My Springer turned 20 in January and I absolutely love it! I bought it new its only got 34,000 miles on it I've had it in 17 states. I had it on pikes peak and Mt Washington. My dad past away a year after I got then my grandfather died a year later but they both sat on it and those are my two favorite memories. And now as of today my 16 year old son got his driver's license today and on the way home he asked if he could get his motorcycle permit.... 🤦♂️ I told him nope not yet but I told him it's his when I'm done with it. Never seen a smile so big. Life will throw you a curve every now and then but man do they feel good on a Springer. ✌
Good on you! I just gave my son my 2001 Road King after I got a 2006 Springer classic. We both got the cam tensioners, cams and oil pumps upgraded to SNS. My son grew up on the back of the bike. He said he's going to do a few tasteful upgrades but keep it pretty much the same. He's a good kid , actually adult because he is 29
I've owned 2 springers first one was a 5/99 last of the evo's sold it because my daughter got married and I never had the money for the wedding My 2nd one is a 2009 cvo springer and I will never ever get rid of her i love it. Even if I do i will be buying another springer because i love them so much. To all the springer owners out there enjoy your ride like i do
Two years ago I bought my Old Boy Springer from 1997...I had wanted to own it since I was a child. It was no easy because in Spain they are difficult to find. Love my bike! Greetings from Spain!
I went to Americade West for two years decades ago to test lots of bikes in a beautiful setting. That was my favorite bike I ever rode, period. All telescopic forks have “stiction” when hitting a bump. This is a word seldom mentioned in modern technical articles. A telescopic fork has a delay and you always feel the initial hit of a bump before they start to work. The Springer front end has no “stiction” and really taught me the meaning of this word. This is such a practical design for real world riding on back roads. Harley knocked it out of the park creating such a winner here in function as well as beauty.
Thanks for the good words about the springer. I have a ‘95 fists which I bought nearly unused in 2000. I’ve ridden almost daily since then. People love it everywhere I go. When I bought my 2019 Ultra I considered selling it. There just wasn’t the market for it. Now I’m glad I didn’t. That thing still makes me smile every time I hop on. Love the front end (and I maintain it) love the Evo and the long legged five speed. I’ve done a few minor things over the years like bars, seat, pipes, SE high compression heads and a Mukuni 42, but it still only has 80 cubic inches which feels less powerful by today’s standards. While I used to take it on long camping rides all around the West, these days the bagger does that so I mostly just scoot around town with it. Anyway, you made me feel good about it again. Thanks.
I have to tell you that you have some of the best content when it comes to bikes. I like that you highlight all makes and models. Im thinking about getting back into riding after a near fatal crash and Im not sure what I want but Im sure I'll find it watching your channel. Thank you!
I have a 2004 FXTSi HD Springer Softail red with only 12,500 miles. I also have a 2003 HD Heritage Springer 100th Anniversary with 13,500 miles black and silver, both are like brand new. I purchased these several years ago with the low miles.You can go to a motorcycle swap meet and see hundreds of Harley's and not see one Springer, they are pretty rare. I love the Springers!!
My first Harley was a 2001 Springer from the original owner 7k miles. Had it for a year (19k miles) then sold it for more money but that was a mistake. I missed the Springer. Fortunately I found 2006 Springer at my local HD dealer. Again one owner and less than 9k miles. Made an offer they did not take it. Went back a few weeks later and made the same offer. They accepted and I am a peace now. I do have a new Road King and a Fat Bob but the Springer is my favorite. I commute to work on the Springer. Great video and content on the Springer.
Talking about the 5 speed, I have an '03 Ultra Classic and I ended up putting the Screaming Eagle 6 speed trans in it. That was a game changer for a touring bike. All of a sudden, cruising at 75-80 mph was soooo comfortable, whereas with the 5 speed, 70 mph was the upper limit for relaxing comfort. Comfort for me must include when I feel the engine is in its comfort zone too. Put a 6 speed on a 5 speed bike and you've really made a change. BTW, the SE 6 speed has the exact ratios of the 5 speed and then the added sixth gear. So every gear feels the same and then you've got that extra gear your left foot was looking for. Now, talking about the springer front end, what about the lack of brake dive and stiction? The springer front end using modern metallurgy and teflon busings takes it into the modern era. I think it's a great front end. Besides the awesome looks, it performs well too. Yes, it has more limited travel, but it performs so well. I think it's perfect for the Softail.
I had a 97 bad boy. Same as the bike shown. The exceptions was no chrome forks ,its own rear wheel and badging on tank was exclusively for the bad boy. Chrome was not overdone and all bad boys had scalloped paint jobs. It was the best bike. A total of 10,000 bad boys . A little over 3000 a year . The coolest bike ever.
