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Jun 21, 2015 | 05:48 PM

#11

Heftyone

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Hey Nevada72, Funny you bring that part of the bike up, the forks, head bearings, etc. were in great shape. The majority of the work was to the engine, chrome and paint. From what I've heard the bearings aren't too bad to replace, never done it myself though.

Jun 22, 2015 | 01:25 AM

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Hebrew Battle Rifle

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Originally Posted by houseofstreetbob

Just got my first springer yesterday. 2011 Crossbones. I don't think I'll ever own another bike.

I can't imagine a bike so bad that I would never own another one. I don't like twinkies either, but the one that rode didn't make me swear off riding.

Jun 22, 2015 | 06:16 AM

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nevada72

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Originally Posted by Joe_G

Hrdtail on the heritage springer forum just did it. Some tips here and you could ask him questions.

http://www.heritagespringer.com/foru...=361088&page=1

Thanks Joe! That's a very informative link. Just what I needed.

Jun 22, 2015 | 06:48 AM

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falconbrother

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I have a 1988 FLHTC. Those bikes have the Hitachi starter and the tapered main shaft on the transmission. No big deal. I actually like the Hitachi style starter. I haven't had to fool with the clutch yet so, can't address the tapered shaft. I'm leaving my bike stage one only to try to make it a long time before I have to dig around in there. Otherwise, I'd buy a 1988 again in a second if the price were right. I love the look of the springers. I want a bad boy one of these days.

Jun 22, 2015 | 06:58 PM

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glidein wide

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Originally Posted by falconbrother

My bike has tapered shaft, not concerned at all.

Jun 22, 2015 | 07:03 PM

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glidein wide

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Originally Posted by Hebrew Battle Rifle

I can't imagine a bike so bad that I would never own another one. I don't like twinkies either, but the one that rode didn't make me swear off riding.

Is that what he meant ya think?
I was thinking he liked it so much he would keep forever and never buy another bike. Love at first ride... lol

Jun 22, 2015 | 08:17 PM

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Beemervet

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Originally Posted by glidein wide

Is that what he meant ya think?
I was thinking he liked it so much he would keep forever and never buy another bike. Love at first ride... lol

I agree.

Jun 24, 2015 | 10:24 AM

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Harley_Dude

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Originally Posted by glidein wide

Today I test drove a 1988.5 near original softail that I seen on road side. #145 of 1450 ------- 85th anniversary collectors edition. He insisted that I take off on it,uuuummmm ok....
21k miles. Would like to add a Springer to my garage, if I could only spend $5,000 on something that I don't really need but WANT. I must say that my bike felt stronger though, but it started and ran great.

Funny how they always pop up when funds are low. Parts guy at the local shop asked if I was looking for another evo. Same deal, clean looking springer for $5k, man that's just too damn cheap.