FXSTC - 80 Cubics
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FXSTC - 80 Cubics
Hey there.
Am in the market for my 1st Harley. In South Africa.
Been riding quads for a few years and want to get back to the road.
Have riden a couple of sportsters, a dyna, a deuce, a fatboy and a road king.
Have seen an ad for a 2000 model Softail custom, done up real nice. It's the 80 cubic engine, before the 88's.
Appreciate any comments on this bike, concerning, vibration, handling, pillion comfort, etc.
thanks a lot
Bruce
(Pic of the bike attached)
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Am in the market for my 1st Harley. In South Africa.
Been riding quads for a few years and want to get back to the road.
Have riden a couple of sportsters, a dyna, a deuce, a fatboy and a road king.
Have seen an ad for a 2000 model Softail custom, done up real nice. It's the 80 cubic engine, before the 88's.
Appreciate any comments on this bike, concerning, vibration, handling, pillion comfort, etc.
thanks a lot
Bruce
(Pic of the bike attached)
[IMG]local://upfiles/19865/CFE2D0BBDF8E4DDCBC90F59540331D33.jpg[/IMG]
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RE: FXSTC - 80 Cubics
The EVO engine is bullet proof. Ride quality, handling, etc. on a pre twin cam will not be much different than the newer bikes. The only issue I would have is the fact that the EVO is not counterbalanced and they have more vibration that I can tolorate.
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Bill
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Bill
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RE: FXSTC - 80 Cubics
first off, that's not a FXSTC that is a softtail standard with a lot of chrome put on it. They stopped making the softtail custom in 1999. In 2000 HD put twin cam 88 motors in the softtail line. Whoever told you that that bike was a 2000 softtail custom with an Evo motor is full of ****.
Judging from the picture, I would say on long rides, that seat would punish you pretty good, you can get a different one very easily. Vibration and handling should'nt be a problem
Judging from the picture, I would say on long rides, that seat would punish you pretty good, you can get a different one very easily. Vibration and handling should'nt be a problem
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RE: FXSTC - 80 Cubics
I'm not sure what it was when it left the Softail assembly plant in Yrok PA. It may have been a 1999 or earlier Custom, but someone has done a lot of parts swapping on it. The rear fender isn't one that was ever put on a Custom, a Standard or even a Wideglide for that matter.
All of them have bobed fenders. That "looks" a little like a Dyna fender that's been grafted to a set of Customs brackets.
The headlight doesn't appear to be the original either, not sure where that came from, its probably an aftermarket part.
Best thing to do would be to get hold of the serial number and go to the HD web site. There is a place on there that will "decode" the number and tell you what it was when it left the factory. Then you can use that to find a picture of it as it was, to compare to what it is now.
All of them have bobed fenders. That "looks" a little like a Dyna fender that's been grafted to a set of Customs brackets.
The headlight doesn't appear to be the original either, not sure where that came from, its probably an aftermarket part.
Best thing to do would be to get hold of the serial number and go to the HD web site. There is a place on there that will "decode" the number and tell you what it was when it left the factory. Then you can use that to find a picture of it as it was, to compare to what it is now.
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thanks for the reply and info, guys. I am trying to get the serial # and some more pics from the dealer. It is over 1000 miles from my home, so gotta wait on them for the info. As soon as I have more, I will let you know.
So am I correct in understanding that as it is a 1340 (80 cubics) motor, it is not the counterbalanced motor? What will the vibration be like on this motor? It cetainly looks like a lot has been done on it, and I am told there is no speedo on it, so they cant tell the mileage.
So am I correct in understanding that as it is a 1340 (80 cubics) motor, it is not the counterbalanced motor? What will the vibration be like on this motor? It cetainly looks like a lot has been done on it, and I am told there is no speedo on it, so they cant tell the mileage.
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RE: FXSTC - 80 Cubics
ORIGINAL: fxstcguy98
I'll say this one more time, if it's a 2000, it's a twin cam 88" (1450) not a 1340 Evo 80". So yes it is counterbalanced.
I'll say this one more time, if it's a 2000, it's a twin cam 88" (1450) not a 1340 Evo 80". So yes it is counterbalanced.
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RE: FXSTC - 80 Cubics
That's why I said "if" it's a 2000. I would steer clear of the dork that's trying to sell this bike, he doesn't even know what it is. It's most likely a 99 or older softail standard with a wide tire kit of some kind on it. Clammy, how can you tell an Evo from a twin cam, I've never really noticed much of a physical difference?
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RE: FXSTC - 80 Cubics
ORIGINAL: fxstcguy98
That's why I said "if" it's a 2000. I would steer clear of the dork that's trying to sell this bike, he doesn't even know what it is. It's most likely a 99 or older softail standard with a wide tire kit of some kind on it. Clammy, how can you tell an Evo from a twin cam, I've never really noticed much of a physical difference?
That's why I said "if" it's a 2000. I would steer clear of the dork that's trying to sell this bike, he doesn't even know what it is. It's most likely a 99 or older softail standard with a wide tire kit of some kind on it. Clammy, how can you tell an Evo from a twin cam, I've never really noticed much of a physical difference?
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RE: FXSTC - 80 Cubics
ORIGINAL: Clammy
The easiest difference to spot is the number of bolt-heads on the rocker boxes. Evos have 2/side, and TCs have 3/side. The cooling fin arrangement is different as well, with the TC having a "fatter" look. There are more on the TC. And, the crankcase shape is different. If you look at them side by side, it's pretty easy to tell which is which.
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The easiest difference to spot is the number of bolt-heads on the rocker boxes. Evos have 2/side, and TCs have 3/side. The cooling fin arrangement is different as well, with the TC having a "fatter" look. There are more on the TC. And, the crankcase shape is different. If you look at them side by side, it's pretty easy to tell which is which.
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I find its easier to tell that way even if I'm just riding down the street and can't take time to examine it closer.