I have to agree, I had two acquaintances in my neighborhood who had bad boys.. one of the owners let me take his bike out for a ride and I got a lot of thumbs up along with the pipes setting off car alarms. LOL at the time I just bought my 2001 Road King standard. Now my son has it and I have a 2006 Springer Classic. Sure, turning it at low speeds is a lot heavier but when it's on the highway it tracks like a freight train. Never had the warm and fuzzies with the handling of the road king which has been evidenced by the death wobble complaints. I'll never get rid of that bike.
I am the original owner of a 1998 FLSTS 95th Anniversary. It fits me like a glove. The springer is awesome! A bit more maintenance but thats how it goes.
Spot on! Yea I had some knucklehead bash on my mint 2008 Crossbones and his major gripp was the springer front end and an hour later he was trying to see if I would part with it. Needless to say I will never part with that bike. The nostalgia alone is priceless.
nice review brother!! and your statements are right on!! i own a nicely customized CVO FXSTSSE2, and aside from maintaining the front end every 10-12k miles, the front end hasnt asked me for anything else, and the maintenance cost is a little tube of lithium grease ($3) and an hr.. but as you mentioned, i didnt buy the bike for max performance, its a statement of appreciation /admiration towards motorcycling and how it started waaaaay back when.. but for what its worth.. you can NEVER mistake a springer front end for anything else except a harley!! mine always gets a crowd around it wherever i go.... FYI, i have that same scrap on right handers!! and scrape the stand of left handers but mine is dropped via shotgun shocks, you mustve banked it nicely for that V&H to scrape. at owm ride height, lol.. be safe
I had a 1942 HD with the springerforks off a 1200. It had a custom seat. I was 18 and could handle the bumps. It was ok and used to scrape. The front brake was weak so I used the back brake all the time. This is is a retrobike.
A springer front end doesn't dive when you hit the brake. So the trail on the wheel doesn't change when you hit the front brake in a corner; always good for a surprise with tube forks. My '89 is too cool!
I loved this review! Great looking bike, I never drove a springer but you explained it all nicely and the sound is amazing! Thanx for the word of wisdom, I love the Galatians.
Springer's required up keep. Just simple remove front tire and one at a time and check your rocker tension with torque wrench ect. But simply read your bike owners manual. If you can't do the maintenance take it to a dealer. They need up keep, love the feel and look.
I have That exact bike 04 I bought it NEW in Dec of 03 ... Never had any problems with the Springer adjusted the springer and changed the rocker bearings just last summer at 68thousand I have 72 thousand on it ..I ride many miles in the Rocky mountains all the time Sturgis Every Year The Freekin Coolest and Best Bike Ive Ever owned PERIOD!!! put a windshield on it and take it across country.. You should keep it and meet me in Sturgis in a Few weeks Dude ... Peace
I have 2002 Springer. Just bought it 3 weeks ago. I love the ride. It has a full stage 2 kit in it. She's a screamer. But I'm not abusing it. If the front end ain't setup right, you get a crappy ride. Mine is setup right. It runs and rides great. I can't complain!
There are actually 6 springs. The front-end bushings need to be shimmed or replaced every 10-15K miles. The front is heavy and tends to wear out the head bearing giving it a flat-spot. You can find these $8-11K any day. Be prepared to spend $3K to get it right. My favorite, don’t own one yet; but I do have a 2018 Softail Heritage Classic 114 which I enjoy very much. Now you actually know why it’s so expensive your video title nonetheless.
You only need to check the fall-away at 10,000 & 25.000 miles the bushings have nothing to do with it. the neck bearing is checked every 50.000 miles. Read the service manual.I have a 96 & 04 fxsts.
The maintenance interval is not 10-15k, no clue where you got that from. I got mine new, did adjustments at 500, 2500 and 5000 to check. After that I lube the steering head at each oil change (just adding grease) and i tuned it at 20k miles. Im at 37k and this weekend I'll tune it again just to make myself feel good about my life. Never shimmed or replaced anything. You're right about 6 springs, but I didn't know that was a debate. Those springs also have to be adjusted when first tuning the front end to your liking, but after you don't touch them. It's no more difficult to tune than anything else and I've never spent 3k to get it right. HD doesn't touch this bike.
@@mraycgz I've noticed a lot of people that aren't cops are telling them to do their jobs. I see a lot of people without children giving parental advice. I also see a lot of gasoline truck owners bashing diesel truck owners. It's the way things are. I have one and I do the maintenance and I ride it more than some ride their baggers.
RIPbiker13 and therefore as far as springer front ends go I’d trust what you have to say over someone that doesn’t own one. They’re really not my thing regardless but you can’t say something isn’t there, because it’s 2020 and I still see people wanting them. Unless it’s just the look of them that people like. I get that, because they look really good.
