What does Fxsts stand for?
FXSTS
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| FXSTS | Harley-Davidson Springer Softail motorcycle model |
What was the last year for the Springer Softail?
– 2003
HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPRINGER SOFTAIL (1988 – 2003) Review.
What’s the difference between a Fatboy and Softail?
Softail is a family of bikes within the Harley range. Fat Boy is a motorcycle in the Softail family. In other words, a Fat Boy is a Softail.
Why is it called a Softail?
A softail is a motorcycle with its rear suspension springs or shock absorbers located out of direct view, so as to look like a hard-tail motorcycle. The word softail is a registered trademark of Harley-Davidson, coined for the FXST Softail in 1984.
What is a Springer motorcycle?
The springer fork is an early type of leading link fork. A springer fork does not have the suspension built into the fork tubes, but instead has it mounted externally, where it may be integrated into the triple clamp. The rear is firmly fixed to the bottom triple clamp (usually brazed or welded).
What kind of bike is the Springer Softail?
The Harley-Davidson Softail Springer is an ultra retro Harley based on the FXST Softail. Minimal but charming cruiser which harks back to the post war years when Harley-Davidson motorcycles were popular and their identity was really cemented.
When did the Springer Softail get nine plates?
1998: Clutch gets nine plates for better operation and longevity. 2002: Immobiliser/alarm added and bullet shaped indicators. 4 owners have reviewed their HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPRINGER SOFTAIL (1988 – 2003) and rated it in a number of areas.
Are there any problems with the Harley Davidson Springer?
The Harley-Davidson Softail Springer is an older model and not quite as trouble free as the latest machines Harley have to offer. Electrical problems are not uncommon, corrosion can rear its ugly head, while gearbox and engine problems are less frequent but not unheard of with the Harley-Davidson Softail Springer.
When did the Harley Davidson softail motorcycle come out?
Harley-Davidson reached all the way back to 1948 to find the inspiration for the Springer Softail motorcycle.