Review of the 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob with Short Shots Milwaukee 8 107

We ride and review the 2018 Milwaukee 8 Harley-Davidson Street Bob in the beautiful British countryside!
We give our impressions of the bike; how it rides, handles accelerates, corners and stops.
How good is this motorcycle? Is it good value for money? Should you buy one?

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Check out our more recent street Bob review! Much higher quality! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bF7SfX-Bg9ianc0

[@garrysnan1210]

I own a 2015 gsxr 1000 awesome bike!! I test rode one of these today and have to say I think it’s one of the best bikes I’ve ever ridden amazing bike. Quick without being stupid and handles great. I am now selling my gixxer.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Yes they are full of character and great to ride! Welcome to the Harley world bro 👊🏼

[@garrysnan1210]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan haha awesome thanks 👍🤜🤛

[@erwin4501]

Absolutely beautiful bike, got mine new June 2020, stage 1 complete with Hollywood bars, heavy breather etc etc......clocked up 5000 already riding the gorgeous roads in and around Dorset.......Superb !!. Really enjoy your reports !!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Awesome! Great to hear buddy!

[@FreeTimeAdventures]

Did the Hollywood bars pull back closer to you? I'm 5'9" and I feel like the stock apes have me a bit more stretched out than I'd like, even tilted back some... otherwise I love my Street Bob, picked up a 2020 model in October...

[@sliderBro]

Nice sun, birds chirping, flowers, and a Harley with Short Shots :D

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Rohit Pathak sure is a good combination!

[@MA-xf2lu]

I just got min 3 weeks back and can’t be happier. Amazing bike on every aspect: look, comfort, performance, price. Nice video!! Thank you

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

They are truly awesome! Glad you liked the video!

[@rasmuso.gregersen3910]

That sound just makes me happy

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Rasmus O. Gregersen Music to the ears!

[@thejerseyj1636]

The country lanes of beautiful England, a red Mustang, a beautifully landscaped home, what looks to be a really cool bike shop and, a blacked out street bob with short shots. Oh, life is good for Mr. Darcy ! And movie star good looks to boot ? Life sure rolled some good dice for you sir ! Thanks for your videos, they are very well done and most enjoyable.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

The Jersey J sure is good though I think I’d rather be in America haha, mr Darcy is actually my son, I’m the ol’ man haha we decided we’d make a joint channel as no one seems to have done that before! Glad you are enjoying the videos, be sure to stick around for more stuff like this!

[@gregww101]

Mine sitting in the garage, away for the snow. Watching this has me itching to get out!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

I bet! Check out our more recent review of a 2020 street Bob. Much higher quality than this video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bF7SfX-Bg9ianc0

[@OrmeJeffrey]

I did a test ride of the street bob 2019 + t bars + short shots and it was fantastic, the sound is not obnoxiously loud and feels si great, you're review is totaly right. Good video.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

OrmeJeffrey Thanks buddy! Definitely a great bike and just loud enough.

[@Davz2SS]

Beautiful ride. I bet your enjoying that 5.0 in the background too!!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Davz2SS Well spotted! It was a great car but I just didn’t need it so it’s gone. I’d only drive on wet days when I couldn’t go on the Harley so it was a bit of a waste

[@oliverrojas7117]

These exhausts sound great and add sufficient rumble to the Harley Sound when heard next to the standard Street Bob muffler set-up. I also like how they reveal a little bit more of the rear wheel adding some a vintage twinge to the styling

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

oliver rojas Yes that’s true, I agree

[@MUNDL46]

Very nice bike man and this sound.....DOPE as hell...have fun mate!!!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thanks bro! 👊

[@coconut-ve4zm]

Epic review ! You sir are awesome

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Philippe-Antoine St-Pierre thank you! Appreciate it

[@S3aiwd]

mine is red denim,, i love it i really love it..harley did fantastic job with it

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Trans am Awesome! Lovely bikes!

[@jasonscanlan9401]

Love this bike gonna test ride one this summer

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Jason Scanlan Go for it! It’s an awesome bike!

