DMW's new ride.... not to rain on blong though. :)

{OF}DMW · 07-29-2006, 11:22 PM

I just traded in the old softail for the new 2007 Softail. I am really glad I got this. The new harley softail line had some pretty necessary changes. They now have a 96 cubic inch motor with 6 speed tranny. Fuel injection and electronic O2 sensor for changing pipes or the breather. There is also a download to increase performance by XX percent (can't remember off the top of my head what it is though).

I rode it home from Omaha today (in 100+ heat) and it was a beautiful ride. The new 200mm tire looks Baaaad.

I got the wheel option with it so the pic I am posting is not exactly like it. I have the same color though so basically besides the wheels it's the same bike.

I will post some pics of it tomorrow... didn't have time to take any today.

{OF}Blong · 07-30-2006, 08:28 AM

hey thats looks almost exactly like mine cept mines a shadow of yours lol (I know bad pun hehe).

{OF}Malicious Assault · 07-30-2006, 09:37 AM

Nice ride

Wish I could afford a Hog

Thought you were going to get a Victory?

{OF}DMW · 07-30-2006, 12:33 PM

Welp, I have always been a Harley guy... The Victory's were very very appealing but I really got concerned about resale value... the Harley's just retain thier value so well that in the end... this bike is what I wanted. So I stuck with it. These new 2007's just don't sit on the show floor very long... I got lucky with this one.

Smiley · 07-30-2006, 03:41 PM

Sweet bike DMW, I miss my Wide Glide. I didn't realize HD was finally making the WG with a 200 rear. What is the wheel option?

I'm debating on getting a bike again one both knees are new, I intend to try riding my father-in-law's Ultra Glide next summer to see if the floorboards allow me to be comfortable.

{OF}DMW · 07-30-2006, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Smiley

Sweet bike DMW, I miss my Wide Glide. I didn't realize HD was finally making the WG with a 200 rear. What is the wheel option?

I'm debating on getting a bike again one both knees are new, I intend to try riding my father-in-law's Ultra Glide next summer to see if the floorboards allow me to be comfortable.

Ya, that might be a good ride for you Smiley... You probably need to look at the Touring line. I have always luv'd the Road King Custom myself but never wanted to dish the $$ out for that bike.

the wheel option for my bike was a solid polished aluminum in the rear like the Fat Boys had and a nicer spoker up front. It really add's to the bike's appeal. I like the Standard Softail cuz it's a great bike to customize for yourself.

The 200mm tire really changes the appearance of the whole bike. I have a friend who has a 98' Softail Springer and he converted his rear to the 200mm tire. He spent around 2500 to do this though as you have to change the swingarm.

I looked at the wide glide also.... I like the looks of it this year... but I stuck with old Standard standbye. I have always luv'd the wide glide front end.

I was at my mothers all day today for Birthday celebrations for my wife and daughter... so I didn't get a chance to take any pic's of it. Will try tomorrow.

{OF}DMW · 07-30-2006, 09:02 PM

I went out and snapped some... was gonna go for a ride anyway.

{OF}Flying_Dutchman · 07-30-2006, 09:09 PM

Very nice ride DMW.

Enjoy it and be safe!

Skidz · 07-30-2006, 10:32 PM

I'm jealous as hell now! LOL. Couldn't be happier for you though! What an awesome feeling a new bike is. I was hoping you'd go for that Victory just so I could get your ownership opinion. Oh well. I was at the local HD dealer the other day for the premier of the '07s and well lets just say it was hard not to take something home. I too love the Road King but it'll be a long time until I can afford one. I also love the Wide Glide though. Of course right now I'm partial to the Street Bob. O.K. so I need all 3!

Congrats!!!!

{OF}Erad · 07-31-2006, 11:18 AM

Nice Bike!

Here is a picture of Grimm and his new HD. He rode it down to CO from ID this weekend.