Hi there - thanks to everyone for all the good information on this site, a lot of it has been very helpful and entertaining to say the least.
I picked up a 2005 EG Standard, finally able to put the 76' Iron head away (for a little while) . I don't see that much in the way of any issues or concerns that the 05 had and anything that stands out to pay extra attention to. So I'm assuming this was a good year for HD and ride it like ya stole it!

 

Congrats. I am sure you will love your new ride.
It will be a whole new ball game compared to the Iron Head.

 

Enjoy....

I also had an Iron Head prior to my Standard.

 

Great Choice!

 

20,000 miles on mine and no prolems what-so-ever

Have fun....

 

My buddy has a "liberty" superglide. He just bought an 05 standard....right before I did......same color! I love mine andhe hasn't even started the shov since he bought his 05. You will not be let down on your purchase!!!!
Here is a pic of his and mine is below.


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No problems that I know of on the 05s. Buddy has one over 20,000 miles and has only serviced it and put tires on it.

Good choice and enjoy the new bike

 

Actually there is one issue with the '05 that comes to mind. It may or may not be an issue for you. For '05 (and I believe some '06) there was an issue with the valve seals. What happens is that the bike might start to burn some oil. I have a '05 rk custom, and I am burning about a quart-quart and a half every 1k miles, or so. HD allows for 1 qt every 1500 miles. Again, this might not be an issue for you, and I hope it isn't, just something that you might want to be aware of, and something to keep an eye on.

Good luck with the bike, and congratulations.

 

Thanks guys, - thanks for the tip PT
ride safe all

Cheers