Why the Harley-Davison Softail Springer is so expensive
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My Springer turned 20 in January and I absolutely love it! I bought it new its only got 34,000 miles on it I've had it in 17 states. I had it on pikes peak and Mt Washington. My dad past away a year after I got then my grandfather died a year later but they both sat on it and those are my two favorite memories. And now as of today my 16 year old son got his driver's license today and on the way home he asked if he could get his motorcycle permit.... 🤦♂️ I told him nope not yet but I told him it's his when I'm done with it. Never seen a smile so big. Life will throw you a curve every now and then but man do they feel good on a Springer. ✌
My condolences to you. I know that bike is even more lovely than when he had it.
Good on you! I just gave my son my 2001 Road King after I got a 2006 Springer classic. We both got the cam tensioners, cams and oil pumps upgraded to SNS. My son grew up on the back of the bike. He said he's going to do a few tasteful upgrades but keep it pretty much the same. He's a good kid , actually adult because he is 29
20 years and 34k miles? Damn that's 2 seasons for me. Bet that thing is cherry
The younger a rider starts the safer & better operator they will be.
I've owned 2 springers first one was a 5/99 last of the evo's sold it because my daughter got married and I never had the money for the wedding
My 2nd one is a 2009 cvo springer and I will never ever get rid of her i love it. Even if I do i will be buying another springer because i love them so much. To all the springer owners out there enjoy your ride like i do
I went to Americade West for two years decades ago to test lots of bikes in a beautiful setting. That was my favorite bike I ever rode, period. All telescopic forks have “stiction” when hitting a bump. This is a word seldom mentioned in modern technical articles. A telescopic fork has a delay and you always feel the initial hit of a bump before they start to work. The Springer front end has no “stiction” and really taught me the meaning of this word. This is such a practical design for real world riding on back roads. Harley knocked it out of the park creating such a winner here in function as well as beauty.
Excellent reply. Thanks for the info.
No matter how much I love my other bikes it’s always nice to get out the softail for a good cruise.
Thanks for the good words about the springer. I have a ‘95 fists which I bought nearly unused in 2000. I’ve ridden almost daily since then. People love it everywhere I go. When I bought my 2019 Ultra I considered selling it. There just wasn’t the market for it. Now I’m glad I didn’t. That thing still makes me smile every time I hop on. Love the front end (and I maintain it) love the Evo and the long legged five speed. I’ve done a few minor things over the years like bars, seat, pipes, SE high compression heads and a Mukuni 42, but it still only has 80 cubic inches which feels less powerful by today’s standards. While I used to take it on long camping rides all around the West, these days the bagger does that so I mostly just scoot around town with it. Anyway, you made me feel good about it again. Thanks.
Just saw that the spell checker made FXSTS into fists. Funny.
". . .. ... ... ....... some things get better by staying the same."
Brilliant !!!!
I have a 1995 fxstsb and I really like the ride and handling of the springer. It’s been a very reliable bike for me also.
I had a Crossbones for a couple of years and loved it. The springer rides great...and looks even better! Just a cool nostalgic vibe.
I am the original owner of a 1998 FLSTS 95th Anniversary. It fits me like a glove. The springer is awesome! A bit more maintenance but thats how it goes.
Two years ago I bought my Old Boy Springer from 1997...I had wanted to own it since I was a child. It was no easy because in Spain they are difficult to find. Love my bike! Greetings from Spain!
I have the same bike!! :)
I would like to find one in Croatia. 🙂
A Harley Springer surrounded by Bultaco’s and Derbi’s. La mare que el va Parir!
10 years later I am just as happy owning and riding my springer Crossbones (THE last HD Springer) as the the day I got it!
I had a 1942 HD with the springerforks off a 1200. It had a custom seat. I was 18 and could handle the bumps. It was ok and used to scrape. The front brake was weak so I used the back brake all the time. This is is a retrobike.
A springer front end doesn't dive when you hit the brake. So the trail on the wheel doesn't change when you hit the front brake in a corner; always good for a surprise with tube forks. My '89 is too cool!
I have to tell you that you have some of the best content when it comes to bikes. I like that you highlight all makes and models. Im thinking about getting back into riding after a near fatal crash and Im not sure what I want but Im sure I'll find it watching your channel. Thank you!
Spot on! Yea I had some knucklehead bash on my mint 2008 Crossbones and his major gripp was the springer front end and an hour later he was trying to see if I would part with it. Needless to say I will never part with that bike. The nostalgia alone is priceless.
