1991 Harley-Davidson FLSTC
Summary:
Pleasurable riding at its best
Faults:
None yet.
General Comments:
I traded in a super nice Suzuki VS 1400 Intruder for this bike, a 1991 FLSTC, Heritage Softail Classic. I bought it at a Harley Davidson dealer and it looks brand new. My bike came with an S&S Super E carb, Vance and Hines fat drag pipes, an aftermarket cam, a Corbin seat, aftermarket milled wheels, and the color is blackberry.
This bike is not as quick, nor does it put the power on the pavement like the VS1400 Suzuki. Also, it doesn't handle as effortlessly as the Intruder. That's all the negative I have to say. It does vibrate some, but nothing that bad. I've had Harleys before, and they all vibrated.
The FLSTC likes to go straight. Out on the highway it cruises real nice. On mountain roads, you have to be intentional about what you're doing and drive the bike. I wouldn't really recommend it for a new rider. It does feel stable in sweeping curves, but it's not designed to run down sport bikes.
This bike is designed for cruising. It is cool at the highest degree. The big twin engine delivers power in throbs, and at idle it sounds like a legend. Parts are plentiful. Oil changes and general servicing cost more than the metric bikes I have owned. But, I do all the servicing myself, so I should be able to minimize the cost.
One thing I have noticed is that old men stop to wave, and women admire the old Harley. That never happened with the Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda and Kawasaki's I have owned. Take this bike out for a cruise, and you'll not be in a hurry to come home.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 21st January, 2012
6th Mar 2022, 16:27
My new shocks started to squeak after a week; sprayed silicone in shock head holes. Springs rubbing on inside of housing. No more squeaks. Has been about a year or two now.
8th May 2012, 19:20
Just an update on the 91 FLSTC. I have put about 5,000 miles on it in the short time that I have owned it.
It came with aftermarket mag wheels. The Harley Dunlops don't come in this size, and the dealership basically indicated that they weren't interested in selling me any tires. So, I pulled the back wheel and took it to Cycle Gear for a new and awesome Bridgestone.
The rear shocks squeak a little. I went to the dealership, and they wanted something like, $1,600.00 dollars for new shocks. Not Harley, some other brand, but the salesman was really pushing it. I have ordered some OEM shocks, and will install them myself next week.
Other than that, I love this bike. It's a hoot to ride, and simple to service.