Originally posted by KrazyInKamo
why'd u go with the springer? Me personally I like the 97 softail custom in which they don't make anymore.. a deuce is the closest thing to it.. it's got that chopper look. I like the night train as well.. It's easier to clean without all that chrome. Congrats on the bike though.. Enjoy the ride.. (and upgrade those brakes.. you'll need em..)
It was either a Springer or a Custom, since the Custom is bad ass too. I just happened to find a real nice Springer first. Plus, the Springer is retro as hell and (obviously) I'm into that.
You're right though, this thing is a PAIN in the ass to clean. There is so much chrome on it that it glows in the dark. The Honda was a lot easier to clean.
The brakes on this thing are pretty good. I don't know if the PO did anything to them, but it stops a lot better than my Magna. I think it's going from rear drum to a rear disc that really makes the difference. I still don't know why Honda did a rear drum on the Magna.