My 97 softail custom
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From: Powder Springs, GA
My 97 softail custom
Posted this in the softail section but I thought some of you guys might get a kick out of it. Not really huge changes The first picture (with no wheels) is basically how I bought it. Well the wheels were on it when I got it. It needed a front tire so I went ahead and got a new front spoke wheel. Got her mounted up, balanced and endplay checked and she fits perfect. Got rid of the bars and the new ones are the exact look I was going for. Keeping the original cast wheel on the rear for now. Once I replace the rear wheel and tire I will also drop the rear. The pipes hanging up have been on the bike for a while. They were in nasty shape with scratches but I high temp sprayed the tips and will wrap the rest. They sound excellent and have some killer sounding Samson baffles in them. We will see how long the spray lasts. I used DEI spray (they also make high quality wrap) with about 3 coats so I have high hopes. Pulled the carb yesterday. As I expected it was too lean but not bad. Cleaned it up well and polished up the slide. Also used some HD black motor paint to fill in some spots on the motor. That stuff works great. Anyway I still have a little way to go but it is coming around better than I thought. Also a cam is on the way and will go in the bike in a few months. Sorry lots of yaking but I am excited about it.
Oh and I have a Memphis shades shield and saddle bags for sale if anyone is interested.
Oh and I have a Memphis shades shield and saddle bags for sale if anyone is interested.
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Nice bike and that color scheme is a good one in the show car world so I know it looks good on your bike.
You posted in the Softail section first and here in the Evo second, if you do that, at least lie because this section will go into it's shell and not come back out until an Evo is fired up.
You posted in the Softail section first and here in the Evo second, if you do that, at least lie because this section will go into it's shell and not come back out until an Evo is fired up.
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Road Master
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From: Powder Springs, GA
Nice bike and that color scheme is a good one in the show car world so I know it looks good on your bike.
You posted in the Softail section first and here in the Evo second, if you do that, at least lie because this section will go into it's shell and not come back out until an Evo is fired up.
You posted in the Softail section first and here in the Evo second, if you do that, at least lie because this section will go into it's shell and not come back out until an Evo is fired up.
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From: NJ
I'm interested in the wndshield, I assume it's a slim model-? Does it have color or is it all clear-?...got any pics...
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Road Master
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From: Powder Springs, GA
It is a memphis shades with the mount brackets. You can use the included allen wrench to pop it off. I have it listed in the for sale section for $110 plus shipping. Just PM me if interested. I also am not sure about the slim model. And as you can see it is clear.
Last edited by 2006FLST; Apr 4, 2011 at 02:07 PM.
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From: Middle of Kansas
I like it. Very nice looking scoot. But then it is a Softail Custom with an EVO. Whats not to like. I do like your new bars, but I think I am the only one who likes Buck Horn's. Might have to try some mini apes sometime though, just to see why everybody likes them.
