Softail Custom
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Stage II
Joined: Sep 2007
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RE: Softail Custom
Thanks to everyone who has responded! My wife purchased an 08 105 edition softail custom for me for my 50th birthday and I've been wondering what to expect when my birthday rolls around in 9 months [:@].
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: NW Indiana
RE: Softail Custom
My last bike was an 1200 sportster, and I can take turns just as fast on custom. The only difference between the ride on the two is that when I'm done with a long ride on the custom it doesn't feel like someone was hitting me in the back with a baseball bat like when I was riding the sporty! So congrats on the new bike and I garauntee that you are going to love it!
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Texas
RE: Lamo70
ORIGINAL: Lamo70
Will the 07/08 Custom king.queen seat fit on my '08 Fatboy? I like that seat alot !
Will the 07/08 Custom king.queen seat fit on my '08 Fatboy? I like that seat alot !
Retro King/Queen Seat for SoftailÂŽ Models
Take a ride back in time on this 1960's style King/Queen Seat. Featuring a highly stylized tuck-n-roll pleated surface, this retro looking seat will bring back memories of riding free. The low and lean two-up seat profile hugs the frame and rear fender like no other. Your passenger will benefit from a longer pillion and a built-in backrest pad. Seat width 13.0"; pillion width 7.0"
51401-07IN-STORE PURCHASE ONLY Contact dealer for pricing and availability.
Fits '07-later FXSTC models. Also fits '07-later FLSTF, and '06-later FXST, FXSTB and FXSTS models equipped with Twisted Sissy Bar Upright P/N 51853-07 or FXSTC Original Equipment Sissy Bar Upright P/N 51849-07 and screw (4) P/N 4598.
Novice
Joined: Aug 2007
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RE: Softail Custom
ORIGINAL: Crazy Biker
I agree with what others said about the stock seat, and asthe cornering, I had my bike lowered in the rear and was told that will help in the corners.
I agree with what others said about the stock seat, and asthe cornering, I had my bike lowered in the rear and was told that will help in the corners.
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2006
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RE: Softail Custom
Love the softails hauls a** but scrapes the sh*t out of the pegs in the twistys the 21in. wheel dos follow the groove not that bad though. I wasgoing back out to my house one day and pulled out in front of a Triumph Datyona he passed me on the straight and I down shifted and twisted the throttle I was pacing @ 120mph+ and he was having a hard time getting away from me. It was funny watching him keep looking in his mirrows to see were i was. I think I suprised him! It was fun I dont do that very offten I felt he needed some love from the big V-twin.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2007
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RE: Softail Custom
Right before I got my 2007 FXSTC, I had a VRSCAW (240mm Rear / V-ROD). I found the FXSTC handled easier than the V-ROD. They are totally different Rides. The FXSTC has a 200mm rear and the narrow front, while the V-ROD had a wider rear and not so narrow front.
Phil
Phil
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,645
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From: South County, CA.
RE: Softail Custom
I have never had any problems with mine. It tracks well on the freeway, lays over nicely in the corners, (I have scraped the pegs once or twice[8D]) I have never had a problem keeping up with anybody in the twisties or having it wobble in the grooves in the road. And I have easily put 250+ mi. on it without even getting Monkey Butt.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Keller , Texas
RE: Softail Custom
Ive got to say that I love my FXSTC. Its my 3rd HD and it will be my last.Like Hiflyer, When I go into the HD store I see NOTHING id rather ride than what I have. No problems w/ mine and she rides like a dream. The stock seat is Ultra Comfy and cant even see changing that. I have got Samson Street Sweepers , PCIII , and Arlen ness Big Sucker in the garage ready to install. I'm just waiting for the garage temp to go under 100 degrees so I can work on the bike 