls

[@michaelasher4408]

@@KennyQuestShow I’m like 5/8ish 5/9 on my best days, and the kids are ok, I may try and lean the break arm and shifting arm forward slightly, I’m planning on a saddlmen step up here soon, so I’m curious to see if will change my riding position affecting my leg room and stretch enough to make me feel differently

[@KennyQuestShow]

@@michaelasher4408for sure it can effect seating position. It may push you forward. It may place you back. It may put you in the same position. You’d have to measure and compare.

[@smcouplefl5145]

Great review. I agree on all your points. This FXST reminds me of the FX’s from the shovel head era.

[@KennyQuestShow]

Same. When I look at all the old rider footage, it’s mainly FX and softail big twins, very small amount of baggers. I get that six speeds and a fairing will get you places farther and faster but for around town or a region it’s perfect for that.

[@michaelmorin2594]

Converted my 23 softail standard to a mini bagger, batwing, passing lights and everything

[@KennyQuestShow]

Nice! I bet it looks sweet!

[@creade3783]

The Softail is the best bike to start with if you are into customization. Great bike to start out with. Bare bones stock then stage 1, or 2. Next ape-hangers, and led mini bullets, change out the forward controls for something flashy and cool looking. Get that new slim line seat to lower your butt even more. After a year or so you either invest in a decent tuner, or bump up the engine a few cc's. Windshield is optional, depends on where, or how far you are riding. Sissy bar so the old lady wont fall off on the way home from the bar. Then one morning you come out, look at your bike and start adding, or subtracting all over again. I started with a 2nd hand 2002 Softail Standard with the 88" twin cam. Still in my herd but has changed appearance several times and close to 100K on original lower end.

[@KennyQuestShow]

Great suggestions!

[@elchaconaso]

got an 2023 couple months ago at a discount,amazing bike.replace the seat first if you buy one.

[@KennyQuestShow]

Awesome, congratulations!

[@PaulsMotoZen]

I do not recall any of the billiard balls being grey or gray.

[@KennyQuestShow]

You have a solid point there.

[@FlattiMoto]

The term "billiard" actually reflects the gloss finish of a billiard ball.

[@thelost_woods]

It totally looked better when it came with spoked wheels in my opinion. Def would have bought this bike if it came with a 5 gal tank, opted for a Slim instead

[@KennyQuestShow]

And I agree with your choice, the Slim, when it was in the line satisfied those wanting that classic WL era look without all the extras that came on the deluxe and heritage offerings. Thanks for commenting.

[@1433443]

Is this a good first bike ? Cheers

[@KennyQuestShow]

I feel that it is. It feels a lot more planted than a sportster, it’s low to the ground which helps with rider confidence.

[@1433443]

@@KennyQuestShow Awesome man, thanks

[@Amalia-no7xt]

I’m 4’10 and I think I may get one of these next year.

[@KennyQuestShow]

@@Amalia-no7xt you should look into it. Go to your dealer and sit on one. They also offer a lowering kit that will drop it an inch or so. Low center of gravity makes the standard feel planted

[@Miltiades_lymperopoulos]

Can somebody explain why the newer Harley models don’t have that heavy Harley Davidson engine sound but instead sound quieter?

[@KennyQuestShow]

When you say newer, do you mean models with an M8 or with a Revolution Max engine?

[@Miltiades_lymperopoulos]

@@KennyQuestShow as I am new to the motorcycle world I honestly don’t really know the difference, can you explain?

[@KennyQuestShow]

@@Miltiades_lymperopoulos the engine on this bike, the one on the video is called the Milwaukee 8, it will make a deeper sound but you have to add a slip on exhaust or a full exhaust kit to achieve that deep tone because the new bikes ship with a EPA compliant exhaust in order to pass emissions testing and it restricts the noise and changes the tone.

[@Miltiades_lymperopoulos]

@@KennyQuestShowthanks for the info! Have a nice day!

[@KennyQuestShow]

@@Miltiades_lymperopoulos yes sir! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@rodeleon2875]

change the tank to a 5 gal fatbob, add some rake to the front end, put spoke or solid wheels, shorten the exhaust, put a bobbed rear fender and then it would be nice. it would also be a 1990 softail standard. i would be surprised if these are a big seller. but i'm an old guy who grew up riding amf's and evo's so i am out of touch with the modern harley rider.

[@KennyQuestShow]

And a Blackline FXST from 2009-2013. On the sales floor this model is marketed to first timers and shorter riders. Corporate romanticizes this model as a builders blank canvas.

[@rodeleon2875]

@@KennyQuestShow ya that sounds like the market for the original ones too. when i went to buy my first brand new bike in 90, i had my choice of both flavors of softails and various fxr's and dressers. what i really wanted was a wideglide but they didn't start making them again until the dynas came out and by then i had my fxrs already. almost traded it in for one but that would not have went over well at home. after riding a few softails and dynas i was glad i kept the fxrs.

[@KennyQuestShow]

@@rodeleon2875 you picked right and if you still have it, the FXRS has retained its value.

[@rodeleon2875]

@@KennyQuestShow i just sold it 2 years ago for 8 grand. i paid 10500 out the door in 90 and never had to do anything to it. wish i could still ride but knees and ankles say otherwise.

[@KennyQuestShow]

@ yep, that’s what they are going for in my area too. I’d say you got your value out of it!

