Softail Performance and Handling

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Oct 13, 2010 | 02:18 PM

#11

klf33

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Joined: Jun 2007

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From: Toronto, Ontario

If you don't want stylin, then for the price of the shocks/upgrades/forks/ you can get a used 1980 honda Magna or suzuki intruder and smoke any hopped up modern HD bike. !. this will open your eyes to the fact that you are spending money only for style and not performance

Oct 13, 2010 | 02:34 PM

#12

felixsum

Tourer

Joined: Jan 2009

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From: Reno/Tahoe

Like life, the ride should be enjoyed, not rushed to it's end.

Oct 13, 2010 | 02:37 PM

#13

hspring03

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From: Mansfield, MA

My 03 is set up for performance and stylin.......and can convert to touring......

I can handle the twisties just fine as well as wide open throttle.....

I ain't skeered of a little ole dyna.... lol

Oct 13, 2010 | 03:09 PM

#14

mstakern

Tourer

Joined: Jun 2007

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From: Reynoldsburg, Ohio

Reminds me of driving a 55 Chevy with the big steering wheel, almost as heavy.

Oct 13, 2010 | 05:30 PM

#15

Blk and Chrome

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From: Connecticut

Quote:

Originally Posted by mstakern

Reminds me of driving a 55 Chevy with the big steering wheel, almost as heavy.

I'd go along with that and both are very cool

Oct 13, 2010 | 07:00 PM

#16

jlasoftail

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Joined: Oct 2009

Posts: 1,664

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From: P.E.I. Canada

Quote:

Originally Posted by klf33

You said it... My old V65 would take any Harley on the road today. Handled like a dream. You didn't even know you were going fast until you glanced at the speedo and it said 100mph. But it wasn't a Harley. Not even close.