$10,986
Plainfield, Illinois
Category
Cruiser Motorcycles
Engine
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Posted Over 1 Month
2011 Harley-Davidson Blackline , 2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL BLACKLINE! FXS IN THE HOUSE...4800 MILES...ABS AND FACTORY SECURITY!! BRAND SPANKING NEW TIRES...JUST SERVICED OVER AT CONRADS HARLEY DAVIDSON IN JOLIET AND IS RIDE READY WITH BRAND NEW FRONT AND REAR TIRES, FRESH OIL, NEW BATTERY, AND RIDE READY INSPECTION...HERE'S ALL THE GOODIES FROM THE WEB...Harley-Davidson Softails have always shifted shape to match the custom trends of the day, from the Pro Street-styled Softail Deuce in the late '90s to the more recent, raked-out Rocker C. The new FXS Blackline's skinny rear tire and narrow drag bars mimic the Frisco-style choppers of the Hell's Angels' glory days, delivering exactly the stripped-down, vintage look that 2011 trendsters demand. Like most new Harleys, the Blackline is little more than an artful reblending of existing hardware and styling cues. The rigid-look Softail frame, with its rear suspension hidden beneath the engine, has been around since '84, and the Twin-Cam B (for counter-balanced) engine is now entering its 12th year of production. Styling is similarly recycled. The round air filter and gray heads above black cylinders reference early Shovelheads, while the tank and graphics are inspired by the '77 Low Rider. The bobbed rear fender with integrated stoplights/turnsignals and the smooth tank strap are modern touches, but overall the Blackline looks as familiar as a pair of Levi's 501s. Thumbing the air-cooled, 1584cc (96 cubic-inch) V-twin inspires more deja vu, thanks to the unmistakable, potato-potato soundtrack. The pistons have reportedly been lightened to let the engine rev more quickly, but the Blackline feels like every other Twin Cam we've ridden, with colossal bottom-end torque (89 lb.-ft. at 3250 rpm) that lets it roar away from a dead stop with impressive authority. There's little point in revving beyond that torque peak-doing so only increases noise coming from the slash-cut, over/under shotgun exhaust. But the surprisingly light-action Cruise Drive six-speed transmission makes short-shifting a breeze, and the overdrive sixth makes the already smooth-running engine practically disappear at highway speeds. The power profile is perfect for blatting around town or putting along open roads, aided by flawless fuel-injection mapping and perfect engine manners. The Motor Company likewise nailed the riding position, with the low, scooped saddle hovering just 24 inches above the ground. Reasonably positioned forward foot controls and stylish Split Drag bars-a pair of delicate arches sprouting directly from the upper triple clamp-create a suitably thuggish forward slouch that would do Rat Fink proud. It's not a position you'll want to maintain for much more than 20 minutes, but you'll feel properly in small bursts. $10,986.00 8155770000
