any specific years to look for in a springer?
#12
Actually 1997 was the first year for the Heritage Softail Springer and it came in white with blue stripes or white with red stripes
In 1998 they did all kinds of color combos to the Heritage Springers as well as the 95th anniversary edition
I had a 97 with blue stripes and I absolutely loved it! I wish I had it back
In 1998 they did all kinds of color combos to the Heritage Springers as well as the 95th anniversary edition
I had a 97 with blue stripes and I absolutely loved it! I wish I had it back
#13
Screamn_eagle post up some pics. I want to go for a nostalgic look with a tank shift and rocker clutch. I don't mind changing out fenders and other tins. I would really prefer fuel injection. 2007 springer in olive/black would be sweet but I could customize a Crossbones with the money I would save over a 07'.
#14
Wow thanks for the great break down. I do want a black springer and likely a 6 speed so looks like I will be hunting for an 07 or a Crossbones. I can't go bobber because the wife has one rule...it needs a back seat. I just couldn't do the suction cup bobber passenger pillion thing.
If you're looking for a good back seat look into the 97-03 heritage springer or heritage classic, on those, you can buy larger rear seats if the stock passenger pillion is not to your wife's liking. It would be a shame to lose the cool sprung seat of the crossbones.
The springers seem to hold their value more than other softails by the way so expect to pay a few 000's over what heritage classic would cost.
#17
My vote is for an 07. I've had an 89 and 99 FXSTS an 06, 07 and currently own an 05, all Springer Classics, plus I frequently ride my brother's 09 Crossbones. Out of them all, my favorite was the 07. I felt the 6 speeds and 96" was a good combination that always had enough power for my needs. The Olive Pearl/Black paint combo and fat fenders gave it the nostalgia look I prefer. But whatever you choose, you can't go wrong with a Springer.
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