I pulled the trigger! 2007 Softail Custom FXSTC
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First if your a big guy the factory setting on the rear shock is light and needs to be turned up. Never had an issue keeping the rear rim cleen and shinny. I'm not a fan of that paint sceeme on the custom. Prolly the most produced color. I prefer the blue/black ones. Have fun customizing it/her!
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Thanks! There is certainly nothing like getting on a bike after not riding for 17 years. I was nervous, excited all rolled into one. But as soon as I started riding, it all came back. I still may do a safety course just to brush up.
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First if your a big guy the factory setting on the rear shock is light and needs to be turned up. Never had an issue keeping the rear rim cleen and shinny. I'm not a fan of that paint sceeme on the custom. Prolly the most produced color. I prefer the blue/black ones. Have fun customizing it/her!
I may end up having it painted just so its one of a kind but I do like the red pearl two tone also. I have actually never seen one around town.
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Naaaaa, I'm 5' 11" and 188 lbs so I would assume its OK. What do you recommend using to keep the rear tire shine ans clean? I definitely don't want to lose the shiny look. There is a lot of chrome on the bike so its perfect.
I may end up having it painted just so its one of a kind but I do like the red pearl two tone also. I have actually never seen one around town.
I may end up having it painted just so its one of a kind but I do like the red pearl two tone also. I have actually never seen one around town.
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Congrats, IMO one of the nicest handling bikes Harley made, amazing what a low mileage 5 year old bike sells for these days...I like the two tone paint.
Don't be in a hurry to lower it, especially if you are a big guy or might be doing some 2up. I'm 6'3"/245lbs and it does not need to be any lower once I put my load on it.
Put a 90/90 metzler on the front next tire change, stock seat and sissy bar with lugage rack, and relocate the front blinkers to the forks and you are done-(maybe take the reflectors off)....I like em fairly stock..
Enjoy
Ds
Don't be in a hurry to lower it, especially if you are a big guy or might be doing some 2up. I'm 6'3"/245lbs and it does not need to be any lower once I put my load on it.
Put a 90/90 metzler on the front next tire change, stock seat and sissy bar with lugage rack, and relocate the front blinkers to the forks and you are done-(maybe take the reflectors off)....I like em fairly stock..
Enjoy
Ds
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ahhh...yea, I forgot about Pledge. I used to use that stuff all the time when I had my sportty in 95'. I will probably buy some of the Semi Chrome too... I am maticulous about keeping my bike clean. 