Softail Standard owners thread
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I have a complete drag bar setup including clutch cable, throttle cables, and risers that I took off my 2004 FXST. If you're interested, let me know
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nice, very nice....
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This looks like a Show & Tell site.
I'm hoping there are some folks out here that are mechanical savy.
I've had my '03 FXST in Lux R-R since day 1.
She has SEII Slip-ons and I rejetted her.
Gave her 3" foward controls and a tall boy seat.
Also, she has a 14" sissy bar and a 100th anniv. pad, and a
standard size windshield.
The only other thing I've changed on her is all her fluids
are AMSOIL.
I now have 27K miles on her. She seems to heve a slight whine
coming from under the cam cover area. I think it's the bushings,
(which are a polymer) & I belive the new bikes, ie. 2005- present
have brass bushings, naturally too bad for me.
What do you think?
This looks like a Show & Tell site.
I'm hoping there are some folks out here that are mechanical savy.
I've had my '03 FXST in Lux R-R since day 1.
She has SEII Slip-ons and I rejetted her.
Gave her 3" foward controls and a tall boy seat.
Also, she has a 14" sissy bar and a 100th anniv. pad, and a
standard size windshield.
The only other thing I've changed on her is all her fluids
are AMSOIL.
I now have 27K miles on her. She seems to heve a slight whine
coming from under the cam cover area. I think it's the bushings,
(which are a polymer) & I belive the new bikes, ie. 2005- present
have brass bushings, naturally too bad for me.
What do you think?
Replacement Spokes
I've kind of got used to the crappy look of my spokes. Not really. Would like to replace with polished stainless steel spokes, so would like to know which ones you used. And did you relace your own rims and who trued them? I'd have to find someone here in the Detroit area to do the truing part. I can do the relace part.
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@gree: Poor mans check is to pull your oil filter, cut it open, and look for pieces..........
BTW introduce yourself in the My Story section so everybody can have a crack at ya...
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Landmark and Buchanan make really good spokes. These are the only two i'm familiar with. I have the Buchanans on my Heritage. I waited until my tires needed replacing to have it done. I let my local Indy mech do the relacing and mount the new tires on my original rims. It was a fairly expensive upgrade but i'm really happy with the results. I think the spokes alone were around $300 and that doesn't count the labor.
07 softail standard oil tank paint peeling
Hi,
I have a 07 softail standard with black painted oil tank. The paint is peeling off the tank and theres chrome under the paint. Has anyone stripped the paint off down to the chrome? If so what did you strip the paint off with? Thanks.
Patrick
Hi,
I have a 07 softail standard with black painted oil tank. The paint is peeling off the tank and theres chrome under the paint. Has anyone stripped the paint off down to the chrome? If so what did you strip the paint off with? Thanks.
Patrick
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That ain't chrome that's raw metal. You can use any polyurethane stripper. This isn't exaclty the best place to ask questions, you won't get a lot of responses. Also it's considered polite to introduce yourself in the My Story forum....
hi
Actually it is just as shiny as the chrome pipes that are on the bike. It is not like unprimed metal. I showed it to my nephew that is an auto painter. He said he couldn't believe that they would paint on chrome. Going to take it to the harley shop tomorrow to see what they say about it since it's still under warranty. Probably won't get a response from them.
Actually it is just as shiny as the chrome pipes that are on the bike. It is not like unprimed metal. I showed it to my nephew that is an auto painter. He said he couldn't believe that they would paint on chrome. Going to take it to the harley shop tomorrow to see what they say about it since it's still under warranty. Probably won't get a response from them.
Information for 1984 FXST Softail, The First Model Year
For those interested in the first model year of the Softail, which was also the first year for the Evolution engine, I have a owner's manual, the parts catalog, the spring and the fall accessories catalogs, a 1984 wall calendar, and an 1:18 scale model of the Softail. I assume there is someone on here that has this model year, so if you are interested, please let me know. I'd like to sell these items since my plans to get and restore an '84 were canceled.
