Sell your HEAVY Harley Davidson because Softails are FUN

Touring bikes are trendy but lets not forget the most versatile bike of all - the Softail. Perhaps the trap of a huge Harley Davidson touring bike is not for you. Lets have a look at how much fun we can have without spending big on a touring bike.
Ride with me as I test the Harley Davidson Low Rider S and attend the Aussie Vicla's show at Harley Heaven Ringwood.
(Re-edit)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you wish to support the channel please consider our merchandise...
www.oldnotdead...
Looking for Coaching / Mentoring / Help?
www.oldnotdead...
Follow me on Instagram
/ _oldnotdead
Contact / Collaborations / Product Reviews
www.oldnotdead...

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Check out the website for great supporter gear www.oldnotdead.club/shop Follow me on Instagram @_OldNotDead Join our community - Old Not Dead Face Book Group facebook.com/groups/oldnotdead

[@duder280z]

Don't sell the big bike, just get one of each! I did. Well, actually 3 softails, a road king, and an Ironhead project. I may have a bit of an addiction. LOL

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Lol one of each is the go!!

[@duder280z]

01 Road King, 18 Fat Boy 114, 94 Softail Springer, 23 Street Bob ("wife's bike"), and a 74 Ironhead. Good times!

[@Jeefster-is8xl]

@@duder280zwell played mate,thats a cracking assortment

[@mpojr]

Hell l can only afford one

[@tomekkopanczyk8206]

Well that might be rather costy for most of us 😊 A quick question - if you could afford 5 of them already, would you notice buying 1 more as a gift for me? 😂

[@thekrutchinator]

I'm 5'7" and 74 kg and own a 75 Shovelhead. 03 Deuce and a 11 Road King.All great bikes for different occasions. Rode the King across Australia twice. Wouldn't do it on any other bike. Great tourer!

[@OldManShoutsAtClouds]

I just picked up a lowrider st, best of both worlds, I'm absolutely in love with that machine.

[@cootey]

Agree. Can't do tourers with trashed left leg. I have an ST.

[@frank09busa]

Street Glide for life for me brother, Cheers from Baltimore MD U.S.

[@philipstaite4775]

'24 Softail Heritage Classic - yes it is a compromise, but it is a compromise that works really well for me. Bags and a screen so I don't have to wear a dreaded backpack, and comfortable enough to spend all day on. Small enough that commuting isn't a chore. And yes, I like the classic looks & styling.

[@mkelley51]

Right there with you.

[@mikegreendale6936]

I bought that bike and did forward controls , what a sweet ride !!!

[@thaynegunther7925]

I have a 03 Softail Fatboy. It’s my favorite model ever! I took it from a 88ci to a 106ci bored and stroked with s&s 570gz cams, port and polished heads, with a lot of s&s parts.

[@BigRobMoto]

Damn good crew there at Harley Heaven Dandy! The lowrider seems like a great bike, I'd love one as second bike or for when I'm going to be in heavy traffic, it seems thinner and easier to filter than my Road King. Great video mate 🤘🤘

[@PhiMaltese]

My first Harley was a Sportster, but I came from sport bikes. Moved to a Dyna which I still have but it's been in the shop. So I went and got a heritage Softail classic. MDB made me think I wanted a road king. I love all my bikes but I really love the Softail Classic. And I ride them all aggressively.

[@GRW.]

For me! The big difference between a softail and a touring bike begins at 78-80 mph. Above that speed the touring bike shines, especially on long trips. Bellow that speed Softail is tough to beet. Bad weather, heavy winds the touring bike shines all the time.

[@SCBiker58]

I sold my Ultra Limited and bought a new 114 Fatboy in 2018. I don’t miss the weight and having to move that big bike around in my garage. My Fatboy has a stage 2 with a V&H ProPipe and other mods and I enjoy it way more. Once I switched to Metezler CruiseTec tires it is one of the most enjoyable bikes I have ever owned and at 66 I have had a few 😂.

[@Tinfoilhat311]

I have a 2012 ultra limited, and I have the Baker w/ reverse. Game changer for this 62 year old! When I'm 2 up and fully loaded at 1350 lbs, it's a lifesaver.

