Thinking Softail again!
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Thinking Softail again!
Gotta say i really miss riding a Softail.. Love being low to the ground and how they handle over all. One of my favorites was my 09 Nightrain. I really like the new Breakout but i just think $19k For a non CVO Softail is steep.. Id like to get one thats $16k or less. I always buy new but might consider really low mileage used. Need it to be 2 up capable as well. Keeping my eye out for a decent priced low mileage Breakout but the used ones at the dealers have around 5k miles and arent much cheaper then new.. Even thought of finding a lightly used 08-09 Night train but i dont know if i want to go that old and with the smaller motor? Even thought of buying a new Dyna WideGlide i know its not a Softail but its a much lighter bike that fits my riding style and i can lower it with lower shocks.. My RoadKing just dosent fit my riding style i dont travel long distance and its just overkill and too big for what i want!! I even thought of the Slim because i loved the foot boards on my Fatboy Lo and RoadKing and i like the side profile style of the slim but i just thin the rear is too skinny for looks and what i want in a 2 up bike.. Plus Id have to put more money into the slim just to get it 2 up ready and the look id want. I dont know just thinking out loud i guess. Love those Breakouts tho and the Nighttrains.. Just love that stlye..
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I wanted a Breakout when I first saw one, which was 6 months after I got my Blackline...the poor mans Breakout. But in 3 tries to trade mine in for one, I just couldn't meet their price. Get one if you can...I wish I could.
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Ya i do love the Breakouts style alot.. Just the price is steep. One thing im still not sure of if i really want to go back to a bike with foot pegs. I know its a big personal tast thing but ive grown to love Foot boards especially when i had my Fatboy Lo.. But man i just love the style of that Breakout..
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Ever since I sold my FXD I have been thing soft tail too. But my taste runs more to this...
I'll keep the Ultra but I want one of these as my hopper!
I'll keep the Ultra but I want one of these as my hopper!
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Tourers are great bikes for sure im not knocking them one bit. They are awesome for riding 2 up and traveling in a straight line in comfort. But for me i never really travel far and i love ripping around the twisties and riding a lighter more nimble bike..And i dont like the high up and upright seating position of the RoadKing.. Plus ive always liked the way Softails look especially my Nighttrain.. I love that sleek custom look.. Ive seen some new Wide Glides look pretty nice tho with lower black shocks and some tweaks plus i like the nice flame paint on the tanks but my only beef with it is i like a wider tire up front to combat the crappy roads.. Part of the reason i love the Breakout that big 130 up front plus it has the Custom look...
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Ya i do love the Breakouts style alot.. Just the price is steep. One thing im still not sure of if i really want to go back to a bike with foot pegs. I know its a big personal tast thing but ive grown to love Foot boards especially when i had my Fatboy Lo.. But man i just love the style of that Breakout..