I have a 98 springer. They cost big money but I got deal from my buddy and can’t think him enough. This is my favorite Harley I have ridden or owned.
The Springer and Road King are what a Harley should look and feel like to me. Are and always will be my top two ✌🏻
Just got my dad's 1990 Softail Springer. Absolutely love it, only has 12000 miles on it. Sat in a basement for almost 20years
Lucky guy keep it like you pa did
I have That exact bike 04 I bought it NEW in Dec of 03 ... Never had any problems with the Springer adjusted the springer and changed the rocker bearings just last summer at 68thousand I have 72 thousand on it ..I ride many miles in the Rocky mountains all the time Sturgis Every Year The Freekin Coolest and Best Bike Ive Ever owned PERIOD!!! put a windshield on it and take it across country.. You should keep it and meet me in Sturgis in a Few weeks Dude ... Peace
I loved this review! Great looking bike, I never drove a springer but you explained it all nicely and the sound is amazing! Thanx for the word of wisdom, I love the Galatians.
There are actually 6 springs. The front-end bushings need to be shimmed or replaced every 10-15K miles. The front is heavy and tends to wear out the head bearing giving it a flat-spot. You can find these $8-11K any day. Be prepared to spend $3K to get it right. My favorite, don’t own one yet; but I do have a 2018 Softail Heritage Classic 114 which I enjoy very much. Now you actually know why it’s so expensive your video title nonetheless.
You only need to check the fall-away at 10,000 & 25.000 miles the bushings have nothing to do with it. the neck bearing is checked every 50.000 miles. Read the service manual.I have a 96 & 04 fxsts.
The maintenance interval is not 10-15k, no clue where you got that from. I got mine new, did adjustments at 500, 2500 and 5000 to check. After that I lube the steering head at each oil change (just adding grease) and i tuned it at 20k miles. Im at 37k and this weekend I'll tune it again just to make myself feel good about my life. Never shimmed or replaced anything. You're right about 6 springs, but I didn't know that was a debate. Those springs also have to be adjusted when first tuning the front end to your liking, but after you don't touch them.
It's no more difficult to tune than anything else and I've never spent 3k to get it right. HD doesn't touch this bike.
RIPbiker13 the difference in opinions here is really down to one thing. Some people commenting own them, some people commenting do not.
@@mraycgz I've noticed a lot of people that aren't cops are telling them to do their jobs. I see a lot of people without children giving parental advice. I also see a lot of gasoline truck owners bashing diesel truck owners. It's the way things are. I have one and I do the maintenance and I ride it more than some ride their baggers.
RIPbiker13 and therefore as far as springer front ends go I’d trust what you have to say over someone that doesn’t own one. They’re really not my thing regardless but you can’t say something isn’t there, because it’s 2020 and I still see people wanting them. Unless it’s just the look of them that people like. I get that, because they look really good.
Amen for preaching some gospel before the ride❤️
Motorcycles should not be priced at $17,000, give me a break. We need practical, durable, energy efficient, and roadworthy bikes that can safely handle lousy road surfaces (at reduced speeds) if necessary.
@Edward Tillotson You are the dweeb ed.
Look up Royal Enfield. Cool bikes. We have a few dealers in the US now and they seem to deliver the most bang for the buck. Jay Leno even did a review on them
A customer recently traded me his 96 Springer and I absolutely love it!
Got my Harley Davison crossbones last year. Love every minute I’m on it, it’s also a great headturner 👀😌
I love my 2009 crossbones, rides great looks cool what else could i say. Stockton CA
my first Harley was 1957 panhead, I was young and dumb, loved it, till I upgraded to shovel head with shocks, man, what a bike, you dont have to kickstart it anymore push the button and go harley has come a long way, I miss my panhead?
I owned both a 91 and a 98 fxsts. they are fantastic bikes. can't beat the look of the springer front end.
I'm confused about sixth gear. I took my '04 Roadster (five gears, obviously) on a 300x2 mile trip to my hometown and had no issues running 70-80 mph on the interstate, no windshield. The bike was fine for the 300x2 round trip. The road bumps, well, now that's a different story. But the engine speed way fine - it didn't feel like the engine was whining. What was lacking was the comfort.
98 FLSTS. Thrill to ride and looked at everywhere you go.
ps. Replace the steer bushings every 20k.
