Softail Custom/springer question
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You might find the power of an 88 Evo lacking depending what your used to. They are indestructable though.
I don't really know what is available in different models, years and sizes but I could not disagree more with the statement about the ride quality not being good. I have owned a lot of bikes between 76 and now and I can think of none that I think rode better than the springers I own now. They definitely have a different feel to them but when they are set up right they handle great. The biggest thing I love about them is no front end dive when braking.
I rode the chit out of my 97 springer with the 88 EVO but I like it much better now that I have a 113 in it with a 6 speed....
I don't really know what is available in different models, years and sizes but I could not disagree more with the statement about the ride quality not being good. I have owned a lot of bikes between 76 and now and I can think of none that I think rode better than the springers I own now. They definitely have a different feel to them but when they are set up right they handle great. The biggest thing I love about them is no front end dive when braking.
I rode the chit out of my 97 springer with the 88 EVO but I like it much better now that I have a 113 in it with a 6 speed....
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You might find the power of an 88 Evo lacking depending what your used to. They are indestructable though.
I don't really know what is available in different models, years and sizes but I could not disagree more with the statement about the ride quality not being good. I have owned a lot of bikes between 76 and now and I can think of none that I think rode better than the springers I own now. They definitely have a different feel to them but when they are set up right they handle great. The biggest thing I love about them is no front end dive when braking.
I rode the chit out of my 97 springer with the 88 EVO but I like it much better now that I have a 113 in it with a 6 speed....
I don't really know what is available in different models, years and sizes but I could not disagree more with the statement about the ride quality not being good. I have owned a lot of bikes between 76 and now and I can think of none that I think rode better than the springers I own now. They definitely have a different feel to them but when they are set up right they handle great. The biggest thing I love about them is no front end dive when braking.
I rode the chit out of my 97 springer with the 88 EVO but I like it much better now that I have a 113 in it with a 6 speed....
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You might find the power of an 88 Evo lacking depending what your used to. They are indestructable though.
I don't really know what is available in different models, years and sizes but I could not disagree more with the statement about the ride quality not being good. I have owned a lot of bikes between 76 and now and I can think of none that I think rode better than the springers I own now. They definitely have a different feel to them but when they are set up right they handle great. The biggest thing I love about them is no front end dive when braking.
I rode the chit out of my 97 springer with the 88 EVO but I like it much better now that I have a 113 in it with a 6 speed....
I don't really know what is available in different models, years and sizes but I could not disagree more with the statement about the ride quality not being good. I have owned a lot of bikes between 76 and now and I can think of none that I think rode better than the springers I own now. They definitely have a different feel to them but when they are set up right they handle great. The biggest thing I love about them is no front end dive when braking.
I rode the chit out of my 97 springer with the 88 EVO but I like it much better now that I have a 113 in it with a 6 speed....
I have no concerns about a springer front end. I realize it'll be a different ride but I don't think I'll be unhappy with it.
Right now, it's just a matter of finding the right bike, for the right price. Whether it's an 80, 88, or 96.
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