Trade worth it?
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From: South Carolina
The `86 has a five speed transmission, the modern (wet) diaphragm clutch and does not have a Shovel bottom end.
The old configuration starter is used on this bike, like the shovelhead setup, but on a stock engine it is fine.
I would not hesitate to trade a Sportster for it, as long as the Softail is in good condition.
The old configuration starter is used on this bike, like the shovelhead setup, but on a stock engine it is fine.
I would not hesitate to trade a Sportster for it, as long as the Softail is in good condition.
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From: Farmington ,MS
It's worth at least checking out IMHO. I absolutely love my 86. No problems in 4 years. I've updated things as I felt the need. It's been very dependable.If I would have listened to guys like Tom84 (who bashes these years every chance he gets) I would have missed a great deal and a lot or riding. As always take internet advise with a huge grain of salt.
Stating facts is not "bashing"...there is a reason someone wants to trade a softail for a sportster...I have a 84 I will never sell...but I would advise people not to buy one...90 up softails are just better bikes period...better crankshaft,primary,starter,clutch,transmission,... ask anyone who works on harleys for a living.
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