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[ice6900]

I have twin discs on my old dyna but have never been overly happy with there braking performance, the braking power from the lever is obviously halved to two discs rather than full power on one disc, changing out the rubber hoses for braided helped a little but i am still not happy,

i also have an 07 springer and am perfectly happy and accept the limitations of the front brake, its quite easy to bottom out the front suspension under full braking so what more could you ask for.

I cant answer your question between 08 and 09, do a search in the springer section of this site, there are plenty of threads dealing with springers, look here

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=41938.0

[sugarbear20]

if you have to ask someone else...

I can't afford a stable of bikes, but my springer is the ride of my lifetime. Ride your way...

there are those that buy a springer for looks & regret it later, then those of us that are just born to ride a springer.

I had an 05 roadking I loved and traded it off have regretted every day since. Loved that bike

[harleydave]

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[Keats]

08 for sure....6 gear is great to have for long trips.... and warranty sure does come in handy..... but it your choice not mine ...good luck  

Now that is funny........neither of these bikes were intended for long distance........I have a 2003 CVO Deuce and that bike would kill me on a long distance trip.

long distance on that bike is considered by me anything over 200 miles.

Springer is worse....

Great looking bikes, but really just "Bar Hoppers" though.   IMHO

That Deuce is the last bike I will ever buy on just appearance.

[ice6900]

I have no problem to do 1000km for a days ride on my springer, with no screen and on the original stock 07 seat!
I will ride as fast as any bagger!

[Keats]

I have no problem to do 1000km for a days ride on my springer, with no screen and on the original stock 07 seat!
I will ride as fast as any bagger!

More power to you.........I would ride for 300 miles and the first Honda Dealer I came to I would trade it in on a Goldwing.

Not spending 600 miles on a Deuce in one day ever.........I have choices

and a bleeding ass is not one of them........

[CVORick]

If your confused by the answers, then just buy both of them.  Twice the fun and enjoyment.

[ultrafxr]

While I tend to keep my bikes for quite a while some consideration is still in order regarding resale.  The deuce has been discontinued and as others have said they don't see many on the road.  But springers have a loyal following.  I'm just saying.

[59ironman]

I have a 90 FXSTS set up solo and love it, just got a 02 Brandywine FLHRSEI, NOTHING rides or looks like a SPRINGER !!!!!!! Like everyone else your call,

[RidgecrestCVO]

Like the add Say's "Is the bike in your garage the one you are thinking about?"  Get the one that you will be thinking about when you're not riding it! 

[1sharprdkg]

I would buy the Springer, no question! Rode my buddies,it was great. It's newer, bigger motor, extra gear, more going for it IMO. One other thought, in about 3 years the 03 will be 10 years old. Trust me, resale value on older bikes has gone way down. But maybe neither one of these two bikes are your dream bike or you would not have to have a poll. You will know it when you see it!!!!!

[Racerdj]

For me the decision would be the test ride. I have ridden the Springer and would go that way but not before test riding the Deuce! Looks would be a second choice if a tie breaker.

[dite]

I currently don 't have a bike, but my last few bikes were Honda Goldwings.  I was wanting to get away from the saddlebags and dresser items and more to a basic bike.  Will be riding solo most of the time.  No long trips, just local and short day trips maybe.

I am now looking at the 2009 CVO Softail Springers (NEW only).  The dealer that still has the 2008 bike just will not come off MSRP...go figure with these hard times.  I kind of like the yellow color....

[CVOfan]

I currently don 't have a bike, but my last few bikes were Honda Goldwings.  I was wanting to get away from the saddlebags and dresser items and more to a basic bike.  Will be riding solo most of the time.  No long trips, just local and short day trips maybe.

I am now looking at the 2009 CVO Softail Springers (NEW only).  The dealer that still has the 2008 bike just will not come off MSRP...go figure with these hard times.  I kind of like the yellow color....

If you like yellow, you may want to consider Gary's bike:  http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=49100.0

It's not a Springer, but the price is right.   

[CVOfan]

Here's an anniversary Springer that just showed up on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/08-FXSTSSEE-105th-Edition-434-1050-Great-Looking-/230486872143?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item35aa16904f#ht_7770wt_1161

It's a car dealer, so I'm sure the bike could be bought with a phone call...