By the way good topic , city riding 👌 I have the 2022 FXBB 114 with Orange tank badge and mostly black. I feel this M8 is designed for the outskirts of the city, the country roads along the coast of California, oh greetings from Central Valley California. You point out the gears and I agree with you. You point out the brakes on the M8 , I've been giving my brakes alot of consideration and what I can do to make them better. The M8 does require some skill to handle overall and works well in open roads not within the city. Good video bro !
The most fun I had riding in Philly was on our Honda Rebel 250. Super light weight, not a huge amount of power, small enough to squeeze past almost anything. It was a blast ripping that thing through the city and up the drives to Chestnut Hill from Fishtown.
It's one reason why I love my sporty. It's perfect for the area I live in here in the Ozark mountains. It also does great in the city. I even had some older gentlemen on baggers telling me they wish they had a smaller bike like me. Even more so, I can still take it on an interstate road trip once a year and it does just fine.
I can’t find them now, but I purchased air deflectors for my Deluxe. It was my first ever “upgrade” on the bike. They are made by Kuryakyn. I ride in Las Vegas heat all the time and what a difference on my legs!!! Well worth the money!!!
I was out for a ride today on my 107. It was 22/23 here in the UK, so pretty hot(for us). I agree with the 1st and 2nd gear. 1st is too choppy, especially for tighter turns and 2nd is a little too lumpy. I try to do it in 2nd as Motorman suggests, a little back brake and a bit of throttle and clutch control. Not easy though. Also agree, the M8 gets hot, my rear cylinder deactivation was coming in a lot. The weight, I am ok with now after nearly 5k of riding. My bike is in it's element on open fast roads though. Great, informative video. Thanks
I rode a ktm 690 all through Seattle qute a bit and the only reason i enjoyed it is because its a small bike that can go anywhere. Id rather ride a motorcycle through any city than drive a car through the city. Also you can park a bike anywhere. Super helpful
It's not the fairing & bags that would bother me in the city. It's HDs heavy clutch and air-cooled engine that gets hot in stop & go riding. If I was doing that on the daily, I'd get an electric bike.
If you’re going to do mostly city riding, then honestly, a scooter is what you want. My ‘04 Honda silverwing scooter is so much more convenient in stop and go than my ‘21 Low Rider S, Obviously. Even though my silverwing is a 600cc, 550 lb bike, it’s like a mini bike compared to my 680 lb Harley. That said, my Harley still gets the vast majority of use regardless of where I’m going just because it’s so much cooler and it’s more fun to ride. The torque on hand with that 114 is too good to pass up. But I needed a bike that I could ride for pleasure, around town, city commuting on the highway, and traveling, and the Harley softail is a great compromise for an all around motorcycle, imo. I also specifically wanted the extra weight of a big Harley cruiser here in Oklahoma where the wind is constantly trying to kill anyone on twos.
So if you rode mainly in the city (of Chicago say) but had only one vehicle, the Harley, you'd recommend the street bob over a other Harleys, like a sportster? I'm in the market that's why I'm asking.
The sporty is just fine if all you're doing is city riding. I had an iron 883 for over a year and besides highway riding, it did just fine, much cheaper!
@@breakfast00club..11 I think they put the money elsewhere: you got a 114 engine, 4 valve heads, inverted forks, nice exhaust, LED headlight and the wide tires.
It's pain riding any motorcycle in city ,I must say though I have 22 streetbob and Honda rebel dct ,I must say my Honda rebel 1100 dct automatic lot better in city
@@TheMotoJawn I’m taking my MSF course next month.. I have been looking at other UA-cam content which bike suits a new rider I haven’t rode a bike since 16 and now I’m 47.. lol but I love cruisers.. the 883 is been heavy on my mind to start with or Honda Rebel 1100 ( manual) but mainly the 884
By the way good topic , city riding 👌 I have the 2022 FXBB 114 with Orange tank badge and mostly black. I feel this M8 is designed for the outskirts of the city, the country roads along the coast of California, oh greetings from Central Valley California. You point out the gears and I agree with you. You point out the brakes on the M8 , I've been giving my brakes alot of consideration and what I can do to make them better. The M8 does require some skill to handle overall and works well in open roads not within the city. Good video bro !
Thanks for stopping by homie!
Agreed. Biggest issue I have with city riding on mine is the short first and even 2nd gear. The M8 wants you let those ponies off the ranch!!!
The most fun I had riding in Philly was on our Honda Rebel 250. Super light weight, not a huge amount of power, small enough to squeeze past almost anything. It was a blast ripping that thing through the city and up the drives to Chestnut Hill from Fishtown.
That's a great one for the city
It's one reason why I love my sporty. It's perfect for the area I live in here in the Ozark mountains. It also does great in the city. I even had some older gentlemen on baggers telling me they wish they had a smaller bike like me. Even more so, I can still take it on an interstate road trip once a year and it does just fine.