[@margoool2890]

I'm 6'5 and got my first bike ever just a year ago, a 2018 Softail Fat Bob 107 M8. I'm loving it each day more and more

[@fredpeck1471]

For most of my 60+ years of riding, it was metric cruisers, culminating in the Kawi VN1600 Nomad at around 900 pounds dry. Then, my first Harley - a Road King. All were great for day-tripping with the crew as well as those long touring 600+ mile (1000 K) days on the super-slab. I briefly fell for the lure of a fairing with stereo but never used it and so I traded in the Street Glide for a Softail Deluxe greared-up exactly like a chromed-out Heritage. These are NOT lightweight bikes at nearly 700 pounds dry curb weight, but very nimble and, with my stage two, a blast to ride both locally and on long tours. At 5' 11" I'm the "model" height used to configure stock ergonomics so all my non-performance personalization (seats, bars, foot-boards and grips) have been purely for the esthetics.

[@Leonard-kd7uj]

Hi from Uk love my street bob it does everything tours camping or hotels takes it all in its stride always travel light love the look of baggers but in the UK they are just a bit over kill for me but ride what ever gets you rideing more stay free guys and girls

[@ronny-drz]

Two bikes is certainly the answer, lol ! I have a 2009 ElectraGlide Ultra for the long rides & a 2023 Fat Boy for ripping about. A friend rides the Low Rider S & loves it, he downsized from an older Road King. Very nice video, enjoyed it. Safe & fun riding & Cheers from Canada! Ronny

[@John-cc1pc]

Some awesome machines. Nice one Aymen. 👍🤜

[@aspen9062]

3 Level lower back fusion in 2021, both hips replaced in 2022. 2023 traded in 2007 Road King for a brand spanking new Low Rider ST in White Sand Pearl. At 67 it all worked out perfectly!

[@scooternut7198]

24 Low rider ST in Black here , awesome bike enjoy yours

[@aspen9062]

@@scooternut7198 ride safe!

[@jonanthony9927]

I’m 60 years old, 5’9” and about 60kgs wringing wet - currently own a 2000 FXST Softail Standard carby model with a mild cam which I love but have owned a 2007 ElectraGlide Standard as well as a 2017 CVO Street Glide amongst others - all these bikes have their pros and cons but for me at my weight and height, and for the fact that I’m currently battling Cancer, my current Softail is my preferred option - love it! 😎

[@KazRoyalEnfield]

Awesome edit Aymen , think you need one of each !

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thank you

[@fuujinmugen]

Small & Medium size are my preference 🤘 My ‘17 Sporty for the City and my ‘10 Cross Bones for everything else 👍 Regards from South Africa

[@f.t.w1066]

Lowrider-s , Harley’s R1… sickness insane handing 👍👍👍

[@timcavinder3986]

I love my Road sofa.

[@okiemale1589]

😎👍 Big thumbs up for the channel... I'll keep my Ultra...

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Good choice

[@westcoast3595]

What is great about softails; is the rear swing arm pivots on the frame.

[@brettdavis80]

No opinion from me. I own a 2022 Heritage Softail. I’m 6 ft and prefer the softail that’s why I purchased mine. Baby brother is 6’6” and owns a 2011 Softail Deluxe with tail apes and a 2016 Fat Bob which I believe is one of the last of the Dyna’s.

[@D-doggy77]

I’ve got a 2023 stage 4 Low Rider s decked out in full club style, can’t wait till the end of September when I can legally ride it! It’ll be my first HD. Got some HD Overwatch bags for the longer trips. Seems like most people love it when they ride it!

[@RobertBryant-k1n]

I listened to the help you give to new riders and seasoned as well. You missed ONE important tip.Cornering leaning looking through the turn ALL great tips. I’m 60 and I’ve been on motorcycles all my life. My first big twin was a 74 inch FX 42 years ago, I ride an FLHX now. I have watched you perform this technique yourself, it is one of the best things to know when navigating a turn. When you lean the bike keep your line of site level with the horizon don’t tilt your head.

[@onerider808]

I’m an FXR, Sporty, and KLR guy, but I definitely get your drift

[@joemann3536]

2023 FXST with a 119 C.I. Stage 3 upgrade and just put a Trask 2 into 1 stainless steel big sexy exhaust,really put the power to the bike. Drag bars keeping her low and lean for me. Again... Trask PIPE REALLY Brought the power out.