I'm also 6'2" and I fit on my 98 sportster better than newer Harley models, they make them way too low. I prefer a longer suspension so I don't have to feel like a folded jackknife
The low look is nice but I dont want to read the road in braille with my ass. Raise it up an inch and build it for people who 5 10 not 5 7. Give me another inch of suspension travel.
People knock them but if you take all of your preconceived notions out of it the Sportster is awesome. I have a 2001 Road King and a 2020 StreetGlide but I’ll be picking up another Sportster next summer.
my first Harley was 1957 panhead, I was young and dumb, loved it, till I upgraded to shovel head with shocks, man, what a bike, you dont have to kickstart it anymore push the button and go harley has come a long way, I miss my panhead?
Love my Springer and it's forks (with it's 4.5 degree rake). If it's maintained properly, the forks provide excellent feedback. Upgrade the dampener with either a Fournales or Works Performance brand and its better than a standard fork. After all, it pretty much has the same components as standard forks, but all the parts are on the outside. Only issue I find is the lack of variety for risers - they are limited and very expensive.
My Springer is 33 years old now … still my only bike , 60.000 plus on the clock, only had 13.000 when I got her …. & she still throws down a 600 mile day on trips .. great bike ..
@@tomgolt7904Fuck man , gimmie a chance at the time of that comment around a year ago , I’d only owned her 5 years … had around 18 K when I got her , had sat in a garage most her life .
I’m trying to find a dyna switchback, they are becoming hard to find find and expensive, if you come across one let me know, it’s gonna be a collector piece for sure, thanks
I love my 2006 springer softail efi my dad bought it brand new and I refuse to ever get rid of it. Especially since it’s one of the few efi bikes in 06
I love my 99 Springer Softail !! Ill never get rid of the bike. Almost Everytime I take it out I hear that bike is you and the good thing is if i lean to far to either side I'm scrapping my front peg stirrups and not my exhaust 😁
I believe he said it looks like one from then not rides lol but still same as they never Chang much bit that's y a lot of people like them but everyone knows Harley is the leader in cruisers stile why's anus ways there is much better performing bikes but they all seem to try and look as much like a h-d as they can
This is why I treasure Harleys. They're bare bones and just fine that way. Well the Sportster anyway. I love mine for that reason. The less bells and whistles the more you actually experience the bike imo
Motorcycles should not be priced at $17,000, give me a break. We need practical, durable, energy efficient, and roadworthy bikes that can safely handle lousy road surfaces (at reduced speeds) if necessary.
Look up Royal Enfield. Cool bikes. We have a few dealers in the US now and they seem to deliver the most bang for the buck. Jay Leno even did a review on them
Over here in UK they are crazy prices .I have a 98 Wide Glide and I love it.BUT always wanted a Springer.Had the chance to buy a second-hand Harley Springer front end , but was not sure if it would fit on my wide glide so a buddy I know had it in the end.I am sure if it had fitted my FXDWG it would have looked the Bollocks,but as I have never seen a FXDWG with a Springer front end I don't know.
Got a 2005 and I love the springer. I really found little to no difference in my 2003 FXST shock wise. Not sure why people complain 🤔 Seat and bar placement stock are the perfect riding position for me and I’m 6ft.
The problem with the twin cam era, Dyna's and FLH models had more accesible drivetrain parts than the Softails. Owning a Softail Twin Cam gives you less options, mainly because the transmission setup was different than the other Twin Cam models.
I sure dig the Springer softail it's just classic ol school . The fat boy and the Springer were my two favorite in the evo softail class,and do you know what's as cool as that bad ass springer?? Words of wisdom !! Amen brother!,
Dude the front ends on a springer are very plush and supple they are not abrupt like the telescopic bikes that Harley makes. I had a fat Bob that did not handle as well as my Softail Springer. It feels light handles bumps with plush smoothness and the rake makes it handled beautifully in the parking lot also… And they don’t weigh much.
Been a fan of the springer front end…My only wish,,,could see more springer fronts on not only Harley’s but why not Indian. Or Harley baggers,,,Just thinking out of the box.
I've read several times, that the springer "squirms" less on iron grate surfaces, like some bridges. I don't know myself, since I never drove one. Not a good reason, in its own right, to go springer. But if you're going that way anyway, look at the pros, not the cons.
The throw-back nostalgia indeed love the the look and the feel..... ok now for all those bashing this bike... food for thought roads made out of asphalt is asphalt. Roads made of stone os stone.....its not the bike its the rider..... the problem with our current society is everyone is in a rush. Take your time to enjoy the scene around you skies and the open road. Enjoy the summer breeze enjoy life....sean couldnt be more clear.....
I'm confused about sixth gear. I took my '04 Roadster (five gears, obviously) on a 300x2 mile trip to my hometown and had no issues running 70-80 mph on the interstate, no windshield. The bike was fine for the 300x2 round trip. The road bumps, well, now that's a different story. But the engine speed way fine - it didn't feel like the engine was whining. What was lacking was the comfort.
those bikes with a well-tuned front end rides f-ing perfectly. I literally wrecked an 01 this last summer with over 100k on it and got 12k from the insurance company.
