I'm thinking on selling my 07 Fatboy and buy a 2006 Springer.

I know it is an older biker and ha smaller engine, but my friends have smaller engines that my bike and does not seem to be a problem when making trips.

Would like to ask Springer owners if the bike needs ant extra care or special mantainance just because it is a Springer. Maybe the front fork?

Also 5 understand the engine is the same as the standard softail, is'nt it?

 

have you thought about putting a springer front end on your Fay Boy? get what makes you happy!!!

 

I thought about it, but what I like on the Springer is that "classic" look it has, same as the Heritage deluxe.

Made a mistake buying the Fatboy, don't like the 200 rear wheel nor the plain wheels. Bought it because I found a bargain.

 

then, it would be a trade "up" for you. do it and be happy.

and don't listen to anyone giving you crap about how they love their Fat Boy and you should too... or how you'll loose money doing this swap... or what you'll give up with the 88 motor over the 96 motor.

just go for it!

 

06 isn't old..and you can punch that engine to do anything you want...

There are a ton of Springer threads throughout the softail section...Springer front ends require maintenance...all bikes do.

You won;t be dissapointed getting the Springer

 

I have an 05 Springer and if I had to do it all over again, I would still buy the Springer. It has the look that I was after. I also think that how a person takes care of their bike will determine how long it will last. I only have a little over 15,000 miles on mine and the front end hasn't given me any trouble. To each his/her own, but I do like the Springer.

 

If you got a deal on the Fatboy it sounds like you won't lose any money. Get what you want man. You only live once!

 

Dude the springers rock, they are IMHO the best Harley's out there, although I may be a little biased. Go for it!

 

I've hadnothing butSpringers the past 12 years (a '97 FLSTS and my current '07 FLSTSC.) Based on my experience with a '96 FLSTC, I think the FL Springers' front end geometrymakes them track steadier at highway speeds than the FL Softails with Glide forks (just MHO; YMMV.) On the other hand, that same geometry makes them a bit less handy at parking lot speeds.

But then you don't buy an FL Springer to carve canyons...