Softail Deuce Owners- post them pics...
#111
08-31-2016 | 03:36 PM
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From: PA
'07, quarterly paint, two tone Jake Blue and Elwood Blue. Harley did 54 Deuces in this color, this is the only one that made it to the East Coast from that production run.
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#112
08-31-2016 | 06:16 PM
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Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Martinsburg, WV
Good to hear!
Too many flashy man-jewelry bikes with sub-par aftermarket parts these days, the market is flooded with them...
Takes experience to realize that in many cases, OEM is best.
And the Deuce bags really only look good if you're low in the rear and with the right exhaust. Doesn't look good with short or cutoff exhaust in my opinion.
Plus, I just use them so much with my wife on road trips that it's a function over form thing.
Thinking about some different risers and bars for mine, but not decided...
I'll snap some better outdoor shots in the next few days if the rain keeps away.
Too many flashy man-jewelry bikes with sub-par aftermarket parts these days, the market is flooded with them...
Takes experience to realize that in many cases, OEM is best.
And the Deuce bags really only look good if you're low in the rear and with the right exhaust. Doesn't look good with short or cutoff exhaust in my opinion.
Plus, I just use them so much with my wife on road trips that it's a function over form thing.
Thinking about some different risers and bars for mine, but not decided...
I'll snap some better outdoor shots in the next few days if the rain keeps away.
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#116
09-09-2016 | 10:34 AM
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From: Motor City
What's your bar & riser setup/dimensions? I like how it looks in those photos, but doesn't it pull you way forward?
And how much are you lowered, looks like about 2" f&r?
#117
09-09-2016 | 11:22 AM
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#120
09-09-2016 | 02:43 PM
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From: Motor City
Thanks, I'm 6'4 so reach isn't an issue for me. I prefer a more over the wheel approach type of ride. I used the RSD I think 1.5" or 2" risers. I'm away from the bike but I'll have a look when I'm back home. Bars are Wild 1 drag bars. Might change them out a Pro Taper style Moto bar.
I, too typically prefer a forward position, well, on all my bikes except this Harley. On this Deuce I'm enjoying a laid back position, especially on long road trips.
But I'm quite a bit shorter than you.
And funny you mention the protapers, I was looking at putting some older style Enduro type bars on with a crossbar, and a bit more sweep than modern moto bars.
You ever drag anything in turns, or scrape bottom with it lowered 2/2?
I ended up just going 1" drop up front with my monotubes, and about 2" in the rear.