Sean, hope all's well with you and your family bro. Been on board since 3k and love the channel man. I have a question for you please. What is the bike Mickey Rourke rode in Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man?? It looks vaguely similar to this one. If you could reply, I'd appreciate it. Anyone else with knowledge, I'd be grateful. Thank you much. Keep gettin' it 👊.
And the 0-60 time was achieved with hardly revving. That is why I like these engines. I own a 5-speed 1670 cc Yamaha MT-01. 81 mph at 3,000 rpm in top. You don't need power when you've got torque. And you don't need a 6th gear. I'm not an H-D man, but I understand why people like them.
had first 97 springer wide tire,,,constant keep front bearings torqued properly,,,clearance short,, rebuild is teflon friction bearings,,?..lot of wear points to keep right,,,, otherwise ,,,they look great,...,if like chrome,,,and pretty,,,depends on how your riding preference is
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My Springer turned 20 in January and I absolutely love it! I bought it new its only got 34,000 miles on it I've had it in 17 states. I had it on pikes peak and Mt Washington. My dad past away a year after I got then my grandfather died a year later but they both sat on it and those are my two favorite memories. And now as of today my 16 year old son got his driver's license today and on the way home he asked if he could get his motorcycle permit.... 🤦♂️ I told him nope not yet but I told him it's his when I'm done with it. Never seen a smile so big. Life will throw you a curve every now and then but man do they feel good on a Springer. ✌
My condolences to you. I know that bike is even more lovely than when he had it.
Good on you! I just gave my son my 2001 Road King after I got a 2006 Springer classic. We both got the cam tensioners, cams and oil pumps upgraded to SNS. My son grew up on the back of the bike. He said he's going to do a few tasteful upgrades but keep it pretty much the same. He's a good kid , actually adult because he is 29
20 years and 34k miles? Damn that's 2 seasons for me. Bet that thing is cherry
The younger a rider starts the safer & better operator they will be.
I've owned 2 springers first one was a 5/99 last of the evo's sold it because my daughter got married and I never had the money for the wedding
My 2nd one is a 2009 cvo springer and I will never ever get rid of her i love it. Even if I do i will be buying another springer because i love them so much. To all the springer owners out there enjoy your ride like i do
Two years ago I bought my Old Boy Springer from 1997...I had wanted to own it since I was a child. It was no easy because in Spain they are difficult to find. Love my bike! Greetings from Spain!
I have the same bike!! :)
I would like to find one in Croatia. 🙂
A Harley Springer surrounded by Bultaco’s and Derbi’s. La mare que el va Parir!
I went to Americade West for two years decades ago to test lots of bikes in a beautiful setting. That was my favorite bike I ever rode, period. All telescopic forks have “stiction” when hitting a bump. This is a word seldom mentioned in modern technical articles. A telescopic fork has a delay and you always feel the initial hit of a bump before they start to work. The Springer front end has no “stiction” and really taught me the meaning of this word. This is such a practical design for real world riding on back roads. Harley knocked it out of the park creating such a winner here in function as well as beauty.
Excellent reply. Thanks for the info.
Just bought me a 96 springer fxsts last month with 33k miles for 5000. Absolutely love it, easy to ride, and beautiful to look at. Great video
I bought my 1996 spring last year for $4500. 28k miles Its a lot better than that stupid twinkie he is test riding!
I have a 92 I bought new, mint condition, 40 k miles
Wtf 5k ? In europe they want like 14
No matter how much I love my other bikes it’s always nice to get out the softail for a good cruise.
". . .. ... ... ....... some things get better by staying the same."
Brilliant !!!!
Rode my 97 springer 12 hours to sturgis last year!
One of my favorite Harley-Davidsons ever produced.
Thanks for the good words about the springer. I have a ‘95 fists which I bought nearly unused in 2000. I’ve ridden almost daily since then. People love it everywhere I go. When I bought my 2019 Ultra I considered selling it. There just wasn’t the market for it. Now I’m glad I didn’t. That thing still makes me smile every time I hop on. Love the front end (and I maintain it) love the Evo and the long legged five speed. I’ve done a few minor things over the years like bars, seat, pipes, SE high compression heads and a Mukuni 42, but it still only has 80 cubic inches which feels less powerful by today’s standards. While I used to take it on long camping rides all around the West, these days the bagger does that so I mostly just scoot around town with it. Anyway, you made me feel good about it again. Thanks.
Just saw that the spell checker made FXSTS into fists. Funny.
I had a Crossbones for a couple of years and loved it. The springer rides great...and looks even better! Just a cool nostalgic vibe.
