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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 10:50 AM
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2007 fxd 6800 miles-- black


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2005 night train 18000 miles - black cherry



i am 6'4 230
 
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 11:11 AM
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FXD for sure. You get a six speed and a 96" motor, plus its rubber mounted. You can add forward controls if you need 'em.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 12:03 PM
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Is it possible to ride both?
 
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 12:14 PM
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FXD

JCleary is right.

Although, it depends on how much you want the black engine, a softy, and what the prices are. Again, I'd go with the FXD without knowing the other details.
 
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Go with the 96 motor. But you'll need some forward controls asap. Actually at 6.4 you'll probably need the +3 inches on the controls. Plus everybody has a softail.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 12:30 PM
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For me it would be a tough call. FXD would probably handle better and the 96" would be nice, but I sure do love night trains.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 12:54 PM
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well im going fxd. i went to harley to sit on one and i was supprizd how big the bike was. I thought it was a small bike. I like it.

I do like the blacked out motor though. but it has low milage and 96/6 speed so i think its the right choice.
 
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You can black out the motor yourself. It's an easy but tedious process. OR...you can embrace the grey blob! I think black pipes look best with a grey motor.

Post pics when you bring it home!
 
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Congrats
 
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 05:30 PM
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Gartec81,

Congrats on your new ride. Good choice, dont think you could have made a bad one with those 2 bikes. I have and fxd'c' and can tell you it is a nice ride for sure. Grey, aka "the blonde" motor looks great with chrome accents imho!

Tom
 
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