Originally Posted by JekyllnHyde

For stock it sounds nice and I think better than the previous stock sound. Let's be honest, the stock sound of previous years never sounded all that good. But that doesn't matter because 95% of people who buy bikes swap out the exhaust.

I don't agree with the guy in the video when he said they'll be a lack of accessory options and handlebars will be hard to swap out. In time they'll be plenty of aftermarket accessories for these bikes and if someone wants to go with fatter handlebars they already make plenty that taper down to 1 inch so the stock clamp would fit. The only way I see a problem is of someone wants to eliminate the clamp altogether.

When they first came out I reacted too quickly and didn't like the Street Bob much. But given some time and after seeing one in person that changed for me. It's a sweet looking bike and every review I've read on it says they handle great and are a lot of fun to ride...big grin factor. It would be a perfect mid range bike for 200 to 300 mile days of country riding and mountain carving, as well as an every day bar hopper/commuter bike.

I think they'll sell a ton of them.

Originally Posted by Ron750

My first bike was a stock Vulcan 750. I thought it sounded OK, but like a sewing machine.

My first Harley was a used 2003 FLHTCUI with a stage one and Cycle Shacks. When I picked it up I thought it was unbearably loud.

I love it now. I don't know if it's gotten quiter over the years or I'm going deaf but it seems perfect now.

The bike in the video sounds a lot more like my Vulcan than my Ultra. I wouldn't like it, but that's just me.

Originally Posted by Thingfish

That's the point Ron, your '03 FLH already had a stage one. When it was stock it was quieter than the '18 in the video and much less deep. You've got to know what you're listening for in the first place. Nothing stock is going to sound close to a stage one. (Aside from a Ducati Monster 1200...which still sounds better with slip ons)

Originally Posted by JekyllnHyde

I have to add the Aprilia Tuono to that list. I rode one with stock cans last summer and that V4 motor has an amazing growl to it.

Originally Posted by Thingfish

Here's the tire Stage V tire shredder HD sit info...it does say "at time of purchase" for the warranty to remain though.

https://mstore.harley-davidson.com/s...e-shredder-kit


"This comprehensive kit provides a complete package of matched components that allow you to build a high performance 110ci Twin Cam without voiding the factory warranty. The unique Screamin' Eagle® 4.0" big bore cylinders are engineered to slip into the engine cases without case machining or modification, so the engine stays in the chassis during the build.
Includes 4.0" cylinders, SE CNC-Ported Cylinder Heads, matching 10.2:1 forged high compression pistons and rings, SE-259 cams, perfect-fit pushrods, high-capacity roller tappets, cam cover gaskets, heavy duty clutch spring, high flow fuel injectors Also includes the SE 58mm Throttle Body with high flow fuel injectors All EFI-equipped models require dealer-installed ECM calibration download or use of Screamin' Eagle® Street Tuner Kit (priced separately) Recalibration is required for proper installation, See Dealer for details, Labor cost not included Separate purchase of cam spacers is recommended Requires separate purchase of accessory 58mm air cleaner and Cam Drive Retention Kit P/N 25566-06 When installed by an authorized Harley-Davidson® Dealer at the time of vehicle delivery, these kits do not impact the vehicle's limited warranty"

Originally Posted by DanBO18

I talked to my dealer today and confirmed that, for Stage whatever upgrades to be covered under factory warranty, they must be dealer installed within the first 60 days. And then they need to send in some paperwork to get it recorded as added to your warranty.

They said that upgrades done outside of this window or by 3rd parties are not covered, but that they would honor the warranty on the rest of the bike and only have an issue if there was evidence that the non-covered upgrades were the cause of problems that require repairs on the covered parts.

I've got 1,000 miles on the bike now and, as impressive as it is, it's apparently now or never, so I ordered the parts for Stage I & II (torque). It's really nice as is, but I think a Breakout 114 should be more bad *** than nice.

The longest back-order item is September 25th, and that's only the ship date. So this won't happen until October. Looking forward to hearing/feeling the difference.

Originally Posted by musicnbikes

Not for softails.

Fits ’14-'16 Touring models, Does not fit Twin-Cooled models. Does not fit Trike models, CVO™ 110 models or models with engine cases that have been machined to accept large-bore cylinders. Requires separate purchase of accessory 58mm air cleaner and Cam Drive Retention Kit P/N 25566-06. Cam Spacer Kit P/N 25928-06 is recommended. All models require recalibration with Screamin' Eagle® Pro Street Tuner (sold separately).

Originally Posted by artsbest

DanBO18: Bike looks great. But to me anyway the truncated stub rear fender on this model with a single seat set-up looks really bad-to-the-bone.