7 Old School Cool vs. New School Harley Features
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7 Old School Cool vs. New School Harley Features
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I have some of these "older" features on my bike - kickstart, chain drive rear, carb, front drum and springer fork.
Interestingly, with the exception of the electric start (which I kept) I swapped the more "modern" items out for a purpose other than looks.
Springer - yes it isnt as smooth a ride but it works and its low maintenance. Easy to service, easy to keep greased, easy to replace parts on and maintain.
Kickstart - A backup should any problem arise with an electrical short or a failure in the electric starter motor mechanism.
Carb - easier for self maintenance and tuning, no need to get trailered to a dealership to diagnose or rectify any fuelling issues.
Front drum brake - easy to maintain, replace parts and works pretty well. I had a disc on the front that locked up on me once sending me and the bike sliding through a junction. I predominantly use the rear brake with the front working well enough to slow me down without locking up.
Chain rear drive - No worries about it snapping miles from home, easy to maintain and easy to remove from the bike if I need to replace it.
Interestingly, with the exception of the electric start (which I kept) I swapped the more "modern" items out for a purpose other than looks.
Springer - yes it isnt as smooth a ride but it works and its low maintenance. Easy to service, easy to keep greased, easy to replace parts on and maintain.
Kickstart - A backup should any problem arise with an electrical short or a failure in the electric starter motor mechanism.
Carb - easier for self maintenance and tuning, no need to get trailered to a dealership to diagnose or rectify any fuelling issues.
Front drum brake - easy to maintain, replace parts and works pretty well. I had a disc on the front that locked up on me once sending me and the bike sliding through a junction. I predominantly use the rear brake with the front working well enough to slow me down without locking up.
Chain rear drive - No worries about it snapping miles from home, easy to maintain and easy to remove from the bike if I need to replace it.