Softail Ride
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 875
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From: Corp of Discovery trail, Missouri
I believe all Softails come set up for riders up to 180 pounds. Adjust your rear shock. The front shocks are not harsh to me and seem almost too soft.
No way a rigid framed bike can ride better than a bike with shocks.
No way a rigid framed bike can ride better than a bike with shocks.
Novice
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 19
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From: Taxachusetts
I also have a 2013 Deluxe, I'm 185lbs and right off the floor it was setup perfect on the rear. I agree with the above posts about the front end being as soft as puppy **** when you hit the brakes though, would be nice to upgrade that to squash that issue....overall, its a damn comfortable ride!
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,086
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From: London, UK
Didn't have any problem with the rear, but replaced it for air so I could vary it for motorway and twisties riding. The front shocks are awful though; really really soggy and dive under the lightest of front braking.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 892
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From: Central Florida
A few things nobody has mentioned yet. The Deluxe has a lowered suspension. That means the rear hidden shocks do not have as much travel as some of the other Softail models. They will bottom out easy especially if not adjusted properly. The front forks can be made firmer or softer by changing the oil in them. Thicker fork oil (say 15W) will stiffen them up. Thinner fork oil (say 5W) will make them softer. It's just that simple.
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