2018 Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob First Mods

Customizing Harley’s new cruiser

The new Harley-Davidson Street Bob is one good-looking bike right off the showroom floor. If you are like most new Harley-Davidson owners, you can’t leave well enough alone and will end up changing your new ride in some way. We feel you—we are the same way over here. We even put together a little list of potential parts and accessories for your new Softail Street Bob that we feel will improve both performance and aesthetics.

Shortshots Staggered Black

Vance & Hines’ Shortshots Staggered in Black for $499.99Vance & Hines

A timeless classic, the clean compact lines of Shortshots Staggered transform the Milwaukee-Eight Softail into a ready-to-go custom. With an aggressive hot-rod sound and sleek one-piece full-coverage heat shields, Shortshots Staggered are hands down the best value you can find in an exhaust system.

  • Aggressive hot-rod sound
  • Full-coverage heat shields
  • Available in chrome or matte black
  • Two levels of optional quiet baffles available (21301 & 21912)
  • MSRP: $499.99

Milwaukee-Eight Engine Stage IV Kit: 107 to 114ci

Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle’s Milwaukee-Eight Engine Stage IV Kit: 107 to 114CI for $2595.95Harley-Davidson

This Stage IV Kit was developed to deliver maximum horsepower from the Milwaukee-Eight engine all the way to the redline. The system-matched combination of larger-displacement cylinders, free-flowing CNC-ported cylinder heads, and a cam with the highest available valve lift are the starting point to building the perfect engine for the performance junkie. Designed for a high level of flexibility, this package is ideal for riders who like to comfortably cruise at lower rpm but still have plenty of arm-pulling acceleration when you whack the throttle. Kit includes CNC-ported cylinder heads with performance valve springs, 64mm throttle body, high-flow injectors (5.5g/s), 4.075-inch bolt-on cylinders, forged 11:1 high-compression aluminum-coated pistons and rings, SE8-515 cam, cam bearing upgrade, high-performance tappets, multi-layer coated head gaskets, top end, cylinder base, cam cover gaskets, high-capacity clutch springs, and plates.

  • Black highlighted
  • Delivers up to 52% more power when compared to the original equipment engine configurations
  • Provides thrilling acceleration when twisting the throttle
  • Delivers increased response throughout the entire rpm range
  • Maintains flat torque curve from cruising rpm to redline
  • Can be installed without removing the engine from the chassis
  • Retains original equipment factory warranty
  • 50-state US EPA compliant
  • MSRP: $2595.95

Mini Teardrop Stealth Air Cleaner

S&S Cycle’s Gloss Black Mini Teardrop Stealth Air Cleaner for $299.95S&S Cycle
  • 85% of original size
  • Machined openings around the rim add style and provide additional airflow
  • Gloss Black finish
  • CARB EO# D-355-21
  • MSRP: $299.95

Dynojet Power Vision Tuner

Dyno Jet’s Power Vision Tuner for $549.99Dynojet

Power Vision is a performance tuner and data monitor that offers the latest flash-tuning technology, datalogging, and other industry exclusive features. The Power Vision can tune any fuel-injected Harley-Davidson motorcycle with the Delphi ECM, including 2018 models. The Power Vision Product Suite includes a full-color touchscreen flash device, built-in AutoTune Basic Mode, vehicle interface cable, and WinPV (Windows PC-based tuning application).

  • 3.5 24-bit color TFT (touchscreen) display with touch panel (16,777,216 colors)
  • Compact: 2.83 x 3.97 x 0.84 inches (length/width/height). Click here to see a visual representation.
  • Weather-, shock-, and vibration-resistant enclosure; fully potted with silicone elastomer and utilizes over-molded cables with sealed cable connections
  • Integrated AMPS four-hole threaded inserts for various mounting solutions (Dynojet recommends TechMounts)
  • USB mini-B weatherized; compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 10
  • Molex eight-pin connector-to-vehicle interface cable
  • Dynojet CAN Link expansion port allows interfacing with other Dynojet products, such as the Wide Band 2 or AutoTune module
  • 2GB of internal memory provides a robust capacity for tune files and data logs
  • MSRP: $549.99