[@chrissmith7669]

I have a 23 low rider ST for highway cruising and one of the last rigid mounted sportsters for around town. The perfect combo

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Nice

[@saddle8bag]

Luv the Viclas. Too impractical for me, but the craftsmanship is often astounding. I bought a Heritage as the Road King is just a bit tall and top heavy to cart the wife around on. It's a nice bike and has a couple attributes aside from lower, lesser weight that I like. The single disc front brake is actually considerably stronger than the dual brakes on my Road King. The rear shock is also far better stock than the Road King shocks. That's pretty much where it ends. I think the RK is more comfortable, far less vibey, has way better luggage, and 20% more fuel capacity, and handles better. For touring I take the RK every time. For taking the wife out to an eatery in the countryside, the Heritage is about perfect. People may argue the handling thing. To a lot of reviewers, going down the road at 20 mph and shaking the head back and forth while commenting on "flickability" is the be all, end all of handling. To me, they are silly newbs. The Heritage actually handles better if that is one's metric of such things. The problem with it is the steering is too light and flighty. Where I can take the RK and throw it into a corner shredding floorboards and it feels as stable bullet train, the Heritage will want to divert from the path with every little road imperfection. I really have to consciously be overly delicate with the steering inputs. Good for my form I suppose, but I prefer a bike just rail around the corners w/o me thinking much about it. In short, HD cruisers are nice, but HD tourers are fantastic. Be even more fantastic with better front brakes and better rear shocks.

[@padre2275]

Three years ago I traded in my ElectricGlide for a Softail Slim and I've not had one regret. Fast, nimble, low center of gravity and 200+ pounds lighter than the ElectricGlide, slow speed maneuvers through traffic or back streets are a breeze. At 6'1 even when not using the highway pegs I have plenty of room to stretch out my legs. I do miss the stereo and cruise control though. With a sissy bar, strapping on a backpack makes up for lack of touring luggage. at 67 years of age, I still don't require all the creature comforts a bagger offers, because I'm Old not Dead!

[@fmagalhaes1521]

My first Harley and only Harley a 1994 Electra Glide Classic. I shall ride her until I die.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

nice bike

[@roguewarr4662]

I own a ,keep it simple stupid , 1999 Harley Softail 1340 , best all around bike to ride and is a pleasure to ride with no more then a key and a throttle and go. May not be a power house ,but it's more then enough to get the job done .

[@geeeee8268]

At 5'10" on a good day, I am by no means a giant. But stock softail with mids feels quite a bit cramped to me. Bagger, not so much. But IMO it's apples to oranges.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

You are correct way more room on a bagger but all bikes have different use scenarios

[@bikeknight54]

If I didn’t have to worry about my lovely passenger, I would definitely look at this bike.

[@rugershooter5268]

I've had 2 big bikes, Voyager and Ultra SE110, both don't like big fairing and neither had the comfort, but back when Kawasaki made the 1500(1600 might be good too) they had stretched out tank, sitting you back so your legs are stretched a wee bit and they had the comfort and I'm only 5'10.5" My big bike now is 96ci WideGlide, for my long distance a Kawasaki Versus 1000 w/Corbin seat(stock seat sucks) and highway pegs, but found after seat change don't need highway pegs I live in the hills, so just for fun Vrod XR and 1200iron(latest to the stable) Since I don't have much money(probably from buying bikes) I am slowly turning WG into long distance bike..,.after 5hrs on Versys I'm ready for another 5........never been 5hrs on WG but after 3 I'm still good....HD Signature seat with backrest

[@marcloy9821]

I do 1000k a week on my 2019 Stage II heritage, then when it’s warmer, Friday night or Saturday morning strip it back to basically a bobber for bugs in the teeth over the weekend 🥰 Lov’n it

[@clairebelle8389]

I get tempted for a Low Rider S but I don’t think I could part with my spunky little Sporty 🙂

[@HD2O13XL12OOC]

Yep, I too am tempted by the softails esp the lowrider, but my sporty is paid for and so easy to own 😊

[@MHeadroom]

If I was riding two up, it would be a touring frame…probably a Road King as I like its simplicity. But I ride solo so it’s a softail Sport Glide which is kind of like a mini Road King. Stage 1 and Big Radius gives it all it needs to hustle 😎

[@eliinthewolverinestate6729]

My uncle's 64 electra glide police special was the first Harley I ever rode. I looked at a couple of fxrp before I got my Buell. Even rode a rz 500 but don't have a proper stable for it. Got 4 bikes and only 2 fit in the shed. Prefer American but do have 2 old 70's yamaha 2 strokes.

