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Old Sep 21, 2017 | 09:08 PM
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Are more specs available for the new Softails? I have the new books, have perused the MoCo site, and have looked here. If I missed it, my apologies. Specifically, I am interested in rear suspension travel of the new framed Softail models, as I am considering another FatBoy. I am only finding references to 130 mm or 5.1" of fork travel.

Another question I have is about gearing. I had a '10 FB and I currently own a '13 Road Glide. I was wondering if gearing has gotten higher or lower in each gear and also final drive relative to what I own(ed).

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Click on the model you are interested in on Harley's site then click on detailed specifications.

Since you are interested in a new Fat Boy, here is Matt Laidlaw's review of it.

 
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Thanks Prot. I saw that particular video and in fact EVERY video, even in different languages. I did click on "View All Specs And Pricing" though I did not see detailed specs. And yet, not a word about suspension travel under "ALL SPECS"! Go figure. From posters (not posers...) associated with HD on YouTube, it appears that the new Softails have 4.5" of rear wheel travel except for the FatBoy and Breakout(?) which only have 3.5". All have 5.1" of fork travel except that apparently, the MoCo is keeping it secret! Perhaps they don't want anyone to know that the Softail frame is better than the CVO's.....

Here is the link I found:

https://motorcycles.harley-davidson....d-pricing.html
 
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