1998 Softail Advice
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Road Warrior
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From: Columbus Ohio
Thanks for all of your responses gentlemen. I agree it is too high, I think the $6K figure is more reasonable that's why I didn't pull the trigger.
But from the sound of it, it sounds like the ride at higher speeds should be fine - nothing like a rigid sporty. I'll keep an eye out with private sellers too. I'm in no rush - I just liked that particular one - so cool looking
But from the sound of it, it sounds like the ride at higher speeds should be fine - nothing like a rigid sporty. I'll keep an eye out with private sellers too. I'm in no rush - I just liked that particular one - so cool looking
Dirt don't hurt
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From: Haslet Texas
Thanks for all of your responses gentlemen. I agree it is too high, I think the $6K figure is more reasonable that's why I didn't pull the trigger.
But from the sound of it, it sounds like the ride at higher speeds should be fine - nothing like a rigid sporty. I'll keep an eye out with private sellers too. I'm in no rush - I just liked that particular one - so cool looking
But from the sound of it, it sounds like the ride at higher speeds should be fine - nothing like a rigid sporty. I'll keep an eye out with private sellers too. I'm in no rush - I just liked that particular one - so cool looking
Do you know what KBB is for that bike?
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Here's what they are selling for on ebay. Man how did I miss that Tangerine '93?
http://www.ebay.com/sch/Motorcycles-...+custom&_sop=2
Road Warrior
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From: Toledo, Ohio
If you go from a later model softail to the evo, it will initially feel a little rough with a lot of vibration. As you get used to it and forget about the newer, it eventually feels quite smooth. Just enough vibes to give it extra character. I don't miss my twinkies at all and won't go back. Even pushing the 80 mph mark, she still handles quite well.
Road Captain
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From: San Dimas
Hit him up after the first of the year, when the bike is still on his floor. I hate to say this, but he probably paid someone $$3500 - $4000 for that bike...
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Dirt don't hurt
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From: Haslet Texas
Walk away there will be something better somewhere else.
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From: Middle of Kansas
All I can say is Softail Customs are a really fun bike. I am 74 years old and love my 99. I have ridden a lot of Harleys and this one is the best of the lot for me. Yes, it does vibrate a bit above 70, but even at 80 shes still nice. But then, the Softail Custom is a cruiser after all and that is what she does best on the back roads. All I know is that every time I swing my leg over for a ride I am grinning ear to ear, and it takes several hours to wipe it off after the ride.