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Old Aug 14, 2024 | 05:34 PM
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Been a member here since… ‘08? My first night train was stolen in ‘12 and I picked up my Street Glide the same year. But the Train lust dies hard. Spent the last 12 years pining for another one. And I finally pulled the trigger.

Just picked up a 2007 FXSTB with a 250mm Heartland kit and front fender. After over a decade of riding a bagger, it’s a shock to return to something so… basic and elemental. And the giant rear tire makes for… an interesting ride, that’s for sure.

Super psyched to be back in SoftailLand.

And now to open my wallet to truly make her mine… paint, bars, suspension… lol


 
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The 2 I have ridden with a fat rear tire sure changed some things.
That thing sure looks good Sir
Congrats WP
 
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The 2 I have ridden with a fat rear tire sure changed some things.
That thing sure looks good Sir
Congrats WP
Yeah, Softails aren’t long distance bikes to begin with. Add a massive piece of rubber like this and yeah… interesting.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2024 | 06:21 PM
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I bought a new black 2007 FXSTB in 2006. I loved that bike. That is, until I rode it from Central WI to Sturgis in 2008. I stopped at the my dealership on the way home and traded it in for a 2009 Street Glide. I'd love to find another Night Train for shorter rides.
 
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Originally Posted by h-d wrencher
I bought a new black 2007 FXSTB in 2006. I loved that bike. That is, until I rode it from Central WI to Sturgis in 2008. I stopped at the my dealership on the way home and traded it in for a 2009 Street Glide. I'd love to find another Night Train for shorter rides.
Thats precisely what I’ve done here. I’ll never give up my Glide.
 
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Love my Train. Ill never sell it. I did one road trip on it. Great "bar hopper". Night Train is where it's at!
 
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Originally Posted by TXNT
Love my Train. I‘ll never sell it. I did one road trip on it. Great "bar hopper". Night Train is where it's at!
Nice. We both have the best of both worlds.
 

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Congratulation on your new ride.
 
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Congratulation on your new ride.
Thanks dude. Already have a few parts ordered. Whomever put chrome parts on a Night Train needs their head examined.
 
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Yeah, Softails aren’t long distance bikes to begin with. Add a massive piece of rubber like this and yeah… interesting.
Why do people continue to say this?


 
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