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I have a 96 FLSTC which is in very good condition and a great ride. Unfortunately, the speedometer has become faulty and now does not register the speed or show the odometer on the digital output. Outside of purchasing new, where would you be able to find a good used speedometer for this model?

Just bought this FLSTC. It has a loud knock during the tail end of the start sequence. I hit the starter and as it fires there is a loud knock from the engine as it fires and I release the button. Almost as though the engine is firing at the very top of the compression stroke instead of on one side of it and pressing the piston rod against the crank. Either that or its maybe coming from the starting assembly. Any ideas? Engine seems to run fine otherwise.

instructions are inside the grips. glue is inside the other grip. take your time. The instructions don't mention the spacer you need to place in the brake handle gap. a folded match book cover will do it. spueeze the handle and place it in the gap created. Slice the left grip lengthwise with a knife. It peels right off.

Ive got a front end on a 93 softail custom (fxstc) forks and trees for $500 or forks trees and brake caliper for $600 or i will trade for a 2 inch over springer front end emaill me at rjysportbyker@yahoo.com or you can call me at 405-256-0511 ask for roger im pretty sure the only difference in the stock 93 custom and a standard front end is the custm as more chrome i wasnt sure if you were looking for a springer or standard i forget what the s is for but let me know one way or another thanks ...roger

Looking for a good front end 95fxsts.

My buddy and I want to adjust the clutch on a 2005 Heritage Softail Classic. A few mornings ago it shifted hard into first gear. Sometimes if the clutch is pulled and its in gear, it will also pull a tiny bit forward. I’m assuming this is a clutch problem and it needs to be adjusted. Any suggestions on how to adjust the clutch? I have a motorcycle’s manual, but there are some pages that are missing and the information on the clutch seems very complicated to understand. Can anyone offer some simple instructions to adjust the clutch? Thanks

I’ve got a question regarding lowering the idle on a 2007 softail. I realize if I lower the idle too low, it will result in a low oil pressure, charging problems, etc. I have read the users manual thoroughly and it explained that the preferable idle range is 900-1100 rpm. It also recommends the idle should be lowered by an authorized technician who is knowledgeable on this topic. Well, I’ve been looking around the bike and I noticed an adjustable screw located behind the air filter backing plate. Is this what controls the idle? Can I simply adjust this screw and lower the idle myself, without taking it to the shop?

I was hoping someone could provide some instructions for replacing stock grips on a 2007 Softail. I need information on how to proceed, starting with getting the stock grips off. The only instructions that came with the Kuryakyn Pilot grips were a bright red sticker that read, “warning, keep the glue from the throttle open”. This is not much help for someone who has never done this before. So if anyone can provide better instructions, I would greatly appreciate it.

My buddy has a Custom and he is extremely happy with it. One of the selling features for him was the seat cushion, which is very thick, with the back of the seat giving him a small push towards the front. The seat also allows you to sit forward and you’re much higher on the Custom. However, if you have long legs, this motorcycle might be a bit cramped for you. In addition, if you are interested in after market products, there aren’t many of them for the wide glide. The softail on the other hand has many more after market parts. This may be important if you decide to customize your motorcycle.

The other day I was at the dealership and I was looking at the wide glide and the softail custom. In comparing the two motorcycles I noticed the main difference between the two is the engine. The wide glide has a rubber mounted engine, while the custom softail has a hard mounted engine. In addition, the wide glide has a regular driving seat, but the softail custom has a king/queen seat that is very comfortable and roomy. Finally the wide glide appears to have external shocks and the softail custom has internal shocks. That’s just some of the difference I noticed. Does anyone have experience on both of these bikes? Am I missing any other important differences?