[@Pensivelyexpensive]

Just bought mine, and it does feel badass

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Joseph Ludwig sure does

[@CatMan-sj3ju]

Just rode home the 2020 street Bob. same color, and I am getting these exact pipes. Bike is super quiet stock.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Yeah they’re all quiet stock unfortunately because of regulations!

[@One-EyedMisfit]

I got the 2019 in red denim...(?) Was planning on cutting the baffles out, but after watching this - seems short shots are the way to go

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

The Masked Chicken Soup Bone yes I think so! They sound awesome 👌🏻

[@Deepingpaul71]

Love cruising down the motorways on mine, eats up the road easily. Bought mine from uppingham some nice roads round this way.

[@kurt1614]

Great review. I just ordered the new 2020 with Milwaukee 107

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Cool! I love this bike. It's so customisable too

[@81722Les]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan your loyalty to True Religion is amazing. love them myself. gives riding a Harley a nice definition

[@rebel_ltz]

Love it! I can pick up mine in a week. Traded in an Iron883.

[@BicepsAndBikinis]

tom rebel The 107 is so much more fun than an 883. I bet you’ll love it!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Awesome! A great step upwards dude!

[@aidanvinum]

I just sold my 2017 Iron 883. The clutch was butter on that. Is the clutch on 2018 Street Bob the same? Harder? And how to you contrast the bikes?

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

AdrianVino The clutch is buttery smooth on the street bob also! The street bob has so much more torque so going up hills or overtaking is effortless without changing down gears. The bike is much more manoeuvrable and handles like a dream! Best value for money Harley there is no doubt. If your in the uk check out sycamore Harley Davidson they have some great street bobs and a demo with short shots equipped!

[@BicepsAndBikinis]

AdrianVino The Street Bob is much more fun to ride!

[@arturobarrios8327]

Yeah! It's a really nice bike. I've got mine with the V&H Slip-ons. Fuel economy is still good. I use it for city rides, and I also think that the city is its best area. I'm short (5'6") and with that height I find the combination of the seat, pegs and handlebar a bit uncomfortable after 7 miles. I ordered the Sundowner and turned the handlebar a little bit backwards. In the city the size of the tank isn't an issue, but maybe it would bother a bit on longer journeys. Short people might find it manoeuvrable and fun :)

[@BicepsAndBikinis]

Arturo Barrios Do you know what MPG you get with the slipons?

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Yeah great! Good points. I know that taller riders find the bar height comfortable. If your hands are higher than your shoulders then the arms can ache a bit after a while.

[@arturobarrios8327]

@@BicepsAndBikinis Hi! Sorry I took too long to answer. In the city it always gives me around 35 MPG. I have the Vance and Hines Twin Slash Slip-Ons and stock air intake :)

[@davidmargetts821]

The styling takes me back to the early 80's when there were a lot of hard tailed chops around. I can imagine this bike with a buddy pad and a 4ft high sissy bar. I too am at the age where I think this bike could be fatiguing for me due to the narrow tank I'd have to clasp with my knees to prevent the wind forcing them apart. Also the high bars might wrench my arms off. Straight low bars on risers might help, but I'm told changing bars can be awkward because the instrument panel might not connect up. I understand what you mean when you say that the bike isn't planted in a straight line and needs to be wrestled to keep it stable. Perhaps Harley should increase the rake to improve stability.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

David Margetts All good points David. Maybe the Breakout is a good suit for you!

[@rahulrajbhoj]

I wanna be this guy when I get old. Which I think will happen...

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Lol 👍

[@shawnabel2053]

I Love mine... Great bike!!!!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Sure is!!!