Yeah I prefer my sporty in the city
I can’t find them now, but I purchased air deflectors for my Deluxe. It was my first ever “upgrade” on the bike. They are made by Kuryakyn. I ride in Las Vegas heat all the time and what a difference on my legs!!! Well worth the money!!!
That's probably a good idea
Glad to see that stop signs in Philly are optional. I'll remember that when I get a chance to get back down there.
The philly rolling stop
@@TheMotoJawn we all have them. lol Thanks for the videos.
I was out for a ride today on my 107. It was 22/23 here in the UK, so pretty hot(for us). I agree with the 1st and 2nd gear. 1st is too choppy, especially for tighter turns and 2nd is a little too lumpy. I try to do it in 2nd as Motorman suggests, a little back brake and a bit of throttle and clutch control. Not easy though. Also agree, the M8 gets hot, my rear cylinder deactivation was coming in a lot. The weight, I am ok with now after nearly 5k of riding. My bike is in it's element on open fast roads though. Great, informative video. Thanks
Thanks for stopping by! That engine does get dang hot
We would call those temps perfect weather!! 35 to 38 c is hot.
I rode a ktm 690 all through Seattle qute a bit and the only reason i enjoyed it is because its a small bike that can go anywhere. Id rather ride a motorcycle through any city than drive a car through the city. Also you can park a bike anywhere. Super helpful
It's not the fairing & bags that would bother me in the city. It's HDs heavy clutch and air-cooled engine that gets hot in stop & go riding. If I was doing that on the daily, I'd get an electric bike.
Heavy clutch for sure annoying in stop and go traffic
So.... I agree 100% about 1st gear, and I'd add that 2nd is also short.
Love the Street bob paint it all black..in the city we split lanes all day
If you’re going to do mostly city riding, then honestly, a scooter is what you want. My ‘04 Honda silverwing scooter is so much more convenient in stop and go than my ‘21 Low Rider S, Obviously. Even though my silverwing is a 600cc, 550 lb bike, it’s like a mini bike compared to my 680 lb Harley. That said, my Harley still gets the vast majority of use regardless of where I’m going just because it’s so much cooler and it’s more fun to ride. The torque on hand with that 114 is too good to pass up. But I needed a bike that I could ride for pleasure, around town, city commuting on the highway, and traveling, and the Harley softail is a great compromise for an all around motorcycle, imo. I also specifically wanted the extra weight of a big Harley cruiser here in Oklahoma where the wind is constantly trying to kill anyone on twos.
Yeah softail can get it done pretty much anywhere. I just hate city riding in general no matter what it's on 😂
So if you rode mainly in the city (of Chicago say) but had only one vehicle, the Harley, you'd recommend the street bob over a other Harleys, like a sportster? I'm in the market that's why I'm asking.
The sporty is just fine if all you're doing is city riding. I had an iron 883 for over a year and besides highway riding, it did just fine, much cheaper!
Unfortunately, sometimes I have to work downtown . there’s never parking for a work van so I up charge for parking tickets
I don’t even like driving through center city. You would need two heads to stay aware on the bike. Stay safe.
Yeah even in a car is terrible
Agreed. I live in Philly and you need to use what I call hyper-defensive riding. I don't know how he is able to blog while riding these streets.
Single front disk brake, not a fan of. I'd still buy that bike, looks like a lot of fun to ride.
I agree I have one a 21 fat bob .. breaks are cheap..
But honestly that's a Harley.. great bike but cheap..
@@breakfast00club..11 I think they put the money elsewhere: you got a 114 engine, 4 valve heads, inverted forks, nice exhaust, LED headlight and the wide tires.
I personally try and avoid riding in downtown DC and Baltimore as much as I can just for the simple fact that the roads are GOD AWFUL.
True I bet those places are actually even worse than philly
What fairing do you have?
Memphis shades road warrior
I don't like going down there in a car... couldn't imagine going on a bike
Head on a swivel
Yea....lets meet up and hop on my road glide 🤣
Center city road glide
When I was iin Manhattan for a short stay I didnt see many motorcycles there, I suppose it wouldnt make sense .
Yeah I'd want no part of that
City riding sucks, and yet I do it every day LOL
I hear that 🤷♂️
It's pain riding any motorcycle in city ,I must say though I have 22 streetbob and Honda rebel dct ,I must say my Honda rebel 1100 dct automatic lot better in city
The worst place to ride with any bike is any place where the pigs are lol
I wouldn't ride a Grom through there.
Probably a decent option for the city
@@TheMotoJawn Id be afraid to get mugged. Definitely not at night.
Grom ftw
The ultimate city bike
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Did you ride past CCP?
Yep
I lived in Philly for 12 years before moving back to NYC.. I’m like my old college lol
@@TheMotoJawn I’m taking my MSF course next month.. I have been looking at other UA-cam content which bike suits a new rider I haven’t rode a bike since 16 and now I’m 47.. lol but I love cruisers.. the 883 is been heavy on my mind to start with or Honda Rebel 1100 ( manual) but mainly the 884
@@TheMotoJawn 883*