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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 12:21 PM
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Did any of you Deuce riders get the new parts cataloge and notice that the Deuce was absent except for one photo in the paint section? What's up with that? I didn't notice one part in the Softail section for the FXSTD!

HEY, HARLEY-DAVIDSON...ARE YOU LISTENING? WHY AREN'T YOU PROVIDING PARTS FOR THE DEUCE?

Its gotten old reading (not for FXSTD) at the bottom of the ads.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2006 | 12:08 PM
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i thought the same thing, maybe just maybe we'll get one for ourselves
 
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Old Mar 23, 2006 | 12:18 PM
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Willie G must have run out of ideas.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2006 | 10:24 PM
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I keep hearing rumors of the model's demise, then later I'll hear about a makeover like the Dyna line received (big rear tire, etc.).
I hear you on the parts issue. I was looking around the dealership the other day, salesman asked ne what model I owned.
My response was that I was the proud owner of a 2004 softail "Except Deuce", since that's reference I am accustomed in the parts books... he left me the hell alone after that.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 12:07 AM
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That's a shame (from a fatboy owner).. 1st time I ever saw the deuce I thought it was one of the coolest hogs I ever saw.. If It weren't that I wanted a fatter tire upfront, it would have been my choice.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 03:00 PM
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Maybe the Deuce is about to be terminated. I can't imagine HD simply leaving it out of Softail lineup pics in the latest cataloge. I can't say that I'd mind. Its a good-looking but rare bike in my neck of the woods and I like having one.

A friend at the dealers told me that this is the last year for the springers. Anyone else hear that?
 
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 03:57 AM
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ORIGINAL: Slide
salesman asked ne what model I owned.
My response was that I was the proud owner of a 2004 softail "Except Deuce", since that's reference I am accustomed in the parts books... he left me the hell alone after that.
That's one great reason to own a Deuce, insect...mmm I mean Stealer Salesman repellant! The Deuce was my dream bike. I put $$$ down on one in 2001, got orders to deploy after 9-11, withdrew my offer and regretted it since. But, the bright side was I wouldn't of had much time to ride and I ended up with my new love.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 01:35 PM
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I originally wanted a Deuce, but went the cheaper route and got a Train which I love. Good thing I didn't get it anyway. I would have put some high bars on it and it would have gotten Ugly.

Damn fine those Deuces are.....
 
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It continues to be a mystery to me why HD seems to overlook the Deuce - IMHO it is the finest looking machine HD makes. Not too bad of an after market though.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 04:04 PM
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Hey Voodoo93,

I love those wheels you have on, what a sweet ride.

DustyF
 
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