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DCFIREMANN

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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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