[@VRRider]

The Street BOB to me is just a larger Sportster. I think for your size forward foot controls would have been a better option. But other wise a great bike. Does it toss water and mud to the electronics like the fat bob does on the rear wheel? My guess is yes because it looks like there is a gap between bottom of rear fender and the lower skirt below the fender.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Space Ghost I didn’t actually buy the StreetBob and instead went for a Heritage Classic (which does get muck in the gap in the rear fenders). I think a streetbob would be fine for tall guys with forward controls and higher apes

[@williamnewbold-harrop2470]

How is the rear brake compared to your Heritage? I think I heard from reviews that the Street Bob's rear brake is rather weak, seemingly worse than the other Softails.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

William Newbold-Harrop I’ve always found the Heritage rear brake to be fine. This Street Bob had a weak rear brake but I’m not sure if it is all of them tbh

[@garethtemple6242]

Seriously thinking about one of these, but it would be my first HD and I've heard a few horror stories about build quality. I ride all year round and I'm a bit concerned whether it would stand up to British winter roads. Any views?

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Gareth Temple In our experience absolutely no issues buddy! Engine is spot on and everything else too. Plus, the Street Bob is so customisable if you want to 👊🏼

[@garethtemple6242]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan Good to know. Cheers!

[@theheavycreepysound2231]

I LOVE THIS BIKE

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

It’s fantastic!

[@ashesdrivered.9123]

I am eager to see the 2019 Harley-Davidson Softail Hot Rod!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Sounds interesting!

[@davymac9866]

Can't get enough of my street bob, although with 14" apes on mine it's very wind swept lol

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Davy Mac They look awesome with Apes!

[@ProTuner06]

I myself decided on t-bar style with the Road Warrior fairing aka "Club Style". Looks, style, power, etc are phenomenal with this bike.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

I'm Here to Say That’s the great thing about the Street Bob; it’s the perfect customisable bike.

[@lindsayrogers6690]

Invest in a Harley windscreen buddy. I did and it has totally transformed the ride. I use my Street Bob to go climbing in the Lake District and as a consequence I ride the M6 motorway and the ride is now a delight.

[@bdeligio]

The spirit of Harley....very hot motorbike.......😎👏👏👏👏👍💪

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Bruno Deligio yes absolutely 👊🏼👍🏼

[@Bottna]

Do these Short Shots have a catalyst in them? Possible to get them through an inspection?

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

No they don’t. A lot of people just swap back to the standard pipes for MOT but some garages don’t have an issue with it

[@robertyoung5678]

After installing these pipes on yr bike did you have to reflash the tuner ?? Great video 👍

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

robert young We just borrowed it tbh but yes it did have appropriate tuning

[@robertyoung5678]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan thank you for the info 🏆

[@dominiqueleblanc2193]

Next bike for me!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

You'll love it!

[@parkeslife4323]

I watched this vid for the sound clip. Seeing as the M8 motor is designed to run quieter, when you put a set of Short Shots on are they "stupid loud" like they are on a Twin Cam. Have overnight test ridden this bike, but in stock form.

[@BicepsAndBikinis]

Frederick Parkes Short shots on the M8 are loud enough but not ear-splitting so I’d say a good Harley sound without giving old ladies heart attack’s

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

The street bob sounds great with short shots in real life, my personal choice of pipe for the street bob would be the bassani radius pipes

[@BicepsAndBikinis]

Just remembered, I did hear a Street Bob With Roland Sands 2 into 1 and they were really loud and deep!

[@parkeslife4323]

MrDarcy & the Ol'Man I'm looking at a Sport Glide, on which for me the stock pipes aren't all that appealing. I wanted something a little lighter and shorter with a 2 into 2 look that unlock a bit more sound without being overly obnoxious. As both bikes run the 107, this clip was helpful. I'll have a look to see if Bassanis are available to suit yet. Hi from Aus.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Frederick Parkes Slipons are a good option; louder but not too loud snd you don’t have to do a Stage 1 upgrade.

[@chrisquas4113]

Had these on my 1200 sportster, got my 2018 street bob and went with 2 in to 1 pro pipes like the short shots sound better

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Chris Quas cool! Safe riding dude!

[@johnlentz1798]

Did putting Vance Hinds Short Shots on, void your warranty?

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

No not at all! Harley-Davidson are very open to customisation so it doesn’t void the warranty. In fact this is a demo bike and these pipes were fitted by the dealer!

[@zunigaharley]

Did the exhaust dirty up the back of the motorcycle?

