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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 12:24 PM
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Now lower the rear and put a low profile seat........Otherwise that is one sweet looking ride.what year ? mines an 03..I'll post pics once the sun comes back out
Its an 06 FXST. Height is perfect for me so no need to lower except for the look only. My wife does a lot of riding with me so the seat is staying but a touring bike may be in our future in addition to this one. At that point I can do the seat. Thanks!
 
Old Feb 5, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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Nice ride, nice mods. Very sweet.
 
Old Feb 5, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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You've got a great looking bike! Just right! I've always thought the Softail Standard was the best at capturing the pure Harley look. If only the motor would shake at idle.
 
Old Feb 5, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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Beautiful bike. Nice job. I don't care for the deflectors on the front forks but all in all looks great.
 
Old Feb 5, 2008 | 05:10 PM
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When I am in my 80s and can't tour any more, I want to cruise down Main St. on a bike just like yours.
 
Old Feb 5, 2008 | 06:01 PM
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Beautiful bike. Nice job. I don't care for the deflectors on the front forks but all in all looks great.
The deflectors are there to help with the wind buffeting when I have the windshield on. The shield is a quick detachable but the deflectors stay on the quick detachable brackets. They really do work well & they're better than having blurred vision so for cooler weather the'll stay. Maybe I'll take them off in the spring.
 
Old Feb 5, 2008 | 06:08 PM
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Very nice Softail Bro. The only think I would do is to move the front turn signals down to the forks. On the bars they just tend to clutter things up too much.
 
Old Feb 5, 2008 | 06:15 PM
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Very nice Softail Bro. The only think I would do is to move the front turn signals down to the forks. On the bars they just tend to clutter things up too much.
I wouldmove them but the deflectors are in the way. Thanks for all the suggestions. I told my wife I think it's just about done. She said it will never be done, Smart lady!
 
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Sharing is good!! Nice machine you've got there!!
 
Old Feb 5, 2008 | 06:48 PM
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Man you guys that live in the north are lucky to have all that time to do huge modifactions your bike. I have to spend all my spare time riding. J/K

The bike looks great.
 



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