Have the hots for a Softail Springer Classic

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Oct 10, 2011 | 11:15 AM

#11

DynaJ

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From: lancaster,ca

I just bought one yesterday..traded my superglide in for it. I love the bike..The only thing is when they started it to pull it out I almost laughed the thing sounds like a honda. Oh and the other thing if you like the "shake" of your FXD then you wont like this bike. As far as the 6 speed you will notice you are looking for that 6Th gear but as far as it running on the freeway I took it out yesterday and I cruised at 80 and she ran great. By next weekend I will have the Vance & hines fishtails and the stage 1 done so it should make a huge difference. My thoughts BUY IT they are few and far between and you get thumbs up every where you go.

Oct 10, 2011 | 01:27 PM

#12

tq745

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From: Ewa Beach, HI

if its a good deal you should jump on it! i love my springer. i'm glad i got it over a deluxe.

Oct 10, 2011 | 01:59 PM

#13

imboden

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tq745

if its a good deal you should jump on it! i love my springer. i'm glad i got it over a deluxe.

Not to hijack the thread but holy crap I love that green one dude!! NICE ride...

on another note. After I put the springer forks on my night train I'll never own anything but a springer again.

I could buy the FL version, but springs for me do it.!

Oct 10, 2011 | 02:59 PM

#14

mike06train

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From: Drexel Hill, Pa

My buddie has a Deluxe with the 6 speed. He only runs a few rpms lower on the highway then I do. Not a hugh difference. I can run down the highway at 90mph all day long with no problems with my 5 speed. If you buy it and don't like the 5 speed, you can always buy the gear set from companies like baker or screamin eagle or a slew of others.

Oct 10, 2011 | 06:07 PM

#15

back again

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From: Georgia

I wouldn't let the 88 or 5 speed bother me Tony,you could cruise forever with that set up. Plenty enough there to get you in trouble.That bike is clean as hell, I got up under it and the cases weren't even dirty.Someone took good care of that bike.You very rarely see that color combo either.

Oct 10, 2011 | 06:53 PM

#16

PanHeadRich

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From: Big Bear City, CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by tq745

if its a good deal you should jump on it! i love my springer. i'm glad i got it over a deluxe.

Your ride looks great! I'm curious, are those OE or Aftermarket handlebars? If they're aftermarket can you tell me who makes them?

Thanks.

Oct 10, 2011 | 09:46 PM

#17

ggratti

4th Gear

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I bought my 2006 last summer and have been enjoying it ever since....no regrets here!

Oct 11, 2011 | 03:31 AM

#18

tq745

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From: Ewa Beach, HI

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanHeadRich

Your ride looks great! I'm curious, are those OE or Aftermarket handlebars? If they're aftermarket can you tell me who makes them?

Thanks.

i believe they are aftermarket beach bars...(i could be wrong though) as for who makes them i wouldn't be able to tell you because i bought the bike like that. though i just purchased the burly bikini bars to get more of a pullback so i'll be selling these bars soon.