Why "Standard" ?
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Why "Standard" ?
I know nobody on here had anything to do with the naming of the Softail Standard but it seems like an odd name for it. To my knowledge there's not another bike in HD's line that was designated as "Standard" (correct me if I'm wrong on this). I realize that the Standard came though rather plain and stripped a bit with less chrome than it's sister Custom. Even the Super Glide didn't get the blah ho hum lackluster name of "Standard". When people ask me what I ride I say "Softail" I purposely leave out the Standard part because I don't feel it does the bike justice. Just a small rant flame me if you feel the need.
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I know nobody on here had anything to do with the naming of the Softail Standard but it seems like an odd name for it. To my knowledge there's not another bike in HD's line that was designated as "Standard" (correct me if I'm wrong on this). I realize that the Standard came though rather plain and stripped a bit with less chrome than it's sister Custom. Even the Super Glide didn't get the blah ho hum lackluster name of "Standard". When people ask me what I ride I say "Softail" I purposely leave out the Standard part because I don't feel it does the bike justice. Just a small rant flame me if you feel the need.
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Standards were also made for the Electra Glide line (eventually went away when replaced by the Street Glide). Had silver engines, less chrome and a smaller price tag. They were entry level and cheaper so you could customize it as you wanted it.
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When I bought mine used the previous owner had damn near chromed every major component like a Custom had. The ad said it was a Standard but looked like a Custom to me. I always liked the silver engine and black oil tank. I had a 91 Custom and the black finish on the engine started to peel off over the years.
I'm not bitching I just figured where HD is coming up with all these names like "cross bones, night train, deuce, springer, custom, heritage, classic, fat boy" etc that they'd have the creativity to come up with something more appealing.
I do ride it like I stole it for sure. Been pulled three times in the last year by NC Highway Patrol and let go all three times (knock wood). They start admiring it and forget to write the ticket I guess.
I'm not bitching I just figured where HD is coming up with all these names like "cross bones, night train, deuce, springer, custom, heritage, classic, fat boy" etc that they'd have the creativity to come up with something more appealing.
I do ride it like I stole it for sure. Been pulled three times in the last year by NC Highway Patrol and let go all three times (knock wood). They start admiring it and forget to write the ticket I guess.
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when i bought mine used the previous owner had damn near chromed every major component like a custom had. The ad said it was a standard but looked like a custom to me. I always liked the silver engine and black oil tank. I had a 91 custom and the black finish on the engine started to peel off over the years.
I'm not bitching i just figured where hd is coming up with all these names like "cross bones, night train, deuce, springer, custom, heritage, classic, fat boy" etc that they'd have the creativity to come up with something more appealing.
I do ride it like i stole it for sure. Been pulled three times in the last year by nc highway patrol and let go all three times (knock wood). They start admiring it and forget to write the ticket i guess.
I'm not bitching i just figured where hd is coming up with all these names like "cross bones, night train, deuce, springer, custom, heritage, classic, fat boy" etc that they'd have the creativity to come up with something more appealing.
I do ride it like i stole it for sure. Been pulled three times in the last year by nc highway patrol and let go all three times (knock wood). They start admiring it and forget to write the ticket i guess.
By the way, there doesn't appear to be anything standard about your fxst. Damn nice ride. Most folks don't have a clue anyway. Looks very similar to mine. The nc hp wasn't as nice to me as they were to you. Lucky dog...
Thanks again !!
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hey sarg. Congratulations on your twenty plus years of service and thanks a bunch!!!
By the way, there doesn't appear to be anything standard about your fxst. Damn nice ride. Most folks don't have a clue anyway. Looks very similar to mine. The nc hp wasn't as nice to me as they were to you. Lucky dog...
Thanks again !!
By the way, there doesn't appear to be anything standard about your fxst. Damn nice ride. Most folks don't have a clue anyway. Looks very similar to mine. The nc hp wasn't as nice to me as they were to you. Lucky dog...
Thanks again !!
The only way I tell Standards in a crowd is the silver engine. As in the case of mine it's more like a Custom. I'm powdering some of the chrome gloss black to tone it down a bit. The black matches the tins, frame and oil tank so it balances nice. I'll post some updated pics as this unfolds.
Thanks for the compliments on the bike and my service, appreciate it
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hey sarg. Congratulations on your twenty plus years of service and thanks a bunch!!!
By the way, there doesn't appear to be anything standard about your fxst. Damn nice ride. Most folks don't have a clue anyway. Looks very similar to mine. The nc hp wasn't as nice to me as they were to you. Lucky dog...
Thanks again !!
By the way, there doesn't appear to be anything standard about your fxst. Damn nice ride. Most folks don't have a clue anyway. Looks very similar to mine. The nc hp wasn't as nice to me as they were to you. Lucky dog...
Thanks again !!
I've wondered the same thing. And it's really irritating that 8th blacked out sister goes for 2-3k more...
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