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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 11:52 PM
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I pruchased a 2005 Softail Deluxe last year and have a little over 5000 on the clock. Live in Portland, Oregon so the weather prevents us from riding in the winter rainy season which is a drag. I have been riding other brands of bikes since the late 1960's but this is my first Harley.

I have a lot to learn about Harleys and want to find out how to get a bit more HP out of the stock bike without spending another fortune in capital. I guess this is the holy grail of all Harley owners.
 
Old Jun 16, 2006 | 11:53 PM
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Welcome to the HDF, Check the soft tail forum I bet someone can help you there. Good Luck and ride safe and often . Steve from Az.
 
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