Superglide or Softail?
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To me the 79 FXE is the nicest looking bike of the bunch and is directly related to it predecessors with the unmistakable old school look. The soft tail looks modern Harley-wise regardless of the engine.
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I will call them today and ask if I can test ride the bike and try to get more info on it without trying to sound like a tire kicker. I would also like to do a compression test but don't know how that would go over with them. I understand a shop has overhead and I don't mind paying if it's worth the money.
As far as compression test, if that is what makes or breaks the sale, and you are willing to pay if you don't buy it, why not?
The 77 looks real nice to me, but know that the rear shocks are too short and it's not the original headlight bucket, right off the bat.
The 85 looks real nice too, if you can afford to buy it, it's the most original of the bunch.
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Oops, the silver one is the one I like, 79 not 77.
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84 sloptail is my vote.
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Yes I think it is 84 Softail or bust right now. Just sold the 09 softail last night and immediately started thinking how nice it will be to have room in the garage again. I have to resist the urge to just go get something, anything. I'm liking the 85, but like i said, can't always trust the pictures. The The 84 with the rusty parts is only 1/2 away from my house at a bike shop. I plan on going to check it out Friday. This is the one I'm leaning towards. I will call them today and ask if I can test ride the bike and try to get more info on it without trying to sound like a tire kicker. I would also like to do a compression test but don't know how that would go over with them. I understand a shop has overhead and I don't mind paying if it's worth the money.
Last edited by Joe12RK; Nov 19, 2022 at 07:09 PM.
I talked to the seller last night and he said he had two people coming to look at it today. 2 hour ride for me and I am working 12 nights this weekend. I messaged him when I woke up and he said it sold.
Went to see the 84 FXST today. Low mileage. Shop owner bought off the original owners son. Father died and son just wanted to get it running and sell it. Looked a lot like my 2009 softail Custonm lol. It looks all original except sissy bar and air cleaner cover. Paint is not so Vivid Black. Looks like there may have been some spray can touch ups or repainting. Lots of rusty nuts and bolts. Some aluminum parts are oxidized. New tires, wheels look pretty good. Spokes starting to show some rust. He had a hard time keeping it running and said ity was a manifold leak and was going to take care of it. Had what looked like heavy paint on the lower frame. Almost like undercoating, unless it was spray paint over rust or grease. I have to get a better look at that. I made him an offer, he countered, I told him I would get back to him monday.
Basically seems like it would be a good running bike but it will take a lot of work making it pretty.
Went to see the 84 FXST today. Low mileage. Shop owner bought off the original owners son. Father died and son just wanted to get it running and sell it. Looked a lot like my 2009 softail Custonm lol. It looks all original except sissy bar and air cleaner cover. Paint is not so Vivid Black. Looks like there may have been some spray can touch ups or repainting. Lots of rusty nuts and bolts. Some aluminum parts are oxidized. New tires, wheels look pretty good. Spokes starting to show some rust. He had a hard time keeping it running and said ity was a manifold leak and was going to take care of it. Had what looked like heavy paint on the lower frame. Almost like undercoating, unless it was spray paint over rust or grease. I have to get a better look at that. I made him an offer, he countered, I told him I would get back to him monday.
Basically seems like it would be a good running bike but it will take a lot of work making it pretty.
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Any update to this story @vicsponjr ?