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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 02:47 PM
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I have been lusting after a HD since I was a teenager in the 60's. Still not ready financially to pull the trigger.. next year!

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What year did the springer go EFI? I am too old and creaky to spend a lot of time wrenching...

I like the look of the crossbones, but Mama gotta have a seat, so I am looking for recommendations. (I do long range planning for a living, my OCD requires that I do as much research as possible) Any opinions or help out there?

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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 02:49 PM
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Fuel injection was available on softails in 2001

Carb was no longer available after 2006

Can't go wrong with a Heritage Springer...
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 03:42 PM
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Love my 05 FLSTSC.It has a black springer and a carb.It runs better and looks better than what they are cranking out now.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 04:16 PM
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Heritage Springer is a nice ride. I have a 2005 Springer Classic FLSTSC that is like a heritage but without the studs and saddle bags.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 04:25 PM
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Mama can have a seat on a Crossbones...you just have to buy her one!
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 09:38 PM
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I agree, buy a seat or pad for the back of the crossbones. Great looking bike
 
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Old May 11, 2010 | 12:36 PM
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Any bike you buy, will have a "highway seat" for the old lady you can buy. My seat is in the box, she's not found of riding so I quit asking! Rather hear the wind than the bitching anyway.
My 97 Springer doesn't take any more wrenching then any other bike. Love the Springer!
 
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Old May 11, 2010 | 12:45 PM
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As far as I concerned...the only bikes that exist are Springers...

If you're looking for a springer that you can ride with your SO...I'd go with the Heritage Springer. The Crossbones is beautiful (i'm biased)...but as soon as you put a two-up seat on it...the old school bobber look is gone. That's my
 
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Good choice with the springer, and hope You get one soon. I have the Heartland 200 kit, with the passenger option, works great and takes just seconds to go from solo seat to 2up riding with a backrest for the passenger. There are a lot of options out there.

Good luck
 
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YEAH,BABY !!
 
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