Thinking about a ‘99 FXSTC - School me!

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May 14, 2025 | 10:46 AM

#21

benscratchin

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Originally Posted by Old Sport

I love my current Street glide and don’t plan to ever let it go. The EVO is intended to be a second bike for a lightweight, solo run-around - and something to build-on. Not looking to find / restore to original, but rather looking to modernize / improve for comfort, performance and reliability.
Any thoughts, experience, words of wisdom re: model, the year, etc. would be helpful.

I ride a StreetGlide also. Like you I wanted a second bike, a lighter bike to putt-putt around town and such. I also wanted a carbureted bike. I found a 2000 model FXDWG cream-puff. I'm glad I have two different bikes, it's nice to have options.

Friday morning we're headed to the Palo Duro Canyon state park for the weekend, it's 770 miles round-trip. I'll ride my WideGlide when I get back home.

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May 14, 2025 | 11:58 AM

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Old Sport

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Originally Posted by Bubba Zanetti

Need to get that rear fender tucked a little closer to the tire.

Suspension settings? Mod?

What are you seeing?

May 14, 2025 | 04:36 PM

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Tommy C

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Originally Posted by Bubba Zanetti

Need to get that rear fender tucked a little closer to the tire.

I wouldn't do that, because then he'd be sacrificing ground clearance and lean angle. The only legitimate reason to lower a motorcycle is if the rider has short legs and can't reach the ground.

May 14, 2025 | 06:57 PM

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Old Sport

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I think we’re talking about fender relative to the wheel / tire….

I agree - but might be amplified by the angle of the shot. (?)

May 15, 2025 | 07:55 AM

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Joe12RK

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Can't move the fender, don't recommend lowering it. What's the OP to do? It looks fine the way it is.

May 15, 2025 | 10:57 AM

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Bubba Zanetti

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Sport

I think we’re talking about fender relative to the wheel / tire….

I agree - but might be amplified by the angle of the shot. (?)

Maybe it is the angle of the shot. It appears like the fender sits high above the wheel. Most bikes have the top part of the tire tucked up under the fender.

Lets not get over analytical, Im not saying it looks bad or anything like that. Its a great looking bike.

May 15, 2025 | 03:48 PM

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Old Sport

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No worries at all- appreciate all the commentary and looking forward to getting into this bike!

May 15, 2025 | 05:29 PM

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Rains2much

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Sport

Of course! This is from the listing…

I won’t be picking it up until late next month when I am back up north.

Nice Bike! Let us know when you go get it.

Last edited by Rains2much; May 15, 2025 at 05:31 PM.

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#29

98hotrodfatboy

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Beautiful bike...👍 Sometimes I wish I got the Softail Custom instead of the Fatboy.. Enjoy your new ride and ride safe...

May 19, 2025 | 05:47 AM

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Wakko47

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There's just nothing modern like the Evo sound. It does look a little high in the rear, not sure why. Bike looks pristine, how long did the last owner have it? Did you check the age of the tires?