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WHAT DO YOU THINK?
« on: July 15, 2006, 03:04:19 AM »

Just wondering everyone elses impression? New SE paint for a soft tail model that doesn't do it for me, also I have never been a fan of the springer since it was introduced in 1988. I think it was good it was finally included in the SE lineup though. I think we still need to see all of the new models in person.

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Re: WHAT DO YOU THINK?
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2006, 03:11:22 AM »

Black and blue is not bad.  Copper and red is ok.  HATE the gold and tangerine!
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Re: WHAT DO YOU THINK?
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2006, 06:46:31 AM »

I'd have to see it in person, the pics just don't do it for me but I have never been a springer fan.  I am told this is the last year for the springer and this is why they decided to make a SE Springer.  Kind of a nice send off if it is true.
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Re: WHAT DO YOU THINK?
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2006, 08:57:40 AM »

Not a big fan of Springer front ends. [smiley=nixweiss.gif] Somewhere I remember hearing or reading that front bearings in this setup have a tendency to wear out sooner due to the fact that the axle is not inline w/the forks. [smiley=confused5.gif] Also had heard they handle differently then telescopic forks also, but can't testify to that since I've never ridden one.

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Re: WHAT DO YOU THINK?
« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2006, 10:20:12 AM »

I'm not a springer person either, but a springer doesn't conjure up pictures of performance in my head...
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Re: WHAT DO YOU THINK?
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2006, 10:05:17 AM »

Ride one! I have loaned my Springer to a number of friends and they have all said the same thing, "They don't handle bad" as they/you all have been lead to believe. Never a bearing problem here @54,000 miles.
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Re: WHAT DO YOU THINK?
« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2006, 12:50:13 PM »

I too have a springer (FL Springer) and love the thing.  It rides "different".  No, it's not heavy like everyone will tell you.  Heck, it's been around for a LONG time and even took the punishment of many unpaved battlefields....110 and 6 speeds on a bike like this...your face is gonna hurt from grinning so much!!!   ;D

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Re: WHAT DO YOU THINK?
« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2006, 01:00:23 PM »

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Not a big fan of Springer front ends. [smiley=nixweiss.gif] Somewhere I remember hearing or reading that front bearings in this setup have a tendency to wear out sooner due to the fact that the axle is not inline w/the forks. [smiley=confused5.gif] Also had heard they [highlight]handle differently [/highlight]then telescopic forks also, but can't testify to that since I've never ridden one. [smiley=pumpkin.gif]Ride Safe,Fired00d [smiley=fireman.gif]

Yes they do!  Sooner or later if you've never riden a pogo stick, you will.

I'm still looking at another one, but I won't "push" it when I ride.

Only bike I have had a front blow out on, it handled that just fine a 80 on the freeway going straight.  Man those tire go flat fast.  

Anyway, I much prefer my DWG's over my springers.


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Re: WHAT DO YOU THINK?
« Reply #8 on: July 18, 2006, 10:44:28 AM »

i would love to see a springer front end on a road king.
so retro.
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Re: WHAT DO YOU THINK?
« Reply #9 on: July 18, 2006, 11:00:19 AM »

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i would love to see a springer front end on a road king.
so retro.

You can take my order right now if it could be delivered from the MoCo.  CVO 110 RK Springer,

SERKS, yep, that would be me.
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Re: WHAT DO YOU THINK?
« Reply #10 on: July 18, 2006, 08:56:56 PM »

LOVE THOSE SPRINGERS!! my wife has a 05 and loves it a lot. I can't tell the differance from some of my older fxst's I've had.
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Re: WHAT DO YOU THINK?
« Reply #11 on: July 19, 2006, 10:12:55 PM »

Hmmm- Screamin Springer- that would be some kinda mix.. Myself I've yet to ride one but I've always like the look of it.
I'd have to hold that call until a concept pic was able to be seen.
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Re: WHAT DO YOU THINK?
« Reply #12 on: July 30, 2006, 09:05:42 PM »

