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CAST YOUR VOTE! '06 Springer Classic vs. '06 Softail Deluxe
#51
RE: CAST YOUR VOTE! '06 Springer Classic vs. '06 Softail Deluxe
cfax-
Thanks for the recommendation on the Rocket. I also like Triumph's, although I must admit the Rocket looks rather large for me. Sounds strange I know coming from someone who rides an Ultra, but my bike sits much lower compared to the Rocket...if I remember correctly. I must admit, I like the appearance of the Rocket. Actually, I like ALL Triumph's.
Thanks for the recommendation on the Rocket. I also like Triumph's, although I must admit the Rocket looks rather large for me. Sounds strange I know coming from someone who rides an Ultra, but my bike sits much lower compared to the Rocket...if I remember correctly. I must admit, I like the appearance of the Rocket. Actually, I like ALL Triumph's.
#52
RE: CAST YOUR VOTE! '06 Springer Classic vs. '06 Softail Deluxe
ORIGINAL: jimv27
Thanks for the comments........seems our tastes are similar. I struggled back and forth over the Springer or the RKC......in the end it came down to that front end........Couldn't help but notice the location of your highway pegs.....took me awhile but ended up in about the same spot......sure does give plenty of foot placement options doesn't it......?
Thanks for the comments........seems our tastes are similar. I struggled back and forth over the Springer or the RKC......in the end it came down to that front end........Couldn't help but notice the location of your highway pegs.....took me awhile but ended up in about the same spot......sure does give plenty of foot placement options doesn't it......?
#53
RE: '06 Springer Classic vs. '06 Softail Deluxe
ORIGINAL: bancquo
Two things: if this is a 'heart' decision, you should already know what you want.
If you don't know which one's for you now, then neither is for you, because you haven't made that emotional connection with the looks....
Two things: if this is a 'heart' decision, you should already know what you want.
If you don't know which one's for you now, then neither is for you, because you haven't made that emotional connection with the looks....
It sounds "cheesey and dumb" but when I first saw the B&W on the website my reaction was "wow" and I knew--just KNEW---that was the bike I wanted. I had started looking a sportys, then lingered on Deuces for three or four months (my two best friends each have one (#1 has a standard with apes and #2 has an SE custom).
When I sat on an '05 blue and white one in the showroom---although that exact bike wasn't the one I bought--- I knew that model would be "MY" bike.
But, who knows, maybe your Ultra already does that for you? If I had the money, I'm pretty sure my "extra" bike would be a Deuce...or maybe a Vrod.
#55
RE: '06 Springer Classic vs. '06 Softail Deluxe
Tough descision, I know. Had to make the same two moinths ago. Also, like you own a Ultra for long trips and travel with my wife. needed another toy for myself do ride with friends or just do some boulevard cruisin'...
Both have the solo seat which is perfect for me, so no difference there. In the end I ordered a Springer because:
1) I like the retro/nostalgic look far better then the De Luxe
2) The De Luxe is a bike for small people. I see a lot of women ridin'it.
3) The De Luxe has far more chrome, needs to be polished more and I already have an Ultra with tons of chrome to do that
4)Like the front end of the Springer, like you said you see each move of the springs also looks very nostalgic to bystanders
5) Like the dual exhaust of the Springer
6) Like the colourscheme abvailable for the Springer
7) Last but not least: I see a lot of De Luxe bikes drivin around, but Springers.... It's only 3% of all HD sales in Europe! Ridin' a Springer is more exclusive.
Whatever you decide, both are good and beautifull bikes. I receive mine the end of March (Fire red and Vivid Black).
I found an article in American-V that helped me a lot! Send me your emailadres so I can send you the complete article.
Good Luck !
Eric
Both have the solo seat which is perfect for me, so no difference there. In the end I ordered a Springer because:
1) I like the retro/nostalgic look far better then the De Luxe
2) The De Luxe is a bike for small people. I see a lot of women ridin'it.
3) The De Luxe has far more chrome, needs to be polished more and I already have an Ultra with tons of chrome to do that
4)Like the front end of the Springer, like you said you see each move of the springs also looks very nostalgic to bystanders
5) Like the dual exhaust of the Springer
6) Like the colourscheme abvailable for the Springer
7) Last but not least: I see a lot of De Luxe bikes drivin around, but Springers.... It's only 3% of all HD sales in Europe! Ridin' a Springer is more exclusive.
Whatever you decide, both are good and beautifull bikes. I receive mine the end of March (Fire red and Vivid Black).
I found an article in American-V that helped me a lot! Send me your emailadres so I can send you the complete article.
Good Luck !
Eric
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#60
RE: '06 Springer Classic vs. '06 Softail Deluxe
tda69,
What became of all this? I'd like to stir it up...how about getting the Deluxe and putting on a Springer front end? I've seen it done. You could take off the lowering kit on the shocks to address any floorboard scraping issues. Or, the seat/grab bar/passenger pillion look great on the Springer Classic and you could remove the tank band and use the Deluxe emblem instead.
What became of all this? I'd like to stir it up...how about getting the Deluxe and putting on a Springer front end? I've seen it done. You could take off the lowering kit on the shocks to address any floorboard scraping issues. Or, the seat/grab bar/passenger pillion look great on the Springer Classic and you could remove the tank band and use the Deluxe emblem instead.