Insane Miles on a Softail Standard

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[darrylstanford]

I'm riding an '01 Softail Standard with 149, 850 miles on it, original owner. It went to 95" and a geared Andrews cam at 65K, still with original heads. Still runs just great!

[serjorel]

2003 cold start with no choke is no joke especially with that many miles... This bike was loved!

[esurcylimaf]

I had an '86 softail and never used the choke to start it. Lived in southern states of Australia. Just 2 twists of throttle then hit the go button. Loved that bike. Cheers from Australia...just subbed your channel

[charger]

I'll bet any money that the previous owner was meticulous with oil and fluid changes. That's why this bike runs so nice. Also, someone jetted that carburetor perfectly! I agree with you about radios on motorcycles as well. The motorcycle is the music!!!

[christoforospilitsis]

You should let the motor idle for a few minutes, while you do a walk around.
Then ride it,
Instead of two videos.
This way you can get more bikes shown sooner, and there's that added benefit of giving the motor a proper warm up.

[planefloat]

I bought my '96 Softail EVO last Spring with 39, 000 miles. It's been rejetted and it starts without the choke. I really enjoy the bike, but it's very slow accellerating. Previous bikes include GSXR 1100s and Yamaha V-Max's. I think a good 250cc would out accellerate it. I have to be careful passing the logging trucks on the two lanes roads here in Northern Maine.

[dennism]

I luv riding been doing it 42 years...

[BNatoAk]

They definitely kept all their touring bags, and bells n whistles before trading in.

[brucecarney]

I was blessed to work with "Step Stevenson" at Step's Chop shop in Bremerton, Washington. one of his bikes was a first edition evo softail he bought new 84 as I recall. He rode it to work on occasion, not very far as it made a disturbing engine noise we never heard before. He said he wanted to ride it until something poked out of the machine. He didn't take it apart as it had in excess of 160, 000 documented miles on it. Sadly he passed before getting an answer.

[samelbe]

I had a 1995 Softtail, and had 200, 000 miles on it and the Engine and Transmiossion were NEVER apart. I can't say the same for the Starter Clutch or Primary.

[donhenderson]

Great Standard Shawn. Just like the Sportster and Super Glide; the simplicity of the machine it attractive to me.
No radio, cruise control, GPS, traction control etc. Just fill it up and go.

[dodge]

Im happy to see this.. I am looking at 2002 Heritage softail classic firefighter se. and it has 22, 000 miles about.. and I was not sure if that was considered high or not.. Seeing this bike with this mileage is amazing... Do you guys think it has been rebuilt at that high of mileage ? the one in the video? Im new to harleys so this is all a learning curve to me.. So the more comments the better.. Id appreciate it!

[cosmobliss]

Softail standards literally run forever. I’ve seen one beat up and it ran like a dream!

[hectorbarajas]

I have an 883 Sportster w/20, 000 miles. Only use AMSOIL (20W - 50) both holes. No matter how hot the day time temp outside it only runs at like about 175 degrees Fahrenheit. No leaks anywhere and shifts so smoothly.

[scottliegel]

It's called basic maintenance, ,
And for the naysayers that don't like to use the seafoam or the Marvel Mystery Oil or any additive in their fuel well they're just missing a lot more miles they could have had on their bike that's also maintenance that people forget, , , and the one least most maintain thing on the bike is evacuating refilling and bleeding your brakes should be done minimum once every two years..
And correct clutch adjustment, ,
When you get that many miles on a bike you know how to do your maintenance and you do your homework can you keep it out of that stealership where they rob you blind... Keep the shiny side up in the rubber side down, , ,

[lisar]

I have a 02 FLSTC and a 72 FLH police special and I like them I do have windshields on them both but I like the wind.

[bryankeenan]

This is so cool, never thought a softail would be interesting, this thing runs great. I wonder if it ride across the country.

[parkersgarage]

what slip ons are those i have to have them.

[EarlGuyton]

Under 4K is a very good deal.  This is a bike for its price I would recommend and I am an experienced Harley owner.  I own a 2002 softail standard and it is the same thing as the fat boy and can be decked out the same.  Even though these are classed as tourers they are actually cruisers.

[hrbestalkinme]

I have seen a twincam with 247, 000 miles. It needed piston rings lol. Also carbureted. Never had a fuel system issue in its life