[@harleyhawk7959]

The tortoise always beats the rabbit 🐇

[@andrewnegri4678]

Another great video brother 😊😊😊😊😊

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks again!

[@thecappy]

I’m moving up from a triumph speed twin 1200 to the low rider s or st. Might go s and add the advan black stuff later.

[@Wartai]

Still like my 2013 Fat Bob 103 .. 31 Lean angle .. Im 6'4 and thinking of Apes like my last bike and maybe another seat to push me back a few inches

[@RidinEatinExplorin]

I’d love to have a Crossbones & a new low rider s & st added to the garage!

[@derfskittlers6125]

I forget if your street glide has a cam ugrade. If so, which one?

[@chrishaigh82]

Ha, I don’t know how I feel about my lowrider being lumped as a small Harley. Nice run down!

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Lol its an awesome bike and only small because I ride a Street Glide

[@chrishaigh82]

@@OldNotDead-Club just booked getting a 485 cam in it. Comes with a pretty warm set up standard and doesn’t take a lot to get them to rip, commutes pretty well in traffic and splitting. I love the street glide though!!

[@OldNotDead-Club]

@@chrishaigh82 The cam will make it even more awesome

[@markkenta3077]

2007 softball heritage is my ride love it

[@Archermotorcycleandtire]

Have a streetglide and sporty 1200 lover of both

[@scooternut7198]

or go best of both worlds i got the Low rider ST 117 , bags on mini Bagger , Bags off street cruiser . CR483/ CR485 Cam good pipe and pro tune and you get better figures than a SE 131 out of the box from Harley.

[@robertdaley1194]

I have a 21 Heritage,if I could have a stablemate I would be very tempted to have a BMW R18.

[@paulhorvath9784]

I got me some pull back risers , forwards always a must plus slip ons suffice,,now even lighter due to head light conversion and the suspension Is actually perfect for anyone from 75 - 95 kg ..🤳

[@Eisenhammer78]

I personally own a Heritage Softail 114 and I don’t understand that appeal of the touring bikes at all. If I want to go on a weekend trip I slap the bags on, the tour pak and the windshield and there is my touring bike. Otherwise everything goes off and it’s a great bike for around town. In my personal opinion that is the most versatile Harley out there. Lean angle isn’t great, but that’s about it

[@mikeclarkson1136]

Again, i had a 2017 indian springfield. 1000 lbs wet and a shitty front end. I went to harley for the first time because of dealer support around north america. Im 5’11 160 lbs 76 years old in great shape .however age still takes over. I bought a 2022 heritage softail classic, 728lbs. Wet. much easier to handle, love twisties and speed. The heritage works for me. I find it nimble enough.

[@vmotobiker]

You're hilarious! Working the stats

[@fastone136]

My bikes consisted of 89 fxrs. 92 94 lowriders.this 2019 flhx is my 3rd one.ill keep the fairing.you get tired holding yourself against the wind.

[@ADSCoachSimonB2112]

I have a 2017 Iron 883 with V&H system fab bike

[@johnheaps4559]

I have 23 Fatboy with 475 cam and Dyno tuned. Just got 24 road glide, this bike is way more nimble when riding than Fatboy.

[@firemandaz1]

Sold my 2016 Dyna Wide Glide a couple of years ago.. I recently bought a new Scout Bobber, Being a short arse.. I prefer the Bobber 👍

[@rollandklontz]

I have an ultra and an m8 softail and think that is the perfect combination

[@kangaroo4144]

My Road King's Weight, is 20 lbs less than my buddies Fast Johnny. Carbon Fiber bags, wheels, billet subframe. I have no use for a Softee. I do like them though.

[@vadersfather1248]

I would love to buy one but with four little ones and cost of living prices Harley’s are way out of my budget range so my vstar classic will do me just fine

[@Jonathan-L]

It's cheaper to keep her. The V-Star Classic is just that, a classic!

[@vadersfather1248]

@@Jonathan-L yep I love riding it every day, people say poor man’s Harley to me and that suits me just fine because I know deep down they would love to have one

[@Jonathan-L]

@@vadersfather1248 If it doesn't look outdated, has belt/shaft drive, air cooled, no modern electronics, still retains quality (ie no rust, paint is good) and it's easy to work on, then that ticks a lot of boxes for anyone.

