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Old Oct 16, 2013 | 09:51 AM
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Can someone please identify this model for me? I understand that this is custom work. So, I would like to know how I can go about owning a Harley that looks like this.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2013 | 10:02 AM
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Looks like a Softail or a custom frame based on the Softail design. Bring a lot of money.
 
Old Oct 16, 2013 | 10:03 AM
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It's a FL softail. not sure wich one due to all the work done on it.
 
Old Oct 16, 2013 | 10:46 AM
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Your probably best starting off with a Fatboy or a Heritage.

Here's a stock Fatboy, 2000-05 I think.


A Heritage would probably get you closer as it has longer fenders. That bike in your picture has at least a custom swingarm, if not a complete custom frame. But you could come close to that look with a stock frame and swingarm. It also has a FX style front end, while the Heritage and Fatboy come with the shielded FL style front end, if thats important to you.
 

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Old Oct 16, 2013 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Uncle Chester
It's a FL softail. not sure wich one due to all the work done on it.
Yep, either a Fatboy or Heritage. Go from there.
 
Old Oct 16, 2013 | 11:59 AM
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Its red.
 
Old Oct 16, 2013 | 02:42 PM
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Thanks a lot for the response everyone. I will update this post if I end up getting close to purchasing or building one.
 
Old Oct 16, 2013 | 02:49 PM
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It's pretty nice looking. The paint job is more than I'd do.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2013 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ChickinOnaChain
It's pretty nice looking. The paint job is more than I'd do.
Agreed
 
Old Oct 16, 2013 | 07:10 PM
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Softtail based custom build , isn't going to be a stock " model " you can go out and buy ................ Like somebody said bring lots of money .
 



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