Well, I just Bought a 2007 SE Springer in Red/Copper----so I guess I like them!! A whole lot!
I have a 1997 Her Springer with 40,000 on it no complaints  --- I'll be keeping it too
I was just waiting for something that spoke to me if you know what I mean.
110 / 6 speed / custom Paint / wheels / etc did the trick
I'll let you fellows know how it works after I have a few miles on it.
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Re: WHAT DO YOU THINK?
« Reply #13 on: July 30, 2006, 11:55:08 PM »

heard the MOCO had dropped the Springer altogether from their line-up and this CVO springer must be the ultimate fairwell to this historic harley designed front end suspension.......can't wait to see one in the 'flesh' .. 8-)...  har!  spyder
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Re: WHAT DO YOU THINK?
« Reply #14 on: July 31, 2006, 12:28:35 AM »

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heard the MOCO had dropped the Springer altogether from their line-up and this CVO springer must be the ultimate fairwell to this historic harley designed front end suspension.......can't wait to see one in the 'flesh' .. 8-)...  har!  spyder

Thery have the FLSTSC...Springer Clasic in the regular line up this year.
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Re: WHAT DO YOU THINK?
« Reply #15 on: July 31, 2006, 12:04:32 PM »

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Well, I just Bought a 2007 SE Springer in Red/Copper----so I guess I like them!! A whole lot!
I have a 1997 Her Springer with 40,000 on it no complaints  --- I'll be keeping it too
I was just waiting for something that spoke to me if you know what I mean.
110 / 6 speed / custom Paint / wheels / etc did the trick
I'll let you fellows know how it works after I have a few miles on it.
Paid MSRP from the local dealer in Akron

Congrats on the purchase, I think that bike is stunning! Lets see some pics [smiley=worthless.gif]

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Re: WHAT DO YOU THINK?
« Reply #16 on: July 31, 2006, 10:02:47 PM »

I'LL 2nd that. CONGRATS ON BIKE & LET'S SEE THE PICS
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Re: WHAT DO YOU THINK?
« Reply #17 on: July 31, 2006, 10:56:31 PM »

congrats on the purchase
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Re: WHAT DO YOU THINK?
« Reply #18 on: August 08, 2006, 04:48:11 PM »

i WANT  one bad, ill be trading my 06 night train in for one... never riddin a springer but that  is pure bad azz lookin, ill tell you all also when i git it, and red is the best lookin one....
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Re: WHAT DO YOU THINK?
« Reply #19 on: August 09, 2006, 09:14:44 AM »

We had the opportunity to see the red springer at the N. Richmond shop this past weekend.  Wow - that is one gorgeous looking bike.  They painted the frame and the springer front end.  I always loved the springer front end all in chrome, but painted looks pretty good too.  I have never ridden a bike like this, but I have never ridden a lot of bikes period, so even though I am not inclined to trade my SEEG for another bike, I admire this one and am so happy for those that will add this pony to the stables.   [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
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Re: WHAT DO YOU THINK?
« Reply #20 on: August 31, 2006, 07:19:51 AM »

Personally I think it ROCKS ! !

The bikes look BEST in person of course....Paint this year is fairly subtle with the exception of GOLD, which might be next.......

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Re: WHAT DO YOU THINK?
« Reply #21 on: November 26, 2006, 10:37:44 PM »

There has never been any official Harley statement, or even a hint from Harley that the Springer will be discontinued.  The company did not include the classic springer in their '07 line-up, but did include it in the CVO line — simple as that.  All else is pure speculation.

As to the springer front end not handling well, I have to disagree.  Other than the '89 and '07 Springers that I currently own, I ride a Ducati 900FE, and frequently borrow my wife's Ducati Monster 750. My last Harley was a Dyna. I also ride dirtbikes, primarily Honda. What I am saying, is that I am no stranger to the telescopic fork or to performance style riding. The Springer front end handles quite nicely. I think it actually corners better than my '01 Dyna.  I guess everything is subjective, and based on how an individual feels the feedback from the bike and the road.

Now I could go on about the handling of the Electraglide...but once again, that would be highly subjective, and incidentally, would not be a positive review. As a result, I do not own an Electraglide, and likewise, the negative posters on the Springer don't seem to own that model either! ;)
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