Softail Standard Owners Thread - Page 2 : V-Twin Forum: Harley Davidson Forums

rkt88403 · 08-12-2004, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Terrya12

Just saw the 05s today online and it looks like I will get another chance at the Softail Springer Classic. Looks cool with the black forks. Throw on some apes, lowering kit and she would be good to go. Thats the plan for now.

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Local dealer has a few '05s including a Softail Springer Classic. I agree it is a sweet ride. But I'm still pleased with my SS. If I could have a second bike,it would be a EG Standard in Chopper Blue.

Maxum96 · 08-15-2004, 12:10 AM

I bought mine in Oct 03. Just got home Sturgis and did 3000 miles on the trip. Over 8000 miles since I bought it new. Gas gauge quit working before the first gas stop on the Sturgis trip. Printed circuit board behind the taillight shorted out one night when I was at the Broken Spoke Bar in Sturgis. Other than that, no problems. Love it.

Allmanman · 08-15-2004, 01:27 AM

Mine is an '03 FXSTI, SE filter, V & H Big Radius Pipes, PC 3 (Still looking for the right map). Nothing much more done other than sissy bar and pegs...yet, as I'm still waiting for the smoke to clear with the wife on the original purchase $$$. But I want sooooo much more...of course. Especially a better seat. 100 anniv or stock (same crap) is not comfortable on long rides. Here's pic with the new pipes.....

http://home.comcast.net/~mittom/softail03.htm

Peace.

A-man

rkt88403 · 08-15-2004, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Allmanman

Mine is an '03 FXSTI, SE filter, V & H Big Radius Pipes, PC 3 (Still looking for the right map). Nothing much more done other than sissy bar and pegs...yet, as I'm still waiting for the smoke to clear with the wife on the original purchase $$$. But I want sooooo much more...of course. Especially a better seat. 100 anniv or stock (same crap) is not comfortable on long rides. Here's pic with the new pipes.....

http://home.comcast.net/~mittom/softail03.htm

Peace.

A-man

Sweet pipes! How's the sound? Stock seat feels like it has no padding after about 1/2 an hour. I'm thinking about a Sundowner,and H-D profile shocks.
No problem with my wife as she figures I deserve my bike.

Allmanman · 08-15-2004, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by rkt88403

Sweet pipes! How's the sound? Stock seat feels like it has no padding after about 1/2 an hour. I'm thinking about a Sundowner,and H-D profile shocks.
No problem with my wife as she figures I deserve my bike.

Thanks, I really like the look. I've been wanting pipes since day one but couldn't decide. Then V & H came out with these and the decision was easy. They have a real nice rumble to them. One that you don't need to remove the baffles, They're loud enough in my opinion. I like that Sundowner seat also, I want something higher in the back (passenger seat) and good back support. That looks like it covers both bases.I overstated, my wife's really not Bit**in' that much. She knew what she was getting into by me buying the bike. We just had allot of expenses of late (new pool, deck, fence, shed, etc) and the Harley comes after the house stuff....sometimes

Peace.

A-man

rkt88403 · 08-15-2004, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Allmanman

I overstated, my wife's really not Bit**in' that much. She knew what she was getting into by me buying the bike. We just had allot of expenses of late (new pool, deck, fence, shed, etc) and the Harley comes after the house stuff....sometimes

Peace.

A-man

I can relate to that. After getting my bike,I am trying real hard to get the honey-do list done

Soft Tail Man · 08-15-2004, 02:35 PM

Bought mine in Feb., just returned from a nice trip to Reno 'Hot August Nights' and then to Calif. to visit friends in San Francisco and Fairfield. Iv'e racked up over 6K miles and love every minute of it.

99DWG · 08-15-2004, 04:47 PM

Soft Tail Man, Is that a "windvest" shield? If so, what size and do you like it ? I have the HD quick detachable and it seems too big.

nads · 02-09-2005, 10:48 PM

Seems like we need this thread sticky

wildcat · 02-09-2005, 11:26 PM

Here's mine. '04 FXSTI. Stablemate for the Ultra.

vindex1963 · 02-10-2005, 12:00 AM

10,000 since late May. 2004 FXST. I have been slowly replacing the chrome with black. The other side the horn is gone and replaced with a sportster horn mounted under the tree. I think the horn blocks the best looking part of a Harley -the motor-.

DJ04FX · 02-10-2005, 01:04 PM

Glad to see a standard thread started. I lurk alot around here and dont see much on standards. This needs to be a sticky like most other models. Some great looking bikes here. I love mine and that you can go so many different directions with this model.I will post some pics tonight. Posted a few a while back but didnt get too much feedback.

LuckyDawg41 · 02-11-2005, 08:05 PM

I got my FXSTI just about this time last year. In that year I've changed out lots of parts (and still more to go). In fact you wouldn't really know it's the same bike. It now has black pearl tins off an 05 night train, deuce risers, and, dyna handlebars (just to mention a few mods). I think it looks better today than the day I brought it home.

05_Harley · 02-11-2005, 09:29 PM

Just getting ready to bring home my 2005 Vivid Black FSXTI.

I had the dealer install the screaming eagle pipe, badlander seat, white bros t-bars, and some chrome accessories. Can't wait for spring so I can hear it rumble

Rage · 02-14-2005, 01:31 AM

Shes a '99. Workin on dechroming her, and my own hand tooled seat.will have the pipes black wrapped before spring.