new softails
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RE: new softails
all I have to say is that I want that 200 rear tire. I can do without the 6 speed but would love to have one of those also. The new Screaming Eagle V-rods come with 240 rear tires and the kit for those to retro kit an older bike is like 4 grand without paint and you still have to buy a new front wheel. The MSRP went up quite a bit for the new NT's so if anything I bet the kit will be close to 3K for everything.
Road Master
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RE: new softails
I run a 200 rear on my deuce and it is not a hard to do. I installed a strutless rear fender( bolt on) that is 11 inches wide. And made spacers and a sprocket spacer. Completely centered and looks great works with stock seats and ecm/ ign module. Paint it and ride. You do have to go to chain though with belt a 180 is it. I used a 18 5.5 rear rim, and a ME880 tire( they ride great) I get the question on what kind of bike is it, most think it is a custom LOL Funny as the Deuce tank is a dead give away. I make the spacers for both the wheel and the sprocket. Easy to do and if you like shiney things they polish up well. I took breand new PM wheels and had them powder coated black. Less to clean that way LOL.
Road Captain
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RE: new softails
Or....it sounds like you have an opening to get rid of the wife,
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Look at the HD web page......new models are out and there are some big changes. 200mm rear tires, 6 speed trans. diffrent seat on the standard. Wonder what I'd get on a trade in with only 1700mi. ???? Better keep mine so as to keep the wife too.
Look at the HD web page......new models are out and there are some big changes. 200mm rear tires, 6 speed trans. diffrent seat on the standard. Wonder what I'd get on a trade in with only 1700mi. ???? Better keep mine so as to keep the wife too.
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Cruiser
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RE: new softails
Interesting.
I recently ordered a 2005 Softail Standard through AAFES and haven't taken delivery yet.
I wonder if I should go talk to the sales rep and see if I can change it to an '06.
I like the wide tire, but I think I would prefer the lace wheel on the '05. Is it just me, or is that new cast wheel ugly?
Thoughts?
I recently ordered a 2005 Softail Standard through AAFES and haven't taken delivery yet.
I wonder if I should go talk to the sales rep and see if I can change it to an '06.
I like the wide tire, but I think I would prefer the lace wheel on the '05. Is it just me, or is that new cast wheel ugly?
Thoughts?
Cruiser
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RE: new softails
I walked out with my 05 FXSTI for 15200.00. The same bike with the one option (detatchable sissy bar) I got in 06 is close to 17,000.00 by my math.
200 is cool till. Can't wait for the conversion kit
200 is cool till. Can't wait for the conversion kit