I have a 02 soft tail springer I love it I’m 6 ft 3 and it’s comfortable I have tall bars with 8 inch risers
Over here in UK they are crazy prices .I have a 98 Wide Glide and I love it.BUT always wanted a Springer.Had the chance to buy a second-hand Harley Springer front end , but was not sure if it would fit on my wide glide so a buddy I know had it in the end.I am sure if it had fitted my FXDWG it would have looked the Bollocks,but as I have never seen a FXDWG with a Springer front end I don't know.
I know this is years old but the 48 was a Sportster named after the first year Harley Hummer because it had a Sportster style gas tank on it.
the springer front end still needs maintenance
Bruce NHBeachBiker and a lot of it
@@ebsell B.S. that`s a wives tail. Go back to your knitting.
No maintenence brusebutfuka
I've got 37k miles on my 2011 Cross Bones. The front end needs to be checked every so often, but in that time, I've only needed to adjust it twice. This weekend I'll be checking it and greasing the bearings again. Nothing out of the ordinary. I change oil more often.
Sean, any Harley you ride is like riding a bike from the 1940s. You dont have to buy a 15k dollar springer to get that.
I believe he said it looks like one from then not rides lol but still same as they never Chang much bit that's y a lot of people like them but everyone knows Harley is the leader in cruisers stile why's anus ways there is much better performing bikes but they all seem to try and look as much like a h-d as they can
@@dr.jiIIaIicecooper2587 and "stile why's." 😂
This is why I treasure Harleys. They're bare bones and just fine that way. Well the Sportster anyway. I love mine for that reason. The less bells and whistles the more you actually experience the bike imo
Dude the front ends on a springer are very plush and supple they are not abrupt like the telescopic bikes that Harley makes. I had a fat Bob that did not handle as well as my Softail Springer. It feels light handles bumps with plush smoothness and the rake makes it handled beautifully in the parking lot also… And they don’t weigh much.
My dad gave me this Harley 2 months ago iv got it in the shop now putting 12-15k into for a bobber make over can’t wait
Wen I see a Springer FUNK 49 goes off in my head!!
If you value looks over performance go with the springer, I'll stick with my roadking !!
Springers are cool but a pain to clean all the bugs out of the them sprangs son
Gotta get in there with neverdull like dental floss between each coil or spring rust.
Springers make great rat bikes. Yea it gets washed and oiled but that is all it needs :-)
And the finishing touch, JOCK SHIFT ,FOOT CLUTCH !!!
My next door neighbour has a white softail Springer classic....I'm hoping hes going to sell it to me one day 😀👍
Love the content especially before riding and reading the word of God
had first 97 springer wide tire,,,constant keep front bearings torqued properly,,,clearance short,,
rebuild is teflon friction bearings,,?..lot of wear points to keep right,,,,
otherwise ,,,they look great,...,if like chrome,,,and pretty,,,depends on how your riding preference is
Ive owned around thirty motorcycles in my fiftyfive years of riding,four honda v twins,six goldwings,and numerous others.A harley was my first really big bike I bought at twentytwo,it was my last harley-they are expensive peices of junk,(I presently ride a honda vtx 1300,basically like riding a road king at one third the price,that is well made
Love my '95 springer, bought new and not for sale.
I’ll give you 6500$
I am with you bro that front end is cool and no doubt back in the day they were top shelf
I've always wanted a Heritage Softail Springer.
Harley and Indian need to keep the heritage lines going and vintages lines
I wish Indian made a springer front end
Just got my first motorcycle 2009 softail springer CVO. Love it but it jumps all over the road
Pretty simple question what brand name is the black and bright green jacket where can I purchase one?
Btw. Cobra makes NeighborHater pipes.
Does it come with mufflers in a t-shirt brother
LOL.. my buddy Justin bought that whole nostalgia thing... LOL..
As I watched him bouncing off the exit ramp on a turn, into the grass and fall..lmao..😎😎😂😂😂
That's funny, as long as he wasn't hurt.
Na... haha.. neither was the BIKE!!!!
Yup, Harley's aren't always easy to ride, you have to think of how bikes might have handled in the 1970s or earlier and try to act accordingly; pretend it has wooden drum brakes, has the front tyre grip of a damp dog and the need for its nuts and bolts to re-tightened and adjusted after a few long rides.
