2011 Softail Deluxe Discussion
Its funny,when i was shopping all the old school harley guys tried to sway me from a deluxe to a roadking,the harley saleman told me the same thing,its a girls bike,or when me and my wife went looking at the deluxes they allways talked to her not me,,,but i like what i like and did not care what others think,,,now when i ride my lux everyone including guys tell me how nice my bike is,,,,
Its funny,when i was shopping all the old school harley guys tried to sway me from a deluxe to a roadking,the harley saleman told me the same thing,its a girls bike,or when me and my wife went looking at the deluxes they allways talked to her not me,,,but i like what i like and did not care what others think,,,now when i ride my lux everyone including guys tell me how nice my bike is,,,,
Road Master
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Welcome to the HD world, lets the mods begin. Keep playing the lottery, you're gonna need a boat load of money too keep up with the guys on this forum. Lots of good ideas and mods. And don't be upset that your bike is a girlie bike, It'll attract lots of attention....
I am new to the forums as well. I have an 08 Deluxe. I waited about a year before I started any mods. Started with a windshield, thens some bags, chaged the seat so my wife is more comfortable, back rest. I should be getting a set of Rush slip ons today and will be putting them on tonight when I get home from work. Plan on waking up the neighbors when i am done. I went with the Deluxe for the old school look. I will be moving to some apes next, if I can find some I like.
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I can not believe you bought a chick's bike!!! You should have just bought an 883. Did it come with some pretty pink fringe for you to show off? Don't ride it too much, you will start sitting down to pee. Man, I swear. Boys and their girly bikes!!! Oh wait, damn I have a Deluxe. Scratch all of the above comments please. lol
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Miami, FL
Welcome to the Harley family man.
For sure there are some unbelievable Deluxe's on this forum!
It will be hard to compete with those guys. It ALMOST made me think getting the fatboy was a bad idea! (ALMOST!)
First thing I did on my bike when I got it was pipes, handlebars, seat, chrome, chrome, and more chrome!
I made the mistake of going with some mods right away, and now less than 2 years later have already switched one of the mods I had done...
Take your time like others have said here and see things you would like to do and then come here for questions.
Example, you decide to do pipes, search around here and see what people say about each different pipe. Great advice from fellow riders here and everyone is always willing to give some insight (good or bad!)
And plus, the Doc will help you trying to get cheap prices!
Good luck and ride safe!
JP
For sure there are some unbelievable Deluxe's on this forum!
It will be hard to compete with those guys. It ALMOST made me think getting the fatboy was a bad idea! (ALMOST!)
First thing I did on my bike when I got it was pipes, handlebars, seat, chrome, chrome, and more chrome!
I made the mistake of going with some mods right away, and now less than 2 years later have already switched one of the mods I had done...
Take your time like others have said here and see things you would like to do and then come here for questions.
Example, you decide to do pipes, search around here and see what people say about each different pipe. Great advice from fellow riders here and everyone is always willing to give some insight (good or bad!)
And plus, the Doc will help you trying to get cheap prices!
Good luck and ride safe!
JP
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Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Republic of Texas
Welcome to the Harley family man.
For sure there are some unbelievable Deluxe's on this forum!
It will be hard to compete with those guys. It ALMOST made me think getting the fatboy was a bad idea! (ALMOST!)
First thing I did on my bike when I got it was pipes, handlebars, seat, chrome, chrome, and more chrome!
I made the mistake of going with some mods right away, and now less than 2 years later have already switched one of the mods I had done...
Take your time like others have said here and see things you would like to do and then come here for questions.
Example, you decide to do pipes, search around here and see what people say about each different pipe. Great advice from fellow riders here and everyone is always willing to give some insight (good or bad!)
And plus, the Doc will help you trying to get cheap prices!
Good luck and ride safe!
JP
For sure there are some unbelievable Deluxe's on this forum!
It will be hard to compete with those guys. It ALMOST made me think getting the fatboy was a bad idea! (ALMOST!)
First thing I did on my bike when I got it was pipes, handlebars, seat, chrome, chrome, and more chrome!
I made the mistake of going with some mods right away, and now less than 2 years later have already switched one of the mods I had done...
Take your time like others have said here and see things you would like to do and then come here for questions.
Example, you decide to do pipes, search around here and see what people say about each different pipe. Great advice from fellow riders here and everyone is always willing to give some insight (good or bad!)
And plus, the Doc will help you trying to get cheap prices!
Good luck and ride safe!
JP
+1, when it comes to mods you will soon find out that Drew and Shawn at Dr-VTwin are your best bet for great deals. I ordered my 39" Samson Colos from them as have many other people on here plus I just ordered another goody from them about 20 minutes ago.
Last edited by ghostrider69; Jun 15, 2011 at 02:45 PM.