[@toddday356]

The 107 has a lot of power. I have a 2020 Lowrider, I don't need a bigger engine .

[@KennyQuestShow]

Add a cam and an exhaust and I think anyone would be happy

[@Uncle_Tijikun]

The Softail has been my dream bike since I first saw one in the 90s show Renegade which was what got me into bikes. Someday I'll be able to afford one, for now I'm enjoying an 06 Kawasaki VN800 which has a whole lot of analog feeling 💪❤️ Great review man💪

[@KennyQuestShow]

Awe, you just hit a memory. I remember watching Lorenzo Lamas on his Harley thinking one day man, one day. I ride a 1996 softail, rigid mounted engine and I love it. But I do appreciate the six speed gear box and much smoother ride of today’s softail. Thanks for watching!

[@midlife-crysis]

Needed to clean lens before filming!

[@KennyQuestShow]

Actually that lens got scratched on that trip. I’ve since replaced the camera. Thanks for watching.

[@toddday356]

Its a great bike on a budget

[@KennyQuestShow]

Agreed!

[@ericspeeder20226789]

I just purchased mine 2024 abs 16miles vivid black and i only payed $13,500

[@KennyQuestShow]

Nicely done! Enjoy the ride!

[@halerider]

The ability to customize is elite, but the forced extra cost to cover the coat of primer gray is LAAAAAAME 🤣

[@KennyQuestShow]

Vivid Black is a couple hundred bucks more, it’s apart the CEO hard wired strategy for increased profits, desirable colors cost more. 😕

[@FlattiMoto]

Actually this grey was one of the colours often used on a lot of custombikes in Europe. People sometimes took a new bike an had it painted like that.

[@halerider]

@@FlattiMoto I can appreciate it a little now if I call it “Euro Grey” in my head 😝

[@FlattiMoto]

@@halerider The more lets say "conservative" germans then proceeded to put a whole lot of iron crosses all over the bike. So "Euro Grey" isn't necessarily the best way to put it. But i feel you.

[@KennyQuestShow]

@@FlattiMoto In the 70s and 80s it was common to see a teenager riding a 10-20 year old “muscle” / “Project Car” completely painted in a matte finish gray color from a rattle spray can, in fact it was considered a primer coat. So you’d see these primer gray colored jacked up in the back, straight pipe exhaust cars racing about town. This color scheme reminds me of that fad.

[@garyrhode3755]

could this actually be a bike to ride cross country riding 250 to 300 miles a day, and windshield...

[@KennyQuestShow]

Absolutely. Currently I ride a 28 year old 80ci softail 250+ miles in a day several times a month. I use a windshield when it’s cooler out and none when it’s hot out. Make sure you have a comfortable (to you) seat, sissybar/luggage rack, highway bar w/pegs and adventure awaits!

[@toddday356]

You should build one!

[@KennyQuestShow]

Seriously considering it!

[@MichaelWindels-jc8hf]

Yes i like it no spokes.

[@KennyQuestShow]

Awesome, thanks for commenting

[@karlbishop7481]

Grey is the cheapest paint color to manufacture. Increased profits.

[@KennyQuestShow]

HD’s hard wired strategy, more paths to profits.

[@karlbishop7481]

@@KennyQuestShow Too bad, rather than building better bikes more attuned to what the future will bring. I moved to Moto Guzzi, even this small company is moving forward with the V100 platform. Harley started to show some promise with the Pan America but that seems to have stalled even with so many calling for the Bronx to be built.

[@KennyQuestShow]

@@karlbishop7481 The V100 platform and the Revolution Max platform are a good comparison. The M8 in the standard and the v85 platform are a better comparison.

[@nbowling10trio]

Two year warranty?😂 that's sucks. For allot of people that's between 5 to 10k miles

[@KennyQuestShow]

Yes two year warranty unlimited miles, you can add more of course, about $300 per year until 5. Then there’s a company, discount ESP, who will warranty up to 20 years.

[@danield831]

Rubbish. I'm so tired of hearing about how some of the Harley's in the Softail lineup are platforms to build on. It's just a line of fancy BS that means you will end up spending way more money! How about this? Making ABS standard, and increasing the size of the fuel tank! Would it have killed Harley to make a 4 or even a 4.2 gallon tank on this model??!! Instead you're left with a small tank on a big engine "cruiser" that only gets you 130 miles in range! Here's a thought. For less money you can get a Triumph Bonneville. A finely tuned and engineered bike with it's own heritage dating back to the early 1960's. And to top it off, you get, ABS, two riding modes, heated grips/cruise control traction control and a very capable and lightweight bike with plenty of power. Harley Davidson is clueless...or maybe the folks who buy them are complete suckers who are being taken for a ride..no pun intended!!

[@KennyQuestShow]

If you want a larger tank then for similar money you would buy a 2018-2022 FXLR. This video is not for comparison to other brands and alternative offerings. Imagine you just posted on a forum where we’re discussing the benefits of dating an Asian woman and you go on about how redheaded Scottish women are much better. It’s apples and oranges, go ride your Union Jack and be happy and respect those who choose something different than what you would choose. I assure you Harley riders are well aware of Triumph and what they bring to the riding experience. I’ve posted reviews of their bikes, this just happens not to be a triumph review nor comparison there of.