Screw them twin cam engines. I'd rather buy an old Harley that has the 84 to 99 Evo motor and swap it out with an S&S 124 inch motor and a Baker transmission and rebuild all the bushings and stuff. And cables and some new 14 inch ape hangers. I have 14 inch bars on my 1999 Softail Custom and it is way comfortable. And the rear end is NOT slammed down really low. I hate that ride. I raised mine up in the rear and WOW. Its very nice. And it still looks low. Everyone does it different i guess.
excellent review! thanks hoss
I have a 1991 solftail springer bad boy.love it.
Why the prices are insane, because of Billy Lane! You cruise on a Harley no radios just the views and the sound of your bike. Springers are head turners why? Simply put...because they are sexy.
Think I want to see if I can find a Dyna Wide Glide for sale and take one for a spin to see if it is for me.
This guy never change his boots lol 😂
Looks like my old Dyna Wideglide 99 , kept it for 14 years
I love the looks. However I would never own one hit bumps while leaning and the frontend very well may walk on you.
Will a 16” front wheel & fender fit a springer front end
Love my near mint 09’ Crossbones, bone stock. I’ll never sell it.
I love mine... Made it a mission to have a springer as my first, but mine is a 98
I had a Sugar Bear springer on one of mine, great ride till I sold it.
cause it's the best!..ugh! can I tell you how much I miss mine
Sean. Do you guys check the “Get a Quote” from your web site?
My 2004 is till in top condition. My everyday rider.
Fun fact, I took my riding test on an 08 heritage softail classic springer, I only missed 1 point.
Have u ever laid down a bike and if so do u consider it a right of passage?
Good bike .good luck to you man
11:25 those parts are replaceable. please buy my bike. lol jk I love your videos keep up the good work man. I actually own a 2003 softtail springer efi. its a great bike. but yeah scraping the exhaust is a thing.
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Gold is the money of kings, silver is the money of gentlemen, barter is the money of peasants and debt is the money of slaves :)
Usury is not the way to Divinity. Our “ money” says “ This note is legal tender for all DEBT public and private. Imagine that back not that long ago a dollar was 1 Troy Oz of sterling silver. Now our cash is based on crude oil or the “ Petro” dollar. Seems STANDARD OIL is still running the show folks. The best President our nation has seen the likes of was a hermit who hated the limelight of fame . He ridded this country of heathen canibles that terrorized the south . He turned the tide of the 1812 British Invasion at New Orleans, handed the British their asses . He won 17 legal duels . Most of them at another’s challenge, was shit point blank by a assassin with a double barrel pistol, acting as if he wasn’t even shot , directed the Marshals to hang that Agent of the Crown then called for his surgeon to remove the bullets while he drank coffee and read the news paper . And Burnt The Federal Reserve To The Ground ! He was a humble man who had a supernatural calling in life . His “ slaves” who he legally adopted as his sons and daughters mourned his death for months after a natural death at about 80 years old . He was orphaned as a child himself at about 10 years old. He fought in the American Revolution at 8 years old. Old Hickory Andrew Jackson. The best this country has ever seen . Forged in the fire of Ulster!!!!!!!!!
Yeah I was looking on your websight for a super glide and found this. Too bad they stopped making them before 2014 would of loved to put a stage 4 on this thing. Probably gonna end up throwing springer chopper forks on my super glide once I find the right one after seeing this thing.
You look like The Jinn from Gods of America with those shades LOL
5 speed is great where highway speed limits are low...on roads where you get run over if you are not going 70mph+ the 5 speed sucks. Will the bike go that fast or faster...of course.
You ain't lying, granted I'm on a 98 sportster 1200 sport, but 75+ will make your ass and ALL extremities numb in about 10 miles. I do it every day on the way to work. Though I will say that little bugger is faster than any street glide off the line and will go 100+ mph.
Im ny the state speed limit is only 55....even though i go above that the 5 speed has never been an issue for me. In fact coming from an '89 1200 sportster with 4 speed....i still smile after all these years when i switch to 5th
@@dr.crentist3155 In SoCal most of the main roads are 45mph+ and the general rule is go 10 over...The freeways are usually 65mph limit with the same rule. Most highways CHP pull you over at 14 over.
