Softail Standard
4th Gear
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RE: Softail Standard
I love the look of the Softail Standard. I like 'em to look good with no make up but wish the engine
and transmission had more chrome. Right now, I have several brochures and every time I pick one
up, the Softail monster jumps off the page and grabs me by the throat and takes me to the floor. I
just don't know how much longer I will be able to fight this demon off! Until then, I'll keep riding my XLC.
Rattler
Intermediate
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RE: Softail Standard
You need to deside what you want the bike to look like when you get finished. Once you deside which pieces you want to replace with chrome pieces, then break out the Harley parts book, add up the price of the replacement chrome parts, and don't forget the labor.
The Standard is a great bike, but replacement parts aren't cheap, and you also have a bunch of used parts that tend to pile up in the garage.
Trust me, my garage is full of replacement parts that I will never use. If I had a frame and partial motor, I could easily complete the assemble of another bike from the spare parts from my last 3 softails.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Cedar Point, NC
RE: Softail Standard
ORIGINAL: The Pig
You need to deside what you want the bike to look like when you get finished. Once you deside which pieces you want to replace with chrome pieces, then break out the Harley parts book, add up the price of the replacement chrome parts, and don't forget the labor.
The Standard is a great bike, but replacement parts aren't cheap, and you also have a bunch of used parts that tend to pile up in the garage.
Trust me, my garage is full of replacement parts that I will never use. If I had a frame and partial motor, I could easily complete the assemble of another bike from the spare parts from my last 3 softails.
You need to deside what you want the bike to look like when you get finished. Once you deside which pieces you want to replace with chrome pieces, then break out the Harley parts book, add up the price of the replacement chrome parts, and don't forget the labor.
The Standard is a great bike, but replacement parts aren't cheap, and you also have a bunch of used parts that tend to pile up in the garage.
Trust me, my garage is full of replacement parts that I will never use. If I had a frame and partial motor, I could easily complete the assemble of another bike from the spare parts from my last 3 softails.
Mac
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2004
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RE: Softail Standard
Ebay works out real well for getting rid of a lot of parts, My wife sold over 4 thousand dollars worth of my used harley parts last year. Most of my riding partners also enjoy picking parts out of my garage. For me, it's easier to throw them in a corner, and let her make some money on them. I will try and post a picture of my Softail on the photo gallery, it may give you an idea of the amount of spare parts that I have. I'm now in the process of modifying a Deuce.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Gold Coast, Australia.
RE: Softail Standard
I have a standard and agree about the fact you can add on as you have the cash. A plus is the forward controls. With my style of riding I would be scraping the running boards on a Heritage or a FatBoy all day.
6th Gear
Joined: Jan 2005
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RE: Softail Standard
I prefer the black motor with the chrome engine components like on the softail springer (not the heritage). Its the same bike as the softail standard only with more chrome and a springer front end.
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Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2005
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RE: Softail Standard
I love the bobtail fender and the raked out front end, the wire spoke wheels adds a bit of the old school look in my opinion, plus you add what you want when you can even though you might get stuck with a bunch of extra parts. Ebay is always an option for that. Plus the price of the Standard was the final selling point for me. I wanted to keep my payment under $300 a month and was able to do that with the Standard.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Beaverton OR
RE: Softail Standard
I looked at the standard before I bought my Heritage. The selling factor for me was the price of aftermarket parts. I like all the chrome and black engine. I figure I can take off the extra stuff I am not ready for or donât need everyday. Once I at the bobtail fender to my bike I will be happy. By the way, the bobtail fender is cheaper than the saddlebags or windshield.