I have a 1995 fxstsb and I really like the ride and handling of the springer. It’s been a very reliable bike for me also.
I have to tell you that you have some of the best content when it comes to bikes. I like that you highlight all makes and models. Im thinking about getting back into riding after a near fatal crash and Im not sure what I want but Im sure I'll find it watching your channel. Thank you!
I have a 2004 FXTSi HD Springer Softail red with only 12,500 miles. I also have a 2003 HD Heritage Springer 100th Anniversary with 13,500 miles black and silver, both are like brand new. I purchased these several years ago with the low miles.You can go to a motorcycle swap meet and see hundreds of Harley's and not see one Springer, they are pretty rare. I love the Springers!!
TheSaleen786 at the one free show acouple weeks ago my springer was getting all kinds of pics taken of it
94 evo motor hangar find with 5200 miles. Has 7000+ now. Just breaking it in. Rides great love the springers
I rewound this a couple of times. I love the way that old school muscle purrs. And that sound is like Jazz when I'm riding! ;)
My first Harley was a 2001 Springer from the original owner 7k miles. Had it for a year (19k miles) then sold it for more money but that was a mistake. I missed the Springer. Fortunately I found 2006 Springer at my local HD dealer. Again one owner and less than 9k miles. Made an offer they did not take it. Went back a few weeks later and made the same offer. They accepted and I am a peace now. I do have a new Road King and a Fat Bob but the Springer is my favorite. I commute to work on the Springer. Great video and content on the Springer.
Talking about the 5 speed, I have an '03 Ultra Classic and I ended up putting the Screaming Eagle 6 speed trans in it. That was a game changer for a touring bike. All of a sudden, cruising at 75-80 mph was soooo comfortable, whereas with the 5 speed, 70 mph was the upper limit for relaxing comfort. Comfort for me must include when I feel the engine is in its comfort zone too. Put a 6 speed on a 5 speed bike and you've really made a change. BTW, the SE 6 speed has the exact ratios of the 5 speed and then the added sixth gear. So every gear feels the same and then you've got that extra gear your left foot was looking for. Now, talking about the springer front end, what about the lack of brake dive and stiction? The springer front end using modern metallurgy and teflon busings takes it into the modern era. I think it's a great front end. Besides the awesome looks, it performs well too. Yes, it has more limited travel, but it performs so well. I think it's perfect for the Softail.
How much that cost you to do that
@@Chaseh109 I got it done for $3500 at a dealership. It’s been a few years so check current prices and availability.
I had a 97 bad boy. Same as the bike shown. The exceptions was no chrome forks ,its own rear wheel and badging on tank was exclusively for the bad boy. Chrome was not overdone and all bad boys had scalloped paint jobs. It was the best bike.
A total of 10,000 bad boys . A little over 3000 a year . The coolest bike ever.
I have to agree, I had two acquaintances in my neighborhood who had bad boys.. one of the owners let me take his bike out for a ride and I got a lot of thumbs up along with the pipes setting off car alarms. LOL at the time I just bought my 2001 Road King standard. Now my son has it and I have a 2006 Springer Classic. Sure, turning it at low speeds is a lot heavier but when it's on the highway it tracks like a freight train. Never had the warm and fuzzies with the handling of the road king which has been evidenced by the death wobble complaints. I'll never get rid of that bike.
10 years later I am just as happy owning and riding my springer Crossbones (THE last HD Springer) as the the day I got it!
I am the original owner of a 1998 FLSTS 95th Anniversary. It fits me like a glove. The springer is awesome! A bit more maintenance but thats how it goes.
The most beautiful of all the harley davidsons that have been built .. the bike of my dreams .. greetings from Argentina!
Spot on! Yea I had some knucklehead bash on my mint 2008 Crossbones and his major gripp was the springer front end and an hour later he was trying to see if I would part with it. Needless to say I will never part with that bike. The nostalgia alone is priceless.
Just got my dad's 1990 Softail Springer. Absolutely love it, only has 12000 miles on it. Sat in a basement for almost 20years
Lucky guy keep it like you pa did
nice review brother!! and your statements are right on!! i own a nicely customized CVO FXSTSSE2, and aside from maintaining the front end every 10-12k miles, the front end hasnt asked me for anything else, and the maintenance cost is a little tube of lithium grease ($3) and an hr.. but as you mentioned, i didnt buy the bike for max performance, its a statement of appreciation /admiration towards motorcycling and how it started waaaaay back when.. but for what its worth.. you can NEVER mistake a springer front end for anything else except a harley!! mine always gets a crowd around it wherever i go.... FYI, i have that same scrap on right handers!! and scrape the stand of left handers but mine is dropped via shotgun shocks, you mustve banked it nicely for that V&H to scrape. at owm ride height, lol.. be safe
FXSTS and B are the most beautiful and badass looking bikes ever made. Extremely rare to find one unmolested these days.