I live in socal and my 06 springer also a 5 speed constantly wants to stay between the speeds of 95-120 so uhh I don’t see your point
@@bobbyromo69 LOL...of course it does.
back when harleys had a 4 speed transmission, 4th gear was a 1:1 ratio. when they switched to the 5 speed "direct drive" 5th gear was a 1:1 ratio. When they switched to the 6 speed "cruise drive" 6th gear was a 1:1 ratio. You could make the argument that in the 6 speeds 1st through 5th are tighter together meaning it accelerates faster. But lets be honest buying a harley, or any cruiser for that matter, you probably aren't buying it for the 0 to 60 times. So who the hell cares? 5 gears in a harley is plenty. Top gear on all of them cruising down the highway is the same. the only difference is the final drive meaning the counter shaft and rear wheel sprocket or pulley. Idk the final drive tooth count off the top off my head but its a cruiser, some where between good enough and who cares.
what's the asking price for this?
Softtails suck for anyone that likes to turn without scraping every damn time. The front end even sucks more.
My crossbones gets attention everywhere I go
Love my 05 Springer
I can remember really loving to ride without a windshield... until a giant bug hit me in the chest while doing 70 mph! Which feels like being shot by 22 at midrange..lol!
🤣🤣🤣🤣
I wouldn’t be caught dead dead riding that.
First video I’ve seen from you that you actually covered what the title says.
Did you hear that guys? ExHaUsT PiPeS ArEnT ExPeNsIvE
Pretty cool I need some psycho neighbors pipes
Where are you based out of?
only 300/400.? rpm diff in sixth,,,,more lugging.....killing the v twin..
Can you confirm if the front end is actually made by HD
Yes ,made in York, PA
They don’t depreciate like your run of the mill motorcycles. High end Harley-Davidson’s, especially this one, hold their value very well.
Rode my 97 springer 12 hours to sturgis last year!
One of my favorite Harley-Davidsons ever produced.
Nothing like a Springer! I go to a biker event their will be 1 or 2 Springers and a ton of everything else. I like being the chosen few. lol
Just bought me a 96 springer fxsts last month with 33k miles for 5000. Absolutely love it, easy to ride, and beautiful to look at. Great video
I bought my 1996 spring last year for $4500. 28k miles Its a lot better than that stupid twinkie he is test riding!
I have a 92 I bought new, mint condition, 40 k miles
Wtf 5k ? In europe they want like 14
I just got a CVO Springer... I love it.. get out and Ride..
FXSTSSE2 the law
Thank you. I need to pull a wrench once in a while, that's why I bought a springer. I should open the Bible once in a while too.
yeah you should....
The most beautiful of all the harley davidsons that have been built .. the bike of my dreams .. greetings from Argentina!
2005 Dyna was a 5 speed but the final ratio was 1:1 on the 6 and 5 speed so it really does not matter ....
Talking about the 5 speed, I have an '03 Ultra Classic and I ended up putting the Screaming Eagle 6 speed trans in it. That was a game changer for a touring bike. All of a sudden, cruising at 75-80 mph was soooo comfortable, whereas with the 5 speed, 70 mph was the upper limit for relaxing comfort. Comfort for me must include when I feel the engine is in its comfort zone too. Put a 6 speed on a 5 speed bike and you've really made a change. BTW, the SE 6 speed has the exact ratios of the 5 speed and then the added sixth gear. So every gear feels the same and then you've got that extra gear your left foot was looking for. Now, talking about the springer front end, what about the lack of brake dive and stiction? The springer front end using modern metallurgy and teflon busings takes it into the modern era. I think it's a great front end. Besides the awesome looks, it performs well too. Yes, it has more limited travel, but it performs so well. I think it's perfect for the Softail.
How much that cost you to do that
@@Chaseh109 I got it done for $3500 at a dealership. It’s been a few years so check current prices and availability.
I'm also 6'2" and I fit on my 98 sportster better than newer Harley models, they make them way too low. I prefer a longer suspension so I don't have to feel like a folded jackknife
My 95' is bigger too, I'm 6'1''
The low look is nice but I dont want to read the road in braille with my ass. Raise it up an inch and build it for people who 5 10 not 5 7. Give me another inch of suspension travel.
A sportster? shutup allready!
I'm 6'2" and i dont fit on a Sportsters!!! 🤷♂️
People knock them but if you take all of your preconceived notions out of it the Sportster is awesome. I have a 2001 Road King and a 2020 StreetGlide but I’ll be picking up another Sportster next summer.
I got the same bike put 16" ape hangers on it will never sell or go back to stock bars it's the look old-school!