Proud?
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RE: Proud?
I was in the market, and 2006 was the year..
I almost fell for a reduced price, brand new 2005 Deuce, but I wanted was a black engine and the regular styling. I'm glad I waited for the 200mm.
What I am grateful for is the 200mm rear end.
I would have been a little heartbrokenif I bought a 170mm 05'..
It justmakes the bike.
The engine?
I'm thinking I got the best of both worlds, although it cost me more than it should have.. I did the Stage 2 95" BB, 204 cams, pipes, heads,intake and a SERT before it left the dealership. It has no 07' issues, runs cool as the other side of the pillow, idlessmooth and it runs like a bear.
I would have prefered the 6 speed though, even with the whine in 5th.
Eventhough the 6th gear would never be used with my style of ride, I just think the shorter shifting throws are better.
I almost fell for a reduced price, brand new 2005 Deuce, but I wanted was a black engine and the regular styling. I'm glad I waited for the 200mm.
What I am grateful for is the 200mm rear end.
I would have been a little heartbrokenif I bought a 170mm 05'..
It justmakes the bike.
The engine?
I'm thinking I got the best of both worlds, although it cost me more than it should have.. I did the Stage 2 95" BB, 204 cams, pipes, heads,intake and a SERT before it left the dealership. It has no 07' issues, runs cool as the other side of the pillow, idlessmooth and it runs like a bear.
I would have prefered the 6 speed though, even with the whine in 5th.
Eventhough the 6th gear would never be used with my style of ride, I just think the shorter shifting throws are better.
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RE: Proud?
I have thought about this particular situation, but in a different context. If I still have the same bike in 10-15yrs, I am just hoping that it isn't difficult to find parts for it.
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RE: Proud?
ORIGINAL: rodder37
I was just curious if any other 2006 Softail owners are proud of the fact that 2006 is the only year that has the 88 engine and 200 tire combination. The last year of the 88 and the first for the 200 tire. I think it makes the 2006 a special year......of course I am biased. Might be a good conversation piece in the future. Any thoughts?
I was just curious if any other 2006 Softail owners are proud of the fact that 2006 is the only year that has the 88 engine and 200 tire combination. The last year of the 88 and the first for the 200 tire. I think it makes the 2006 a special year......of course I am biased. Might be a good conversation piece in the future. Any thoughts?
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RE: Proud?
I always thought the Navy and Harleys went together well....When I need a fat tire to ride on I just take the wife's Fatboy for a ride...The Deluxe just would look right with it...
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