Comments on: Staff Bikes: Simon’s Harley-Davidson Softail Standard

By: Jeff Ware

Jeff Ware — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 04:32:41 +0000

Hi Bill, I could not agree more the Softail Standard is still my favourite Harley of the past few years – the spoked wheels are my preference over the newer cast wheels. The bike is sadly discontinued here in Australia now… Such a shame. Did you end up fitting the Screen or luggage? Jeff Ware.

By: Bill Hyneman

Bill Hyneman — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 05:26:58 +0000

I spent 21 years in the military beating the hell of my body. I’,m 64 years old and have about as much mettle in my body as I do on my bike. I started slow with my Harley experience first owning an 883 Sportster Superlow. I have now graduated to a 2023 Softail Standard. The power takes a bit of getting used to but it is low, easy to mount, handles like a dream and other than at idle it is smooth as silk . It is not too heavy which contributes to the easy handling. I have always liked the stripped down bobber look and other than adding a quick release wind screen and some detachable saddle bags I plan to leave it bone stock. When commuting the saddle bags will be off and when going on a weekend adventure I’ll pit them back on. I am incredibly happy with this bike and don’t think you can go wrong buying one

By: Jeff Ware

Jeff Ware — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 02:37:29 +0000

In reply to Nick. Good on you Nick - I'm with you man! Jeff

By: Nick

Nick — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 09:50:06 +0000

I'm absolutely loving my 22 Street Bob 114, apart from a full system exhaust I feel no need to touch it any further... Jeff's right Simon. The big old dinosaur will get under your skin, just give it some time... After decades of believing I could only settle for the latest wizbangery I now find myself in love with an archaic abomination that has no right to arrive at the top of the mountain in first place, whilst casually whistling along to Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd.