Road test and Review of the last Harley-Davidson 2020 Deluxe
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- Опубліковано 4 лип 2020
- If you're thinking about purchasing a Harley-Davidson Deluxe, the iconic Deluxe will be no more after the 2020 model year. This is your last chance to get a new one.
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I'm 43 years old and have been wanting a Harley for 30 years. I finally bought a 2020 Deluxe with the stage 1 and Basani fishtail pipes last October. Best decision I've made. 6500 miles on it now. Love it.
Just got mine. White. Woohoo. 48 yrs old. I'm due.
Ride on.
53 years old just got my first one last year. You're right best decision ever!
Im 35 and have a 2019 HD FLDE DELUXE. With Ape hangers chrome luggage rack, solo seat, sawed off chrome pips, burnt whiskey and blackened silver with black pin lines
Bought it used in June 30th 2021 at Bayside, second HD I bought from there, first I was able to test drive. 😀
It now has just under 4,500 miles
Love it,
My other is a 2014 HD sportster 1200 72 with a stage 3
52 here, I have a 2018 Deluxe in Black. Waiting on my Samson Fishtails now and just put a 465c Cam in it.
I love it, best bike I have ever been on.
Great review, Motorman but I wish I hadn't watched the video- I want one .... more than I did before. Best looking model in the current H-D lineup imho .... it honors the past without being a slave to it. As you said it's a thoroughly modern motorcycle. It will still look good 20 years from now; I'm not so sure that can be said about some other current and future models in H-D's lineup. For some of us there's still a place for shiny paint, chrome and whitewalls.
I was gonna get one but someone beat me to it at the HD dealership. In a way im kinda glad because I bought the 2020 heritage classic in Vivid black with the V107 and the dimensions are almost identical to the Deluxe. When I remove the saddle bags, windshield and rear seat its identical to the deluxe minus the white walls and passenger foot pegs. Best of both worlds, go from touring to cruising.
Just love it. To me it's the best looking bike Harley Davidson have made.
Way to go Harley, get rid of the prettiest bike in the line-up, seriously Harley makes one mistake after another.
yeah they're awesome looking, i would get it in pearl white i think they call it. I mean for one the bike is expensive as hell and looks like a "grandma bike" i like to call it just to make my mother mad lol but there is a little truth in the joke because you'll never see someone my age or younger on this. I'm 25
SoHighFashion I had one in Morrocan Gold, which was like a white with some metal flakes. I traded it in on. Street Glide. No regrets, but wish I could have both.
Just rips your shorts doesn't it. Most manufacturing companies do the STUPIDEST things. They finally got it perfect and then frikken stop. Makes no sense at all.
@@sohighfashion6450 so many used ones out their for cheep money and no miles don't need to pay top $ for new
@@smokinjoe6924 Do you have links cheaper HD deluxe with low mileage?
Bought a 2005 deluxe about a month ago.
First bike, and little to no experience.
Thanks to your videos I’m 10 times the rider I was when I first got it; the learning never stops! 👍
Great to hear!
Hi Jerry, very nice review. I know how nice the deluxe is because I own a 2019.
Hey Jerry, I fell in love back in 2005 with this bike. It made me go and get my license here in the UK, and in 06 I bought my first bike. It was a two tone black and white Deluxe, 137,000 miles later it still puts a smile on my face today. Unfortunately, the new M8 version hardly resembles the original. They even changed the single digit speedo which was unique to the Deluxe.
Still, great review as always Jerry. Stay safe.
Still have my 2005 and Love it!
I picked one up last year, with glass, engine guards and bags too. After my first long trip I had them add the cruise control. So for me it’s the perfect around town to 300+ mile per day bike. Love the look. Don’t know why it’s being DC’d. Great vid. Keep ‘em coming!
just bought a 2018 Deluxe about a month ago. Love everything about it. The white walls and wire wheels are what sold me. classic look. love it.
That's the Chevy Bel-Air of Motorcycles. Awesome.
Thank you Jerry for reviewing the Deluxe. Definitely value your honest opinion. I own a 2019 and absolutely love it.
An honest and knowledgeable review, a breath of fresh air.
Oh yes, I appreciate your vlogs. I like your road tests as well as your instruction on how to handle a large bike. It encourages me to start riding. On the other hand, I simply enjoy watching you ride. So, I am riding vicariously through you. Thank you, Jerry.
Glad you like them!
The Heritage Softail will cover the nostalgic aspect. It be around awhile now, since 1986 and is in my opinion the best looking bike Harley has. It is a good all around rider.
Man, Jerry, that 2020 black Deluxe with white walls, destined to be among the great classics!...Wow!
Thanx for that!
I love that bike!
Thanks I have a 2019 love it I had a 48 I am 70 years old and love that look.
Great review! I still have my 2005 for a second bike and absolutely love it!
Great to see someone riding a bike in full control
That is a beautiful bike except for those Turn signals I don’t know who thought that up but they look bad
I ride an '06 Deluxe. Thanks for a view of the last model year!
I have the softbrake clutch, front brake lever and the rear brake. Absolutely love it.
I love my 2020. It appears that Polaris is cutting way back on the Indian Chief Vintage, only 2 offered, so maybe the nostalgic look just isn’t cutting it anymore. Just my opinion, but the Deluxe and the Chief Vintage are the most beautiful bikes out there.
HI Jerry , I was going back and forth about buying this motorcycle over the last couple of days then I click on UA-cam and there is Jerry riding a Harley Davidson Deluxe , I think I have some clarity about the issue now ha ha have a great night and thanks for the great review.
My wife has one, two tone pearl white and black. I have added a lot of chrome goodies. I have a Harley Heritage. I put white walls and a lot of chrome and adds. The tires makes all the difference in the look. I have hard bags with tour pack. Great video Jerry.
Thanks for the video. IMO the deluxe sales have been in the decline do to some style changes(ugly turn signals etc). I test rode the 2019 to see if the new frame made a difference. The lack of a windshield when riding really took my mind off it. So I dont remember if it was that different from my deluxe. I've had a 2010 and currently have a 2016 deluxe. There seems to be a strong secondary market for the deluxe in my area. My 2016 had 6447 miles only when I bought it in 2019. My dealership looks for good used bikes constantly and the deluxe tops the list of bikes they're looking for. After all that I do love the deluxe but I can understand why people might move up to buy the Heritage instead bc the exhaust is located below the rear axle which enables the larger saddlebags. I've lowered my exhaust on my deluxe to make room for RG hard bags. Expensive upgrade but well worth it.
Beautiful motorcycle. Thanks for the ride.
Hey Jerry thank you my riding has improved 80 percent
Thank you very much Jerry for this video, much appreciated.
Thanks Jerry I’ve been waiting on your review of the Deluxe. I finally bought one, a 2018 electric blue. As I’ve told you before I can’t ride anymore to due to bike accident in 1980 but I loved this bike for so long I just had to have it.
To me the Deluxe is the best looking HD. 2nd would be the Fatboy.
That is one sweet ride! If I had the bucks I'd buy it in a minute.
Thank you for the review! Beautiful Bike
One of my favorite bikes. Shame they aren't going to make it anymore
not a shame. there are people who work at Harley at management earning over $500,000 to make decisions and they know what they're doing. If for some reason they're wrong (they use a different word in the corporate world), they will move on with a multi million dollar exit package.
@@gfunk63901 the exit deal is called the golden parachute
I have the 2017 Heritage Softail Classic. Very low ground clearance. Love the bike
Boy!!! motor man that little bike fits you very good [smile]
Yes, I have the first issue 2005 model. I just upgraded many things on it’s 15 year anniversary. It’s been total perfection for me. I paid exactly $18,000 in 2005.
It really is such a beautiful bike. I'll be honest, when I first was in the market for a new bike, I didn't look at the Deluxe. I was solely focused on the, "cool", Low Rider scene. I love my 2019 FXLR. But, as I've been exposed more and more to motorcycles, I have a new found appreciation for the classic styling. I would love to add one these to the stable one day.
I was fortunate enough to sit on one, hope some day to own one. Love the old school look. I also like the softail standard.
Harley may not even be in business for 2021. I have always been a softail man Heritage especially. Sad to hear though. I believe that it has been a faithful staple of
Harley-Davidson’s career making and survival.
beautiful bike, worth every penny!
Was the best looking bike in their lineup.
Great video , I love Softail’s period ,
some more than others.
I love the Road King , and Electra Glide model line .
beautiful walk around and discussion Jerry, luve the vids....luv2 c u step it up and get on a ducati! lol
Hello from Russia)) You make great videos! I learned how to properly control my motorcycle on your videos. I do not have Harley Davidson (this is my dream in fact) I have a Honda Shadow 750 ACE. Thanks for your videos, they really helped me in my ability to drive a motorcycle.
Quality, thorough video, Jerry! I looked at Indian Chiefs for quite some time (too long!), but picked up a 47K-mile honey of a 2007 Deluxe a couple months ago. Black Cherry, with bags & shield for a bargain-- $6300. I removed the bags and only use the shield when I take day trips here in AZ. To me, it's all about capturing that iconic '50s look of a Harley cruiser: chrome spokes, white walls, low, loud. Pure Americana. You know how you can tell you made the right MC purchase?? When you can't help but turn around and gaze while you're walking away from it.
That’s me , brother !!!
Love my 19 deluxe. Prettiest bike in the lineup. Everyone would have one if they could have two...
Your throttle / clutch skills blow me away.
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I miss the round turn signals, the new ones are too modern for this classic bike
That is a beautiful machine..I do like the cable clutch, but don't care for the bladed turn signals..otherwise really sweet looking bike....I wonder if that solo seat will fit on my Electra Glide Standard.....Nice review Motorman....The smidlap gloves...hahaha👍
Jerry binge watching your vids keep the reviews coming very well done very informative ,I need a pair of those gloves ,awesome vids
Thanks 👍
Love the "Deluxe"!
I do enjoy the vintage look.
Love that bike.
Sad. One of my favorite H-Ds
Can’t believe they discontinued this beauty. I picked up a billiard red 2020. 18 thousand & stage 2 still running strong!
Riding that bike is what you call cruising with style That is one beautiful bike and a fine piece ofAmerican machinery . Get some while you can
just wait around a couple years.....some wanta be will be selling theirs with low mileage for a lot less
sam curatolo your probably right that usually how it works
Great review. That's a cool looking cruiser with all the options 😎🏍️👍 Ps Harley should keep that style bike.
Excellent video, regards from Santiago
I have a 2019 that is set up like this one, windshield, engine guard,bag on the shield,not a thing wrong with it.wouldnt trade it for love or money.....well,unless she was pretty enough.....or if it was a lot of money,
Great handling,fantastic get up and go,for a 700 lb bike. Only thing I will change is the seat.....I've riden it all over North Central Florida,no complaints,and yes even the mirrors are great.....
Thanks Jerry! I just got mine today, downsizing from my Road King. Very excited, I dig the looks, and I think this will be more agile than the King. Have yet to get on the highway, but I'm assuming it will be just fine.
Enjoy it
Very nice!
My First Harley was a Slim. Then I got a fatboy( my dream bike) traded it for road king and then 21 road glide. I love the road glide and its super comfortable way more so then any other bike especially in some wind. I just don’t connect with it the same way I did with my slim or 114 fatboy. I have a chance to buy 2019 deluxe soon with 40! miles on it… seriously tempted because that is one of the million finds really…
Great video Jerry,hoping to buy a deluxe, used here in UK,beautiful machine,best wishes mike UK
Beautiful machine motorman.
Great looking bike!👍
The purist, perfected HD. They CANT stop making them! Of course with the insanity going on at HD these days who knows what they’ll do to ruin the brand.
Great review! It's sad they are doing away with the Deluxe. It has been my favorite motorcycle since it came out. I've dreamed about the Deluxe. I doubt I'll ever be able to afford a bike. But, if I could, I would definitely take your Ride Like a Pro course. Who, knows, maybe one day I'll win the lottery. Thanks for sharing your reviews, they are always great. I enjoy the riding instructions too.
I’m hoping to buy a Harley and then take your class.
Love your videos Jerry !
Frank
I have been wondering about that, looking at some of Jerry's videos it seems that he only teaches riders on HDs, or maybe he only records those that do.
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@@motorman857😊 good to know.
I has a soft spot for this softail. My fav is still the Sportster...but I'm getting an Indian Scout.
I like it a lot. It looks like my '72 Super Glide but it didn't with a windshield then or elec starter. Too bad I am not in the Mkt for another HD, my '72 still runs well. Since I do long trips on another bike, I would be concerned about the setup for hard or soft bags on this 2020 to avoid scratches-dents. My '72 has a double seat to use for bags.
Hi Jerry - would love to see you do a review on the standard Low Rider if you get a chance. Feel like it's a great bike that gets overlooked or forgotten about due to the Low Rider S. Have learnt heaps from your video's so thank you, from Australia.
If I wouldnt have been so set on a roadglide that would've been the bike for me. Kind of reminds me of the road king I traded in. The area your riding in looks a lot like areas here in south Louisiana. Minus the palm trees. We don't have many of those here.
Jerry, I love the reviews. As you can see by my image I ride a 94 Honda Magna. Personally, I like all motorcycles. Maybe one day I'll be able to afford a Harley, but for now, I'm quite content with this Magna V4.
v4's forever
You can have both! You just need a bigger garage!
@@Steverinomeister and deeper pockets.
Love your reviews. Are you going to test ride the Low Rider? Thanks Sir.
I like that bike I wish my FLSTC had those handle bars on it. Beautiful Bike.but i would put rear crash bars on it it saves a lot of money even if you just drop it at a light. I like the cable clutch too the less technology the more I like it it is more like my 1972 FLH. If i was buying a new Harley this one would be high on the list.
looking at a Softail Deluxe CVO. I can't find any reviews on it so I figure I'd start with the regular deluxe. thanks for the review
Beautiful motorcycle. (of Brazil)
I fell in love with the Deluxe when they first came out in 2018, bought it and have been converting it into a touring bike. Windshield, standard crash bars ( even bought rear crash bar, came out in 2020) passenger foot pegs, Hammock seat with back rest, heal shiftier, Amazon Chinese saddle bags. I'm, going to pt a touring trunk next with passenger back rest. By the way, I think it was Laidlaws you tube, he said they purposely put a little vibration in the deluxe for nostalgic reasons, I really don't notice it myself. I also like the quieter exhaust, although I noticed they did get a bit louder at 7000 km, still very quiet. I have scraped both floor boards on tight corners. I'm short like you, so the bike fits me great and I can say this would be a great bike for the shorter ladies, maybe you should buy the deluxe for your wife, she probably would love it and you would get lots of points from her. LOL
way not buy a heritage comes with every thing you put on stock and nicer turn signal lights
@@smokinjoe6924 Because I like the Deluxe and the chrome. I looked at both before I decided. Also I can make the Deluxe to my own liking and uniqueness.
@@smilingbiter o ya i forgot harley blacked out the new heritages i have both a deluxe and a heritage love them both i know what you mean about make them your own but no m8 for me yet ride safe
@@smokinjoe6924 So far my M8 has run flawlessly and has actually gotten better after breaking in. I'm 67 and this is probably my last bike. I had Ultras but wanted to go back to bases and I am glad I did. I love the sound of my stock exhaust as well. I wear half helmets so I don't want to go deaf. I see that most Harley riders all wear full covered helmets so I guess they don't appreciate the normal sound. As I said in my original blog the mufflers did get a little bit louder, also I noticed it now runs cooler. I only use AMS oil 20-50 Motorcycle oil. I have ridden every kind of HD from flat head, knuckle Head, Pan Head and evolution. Never rode a duel cam, thought it was over the head for me.