I had a 1942 HD with the springerforks off a 1200. It had a custom seat. I was 18 and could handle the bumps. It was ok and used to scrape. The front brake was weak so I used the back brake all the time. This is is a retrobike.
A springer front end doesn't dive when you hit the brake. So the trail on the wheel doesn't change when you hit the front brake in a corner; always good for a surprise with tube forks. My '89 is too cool!
Just bought my 2006 fxstsi, getting delivered today this afternoon. Cannot wait for this bike, gosh I love it
I have a 98 springer. They cost big money but I got deal from my buddy and can’t think him enough. This is my favorite Harley I have ridden or owned.
Nothing like a Springer! I go to a biker event their will be 1 or 2 Springers and a ton of everything else. I like being the chosen few. lol
I loved this review! Great looking bike, I never drove a springer but you explained it all nicely and the sound is amazing! Thanx for the word of wisdom, I love the Galatians.
Springer's required up keep. Just simple remove front tire and one at a time and check your rocker tension with torque wrench ect. But simply read your bike owners manual. If you can't do the maintenance take it to a dealer. They need up keep, love the feel and look.
The Springer and Road King are what a Harley should look and feel like to me. Are and always will be my top two ✌🏻
I have That exact bike 04 I bought it NEW in Dec of 03 ... Never had any problems with the Springer adjusted the springer and changed the rocker bearings just last summer at 68thousand I have 72 thousand on it ..I ride many miles in the Rocky mountains all the time Sturgis Every Year The Freekin Coolest and Best Bike Ive Ever owned PERIOD!!! put a windshield on it and take it across country.. You should keep it and meet me in Sturgis in a Few weeks Dude ... Peace
I just got a CVO Springer... I love it.. get out and Ride..
FXSTSSE2 the law
I just bought a 2005 Springer absolutely love it. Did 246 miles on it on my first ride on that bike
I have 2002 Springer. Just bought it 3 weeks ago. I love the ride. It has a full stage 2 kit in it. She's a screamer. But I'm not abusing it. If the front end ain't setup right, you get a crappy ride. Mine is setup right. It runs and rides great. I can't complain!
I own an a 03 springer softail custom ordered it in 03. Badass bike!
beautiful bike!! i try to tell people all the time how relaxing riding is.
A customer recently traded me his 96 Springer and I absolutely love it!
the springer front end looks cool.
There are actually 6 springs. The front-end bushings need to be shimmed or replaced every 10-15K miles. The front is heavy and tends to wear out the head bearing giving it a flat-spot. You can find these $8-11K any day. Be prepared to spend $3K to get it right. My favorite, don’t own one yet; but I do have a 2018 Softail Heritage Classic 114 which I enjoy very much. Now you actually know why it’s so expensive your video title nonetheless.
You only need to check the fall-away at 10,000 & 25.000 miles the bushings have nothing to do with it. the neck bearing is checked every 50.000 miles. Read the service manual.I have a 96 & 04 fxsts.
The maintenance interval is not 10-15k, no clue where you got that from. I got mine new, did adjustments at 500, 2500 and 5000 to check. After that I lube the steering head at each oil change (just adding grease) and i tuned it at 20k miles. Im at 37k and this weekend I'll tune it again just to make myself feel good about my life. Never shimmed or replaced anything. You're right about 6 springs, but I didn't know that was a debate. Those springs also have to be adjusted when first tuning the front end to your liking, but after you don't touch them.
It's no more difficult to tune than anything else and I've never spent 3k to get it right. HD doesn't touch this bike.
RIPbiker13 the difference in opinions here is really down to one thing. Some people commenting own them, some people commenting do not.
@@mraycgz I've noticed a lot of people that aren't cops are telling them to do their jobs. I see a lot of people without children giving parental advice. I also see a lot of gasoline truck owners bashing diesel truck owners. It's the way things are. I have one and I do the maintenance and I ride it more than some ride their baggers.
RIPbiker13 and therefore as far as springer front ends go I’d trust what you have to say over someone that doesn’t own one. They’re really not my thing regardless but you can’t say something isn’t there, because it’s 2020 and I still see people wanting them. Unless it’s just the look of them that people like. I get that, because they look really good.
Got my Harley Davison crossbones last year. Love every minute I’m on it, it’s also a great headturner 👀😌
I love my 2009 crossbones, rides great looks cool what else could i say. Stockton CA
I'm also 6'2" and I fit on my 98 sportster better than newer Harley models, they make them way too low. I prefer a longer suspension so I don't have to feel like a folded jackknife
My 95' is bigger too, I'm 6'1''
The low look is nice but I dont want to read the road in braille with my ass. Raise it up an inch and build it for people who 5 10 not 5 7. Give me another inch of suspension travel.
