Trying to pick between 2 bikes...
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Trying to pick between 2 bikes...
Both bikes are same price - 2003 Superglide and 2000 Deuce - Both black, good amount of chrome, pipes. \\; I'm curiouse though - can anyone tell me if the clutch on a 2000 Deuce is much harder to pull than on an 07 Road King? \\; I've tried the 2003 Dyna, and it's harder, nut not too bad. \\; I just want to make sure the 2000 Deuce is not the same hard-a$$ pull as a 2003 Sportster I once had. \\; Thanks!
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RE: Trying to pick between 2 bikes...
I can't answer your specific question but I will tell you what I've heard from Deuce owners here on the forum. \\; Generally, they love their bikes. \\; The problem I've heard \\;are that there was a dearth of HD factory accessories for the Deuce's...and a lot of frustration on owners part because HD makes parts \\;for other softails but not the Deuce. \\; If you're planning on adding additional accessories to your Deuce (should you buy it) you might check the HD catalog to see about fitment.
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Good luck and ride safe.
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Good luck and ride safe.
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RE: Trying to pick between 2 bikes...
Another thing...my brother-in-law loves his deuce, but he has a 4 gallon gas tank, and the rest of our fellow riders have 5 gallons, so he has to stop sooner for gas. \\; (I don't mind, because I'm usually ready to stretch my legs, anyway!)
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RE: Trying to pick between 2 bikes...
The Duece is the best riding HD I have ever owned. Ya there are not a lot of HIGH priced HD parts for it but because it's a softail that has never been an issue. Awesome bike.
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RE: Trying to pick between 2 bikes...
See the 02 deuce in my sig. Clutch is not hard but an ez clutch is only about fifty bucks installed no matter the model. It's a softail and mechanical parts are standard. Accessories are sometimes different but I've never had a problem getting anything I wanted.
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RE: Trying to pick between 2 bikes...
I love my 04 Deuce! Yes the clutch is much harder than an 07. However, there is a kit to make the clutch as easy as the later models. Costs about 50 bucks and took me about an hour to install!
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RE: Trying to pick between 2 bikes...
For instance the saddlebags and brackets are unique but that's true for most - heritage, fatboy, etc. The backrest and sissy bar are unique but they are on ebay all the time very reasonably. The dealer has them too.