So your Harley Davidson Softail can go fast, but does it have the proper brakes for any situation? Find out what you should do to assure your safety and riding ability with the various articles we've put together.

Get all your electronic needs met in this section, with articles ranging from electronic fuel injection to audio systems. Your Softail will love you just as much as you love your motorcycle.

If you want specifications, well then we've got it for you. Take a look at the models and years with the information pertinent to the motorcycle's profile. The Harley Davidson Softail bikes are always exceeding expectations.

Treat your Softail right with the good stuff. Get the good tires and cool wheels to make your Harley Davidson motorcycle stand out from the rest. We've got several articles here that can help you get what you need.

By Marcus SlaterHD ForumsWhile Harley may be trying to increase it's "accessibility" by trying to fight sterotypes, there are still plenty of bikers and builders who aren't really trying to please everyone. German customs builder Thunderbike is one of them. They don't build cozy bikes. They build things like the Bad MBT. The Bad MBT began it's life as a Cross Bones soft-tail before Thunderbike got their hands on it. What the "mbt" stands for,

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by by Brian Zerkel aka SchumacherHD ForumsEvery year Harley likes to cheer up everyone's winter with the midyear release or two. Last year, we were all surprised with the Switchback, a modern day equivalent to the Duo Glide. So what would we get this year? A new Night Train? A retro model harkening back to the '30s and '40s? Well... Not exactly. What we did get is the new Softail Slim and the Sportster Seventy-Two.

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There once was a guy named Kyle Willis who rode a beautiful '98 H-D Heritage Softail. He loved his bike and rode it everywhere he went, until one day he parked it in a lot and an older couple backed into the front end and tore it all to hell. This horrible event did something to Kyle, not just to his bike but to his very soul. He called his friend Bandit, owner of Bandit

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Softail Features New Fuel Tank Styling and Split Drag HandlebarsMILWAUKEE (January 21, 2011) - Lean as wire, hard as iron and dark as a tar road at midnight, the new Blackline motorcycle is a Harley-Davidson Softail model pared to the bone. A rebellious creation of the Dark Custom movement, the Blackline celebrates three fundamental elements of motorcycling: mechanical beauty, internal combustion, and the long black line of the road ahead.The Blackline balances allegiance with rebellion, discarding

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The Harley Davidson Softail is one of Harley's most popular motorcycle types. It is a solidly built bike with a great reputation for high performance. However, without proper maintenance on your part, the vehicle will not be able to work at its full potential, and you may even run into problems in regards to the long term security of the bike systems. Changing the oil periodically is a great way to keep the engine from

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Softail Harley-Davidson motorcycles are made to look like the original hardtail motorcycles, i.e., the ones that had no springs or shocks in the back. But the difference is the ride and handling. With the shock absorbers tucked away behind the transmission, the look remains but the ride and handling are better. All of these motorcycles have the big Harley 1540cc specially balanced Twin-Cam engine. Six Models From Which to Choose If Softail Harley-Davidson motorcycles were

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The 2010 Harley Davidson Rocker C is a hardcore motorcycle with an unusual trick seat and a low profile rear fender mounted to the swing-arm--floating above the rear tire. The 2010 Rocker C features a chrome, custom adjustable, internally-wired, and independent V-bar set in a two-piece, sculptured 5-inch curved riser.

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The 2010 Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe displays power and performance--boasting a 96 cubic inch Twin Cam 96B engine with 93.67 ft lbs of torque @ 3000 rpm and 4-piston front and 2-piston rear brakes.  A modern design, the 2010 Softail Deluxe features a two-piece, two-up Softail classic seat with collapsing sides, narrow profile, removable passenger seat, and a classic 7-inch chrome ball headlamp.

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The 2010 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic comes fully equipped with original dresser spirit, style, and visual appeal.  It features chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers and full coverage front fender with chrome accents.  The 2010 Softail Classic includes the power and performance of a modern rigid-mounted, air-cooled, and counter-balanced black powder-coated Twin Cam 96B engine with chrome rocker covers and 92.2 ft lbs of torque @ 3000 rpm.

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The 2010 Harley Davidson Fat Boy is a softail motorcycle with the iconic and authentic hard tail styling of chrome-covered, coil-over rear shocks and bobtail rear fender with chrome supports. This motorcycle has a 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission with helical-cut 5th gear that makes shifting smoother, reduces transmission noise.   The foot pegs are forward-mounted sor a laid back riding position. This bike is a giant that rules the road with a rubber-mounted, air-cooled, black

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The 2010 Harley Davidson Crossbones debuts with a dark and sinister look created by a glossy black Springer front end and headlamp with authentic bobber style. A motorcycle built and designed for speed and racing, the 2010 Crossbones has a rigid, counter-balanced, and air-cooled Twin Cam 96 Cubic Inch engine with chrome rockers and covers, and 93.67 ft lbs of torque @ 3000 rpm.

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The 2009 Harley Davidson Rocker C has the visual appeal and outstanding strength that creates an impression in the eye of the viewer and stands out on a street full of choppers. Designers have included an air-cooled Twin Cam 96B engine with 96 inches of displacement and 87.9 ft lbs of torque @2750 rpm, Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection, a primary chain drive with a ratio of 34/46 and 4-piston front and 2-piston rear brakes.

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The 2009 Harley Davidson Crossbones is a softail Harley with the legendary look of post-war ear bobber style and appeal. The Springer front end, classic ape-hanger handlebars, and a chopped front fender will make your senses think you've travelled back on your Harley to a simpler time.

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The 2009 Harley Davidson Fatboy has hit the road this year, and this custom cruiser is ready to fill Harley riders with the thrill of old. The 2009 Harley Davidson Fatboy has new ideas and concepts to inspire the imagination along with the same traditional Fatboy look and feel that makes it one of the most recognizable bikes ever designed. The 2009 Harley Davidson Fatboy rides into this world with a low stature, iconic-class, and

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