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Aug 14, 2009 | 09:35 AM

pattiann

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whats the difference

when looking at parts and acc. on sites like ebay, why do they say 97 or latter for flhp parts? i have a 96, wont they fit mine too?
what were the changes between 96 and 97?

Aug 14, 2009 | 09:41 AM

DannyZ71

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I don't know what the differences are between the 96 and 97, but a lot of companies make minor changes so they can keep aftermarket parts to a minimum and make more money selling their original parts. Then when the aftermarket catches up, they make another minor change. It's all about the dollar.

Aug 14, 2009 | 12:05 PM

will2002

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The '97 FLH frames put the seat 1 inch lower than a '96. I had a '97 Ultra and it did set closer to the ground than the pre '97s --- ie. my '86 Classic and '91 Ultra. They felt a LOT closer to the ground!