Hi guys. I am in need of some advice.....! I have my eye on a New Softy Standard...2009, or I can go with the Custom....again 2009.... Both brand new.

What are the pros and cons here? I would like to customise the standard, but take my time, BUT, would I be better off just to bite the bullet and go the Custom?..... about 5K difference.

What do you guys suggest?                 Thanks....... FRANGA !!

As Ando indicated the prob with the custom is that ya still hafta spend at least another 5 grand to get pipes, cam, bars, tuner and air cleaner.....then ya gotta upgrade the shocks put in a 103-107 kit and heads etc..... and before ya know it ya bike owes ya 40+k......

I chose the standard because it gives me the flexibility to make changes without breaking the bank....

Whatever choice ya make...good luck..

Bt

Mate,
Get the FXST, It has the same shit metal in the same place as the custom , wheel spacers, indicator bolts, torx bolts. When they loose their lustre (after the first time you get caught in the rain) you won't be quite as broken hearted. Then you can ride it and not feel guilty about the dirty chrome.

 Can't beat that smooth wheel for looks.

 

Hey Franga,

Is ya head spinnin yet

Went through the same thing mate - just take ya time and loook and re-look at them in the flesh.

I got the softail 2009 last december - wont tell you what one - but I made my mind up eventually.

Good luck mate

 

Thanks for the replies guys. Gonna go with the Softi Standard option.  back soon...FRANGA !!

Another standard with wheel option and chrome kit. I prefer the black engine but the chrome kit on the silver engine makes a huge amount of difference for about USD$770.

cheers
Surly

Okay.......Whacked a deposit down on a 09 Standard that has all the bling already attached..........Will post photos soon.Ride safe guys..FRANGA !!

Roll on Franga

Yeah

I really like the STD , but when i put my coin down $$ there was no other way for me "Custom" all the way . i wanted the black Donk , chrome engine cover's  , chrome oil tank , smooth wheels ,  etc etc etc , being i would have spent equal or more to make my STD look like a Custom the choice was easy for me & in the end a STD isnt a Custom "Enjoy either the STD or Custom both are great" . .  2 cents

  Line 1 Custom / Line 2 STD

 

DIMENSIONS
Length	2410 mm	2400 mm
Seat Height
Laden	N/A	N/A
Unladen2	705 mm	720 mm
Ground Clearance	150 mm	130 mm
Rake Steering Head	32.3 °	32 °
Trail	127 mm	147 mm
Wheelbase	1700 mm	1635 mm
Fuel Capacity	18.9 L	18.9 L
Oil Capacity	3.3 L	2.85 L
Weight
Dry Weight	303 kg	297 kg
Running Order	317 kg	309 kg
Luggage Capacity
Volume	N/A	N/A
Weight	N/A	N/A

Thanks Miker.......I've settled on a 2009 Standard with a heap a bling. Picking it up tomorrow.....Will post pics. I've just come off a Yammy XVS 1300. Great machine. Sold it last week to pay for the FXST........   I'll be back on Friday.........................................  Franga !!

good choice franga!