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Aug 1, 2013 | 03:42 AM

#41

nickvango

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Originally Posted by Uncle G.

I bought my '94 FLSTN new in September of '93. MSRP in the U.S. was $13,249. I remember I traded my '89 Sportster and $10,000 cash for it.

I was lucky (or timed it right). At the time waits of a year or more and premiums of $3-4K over MSRP were common. I ordered the bike on September 1st and rode it home on September 9th. I paid retail and not a penny more. I guess it was meant to be.

That would be about right. Back then the Australian Dollar was about .50cents to the U.S. Dollar. Thats why our prices were high. Even in the last few years when our dollar was worth more than the US Dollar , Harley Dearlerships still were charging $26-32,000 for new model bikes, thats why there was a glut of many guys purchasing late model bikes from your shores and importing them here. My Brother in law purchased a 08 Anniversary Softail , with 5k miles on it from Chicago,for AUS $11,000 , he paid $6,000 in shipping, insurance and compliance fees. Ended up paying $17,000 in total . At that time it was 2010 and the same bike used here was going for $28-29,000. New Softail models were around $32,000, big savings, he stil owns the bike and we ride every summer. We get screwed here with the prices.

Aug 1, 2013 | 04:41 AM

#42

89Speedy

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Originally Posted by nickvango

Bought my 95 Heritage Softail Special FLSTN, brand new . After 17 yrs of having her, thought i would give the ol girl a bit of a makeover. All i did to her over those years was put on a set of Harley screamin eagles slip on mufflers. After lurking in the background here on these forums , i have taken many ideas from you all, by viewing all the fantastic looking bikes on here, and i thank you all for your inspiration.

List of my modifications.

DNA polished brake rotors and chrome pulley
Chrome upper and lower leg fork sliders.
HD Nacelle
HD Bullet style turn signals
Amber passing lamp lenses
Burly beach bars
Chrome hand controls and switch housings
Chrome Engine guard
Chrome front fender trim
Smoked front and rear fender tip lenses.
Arlen Ness teardrop mirrors
Chrome tank dash
Arlen Ness Big Sucker air cleaner kit and cover
Aftermarket nostalgic horn
Mikuni 42 carby
Heritage seat
Heritage Springer rear saddlebag bars
Vintage style studded Harley bags
Chrome toolbox and cruze tool kit
Samson true dual 33'' longtails exhaust with removable baffles and tips
Smoked rear brake light lens
License plate relocation bracket

Now all i have to do is save up enough money for the Shotgun Shocks, and maybe a set of new wheels.

Cheers Nick.

Bike before

Bike now.

Great, great mods! Man, what a transformation. I love it!

Aug 1, 2013 | 11:05 AM

#43

Benway

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From: Dayton

I see you've already got the disc brakes and pulley to match a new set of DNA fat spoke rims!

Aug 1, 2013 | 02:16 PM

#44

Carolina Joe

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From: South Carolina

Nick, I like what you've done to your bike! Good to see a grand older bike revived into a thing of pride!

CJ

Sep 18, 2013 | 02:27 PM

#45

REV JAYMZ M

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From: LONG ISLAND

That **** is sweet

Sep 18, 2013 | 03:42 PM

#46

Sleeko

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From: Eastern North Carolina

Either before or after works just fine for me. Enjoy!

Oct 18, 2013 | 05:40 PM

#47

aseel

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From: north carolina

Nick, I have the same bike like yours....well, before your makeover. When funds are available, I'd like to copy all the changes you made to your bike, if you don't mind.It really looks beautiful.
By the way, did you know that there are only 5000 '95 Nostalgia being made ? The Nostalgia model started in 1993 (black/white) with 1500 being made, 1994 (grey/white) 2500, 1996 (green/charcoal) with 7000 being made. The Nostalgia was replaced in 1997 with the Springer.

Mar 23, 2014 | 10:23 AM

#48

95NostalgiaRider

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From: St. Louis, MO

I love your bike, I'm planning to order those same pipes for mine. They look great! How are you liking the long fish tails so far? Any issues with keeping the bolts tight, or brackets coming loose? I had a set of L.A. Chopppers pipes on my last ride and they were a hassle, bolts always coming loose, had to retighten after every ride.

Last edited by 95NostalgiaRider; Mar 23, 2014 at 03:49 PM.

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Oct 13, 2018 | 09:57 AM

#49

John Morella

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From: South jersey

Love those bars. I have a 95 heritage myself and cant find those specific bars. Anybody have a part number i can look up??? Please and thank you!! Ill send before and after pics.