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Mar 30, 2011 | 11:39 PM

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Whir

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I'm not sure what all I'm going to do with her yet. Right now I'm just enjoying the bike to much the way it is. I've only put 650+ miles on it since I picked it up. I rode the old bike to it's new owner today and about all I can say I'll miss on it is the backrest.

Mar 31, 2011 | 12:08 AM

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oct1949

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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..

I'd check out the cam tensioner first thing.. or sooner..

Apr 6, 2011 | 11:25 PM

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Whir

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Monday marked day 17 since I picked up the Softail it also marked the 1000 mile mark for me and this bike. All in all I can't think of much I'd change for comfort on it everything seems to be in the right places. A back rest would be nice but not intolerable.

Apr 6, 2011 | 11:41 PM

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kiwideuce

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congrats on the new scoot! my can tensioners lasted 77,000k hangin on by a thread however!
at 27 k they should be good for a while, maybe get em checked after another 10k

Apr 6, 2011 | 11:41 PM

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Kowan

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I never felt the need for a backrest on my 1986 FXSTC.
The nice low step in the seat gives lower back support. Feels like riding in a reclining chair to me.
You could always carry a sissybar bag if solo for back support.

Apr 7, 2011 | 05:15 AM

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County98

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Looks great bud. Welcome aboard! Make sure you start surfing the Softail Picture threads for ideas on how we can help you spend your money, lol.

Ride Safe.