A sportster? shutup allready!
I'm 6'2" and i dont fit on a Sportsters!!! 🤷♂️
People knock them but if you take all of your preconceived notions out of it the Sportster is awesome. I have a 2001 Road King and a 2020 StreetGlide but I’ll be picking up another Sportster next summer.
I love listening to your word of wisdom
I miss these types of videos. They get good views. Be cool for you to do a sale review / help sell on behalf etc
I got the same bike put 16" ape hangers on it will never sell or go back to stock bars it's the look old-school!
Well, it’s 29 March 2021 now and I purchased a 2009 Crossbones and the front-end is much smoother than the 2018 Heritage 114 I traded in!
Amen for preaching some gospel before the ride❤️
my first Harley was 1957 panhead, I was young and dumb, loved it, till I upgraded to shovel head with shocks, man, what a bike, you dont have to kickstart it anymore push the button and go harley has come a long way, I miss my panhead?
When Harley brought out any kind of big twin performance advance it was always on the Dina first a year or two before the other models.
This is one of the cooler bikes you have reviewed.
Try a hard tail Springer front end tank shift bike for a different ride.
Love my Springer and it's forks (with it's 4.5 degree rake). If it's maintained properly, the forks provide excellent feedback. Upgrade the dampener with either a Fournales or Works Performance brand and its better than a standard fork. After all, it pretty much has the same components as standard forks, but all the parts are on the outside. Only issue I find is the lack of variety for risers - they are limited and very expensive.
I owned both a 91 and a 98 fxsts. they are fantastic bikes. can't beat the look of the springer front end.
Just came across this. I bought mine new in 2005. I am 6'1 so I feel you, my knees are up. Its only now got 15k miles on it.
2005 Dyna was a 5 speed but the final ratio was 1:1 on the 6 and 5 speed so it really does not matter ....
I have a 02 soft tail springer I love it I’m 6 ft 3 and it’s comfortable I have tall bars with 8 inch risers
My Springer is 33 years old now … still my only bike , 60.000 plus on the clock, only had 13.000 when I got her …. & she still throws down a 600 mile day on trips .. great bike ..
Any maintenance required for the front end?
@@softaildiaries Headstock bearings .. and I did replace the main shock on the springer .
A 33 year old bike with 60k, you're not doing very many 600 mile days
@@tomgolt7904Fuck man , gimmie a chance at the time of that comment around a year ago , I’d only owned her 5 years … had around 18 K when I got her , had sat in a garage most her life .
Excellent Video Brother! Keep The Chrome Side Up And The Rubber Hugging The Road.
I want to get another bike and it's that bike or the switchback. what do you think of the switchback?
I’m trying to find a dyna switchback, they are becoming hard to find find and expensive, if you come across one let me know, it’s gonna be a collector piece for sure, thanks
And a question... Can I take off the front fender and ride??
I have a 2008 Crossbones, it's my first bike, and I couldn't be happier. It's a fun bike.
98 FLSTS. Thrill to ride and looked at everywhere you go.
ps. Replace the steer bushings every 20k.
I love my 2006 springer softail efi my dad bought it brand new and I refuse to ever get rid of it. Especially since it’s one of the few efi bikes in 06
67 years old and ride 02 Fatboy and really wish it had a springer ✌️🎉✌️
I agree with you 100%,I have 2001 FXSTS in great shape and everywhere I go the people walk up to me and celebrate my bike,something that I perished...
I love my 99 Springer Softail !! Ill never get rid of the bike. Almost Everytime I take it out I hear that bike is you and the good thing is if i lean to far to either side I'm scrapping my front peg stirrups and not my exhaust 😁
Sean, any Harley you ride is like riding a bike from the 1940s. You dont have to buy a 15k dollar springer to get that.
I believe he said it looks like one from then not rides lol but still same as they never Chang much bit that's y a lot of people like them but everyone knows Harley is the leader in cruisers stile why's anus ways there is much better performing bikes but they all seem to try and look as much like a h-d as they can
@@Mr.FirebIadeDr.JiIIAIiceCooper and "stile why's." 😂
This is why I treasure Harleys. They're bare bones and just fine that way. Well the Sportster anyway. I love mine for that reason. The less bells and whistles the more you actually experience the bike imo
I got my 98 FXSTS with 6k miles on it a couple years ago.
A team of wild horses couldn’t pull that bike away from me. She’s my favourite.
Own a 94. Its now the center of our family as I'm the third generation to care and ride the beast.
Motorcycles should not be priced at $17,000, give me a break. We need practical, durable, energy efficient, and roadworthy bikes that can safely handle lousy road surfaces (at reduced speeds) if necessary.
@Edward Tillotson You are the dweeb ed.
