Bought my first Evo
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Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Boston, MA
Nice find and a good looking one at that. My buddy is quite a few years older than me and he has ridden them from Panheads to Twinkies and he disliked the shovels after purchasing his first Evo. He always makes me chuckle when he explains that you can't really out-rev a shovel, when it don't go no faster you simply upshift...
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Joined: Feb 2015
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From: Atlanta
I posted in the new members section but realize that a fair number of you may not venture to that area.
I've been riding Harleys since 1994. Started out on a '74 Ironhead. Rode that one for two years. My 6'4" frame was never really comfortable on the XLCH, so when I blew the motor I sold it and bought a '70 FLH that I still have. After a whole lot of miles, the Shovel is ready for some TLC. Being in need of a bike to ride so that I could tear the Shovelhead down, I decided to pick up something that would be capable of some serious miles without the need for an overabundance of wrench time. Having no interest in owning a Twin Cam, the choice was clear... get a low mileage late Evo.
Bought this one on April 26th. It's a '97 Softail Custom.
I've already put about 500 miles on it. It has a few minor issues that I'll be taking care of and I have a few small changes planned for it. I am loving this bike so far. It's a real rocketship compared to the old Shovel that I've been riding for the past 17 years.
I've been riding Harleys since 1994. Started out on a '74 Ironhead. Rode that one for two years. My 6'4" frame was never really comfortable on the XLCH, so when I blew the motor I sold it and bought a '70 FLH that I still have. After a whole lot of miles, the Shovel is ready for some TLC. Being in need of a bike to ride so that I could tear the Shovelhead down, I decided to pick up something that would be capable of some serious miles without the need for an overabundance of wrench time. Having no interest in owning a Twin Cam, the choice was clear... get a low mileage late Evo.
Bought this one on April 26th. It's a '97 Softail Custom.
I've already put about 500 miles on it. It has a few minor issues that I'll be taking care of and I have a few small changes planned for it. I am loving this bike so far. It's a real rocketship compared to the old Shovel that I've been riding for the past 17 years.
Sweet bike, I hope your still enjoying it.....I have a 96 FXSTC and have been looking into going to drag bars....what size are the ones your running, Im 6'3". Hows the comfort?
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