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zak98 · 24 March 2012, 06:12 AM

after owning my 2003 softail std for the last 9 years, i bought my first NEW harley last week. 2012 FLSTN. softail deluxe.

MonBK · 24 March 2012, 06:14 AM

Very nice.

NYC6 · 24 March 2012, 06:34 AM

Was the older ST carburated? The newer fuel injection is sweet. Especially with some pipes and a computer flash.
Congrats on the new ride.

we will require some pics.
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zak98 · 24 March 2012, 06:47 AM

thanks guys! yep the 2003 std was carburated. so the fuel injection is very different. no warm up and o2 sensors in exhaust to close the loop with the cpu and adjust as it changes. pretty cool..

TSW · 24 March 2012, 07:00 AM

Nice one , Congrats!

zak98 · 24 March 2012, 07:03 AM

pics above.. sorry for delay.. server took a while to download the pic for some reason.

drockadam · 24 March 2012, 07:10 AM

Congrats on the new bike! Do you still have the 03? My dad has a gorgeous 03' Road King Classic! Look at those pearly white walls!

NYC6 · 24 March 2012, 07:14 AM

A set of V&H Longshots would fit that bike beautifully. IMO.

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zak98 · 24 March 2012, 07:26 AM

thanks guys.. nope.. sold the 2003 std to a private buyer in illinois.

East Bay Rider · 24 March 2012, 07:30 AM

Gorgeous. Probably my favorite Softtail.

millmax · 24 March 2012, 07:36 AM

Fantastic mate

Wrist Candy · 24 March 2012, 07:36 AM

Looks very nice. They have made some changes to the Softail since I bought the first year 1984 model.

Enjoy the new ride.

Roley · 24 March 2012, 07:43 AM

Congrats!

gwalker · 24 March 2012, 07:55 AM

Man that's sharp!!!! Never been a motorcycle fan since I crashed one in high school but I love Harley's. I'm still not comfortable riding them but maybe I'll give it a shot again in the future.

zak98 · 24 March 2012, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by gwalker

Man that's sharp!!!! Never been a motorcycle fan since I crashed one in high school but I love Harley's. I'm still not comfortable riding them but maybe I'll give it a shot again in the future.

i can understand that.. but i really find some peace while riding one. you are concentrating so intently on what you are doing and who is around you it is very zen. nothing else enters your mind.. if it does, that is when things can happen that one does not want to happen. hope you give it a try again, you can rent harleys for a weekend or so. see if it "fits" for you and your life now before you buy.

thanks again!
mike

RLXSTR · 24 March 2012, 08:02 AM

Love whitewalls on a Harley!

rustedmetal · 24 March 2012, 10:40 AM

I traded in my 03 Deuce last year for a 2011 Heritage. Thought about the Deluxe, but decided the saddlebags would be too small for my needs. Enjoy!!

Widows Son · 24 March 2012, 10:45 AM

Beautiful bike!!! My Lodge buddy has one like it. I'd suggest losing the passenger pad, you'll be surprised at how much nicer it will look.

gwalker · 24 March 2012, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zak98

i can understand that.. but i really find some peace while riding one. you are concentrating so intently on what you are doing and who is around you it is very zen. nothing else enters your mind.. if it does, that is when things can happen that one does not want to happen. hope you give it a try again, you can rent harleys for a weekend or so. see if it "fits" for you and your life now before you buy.

thanks again!
mike

I wrecked a 450cc dirt bike in a field going way too fast in a muddy pasture jumping corn rows. I know a Harley is safer than that. I truly do love them. I'm sure one day I might start riding. I could get comfortable on one very quickly I honestly have only been on a bike once since my accident. It wasn't that bad just dislocated my arm and had to have surgery. Again beautiful Harley. If u can throw up some pics of your cruises.

HL65 · 24 March 2012, 11:11 AM

Very nice--congrats!

Kevin.S · 24 March 2012, 11:25 AM

Sweet Bike!! I have a XR1200X Harley ..

Art 1 · 24 March 2012, 12:06 PM

Cool.

F&Iguy · 24 March 2012, 12:57 PM

congrats! great looking HD

hdrazor251 · 24 March 2012, 01:32 PM

Congratulations

zak98 · 24 March 2012, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwalker

I wrecked a 450cc dirt bike in a field going way too fast in a muddy pasture jumping corn rows. I know a Harley is safer than that. I truly do love them. I'm sure one day I might start riding. I could get comfortable on one very quickly I honestly have only been on a bike once since my accident. It wasn't that bad just dislocated my arm and had to have surgery. Again beautiful Harley. If u can throw up some pics of your cruises.

yep.. just a bit safer.. but while jumping corn you do not have to look out for that driver that stares RIGHT AT YOU and still decides to pull out. so.... this model, the deluxe has the lowest seat height on stock harley. about 24.5" off ground. so very stable at stops. nice center of gravity too as the seat positions you a bit differently than say a, fat boy or heritage. anyway.. hope you give it a shot one day, again. renting for a weekend is a great idea too. thanks again.

