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

rkt88403 · 08-07-2004, 07:35 AM

Since I'm a new owner of a Softail Standard,I thought that I would see who else here owns the same.

Warlord · 08-07-2004, 11:14 AM

I do. There was a thread titled "customized FXST pic request", check it out!

03fxst · 08-07-2004, 09:05 PM

I'm an FXST owner. I love this bike.

Don

BubbleHead · 08-07-2004, 11:56 PM

03fxst...

Where did you get your handlebars and what brand are they? I really like the look of your bike.

rkt88403 · 08-08-2004, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 03fxst

I'm an FXST owner. I love this bike.

Don

What did you have to do to get that 16 on the front? How's it handle?

Boise1 · 08-08-2004, 07:39 AM

Have done a lot to mine, love the bike, no problems since new.

rkt88403 · 08-08-2004, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Boise1

Have done a lot to mine, love the bike, no problems since new.

No problems yet. Only have 2700 miles on it since April. April was almost a wash because of the weather. I was planning on making a lot of changes,but the more I ride it,the better it feels. I had trouble deciding on which model to get in the beginning. But I made the right choice for me.

03fxst · 08-08-2004, 08:57 PM

Bubblehead

The bars are Arlen Ness fat bob drag bars. They are 1 1/4" bars, that I had stripped, and powdercoated. I paid through the nose for the bars, but they can be found online, for about $140.00. I should have done a google search first.

rkt88403

The 16" wheel conversion is rather simple. It took me awhile, because I had nothing to go off of. First, get a wheel for a Heritage. You will need to space the wheel 1/4" to the right, to center it in the forks. I used a 1/4" pulley spacer, since a 1/4" rotor spacer, does not exist. You will also need a 1 3/16" spacer, for the left side of the axle. For some reason, when spacing everything over 1/4", a 1 1/4" axle spacer did not work. You will also need longer rotor mounting bolts. And of course a new fender. Excluding the costs of the wheel and fender, which could range from a couple hundred, to a couple thousand, it only costs about $50.00. I almost forgot, I also had to space the right side of the fender, over to the left, about 3/16". I did this for free, by cutting off the mounting ears, from an old pair of sliders, filing and painting them. It is all about the details.

Don

Fatty George · 08-09-2004, 08:13 AM

2003 anniversary model. nothing much besides the pipes and drag bars. but i love my bike. rides like a dream.

Lardog · 08-10-2004, 09:17 PM

Here's mine...

rkt88403 · 08-10-2004, 10:05 PM

And here's mine.

TwistaBister · 08-11-2004, 12:04 PM

Ive been a lurker on this site for a while, nows is a good time to come out and say whats up.. Bought mine in Dec of 98, last year for the EVO, didnt want the TC at the time.. Upgrades are dyno 2000 ignition, S&S carb with all mods, cycle shack exhaust, EV 27 cam, head work, adjustable push rods ect... I have over 15k miles on it, last dyno run was 80.3 hp, 84.5 torque...

degadave · 08-11-2004, 07:01 PM

My Sweeet T!!

Terrya12 · 08-11-2004, 10:10 PM

This is my 01. Love the bike. But, and there is always a but. 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.

WipeOut · 08-12-2004, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by degadave

My Sweeet T!!

Degadave, What pipes are those you have there?