Springer comments appreciated
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RE: Springer comments appreciated
This thread just gets me thinking about my nightrain, no, I wont be getting rid of it, but i think id love to put a spinger front end on it. Anyone done this out there??
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RE: Springer comments appreciated
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This thread just gets me thinking about my nightrain, no, I wont be getting rid of it, but i think id love to put a spinger front end on it. Anyone done this out there??
This thread just gets me thinking about my nightrain, no, I wont be getting rid of it, but i think id love to put a spinger front end on it. Anyone done this out there??
In fact if you have the money there are a few other than Harley sources for springer or girder front ends out there. Many if not most are even better looking that the factory version. But look around and remember good the ones don't come cheap.
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Love mine, still wouldnt trade mine for any model including a new bike. They are gorgeous, the heavier front end tracks like a dream in corners. I would hunt down a low mileage '06.
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I've had mine for a little over 2 years. It only has a little over 13,000 miles on it but I have enjoyed every mile of it and I don't have any desire to trade it for any other Harley. I haven't had any problems with it. I did change the stock badlander seat for a Corbin and it did improve the comfort for me on longer rides. Others here might have other ideas about which seat is better for them, but my Springer and my Corbin work just fine for me. I've only seen one other Springer around here so I have a bike that is unique to this area. It really has gotten some good looks and comments from the many people that have seen it. It has a custom look that I was after. I have put 16" apes on it and a custom sissy bar and I now have an old school look to my bike. Sure is a joy and pleasure to ride, at least to me it is.
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Thanks again everyone, i've got an eye on an 06 with only about 2500 kilometres with heaps of shiny stuff. Guess i'll have to make up my mind real quick. Only problem is that the bike is 1700 kilometres away. Chrome swingarm, braided cables, V&H radius, chrome hand controls, chrome brake disc rotors, 6 piston front brake calliper, after market headlight, mirrors, indicators, pegs, grips, solo seat, extended forward controls,(could be a problem ! I'm a shorty), and probably a lot more minor shiny bits. Might just have to go for it i think. It's hard to go for a physical inspection so far away, but one can't rely on pictures alone. I don't want the bike for nothing,but i would like to think i was getting a good deal. The price is about 16% above original new price. No use quoting oz dollars. I wouldn't want to miss out while counting pennies. Any one have a rough % on cost for similar mods? Not sleeping, riding it in bed all night. LOL
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I bought a 94' FXSTS about 6 years ago, Its too cool. Added big radius, SE intake it gave it a some life ... still has a cool looking blue-ish/teal factory color. Im thinking up upgrading the cam and carb ... it has 13,000 miles on it... any Yays or Nays on the upgrade ?
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love mine, I tour all over Canada and the US on mine. I notice it bottoms out quick when going down some rough roads. very sexy looking
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I had this 2000 FXSTS and loved it. http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i1...inger028-2.jpg I now have this 2005 FLSTS http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i1...ithbags004.jpg Both are A-OK. If you like a Springer, you will not be happy with anything else. Believe me.
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As far as motor problems on the 110", as long as the recalls are done, there shouldn´t be any problem.
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