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You bought the right model IMO, lol! Congrats man, good find and hope you enjoy. You'll find that the bagger guys will snub you because you have a cool ride, haha!
I had 2 Softail Customs (both Evos) and wish I never sold 'em. Best lookin' profile of any Harley, and I love the 105th colors. Had a 105th Superglide.
Advice? Just 3 things I would do:
1. Install a Screamin' Eagle Hi-flo air cleaner (looks stock from your pic) & do a race tune with a dyno run--you will be amazed at the horsepower,torque,and ridability gain. Not to mention how much cooler it will run. And with the pipes you have, it's a good idea,too. Better for your motor.
2. If you ride mostly solo, and it isn't already done (hard to tell with the bags) have it lowered. Nothin' says "RIGHTEOUS" like a lowered FX Softail.
3. Dump the fugly SofCustom seat,with that horrible brown stripe, for a Badlander, a solo, or other custom seat. Keep the stocker for long trips.
Then, ride the dogsnot outta it!!
That is one righteous sled. I'm jealous!!
I agree 100% and you do have a nice bike. I would ditch the windshield, bags, sissy bar and seat. lower it, nice hi flow AC and tune. best advice it to ride safe and have fun.
Advice? Ignore anyone that criticizes your choice in bike and ride the crap out of it. Then decide what YOU think needs to be done. It will tell you over time.
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