Softail Springer
6th Gear
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 12
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I think they will recycle it again, but who knows when. My last springer was a 2000 model and I loved it, but truthfully the springer is the worst handling front end and the headlight movement drives ya crazy sometimes, if not the folks in front of you in a pack. Hope if they bring it back they improve it a bit.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,618
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From: Tucson, AZ
I think they will recycle it again, but who knows when. My last springer was a 2000 model and I loved it, but truthfully the springer is the worst handling front end and the headlight movement drives ya crazy sometimes, if not the folks in front of you in a pack. Hope if they bring it back they improve it a bit.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 10,232
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From: Georgia
Your opinion of the springer being "the worst handling front end" is just that, an opinion. In 40 years of riding Harleys I will say that it is one of the best handling front ends I have ever ridden (there again opinion). I will say the headlight jumps around a bit, but anybody that doesn't like it can ride behind me.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 751
Likes: 9
From: Portland, Oregon
I love the springer "ride". Definately sweet. My understanding is that the springer front end was very costly for Harley to produce. Lots of parts in it and they have to make it themselves instead of just buying the showa parts.
1st Gear
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: Joliet, Illinois area
Springer
Why do retailers do anything? To make money! I lay the blame on soulless computer-driven market analysis. I got my 2002 Spring Heritage by accident - I wandered into Conrad's and there sat a new shipment of bikes, all tagged "Do Not Sit - Sold" except for one - the one I bought. I had an customized '85 FXRT, just bought an '89 Softail Wide-Glide, and had no idea how I would pay for it or the Springer, but the Wide-Glide went quickly, and the FXRT went at a bargain to a friend. Love the way I fit on the Springer, and the way it handles. I've had a few springers, and this newish Heritage is what I like to ride the best.
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Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 9,980
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From: Michigan
Look at it this way, IF H-D resumes the "springer" front-end it would more than likely NOT be a true H-D manufactured part.
I have my '98 FLSTS (EVO-carbed, 5 spd) Heritage Anniversary Edition and will until they put me in the ground.
(It's a great Sunday, bar-to-bar, country road cruiser!)
I just bought new tires/tubes (WWW's) and she has 9500 miles on her so there's a LOT of life left in her!
I have my '98 FLSTS (EVO-carbed, 5 spd) Heritage Anniversary Edition and will until they put me in the ground.
(It's a great Sunday, bar-to-bar, country road cruiser!)
I just bought new tires/tubes (WWW's) and she has 9500 miles on her so there's a LOT of life left in her!
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 5,477
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From: New Braunfels, Texas
My brother in law picked up a 2006 springer he fell in love with at the dealership.
I always heard that they sucked for handling but to me they handle a lot better then a standard heritage classic
I always heard that they sucked for handling but to me they handle a lot better then a standard heritage classic