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From: Whidbey Island WA.
Springer
On a 2002 FLSTS-I Heritage Springer
What are the pro's or Con's of this
style front end? Also what kind of rear
suspension does this bike have?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=uUsj5wadkMo
What are the pro's or Con's of this
style front end? Also what kind of rear
suspension does this bike have?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=uUsj5wadkMo
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From: Michigan
Pros: cool, classic, and rare.
Cons: not as effective as the more modern front end suspension. No abilty to add or modify for ABS brakes.
It is a softail so naturally it will have the softail rear suspension.
Cons: not as effective as the more modern front end suspension. No abilty to add or modify for ABS brakes.
It is a softail so naturally it will have the softail rear suspension.
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From: Big Bear City, CA
I've had my first year FLSTS since it came out in 1997. It's a great bike that offers a great ride. I push mine pretty hard through the twisties and it does surprisingly well for a heavy cruiser. They're perfectly suitable as a cross country cruiser as well. As far as cruisers go, there are no Cons IMO.
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From: east texas
yeppers it does squeak, parts rub on each other ..
a lot of attention is required , however it is old style , and doesn't offer near the control as later/better designs.
BUT , it is cool for the guys that sit at the café , and brag. or whatever
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From: San Quirino, Italy
Springers look awesome and ride just fine. They are not just for sitting around in cafes and "bragging or whatever". What a stupid comment...
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I bought my Springer new in 2005. I have almost 85k on her and haven't had one bit of trouble with the front end. It doesn't make any noises and it's given me great service and nothing has been replaced yet. I ride my bike in the twisties and have taken long rides with her and no issues whatsoever and I wouldn't trade my Springer for any other bike that HD makes but that's just me.