@@smilingbiter nice i will get an m8 eventually just have to many others rite now glade you like it someday a deal will come along i cant refuse enjoy and ride safe
I’ve been waiting for Motorman to do the Deluxe! If that’s the last one I got the second to last. Gator put a Heritage windshield on it and it clashes. It would look way better with the Chrome Screen HD made for it.
At the 0:06 second mark, Motorman, love...i need two of them...
Thanks Motorman.
I had a white 2020 in my hands and decided not to buy it due to the weight. I foolishly bought a 2023 Ducati Diavel, which was the wrong bike for me. Luckily, I sold it!! I am very sorry that I let the Deluxe go. I am hoping that I will see it at the "HD REVEAL" for 2024!!
They are making a HUGE Mistake if they cancel this. It's a grand slam hit with this bike. This is what American Motorcycle should look like - gorgeous.
Sorry to see it go I wanted one but I am retired now and my wife doesn't work so it is out of my price range. I sold both my FLHRCI and FLSTC twin cams and picked up a low mileage one owner bone stick 98 FLSTF Evo. It and my 72 FLH is my last bikes.
Nice Video
RIP Deluxe... You will be missed
Another great review. Thanks Jerry. How does this bike compare with the Road King? I'm torn between the two!
Exactly like my 2018
My Deluxe clutch was way out and I adjusted it to perfection
very nice bike the only thing they put those modern looking turn signal light i have an 09 with the old style frame i love it for shorter rides after 3 or 4 hours i need to take a brake for longer rides i take the street glide.if they stop making them you can just get a heritage softail and take the bags off the heritage and you have a deluxe
I agree with you.
That's exactly why HD decided to stop making the Deluxe for now. With the Heritage as an almost identical bike the production costs would not make sense benchmarked against the sales revenues. A logic move from a business point of view. Lot of people think it is a wrong decision, but then again most of them own a Harley T shirt and not a HD MC.
I owned a 14 model. Only complaints were extremely limited lean angle, 5 gallon vs 6 fuel tank and no cruise control. Scraping floorboards on simple u turns got old quickly. And twisty’s out of the question. Traded for Road King and haven’t looked back.
Love the Deluxe model, so sad to see her go. Guess the sales just weren't where they needed to be. A great loss for the Motor Company line up imo.
Thanks for the review. I love my Heritage.
Where did you get the softbrake levers?
softbrake.com
I heard the Breakout and the Sport Glide and clearly they are getting rid of the sportster lineup. I thought they were suppose to be adding to the line up not taking away. They said a xxx? new models over the next few years. What's going to be left.
They could have at least made a storage compartment where the oil tank used to be..
It was the best looking bike in the line-up and they get rid of it. Looking for a used one now
I hope they don't get rid of it for good i heard the sales isn't good anymore but i don't think its gone for good
A classic look, but I guess time marches on☹️
I guess these just aren’t moving off the showroom floors like they used to. If I had extra money to piss away, I’d love to have one of these in white alongside my street bob. But this would never be my primary/only bike.
I love my Deluxe! So sad that the model is going away.
Same here glad I got my 18 I’m never getting rid of it
I’m 5.8”. Looks a beautiful bike to just cruise,enjoy a low stress out and about on God’s green earth. Life is too short to enjoy this bike long enough. I drive my car with fingerless mits so I’ve always got some sort of glove for the bike.
Hey motorman, I have been Checking our your videos now for weeks. I have just order your “new ride like a Pro” USB. In this video you said something about gloves and could you recommend a good pair. Thanks
Is that one still available? I would only want one that the man himself signed on the floorboards!!