Look up Royal Enfield. Cool bikes. We have a few dealers in the US now and they seem to deliver the most bang for the buck. Jay Leno even did a review on them
Because the springer bikes are the COOLEST motorcycle ever built
100%
My dad gave me this Harley 2 months ago iv got it in the shop now putting 12-15k into for a bobber make over can’t wait
Over here in UK they are crazy prices .I have a 98 Wide Glide and I love it.BUT always wanted a Springer.Had the chance to buy a second-hand Harley Springer front end , but was not sure if it would fit on my wide glide so a buddy I know had it in the end.I am sure if it had fitted my FXDWG it would have looked the Bollocks,but as I have never seen a FXDWG with a Springer front end I don't know.
Got a 2005 and I love the springer. I really found little to no difference in my 2003 FXST shock wise. Not sure why people complain 🤔 Seat and bar placement stock are the perfect riding position for me and I’m 6ft.
The problem with the twin cam era, Dyna's and FLH models had more accesible drivetrain parts than the Softails. Owning a Softail Twin Cam gives you less options, mainly because the transmission setup was different than the other Twin Cam models.
I sure dig the Springer softail it's just classic ol school . The fat boy and the Springer were my two favorite in the evo softail class,and do you know what's as cool as that bad ass springer?? Words of wisdom !! Amen brother!,
I know this is years old but the 48 was a Sportster named after the first year Harley Hummer because it had a Sportster style gas tank on it.
Pretty simple question what brand name is the black and bright green jacket where can I purchase one?
Will a 16” front wheel & fender fit a springer front end
I have a 1996 just like that one and I didn’t know about the high demand for those
I love my '05 Springer Classic with the 95 big bore.
Cams?
@@josephpuzzo1 211 Cams, flat head pistons KM air filter etc. . .
@@badwolf6398 very nice I got similar setup but with Andrews cams
Dude the front ends on a springer are very plush and supple they are not abrupt like the telescopic bikes that Harley makes. I had a fat Bob that did not handle as well as my Softail Springer. It feels light handles bumps with plush smoothness and the rake makes it handled beautifully in the parking lot also… And they don’t weigh much.
I picked up an 05 , with 13,000 miles on it for 8500 cash and I love the bike
You were 100% right about the ride
Love the content especially before riding and reading the word of God
Been a fan of the springer front end…My only wish,,,could see more springer fronts on not only Harley’s
but why not Indian. Or Harley baggers,,,Just thinking out of the box.
Got a 96 springer and love it
I've read several times, that the springer "squirms" less on iron grate surfaces, like some bridges. I don't know myself, since I never drove one. Not a good reason, in its own right, to go springer. But if you're going that way anyway, look at the pros, not the cons.
The throw-back nostalgia indeed love the the look and the feel..... ok now for all those bashing this bike... food for thought roads made out of asphalt is asphalt. Roads made of stone os stone.....its not the bike its the rider..... the problem with our current society is everyone is in a rush. Take your time to enjoy the scene around you skies and the open road. Enjoy the summer breeze enjoy life....sean couldnt be more clear.....
I'm confused about sixth gear. I took my '04 Roadster (five gears, obviously) on a 300x2 mile trip to my hometown and had no issues running 70-80 mph on the interstate, no windshield. The bike was fine for the 300x2 round trip. The road bumps, well, now that's a different story. But the engine speed way fine - it didn't feel like the engine was whining. What was lacking was the comfort.
those bikes with a well-tuned front end rides f-ing perfectly. I literally wrecked an 01 this last summer with over 100k on it and got 12k from the insurance company.
Sean, hope all's well with you and your family bro. Been on board since 3k and love the channel man. I have a question for you please. What is the bike Mickey Rourke rode in Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man?? It looks vaguely similar to this one. If you could reply, I'd appreciate it. Anyone else with knowledge, I'd be grateful. Thank you much. Keep gettin' it 👊.
He rode an fxr
With solid struts instead of rear shocks.
And the 0-60 time was achieved with hardly revving. That is why I like these engines. I own a 5-speed 1670 cc Yamaha MT-01. 81 mph at 3,000 rpm in top. You don't need power when you've got torque. And you don't need a 6th gear. I'm not an H-D man, but I understand why people like them.
The Yamaha MT 01 and The Harley V twin are too completely different design engines, Harleys are a common Crankpin and pushrods
@@wildcat67-b7n Yeah, I know, but they share similar characteristics - torque over power. That's I was getting at.
Thank you. I need to pull a wrench once in a while, that's why I bought a springer. I should open the Bible once in a while too.
yeah you should....
And the finishing touch, JOCK SHIFT ,FOOT CLUTCH !!!
had first 97 springer wide tire,,,constant keep front bearings torqued properly,,,clearance short,,
rebuild is teflon friction bearings,,?..lot of wear points to keep right,,,,
otherwise ,,,they look great,...,if like chrome,,,and pretty,,,depends on how your riding preference is