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Back in February, I sold 4 bikes including my 19 HST to buy a 2022 RGS that I love. I had a few sheckles left over from that deal and I wanted to get 'the right' Softail for my second bike. I found a 2009 HST in MINT and I mean MINT condition with 3000, 1 owner miles. The dealer changed the tires, battery, full tune up and all fluids. The bike is showroom condition. Here is my question... The bike is 100% stock. I have a bagger (my new RGS)..I actually paid a very fair price IMO and I get the HST Saturday. Soooo..
Do I leave this completely as-is
or
Do I removed the shield, bags, back rest and install my Mustang Solo seat and fender bib?
Thoughts and thank you!
Last edited by uncle kebo; Jun 2, 2022 at 10:43 AM.
As the owner of a '14 FLSTC, I would say, for now, don't do a thing. The bike is beautiful and flows perfectly; any of your suggested changes would detract from its appearance.
However, in the future, you might consider a few experimental changes which come to you as a result of mood swings or whatever.
Nice bike.
Remove all including passenger pegs, cowbell, heel shifter, Add solo seat no fender bib and show off that paint and add chrome controls. Then add Heim joints to the shift rod, completion of Step 1 take photo and post.
Depends upon your riding style. But personally I have had a Mustang solo seat with backrest for me since about 2004 or 2005 on the 2002 Fat Boy that I bought brand new. Wouldn't be without it.
What you do with your "new to you" ride is your preference. Like every HD that every one of us owns, make it your own. I will say that the color combo makes that bike a beauty.
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Can I get Y'alls opinion?
