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Old Mar 9, 2017 | 02:58 PM
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Do the 2016 -2017 Softails have a thinner primary cover and does it stick out a far as the older models?
 
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Same.
 
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The only bikes that have the narrower primary are the Low models in the Touring line-up.
 
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Never had a problem straddling the primary on the Softail. the seat is lower and the derby is farther back than on the touring bikes due to the longer primary on the Softail. My leg always falls forward of the derby.
 
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Originally Posted by OldEnuf2NoBtr
The only bikes that have the narrower primary are the Low models in the Touring line-up.
Wrong became standard in 2016 on all Touring bikes.
 
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Originally Posted by smitty901
Wrong became standard in 2016 on all Touring bikes.
So which is it. seems to be a difference in answers.
 
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Originally Posted by Uncle G.
Never had a problem straddling the primary on the Softail. the seat is lower and the derby is farther back than on the touring bikes due to the longer primary on the Softail. My leg always falls forward of the derby.
Thanks for the input but not the answer to my question
 
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Smitty is right. Smaller profile primary started with all 2016 Touring.
 
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The M8's have a 2 inch narrower primary due to the thinner inner primary.

My 16 RG CVO Ultra, 14 Road King and 12 RG CVO all have identical primaries.
 
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