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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 05:46 PM
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rk awesome ride = two buddies have had them...rode them both...great open comfy ride!
 
Old Jan 31, 2011 | 06:27 PM
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Train for looks and King for comfort...nuff said.
 
Old Jan 31, 2011 | 07:28 PM
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One of each.
 
Old Jan 31, 2011 | 07:34 PM
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THX for the help guys. One last question, is the HP/TQ comparable in the 2 bikes? I know there both tc88's but arent softails internally balanced and not rubber mounted? Didnt the internally bal engines have a bit less HP/TQ?
 
Old Jan 31, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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Don't worry about hp. Get the train. You can always up the hp later. My train is a 103" and it's a monster!
 
Old Jan 31, 2011 | 10:51 PM
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Get what you really want, then you'll be happy, it's as simple as that.
 
Old Jan 31, 2011 | 10:54 PM
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man don`t listen to us do what your gut says ride both than make up your mind you no how you ride better than us
 
Old Feb 1, 2011 | 12:26 AM
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If you want a train get a train !!
 
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 03:56 AM
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Well the Train was delivered today, couldnt be happier (even thought I havent rode her yet)! The Night Train is probably my all time favorite modern HD. Thx for all the input guys!
 
Old Feb 7, 2011 | 05:21 AM
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Congrats, I would have made the swap too.

The night train is probably the only softail I would go for!
 



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