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

It will a bit. Better to get Big Shots tbh

[@PsyKotyK]

I was just at harley and they said they can put the forwards from a fat bob on the street bob

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Darth Taloneius OK that’s good! I think it’s the gear linkage extension that is (or was) the issue

[@RayBlack321]

I wish my fat bob was forward just a bit more than it cones stock. I’m 6’ so it’s prolly perfect for ppl 5’7-5-10 though.

[@StrivingMen]

How this short pipes works if you add passengers pegs ??????

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

StrivingMen Good question! The passenger would have very burnt toes! It would be better and also looks better with Big Shots or long shots

[@MattGretter]

I found this relocation kit for passenger foot pegs. I don't have a harley but I'm strongly considering the softail street bob. I will be using this kit for my girlfriend www.cyclegear.com/parts/rinehart-passenger-foot-peg-relocation-kit-for-harley-softail-2018-2019

[@eddiegeee4492]

Did you have to tune the bike with those short shots?

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Eddie Geee Yes a stage 1 will do it. You can buy a V&H Fuel Pack and do it yourself

[@pete8121]

Great video! How tall are you for a size reference?

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

PETE JOSEPH thank you! I’m 6”3

[@Gabusai]

is it true that rear brake is almost non existent in terms of stopping power

[@BicepsAndBikinis]

Gabusai I test rode this bike too andI found the back brake was really bad, but I think it was just this bike and not the same with all of them. It just needed adjustment

[@Gabusai]

Biceps&Bikinis thx for the input that's very dangerous imo. harley should recall that

[@vaughnfontenot933]

ignore him, someone with a new harley is banging his wife. but yup the back brake sucks..

[@Bigiron429]

Gabusai something you need to understand as a rider is you’re front brake is 70% more or less of your stopping power. People get the misconception that they should use the rear brake to stop when it should be both brakes applied simultaneously for maximum braking efficiency

[@spaceman83]

Do you have a fuelpak or just a new exhaust

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Capt.Trips 13 This Street Bob has a full Stage 1

[@sportstyle]

Can you install the passenger pegs with this exhoust ?

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

sportstyle yes im pretty sure you can but the pipes will cook your passengers right foot!

[@sportstyle]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan We will wrap the right boot haha! I guess the vance&hines slipons will do the same job ? Cheers

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

sportstyle I’d recommend getting Vance and Hines long shots, as they produce just as nice sound and won’t cause a problem with the passenger!

[@PsyKotyK]

Would it be better with more forward controls ?

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Darth Taloneius I think it would but as far as I know, there’s not a kit for it yet.

[@blazehdsbob2097]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan Hey bro FYI Harley juste came out with a forward controls kit for the street bob. Just got them installed on mine and cant wait to go out and ride just as soon as all this snow here in Canada will melt.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

steven perron That’s great! That’s going to look and feel awesome

[@ferrierjean6018]

The Beast stage 2 torque

[@craigcollins4039]

I have an 08, big radius 2 Into 2, se heavy breather, se110" motor, vance and hines fp3.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Sounds awesome! 🤟🏻

[@craigcollins4039]

I did notice on mine with the 110 after about a 35 mins of riding is wen it really opens up. Might just be me though, and it just wants to run with my setup. Lots of fun and def one of the comfyest riding motorcycles I've owned.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

The 110 sure was a fantastic engine! Undoubtedly awesome bike 👌🏻

[@drucl8n]

Ha that’s my exact bike and my same jacket too

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Andrew Clayton You must be a cool dude like me! haha 👊

[@MrAndrew1953]

Pipes are good for blipping when zombies staring down at mobile phones walk out in front you. I like that clip on/off screen of the Heritage softail and Z bars.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Yeah definately! That often happens!

Hi, what's your height? Cheers.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Fábio Anselmo 6 foot 3 bro

[@KeanuVH]

You should probably get forward controls as you have long legs.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

This isn’t my bike, I borrowed it from sycamore Harley-Davidson

[@fernandomagalhaes2957]

A better alternative to forward controls, not o hit shins over air filter cover, is a different seat...I think . That's the reason I didn't buy one yet.

