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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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I was wondering if anyone can tell me why the prices of the 2006 and 2007 softail standards are so cheap. Are there anything wrong with them? PLEASE RESPOND.
 
Old Feb 23, 2010 | 11:42 AM
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nothings wrong with them
 
Old Feb 23, 2010 | 11:44 AM
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Thats kinda like asking why 2006-2007 FXDs are so cheap and if anything is wrong with them. A lot of folks consider the Softail Standard to be the perfect bike because they are so cheap and because you can customize it to fit your personality.
 
Old Feb 23, 2010 | 11:46 AM
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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 11:47 AM
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Nothing wrong with them. It's Harley's entry level for the softtail big twin. Aluminum engine,less chrome,etc. You can put your signature on them by customizing with your own taste. A lot of bang for your buck.
 

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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 11:49 AM
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Cheap? What kind of prices are you seeing?
 
Old Feb 23, 2010 | 12:28 PM
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there's lot of things wrong with the 04 and newer ones
 
Old Feb 23, 2010 | 12:41 PM
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yes, they are all defective. every last one of them.
 
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Originally Posted by schumacher
there's lot of things wrong with the 04 and newer ones
Such as??? I had an 05 and had zero issues with it until I decided I wanted a Heritage Classic. I'm still kicking myself in the butt for selling it.
 
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Entry level? WTF
 



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