Enjoy what ever you buy. Ride safe

 

My self I like the Deuce, bagger combo

 

Dont' forget with the Deuce...NOTHING stock fits it... although the fender in your pic isn't the same one I have on my 03....
Yours looks way newer, with more normal stock parts.
dont' forget to leave some $$$ for an aftermarket seat...
Have fun.
Mary aka Krashdragon

 

I don't know if this matters to you but insurance on a special construction can be tricky so that may or may not be something to check out before hand.

 

My son traded his 07 Deuce because most parts in the book for softails say... Fit all Except the Deuce... Its kind of a BAst**d bike,,,,,
He got tired of that, plus he grew to hate the rear fender and stretched tank and traded for a 09 NT last yr.....
Just at least be aware of the lack of parts issue with the Deuce.

Need a book of parts and mods just for the Deuce would be great..

 

wow...lots to think about...thanks everyone!

 

How bad of a bastard bike will a special construction be? Nothing will fit , everything is custom , hey if that is someone's thing , great ,but my last bike was Paughco hardtail frame ,113" evo ,5speed in a 4 speed case,3" belt primary drive, kick only, magneto, no battery. Nothing fit! So now its a 08 FLHX for me, get it worked on or find parts almost anywhere.

 

Love my 2004 Deuce. Only real complaint is that HD didn't make a Thunderstar wheel for the rear. I never knew their was a problem with the rear fender until I read it on this forum. I get a lot of compliments on my Deuce so I guess the rear fender is only a problem with some individuals on this forum and not the general population.

I will vote for the Deuce. You know you really want it.

 

I have an '02 Deuce. I have ridden it solo for many thousands of miles, as well as ridden double with my wife for several thousands of miles. It is not stock. It has a larger rear tire/wheel as well as a larger front tire/wheel. It is lowered (slightly). Current seat is the biggest Sundowner that will fit a Deuce. Suffice to say that lots of things are not stock.

I rode it solo last June from eastern OK to Tucson, AZ, and back, via a circuitous route spanning 8 days (including a day and a half in Tucson). Total of 2800 miles as I recall. Last leg of the trip was one 680 mile day, half of it in 50 degree temps w/rain. I say this to let you know that my Deuce is not a garage queen or a Starbucks Cruiser. I've ridden my Deuce when it was at its best and at its worst.

Here's what I have found (for me):

* During that long trip, overall I was very pleasantly surprised at the comfort. No doubt that is the Sundowner helping.

* Solo: IF I get too aggressive in tight twisties, I can hear/feel a bit of rubbing... but that lets me know to ease off. I usually ease off another notch or two when two-up with the wife.

* Forward controls look cool... but in a crunch are not as good for total bike control as are mid-controls. (Such as when the emergency need arises to get up off the seat such as you do on a dirt bike.)

* The solo ride is "firm", but not objectionable. Two-up we will occassionally bottom the rear on a hard-edged bump.

* Two-up, the wife is good for about 250-300 miles with the Sundowner and her Air Hawk pad. I will say that IF I was ONLY going to tour with the wife on rear pillion... a more comfortable ride for her would come into play. (i.e. Ultra, etc.)

* It is stable at all speeds I have tried (up to near 100 MPH).

* Low center of gravity means it is acceptably nimble when turning around, backing, etc.

* I do note a bit of "wallow" in some wide, fast, sweeping turns. Me thinks that is just the nature of an HD/big bike.

For me, I love the aggressive looks of a Deuce. I also like having a Harley model you don't see that often. Baggers are everywhere... but only a chosen few hear the call of a Deuce.

IF your heart is set on a Deuce, don't settle for something else.