[@Manamejeff625]

Just wondering how tall you are mate. You make that thing look small.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

I’m 6”3, the bars were a bit too far back for my liking as it was a demo bike set up for average person, i like the bars slightly more forwards!

[@dukeviper8385]

How tall are you? Bike looks good

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

coco martin six feet three inches coco 👊🏼

[@dukeviper8385]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan thanks brother!

[@boneshopping8424]

Where r the rear-pegs? Dismounted?

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Bone Shopping not sure mate it’s a demo bike

[@BicepsAndBikinis]

Doesn’t have rear pegs as standard, although you can fit them.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Actually; thinking about it, the Street Bob doesn't come with rear pegs because its a solo seater, but you can get them fitted and there are holes pre-drilled on the bike to simply bolt them on.

[@boneshopping8424]

Thx for answering... didn't know this is a solo bike ;) I just was wondering about the missing pegs, cause there r sum exhaust pipes that seems like, the rear pegs have to dismount permanently on other M8-Bikes like the fxlr e.g., cause i didn't see a rear-peg-holder on the new exhaust-mount as u see at the v&h short shots.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Bone Shopping no worries mate! Happy to answer any questions 👊🏻

[@jamesclarkson3009]

I like the low rider

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Low Rider S video coming on our channel next week!

[@Celtics20]

7:08 Lol U.K problems. Awesome video, I want that exact bike!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Gl0ck93 Glock93 haha yes; it’s a regular thing where i live. Thanks for the support! 👊

[@wayanwitre6675]

Nice harlay

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thanks! It is a great bike

[@Dude_Virus]

They should have kept the old street bob design and just changed the engine and suspension.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

K T I think the old design is starting to look a little dated

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

K T I think the old design is starting to look a little dated

[@BicepsAndBikinis]

I prefer the new version personally

[@jeffm2448]

I hear once you ride the new streetbob you’ll agree it’s better than the old dyna.

[@emanuelmarangoudakis8199]

THE ONLY LET DOWN IS THAT FLYING SAUCER AIR CLEANER!!!!!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Emanuel Marangoudakis Yeah but it’s easily changed 👊🏼

[@joko9086]

Just put my deposit down on a sport glide

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Nice!

[@peterhobart795]

That"s not load Stick some long shots on it Now that"s load. Load pipes sound good but after a while they get on your nerves you car"t hear for a long time when you get off

[@richardpowell5409]

"Load"???😂....Loud!

[@spikespiegel7964]

but how can i attain a holy beard like yours

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

By devil worship only 😜

[@BoiseG]

Nice bike and you have a beautiful location to ride! I have a 17 Street Bob and dressed it up a bit different that the standard "Club Style" Dyna. Check out my video if you have a sec.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

BoiseG Thanks bro 👊🏼

[@steveruby523]

R.i.p dyna you are missed

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Steve Ruby Yes it’s quite different!

[@ProTuner06]

Softail > Dyna.

[@Ugedey80]

Its not your size man.. the bike is drowning between your legs.. your knees on same lever with bar

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Daniel Gofman I know. With the bars forward it would be way better, but that’s another reason I bought a Heritage Classic

[@WhiteWi]

I don’t know how he fits on it. I am 5 11 and it’s barely fits me. (I am not a big frame guy either)

[@TigerJax007]

@@WhiteWi I'm 6 6 and it fits me just fine. Forward controls and an extended reach seat makes a world of a difference. No doubt that with that kind of height it needs those customizations. From stock it is cramped. But that is the great thing about harleys. They can be adjusted to everyone's liking.

[@emanuelmarangoudakis8199]

YES YES HARLEY SHOULD OF MADE THEM WITH A LONGER FRAME

[@TheLouiecat]

One inch bars look cheap!! Bike needs inch and a quarter,but the question is will that dump looking interment thing in the middle of the cross bar accept it??

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Yes I agree, that would look much better. Probably have to change the clamp thingy.

[@dirkdiggler2430]

Ladies and gentlemen.. the new Honda Davidson

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Not sure what you mean, but thanks for the comment

[@WhiteWi]

Some one is butt hurt

[@markroberts5107]

Knob