For those interested in the first model year of the Softail, which was also the first year for the Evolution engine, I have a owner's manual, the parts catalog, the spring and the fall accessories catalogs, a 1984 wall calendar, and an 1:18 scale model of the Softail. I assume there is someone on here that has this model year, so if you are interested, please let me know. I'd like to sell these items since my plans to get and restore an '84 were canceled.
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got pics??? Never heard of them painting a chrome tank and putting it on a brand new bike, just doesn't make sense. It's possible that it's polished stainless steel but that wouldn't make sense either....
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Hello figured i would come to the standard spot and drop a line. 04 softail standard, stage 1, kln filter, v&h shortshots staggered, 14k miles on the bike 9k which ive put on. Im realtivly new to riding this being my 3rd season. Traded the wife in for the bike i traded up. Not sure if anyone can help me here but im looking to mess around with the sert i have installed since i am actually replacing the longshots with the shortshots. Thanks
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Hello figured i would come to the standard spot and drop a line. 04 softail standard, stage 1, kln filter, v&h shortshots staggered, 14k miles on the bike 9k which ive put on. Im realtivly new to riding this being my 3rd season. Traded the wife in for the bike i traded up. Not sure if anyone can help me here but im looking to mess around with the sert i have installed since i am actually replacing the longshots with the shortshots. Thanks
Mayhem
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My '03 FXSTi after the "Winter projects"
This Winter she got new paint, (can't thank you enough Pat @ Kustom Flames!), the S&S 6 speed tranny, Progressive 422's, Hawg Halter brakes, and I moved the controls forward an inch and a half. On top of all of last 2 Winter's work, she is a looooooooong way from the FXSTi "standard" that I bought.
94HP/104#TQ 95 build, S&S jugs,pistons,gear drive cams, intake,S&S 6 speed tranny, heads by R&R (torque Gods!!!), PCIII, Carlini bars, Danny Gray seat (back up 2 up), Progressive 422's, Hawg Halters, Legend forward controls (not in this pic yet), American Wire fat spoke front wheel, Harley chrome solid disk rear, Chrome front end, swingarm, controls,(well everything), Custom front fender, and certainly not least.... a wicked paint job by Pat at Kustom Flames, ( HOK black base with Metajuls flake, Candy Cobalt and Oriental marbalized blues in the "ripped" panels). No trailer queen here.. ridden about 8K a year.
This Winter she got new paint, (can't thank you enough Pat @ Kustom Flames!), the S&S 6 speed tranny, Progressive 422's, Hawg Halter brakes, and I moved the controls forward an inch and a half. On top of all of last 2 Winter's work, she is a looooooooong way from the FXSTi "standard" that I bought.
94HP/104#TQ 95 build, S&S jugs,pistons,gear drive cams, intake,S&S 6 speed tranny, heads by R&R (torque Gods!!!), PCIII, Carlini bars, Danny Gray seat (back up 2 up), Progressive 422's, Hawg Halters, Legend forward controls (not in this pic yet), American Wire fat spoke front wheel, Harley chrome solid disk rear, Chrome front end, swingarm, controls,(well everything), Custom front fender, and certainly not least.... a wicked paint job by Pat at Kustom Flames, ( HOK black base with Metajuls flake, Candy Cobalt and Oriental marbalized blues in the "ripped" panels). No trailer queen here.. ridden about 8K a year.
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There is a whole forum dedicated to EFI here http://www.v-twinforum.com/forums/efi-map-forum/
welcome to the site!
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Bike looks great!!This Winter she got new paint, (can't thank you enough Pat @ Kustom Flames!), the S&S 6 speed tranny, Progressive 422's, Hawg Halter brakes, and I moved the controls forward an inch and a half. On top of all of last 2 Winter's work, she is a looooooooong way from the FXSTi "standard" that I bought.
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better look at the paint..sorry, Pat.... havn't had one decent sunny day to get real good paint shots since she's been back together!!!! The flake , ( HOK Metajuls), in the base is INSANE in the sun! Thanks , Kustom Flame!!!! You sure can lay some paint down!! ( I owe you a lobster!)
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