Softail Standard Owners Thread - Page 3 : V-Twin Forum: Harley Davidson Forums

DJ04FX · 02-14-2005, 09:18 PM

Some really great bikes. Good to see so many different styles. Ive only had mine about 6 months but ive done alot to it. I still need a 95" BB kit. I guess that will have to wait a little while. Im just riding it now.

TheBeerGuy · 02-21-2005, 03:07 PM

I finally got my new 05 home to the garage on Friday. It was 26 degrees outside, but I couldn't just sit there and look at it so I had to take a ride. All I can say is WOW. Moving up from a sporty may have been the best idea I've ever had. It's a totally different animal. I had no idea how much better a softail would ride and how much more power they have, mind you I had an 883!

I love the forward controls and the way it rides in general. It's like going from a Yugo to a Cadillac as far as sportys go.

I'll post some pics in a couple of days.

Maxum96 · 02-21-2005, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBeerGuy

I finally got my new 05 home to the garage on Friday. It was 26 degrees outside, but I couldn't just sit there and look at it so I had to take a ride. All I can say is WOW. Moving up from a sporty may have been the best idea I've ever had. It's a totally different animal. I had no idea how much better a softail would ride and how much more power they have, mind you I had an 883!

I love the forward controls and the way it rides in general. It's like going from a Yugo to a Cadillac as far as sportys go.

I'll post some pics in a couple of days.

Congrats on the new scoot. I have a ball with my 04 FXST.

05_Harley · 02-21-2005, 08:13 PM

I'm in envy Beer Guy. I had my new FXTSI delivered last Friday but I don't think the weather will allow me to ride it for at least a month. Today the high was 14 F and snow flurries. So all I can do for now is head out to the garage once a while and drool over it.

Fellow Canadians, how early do you think you will have your scoots out on the road?

TheBeerGuy · 02-21-2005, 08:20 PM

Nice scoot 05_Harley! Like those bars and I'm thinking about getting the same ones.

It was pretty bad riding in the 26 degree cold, but the roads were clear of salt thanks to the rain we had last week, so I figured I would brave it.

Saturday was actually 39 degrees when I got off work and I got my first 50 miles done. It was great.

Looking forward to 50 degrees hopefully in the next month or so.

Good luck canadian brothers. Hope the weather breaks soon and you find yourselves on the road again!

05_Harley · 02-21-2005, 10:43 PM

Thanks BeerGuy, looking forward to seeing a pic or two of your scoot. My bars are White Bros. Burly Bars (7 1/2" rise). Dimensions are very similiar to the HD Street Slammer bars but they cost about a 1/3rd of the price. The internal wiring and signal light relocation kit really cleans up the front end.

Ozzie In Arabia · 02-23-2005, 05:35 AM

I finally got it to go in ---- 04 FXSTI, Bassani Pro Streets, Carlini Design Clean Sweep 1-1/2 T Bars, Kuryakan Pegs, Lepera Silhouette Seat in Tan Leather with pinstripe stitch, Forcewinder II A/C, Headwinds Light package.

All the best Ozzie

TheBeerGuy · 02-23-2005, 10:30 AM

Dang that's one mean lookin ride you got there Ozzie. Those bars are damn nice! Mind me asking where you picked them up and how much they set you back?

Robustus · 02-23-2005, 03:22 PM

Hey Brama, which seat is that you have on there?

Ozzie In Arabia · 02-23-2005, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBeerGuy

Dang that's one mean lookin ride you got there Ozzie. Those bars are damn nice! Mind me asking where you picked them up and how much they set you back?

Thanks for the kind words, I usually go inside out on my scooters, this time round I went outside and yet to go in.

The bars are Carlini Design Clean Sweep 7" rise, ordered through Wally`s Cycle World, approx. $300----They really are very well made bars.

All the best, Ozzie

05_Harley · 02-23-2005, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Robustus

Hey Brama, which seat is that you have on there?

The seat is the HD Badlander for Softail Models.

Hoss2003 · 03-10-2005, 02:07 PM

I've had my bike since March of 2003; I love it. I'm considering adding a 240 tire kit if I can decide on the best option.

DJ04FX · 03-10-2005, 04:46 PM

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I've had my bike since March of 2003; I love it. I'm considering adding a 240 tire kit if I can decide on the best option.

Hoss, I used the performance machine kit. Its a good kit real easy to install. I like the looks of the Jim Nasi kit alot, I kind of wish I had waited for it.

apache36 · 03-18-2005, 12:16 AM

well after a year of dodging bomms,bullets, and mortars my dream has finally come true. tonight i walked into HD of waco and made my dreams come true. i got my black soft tail standard. of course as it always goes it isn't leaving the dealer in stock condition. i got the HD street slammer bars, braided cables, lowering kit, and a set of v&h big radius pipes. paul was a huge help and i would recomend him and the store to any one. they say it should be no more than a week before i take delivery. the pipes will be installed and the stage 1 done at the 1k service. don't fret i'll post some tasty pics as soon as i get her home.

Robustus · 03-18-2005, 12:28 PM

Congrats man! I love my standard but I don't think I can wait till the 1k service to put the pipes on.