88 softail.
Mar 14, 2013 | 03:21 PM
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88 softail.
hi guys, thinking of buying an 88 softail custom. anything i should beware of ? thx...b.
Mar 14, 2013 | 03:33 PM
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Cam chain tensioners.
Mar 14, 2013 | 03:56 PM
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Did an indy see it or is this dealer orientated?
Mar 14, 2013 | 04:06 PM
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Did an indy see it or is this dealer orientated?
it's a private sale...b.
Mar 14, 2013 | 04:23 PM
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Just to be clear, is it a 1988 model or is it powered by a 88 cubic inch Twin Cam?
Mar 14, 2013 | 04:42 PM
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Just to be clear, is it a 1988 model or is it powered by a 88 cubic inch Twin Cam?
1988...b.
Mar 14, 2013 | 04:48 PM
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No reason to avoid an older Evo Softail, as long as the price is reasonable.
Mar 14, 2013 | 04:59 PM
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beanoboy
hi guys, thinking of buying an 88 softail custom. anything i should beware of ? thx...b.
Your face is going to hurt from all the smiling.
Mar 14, 2013 | 05:01 PM
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If it appears to be taken care of, it probably was taken care of.
Mar 14, 2013 | 05:19 PM
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1988...b.
Then it's an evo, there are no cam chain tensionersa, it's all gear drive.
88 softail.
