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Old May 16, 2012 | 02:11 PM
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Default Why is Blackline not FXST?
I have been wondering this and hopefully someone here knows. The letters all confuse me. Just when I think I have it figured out I get confused again.
F= big vtwin
X= skinny front end
S=? Softail?

Why is it only FXS and not FXST?
 
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Old May 16, 2012 | 02:14 PM
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Because HD wanted it that way.
 
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Old May 16, 2012 | 02:28 PM
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F is big twin, X is softail, S is for standard and T is for **** cause we like them too...
 
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Old May 16, 2012 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Misbehaven
Because HD wanted it that way.
 
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Old May 16, 2012 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by bjewell
F is big twin, X is softail, S is for standard and T is for **** cause we like them too...
X can't be for softail, because then why is every softail in the current lineup a FL except for the Blackline?
X is the skinny front end, and L is the fat front end.
 
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Old May 16, 2012 | 06:03 PM
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this lihttp://www.demonscycle.com/Shop/Control/fp/user/demons/view_page/HDAlphabetnk explains Harley alphabet
 
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So, from that link...
"S - (without following T) Sports version eg FLHS is an FLHT without the touring package."
The Blackline is the "sports version"?
 
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why does this even matter? lol. #justsaying.
 
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It doesn't matter at all. But isn't the point of discussion boards having a discussion?
This particular one is on the topic of the model designation of the motorcycle I bought. Glad you could join us.
 
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Old May 16, 2012 | 06:57 PM
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The main reason is because the designation is already taken.
FXST = Softail Standard (which is still sold outside USA)
 
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