mike

zak98 · 24 March 2012, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Widows Son

Beautiful bike!!! My Lodge buddy has one like it. I'd suggest losing the passenger pad, you'll be surprised at how much nicer it will look.

i just took that off last night and replaced with a leather cover, for top of rear fender. looks very cool and my wife is not really a fan of riding along anyway! thx!

azguy · 25 March 2012, 12:23 AM

Love the deluxe and really like that paint color

Linzjnr · 25 March 2012, 09:50 PM

Congratulations! Love the Deluxe

Andad · 25 March 2012, 09:52 PM

A nice looking MC.

mailman · 25 March 2012, 10:11 PM

Very nice

Much smoother ride than the pre 2000 Softails

Enjoy it

24 March 2012, 06:12 AM	#1
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	new harley after owning my 2003 softail std for the last 9 years, i bought my first NEW harley last week. 2012 FLSTN. softail deluxe. __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

24 March 2012, 06:47 AM	#4
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	thanks guys! yep the 2003 std was carburated. so the fuel injection is very different. no warm up and o2 sensors in exhaust to close the loop with the cpu and adjust as it changes. pretty cool.. __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

24 March 2012, 07:00 AM	#5
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Nice one , Congrats! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

24 March 2012, 07:03 AM	#6
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	pics above.. sorry for delay.. server took a while to download the pic for some reason. __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

24 March 2012, 07:10 AM	#7
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Congrats on the new bike! Do you still have the 03? My dad has a gorgeous 03' Road King Classic! Look at those pearly white walls! __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

24 March 2012, 06:14 AM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,277	Very nice.

24 March 2012, 06:34 AM	#3
NYC6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dennis Location: L.I./N.Y. Watch: SUBMARINER 14060M Posts: 2,769	Was the older ST carburated? The newer fuel injection is sweet. Especially with some pipes and a computer flash. Congrats on the new ride. we will require some pics. ___________________________ XLVI Super Bowl Champs NY Giants

24 March 2012, 07:14 AM	#8
NYC6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dennis Location: L.I./N.Y. Watch: SUBMARINER 14060M Posts: 2,769	A set of V&H Longshots would fit that bike beautifully. IMO. ___________________________ XLVI Super Bowl Champs NY Giants

24 March 2012, 07:26 AM	#9
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	thanks guys.. nope.. sold the 2003 std to a private buyer in illinois. __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

24 March 2012, 07:30 AM	#10
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,109	Gorgeous. Probably my favorite Softtail. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

24 March 2012, 07:36 AM	#11
millmax "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Terry Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 154	Fantastic mate

24 March 2012, 07:36 AM	#12
Wrist Candy Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 329	Looks very nice. They have made some changes to the Softail since I bought the first year 1984 model. Enjoy the new ride.

24 March 2012, 07:43 AM	#13
Roley "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Roland Location: GMT -4:00 Today Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 874	Congrats!

24 March 2012, 07:55 AM	#14
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Man that's sharp!!!! Never been a motorcycle fan since I crashed one in high school but I love Harley's. I'm still not comfortable riding them but maybe I'll give it a shot again in the future.

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RLXSTR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Donald Location: Texas Watch: Sub5513 / Choc1675 Posts: 826	Love whitewalls on a Harley! __________________ '66 5513 Meters First \| '77 1675 Chocolate \| '85 DateJust 2-Tone \| Omega Planet Ocean Chrono XL Orange \| 1978 Omega Speedmaster 1st Walk on the Moon

24 March 2012, 10:40 AM	#17
rustedmetal "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Matthew Location: Mn Watch: 16234 16600 Posts: 512	I traded in my 03 Deuce last year for a 2011 Heritage. Thought about the Deluxe, but decided the saddlebags would be too small for my needs. Enjoy!!

24 March 2012, 10:45 AM	#18
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,563	Beautiful bike!!! My Lodge buddy has one like it. I'd suggest losing the passenger pad, you'll be surprised at how much nicer it will look.

24 March 2012, 11:11 AM	#20
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,290	Very nice--congrats! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

24 March 2012, 11:25 AM	#21
Kevin.S 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maine Watch: All of them Posts: 1,385	Sweet Bike!! I have a XR1200X Harley ..

24 March 2012, 12:06 PM	#22
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Cool.

24 March 2012, 12:57 PM	#23
F&Iguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: WA state Watch: EXP 39mm Posts: 278	congrats! great looking HD

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25 March 2012, 12:23 AM	#27
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Love the deluxe and really like that paint color

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Linzjnr 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Linz Location: Perth WA Watch: My bank balance! Posts: 1,376	Congratulations! Love the Deluxe __________________ SS Submariner Date 16610 - SS Polar Explorer GMT 216570

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25 March 2012, 10:11 PM	#30
mailman TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: BLNR Posts: 35,563	Very nice Much smoother ride than the pre 2000 Softails Enjoy it __________________ JJ

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