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Old Dec 9, 2024 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Thunderkys
about that. Yeah we got a deal done, but y'know between then & now.. cold feet & 2nd guessing. I haven't taken delivery of the bike yet. I wanted to wait until after I do the MSF course (this week) being that I've never rode a motorcycle of any kind.

I sat on a couple of RKs yesteray & they're cool & all, but the more I thought about it, just not what I want. So im going to stick with the softail.

But you guys have talked me into putting some bags on it. I'm going to get a swing arm bag, a little toolkit on the handlebars & probably another one in front of the oil cooler.
Sounds like an excellent choice for you. Especially if you've not ridden before - the soft tail is a little lighter, but big enough and comfortable enough for you to ride a long time. Please keep us posted, with pics, etc. I'm sure I'm not the only one who will be interested.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2024 | 08:57 AM
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Hey n Howdy, Happy Monday.

I hope you've made your decision and you're in the wind.

When I bought my 2020 Fat Boy it came with running boards. Ugh! Harley sold a Peg conversion kit for the soft tail frame. Now, saying it was a "kit" was a clear case of delusions of grandeur on Harleys part. The "kit" came with a pair of the peg mount brackets used on the Breakout model(s) and 4 new bolts to install them with. It totally changed the look of the bike and got my legs extended a bit further. This could be a way for you to have a soft tail or touring frame with a forward control chopper look. As a bonus, you'll get more leg room, knees below the top of the tank.

https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/e...it;sp_cs=UTF-8

Miracle of miracles, HD still offers the kits for both Baggers & Soft Tails.

 
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