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How to Convert a Deuce to a Softail!

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Old 09-28-2012, 08:45 PM
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I was thinking about converting my Fatboy to a softail , but it looked like the cost would be too much. Dont think I would ever get the investment back. Decided to leave it alone.
 
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Old 09-28-2012, 11:42 PM
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Please pardon my ignorance, but when a guy says the wheels are five spoke rims, shouldn't there be just 5 spokes, or is that a fancy name for fancy rims?
 
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Yes, a Deuce is a softail. But that bike certainly looks better than a Deuce with the stock fender.

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Old 09-29-2012, 10:14 AM
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Someone needs to ask the CL poster what it was before the conversion to a "softail"
 
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Old 09-29-2012, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by oct1949
I waiting for a Chevelle to be converted to a Chevrolet.



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Didn't you get the memo?You can only do the reverse.Take any chevrolet and make it a Chevelle. Camaro?No problem.Throw some badges on it and viola,instant Chevelle.
 
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Old 09-29-2012, 10:29 AM
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Would look better if he finished the job by changing the tank and bars! I would be more impressed if he turned the Duece into a Wideglide...
 
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Old 09-29-2012, 10:34 AM
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Since apparently the difference between a Deuce and a Softail is the rear fender, I found a picture of a Dyna that's been converted into a Softail. Amazing!
 
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Old 09-29-2012, 01:33 PM
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I converted my Road King to a touring bike.
 
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Old 09-29-2012, 05:02 PM
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No need to worry guys, I just converted my lunch into a ****....the world can now rejoice!!
 
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