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Old Mar 23, 2015 | 11:52 AM
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When was the first year ABS Brakes were standard equipment on the Softail Deluxe?

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Old Mar 23, 2015 | 12:20 PM
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I may be wrong but was standard on 14's prior to that it was an option
 
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I may be wrong but was standard on 14's prior to that it was an option
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Became standard on 14s. I know because i was looking for a used softail with abs and they were impossible to find.
 
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2011 was first year ABS was offered as an option on the Deluxe, wife bought one. Now she's waiting to upgrade when one is offered with cruise control, hoping that option will be available next year now that this years CVO Deluxe has it.
 

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My 2012 has ABS as an option.
 
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