[@vadersfather1248]

@@Jonathan-L my baby is shaft driven ,has no rust and paint is in excellent condition ,the only mod I’ve done is put Vance Hines pipes on her and she sounds awesome I clean the Crome with quad zero steel wool every 2nd weekend so she’s well looked after ,pure joy to ride

[@Peter-wc4kr]

How much does the Low Rider weigh?

[@guins99]

I have a street glide special and a fatboy. The SGS is my favorite but the fatboy is a great hooligan bike.

[@dcstrng1]

I like bikes that are slower-reving, torque machines... I don't mind shifting, but if the bike is appropriate I don't get carried away with rowing the gearbox... Had an Ultra a few years back, sold it at around 100K miles, am past my mid-70s and don't enjoy all that techno-gadgetry -- now have a TC softail... don't complain about cost -- been riding since the late 1960s and have never (never...) paid over $10K for a bike... my last two were less than $8K...

[@wandamaddox7824]

What's that helmet you are wearing?

[@LowkeyAnnie]

Good vlog. The "Vicla's" are a bit over cooked for my taste, but if it's what you like to pour your $$$$$ into, goodo 👍🏽

[@cannyjj]

Love my street glide - back ridding at 63 in Ireland - fuck me Its just amazing

[@elbowsout6301]

I'd love to see you ride a Harley Davidson LiveWire. 45 degree lean angle instant torque 0-60 in 3.0 seconds.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

I have done that in one of my videos, the one about crashing the VIP event. Fun bike, very fast

[@elbowsout6301]

@@OldNotDead-Club Cool I'm going to go look for that video now.

[@theodavies8754]

Each to their own.

[@Bkamaclean]

I dropped down to a softail from the big touring Harley's.

[@HD2O13XL12OOC]

I take one of those soft tales that does not have gauges on the tank

[@eliinthewolverinestate6729]

The softtail slim s is a bike I would look at buying.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

awesome looking bike

[@Mmmmmmmmm-w6f]

I have a 2014 slim an absolutely love it. Definitely recommend.

[@theodavies8754]

The new low rider S is a sack of coal heavier than FXDL from 25 years ago. All that black paint maybe.

[@tonykelly6757]

A light and nimble Harley,yeah right lol

[@Twowheeledadventurer]

Im thinking of selling my Heritage softail for a Sportster 48. Anybody wanna convince me not to?

[@mpojr]

👍

[@camswar]

2004 Fatboy Forever!

[@jagjr6772]

The stereotype of Sporters and Softails are for girls, new riders and any other criticism should stop. Never understood why Harley-Davidson owners eat their own if you dont ride a Streetglide or Roadglide.

[@kingrock6128]

Dynas best Harleys

[@OldNotDead-Club]

They are fun

[@stevenmelides555]

Don't mean nothingtry riding a sportster around Oz go the road kings

[@paulsilson2148]

Your comment, soft tails are for people that can't handle bigger bikes , is a ridiculous comment. I have a sportglide it's the best handling bike for EVERYONE

[@OldNotDead-Club]

lol ridiculous (p.s. listen again I didn't say that)

[@stuntmanroy]

You're on the wrong side of the road guy!!!

[@stevekemp1327]

FXDR still 11 pounds lighter than the lowrider s and 2 deg better lean angle.

[@Mytriumph650pre-unit]

Lighter bikes are more fun, loose the weight.

[@Vetsthrottletherapy]

Yeah that’s a hard pass

[@michaeltaylor8835]

None

[@J.R.O.75]

Customize is bull shit. They just put cheap parts on them. Then they overcharge for parts. The Harley Davidson company fucks the consumer.

[@richpuller1348]

No one should buy a Sportster. Softails are for women and men with tiny hands. Road king makes no sense. RG and SG are best for 2up and real men.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Lol well said

[@scooternut7198]

look no need to try and hide your inadequacies Harley ownership is a broad church we even accept you "Girl Glide" owners with your tiny twincams/107/114 motors these days everyone knows a 117 is the real mans bike 😝😝😝

[@michaelbiehl7516]

Road King

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Awesome bike!

[@voodoodrug]

You need one of each