"Oh, and Dickey, you are crazy for getting rid of that Evo Softail Custom. To me it is one of the most iconic looking bikes Harley ever built. I was looking to buy one when I came across a great deal on my Heritage that I couldn’t pass up so I went that way instead."

I know; I kick myself mentally every time I look at that pic. But, I DID get top $$ for it; it was back when you could get close to new price for a used bike, and I replaced it with a brand new '05 NightTrain. But yea; I was a dope for selling it!
'99 was the last good looking FX Softail; they softened the look when they went to the 1 piece tank.
Now it just looks like a Honda VLX. Pitiful.

 

No motorcycle is light. A feather is light.
Sheeeeeeesh.

 

The Suspension on the new Softails is really pretty good and so is the motor. If your like me a big % of why you buy a Harley is looks and there the Softail doesnt cut it. I wish they would design a retro bike from an older FXR it would be a big hit.

 

For the money it is a great bike

 

I guess I’m in the minority but I like it. I think it looks great as a base and see a lot off possibilities

 

I really don't understand what happened in 2018 at HD. They completely gutted their entire line-up from 2017: whole Dyna line, whole Softail line, whole Vrod line, the Flattracker, the CVO Breakout, the entire S series, etc. All replaced by a whopping eight models (initially) that have zero character or soul. I would love to hear from the person who actually made this decision as to why. Only thing that makes sense is corporate sabotage.

2017 line up:
https://www.totalmotorcycle.com/moto...rley-Davidson/

 

I never got to ride the TC version, but from what i heard it sucked donkey nuts. i have a M8 Breakout, and i sling that big girl around the backroads pretty easy. If nothing else the adj. **** makes it easier to dial up the rear shock

 

 

I like the current street bob but would change the seat. The current standard looks fine to me too. The twin cam you have pictured would compare to the current lowrider standard.

 

When I read some of the opinions, I know why Harley will not survive long term. Every change, they get their azz chewed out. It's not an Evo, it;s not this, it;s not that etc. When will anyone realize that those old designs don't cut it anymore. Modern and younger buyers don't want what their dad or grandad had. Us old guys don't buy much anymore. How old is your bike Dicky ?