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Apr 8, 2014 | 01:46 PM

#11

harleydavis

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Nice looking ride!

Apr 8, 2014 | 02:01 PM

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rsking45

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Very nice. I like the looks of the springer

Apr 8, 2014 | 02:28 PM

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SPRINGER

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Originally Posted by 08rking

I'm going to keep the Road King, but after riding my son's Night Train, I realized how much fun a Softail would be. I was originally looking for a Deuce when I came across this Springer. It's a 2004 with fuel injection, 20K miles. Got it for a fair price (I think) and rode it home which was 175 miles. The bike ran perfect and had a great time. Here's a pic.

Good for you, mine is a 2005 and I don't regret buying it for one minute.

Apr 8, 2014 | 02:30 PM

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SPRINGER

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Originally Posted by hvacgaspiping

I have heard mixed opinions of the springer front end. Some say the ride is crappy, and some say the ride is great. What do Y`all say?

My Springer is 9 years old and has almost 75k on her and no issues what so ever with the ride but each to their own. Also, no issues with maintenance either.

Apr 8, 2014 | 02:32 PM

#15

SPRINGER

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Originally Posted by Cowboy Rob

I love the ride of a Springer.

+1 on that and also the looks too.

Apr 8, 2014 | 02:33 PM

#16

SPRINGER

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Originally Posted by 08rking

I'm impressed with how good it rides. That front end seems to smooth out the bumps. Took it through some turns and it handled really well. I've only had it a few days, but I'm really pleased so far.

With time you might even get to like her better and better too.

Apr 8, 2014 | 02:44 PM

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E8USMCRET

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From: NC, USA

I heard the Springers are becoming collectible like the old FXR's have become. I doubt the MoCo will ever bring it back so that might make them more desirable over time. Anything Softail get's my attention.

Apr 11, 2014 | 01:36 AM

#18

Cory81

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From: lake elsinore

I have a dna 10 over springer 42 degree rake. People talk negative on the dna springer but I love mine works great and looks good. Anyone else have a dna as well. Was thinking of upgrade to a sugar bear but cant really afford 3 grand right now

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Apr 11, 2014 | 02:21 AM

#19

pittsburgh77

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From: Pittsburgh,Pa

I got my 2005 Fxstsi (Springer Classic)as a 16th birthday present and I'm definitely in love with it. However, I ride my '06 FLSTSI (Heritage Springer) lot more because the riding position is more comfortable for longer rides.

Springer front ends are eye candy, I fall in love with my bikes each time I look at them.