Posted by wallster on March 25, 2008, 2:36 pm
Plastic's on the bar folks, I'll have a soda, i'm using company time
here.
I've been scouting out mid 90's HD's this past week with my mind
pretty well set on a used softail of some sort (never had one, look
spiffy and lots of parts available). Low and behold, local dealer has
a '95 FXDS convertable with only 8000 miles and my practical side is
starting to tingle. I had a '91 FXR for about seven years and although
she was all shiny when I was done bolting shit on her, I thought it
was a mistake changing her original configuration because the wide
glide trees (and narrow 21" laced wheel) compromised the handling, I
broke a couple spokes on the laced wheels that turned out to be a
hassle twice (western NY pot-holes!) and honestly, the fancy paint
didn't look as good as the stock blue. This '95 is bone stock and for
$7k with tax, she seems like some good solid fun. I like the looks of
the mid nineties softail customs but I think the Mrs. and I may get
more lasting comfort out of the fxds. Any thoughts? How many of you
have owned one? Like it?, dislike it?
Going to get a closer look tonight. Thanks for any feedback in the
meantime.
walt
'???__?
Posted by AH#104 on March 25, 2008, 2:55 pm
wallster axed:
>This '95 is bone stock and for $7k with tax,
Should be about 5K.
Unless yer looking specifically for an Evo, I've got a '99FXD with all
the convertible stuff for around 7K.
More mileage on it then the '95, but I've also got all the service
records...
ASSHOLE#104 Len
Someday, I might even try to sell it.
Posted by wallster on March 25, 2008, 3:05 pm
> wallster axed:
> >This '95 is bone stock and for $7k with tax,
> Should be about 5K.
> Unless yer looking specifically for an Evo, I've got a '99FXD with all
> the convertible stuff for around 7K.
> More mileage on it then the '95, but I've also got all the service
> records...
> ASSHOLE#104 Len
> Someday, I might even try to sell it.
They're asking $6595. and I'm assuming I can get it for $6200. It
doesn't sound out of line to me. The conv's had dual disc brakes,
tach, bags, and windshield (and the black and chrome engine package),
with only 8000 miles, it seems fair. I guess I'll have to check it out
good. Thanks Len.
'walt
'??_??
Posted by Spanky on March 25, 2008, 3:53 pm
"wallster" wrote:
"AH#104" wrote:
> wallster axed:
> >This '95 is bone stock and for $7k with tax,
> Should be about 5K.
> Unless yer looking specifically for an Evo, I've got a '99FXD with all
> the convertible stuff for around 7K.
> More mileage on it then the '95, but I've also got all the service
> records...
> ASSHOLE#104 Len
> Someday, I might even try to sell it.
They're asking $6595. and I'm assuming I can get it for $6200. It
doesn't sound out of line to me. The conv's had dual disc brakes,
tach, bags, and windshield (and the black and chrome engine package),
with only 8000 miles, it seems fair. I guess I'll have to check it out
good. Thanks Len.
------------
I think that's a reasonable deal. But then what do I know, really? I paid
'bout that much for a stage II but otherwise bone stock'93 FXRS-C w/25k on
the clock in 2006. Private sale from someone I knew took good care of it.
Not to mention that nearly stock FXRs in pristine condition seem hard to
find.
-Spanky
Ultimately, to you it's worth whatever you're willing to pay, not what
someone else will pay. But, you gotta remember that when it comes time to
sell too. <sfsf>
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Posted by Jinks on March 25, 2008, 3:12 pm
wrote:
>Plastic's on the bar folks, I'll have a soda, i'm using company time
>here.
>I've been scouting out mid 90's HD's this past week with my mind
>pretty well set on a used softail of some sort (never had one, look
>spiffy and lots of parts available). Low and behold, local dealer has
>a '95 FXDS convertable with only 8000 miles and my practical side is
>starting to tingle. I had a '91 FXR for about seven years and although
>she was all shiny when I was done bolting shit on her, I thought it
>was a mistake changing her original configuration because the wide
>glide trees (and narrow 21" laced wheel) compromised the handling, I
>broke a couple spokes on the laced wheels that turned out to be a
>hassle twice (western NY pot-holes!) and honestly, the fancy paint
>didn't look as good as the stock blue. This '95 is bone stock and for
>$7k with tax, she seems like some good solid fun. I like the looks of
>the mid nineties softail customs but I think the Mrs. and I may get
>more lasting comfort out of the fxds. Any thoughts? How many of you
>have owned one? Like it?, dislike it?
>Going to get a closer look tonight. Thanks for any feedback in the
>meantime.
>walt
>'???__?
Since the FXD is basically an FXR with a lighter frame I'll take a stab
at this one.
Yeah, a wide glide with a 21" laced is less than optimum. You want to
try some custom try a mid-glide with a 19" alloy. Had that front end on two
FXR's with *no* problems at all. One I still have has the 35mm tubes & still
handles fine. The mid-glide solves the space/appearence problem of the narrow
glide without compromising handling.
Other than that, the FX is my favorite up to full size baggers. When
you get to them the comfort & natural enhancement that comes with 'em tend to
spoil you.
-
Jinks ('86FXRS, '07 FLTR)
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