MILWAUKEE (August 12, 2003) – Some ideas never go out of style. Inspired by the classic design cues introduced on bikes like the 1936 Harley-Davidson EL, the 2004 Harley-Davidson Softail family retains the clean profile of the vintage hardtail frame in a variety of custom and classic styles.
Each of the six 2004 Softail models utilizes a frame with the classic hardtail style while offering a modern, comfortable ride thanks to hidden horizontal shocks. To maintain the classic hardtail look, the 1450cc Twin Cam 88B engine is rigid-mounted in the frame. The engine is equipped with internal balance shafts that eliminate 90 percent of primary vibration for a smooth, comfortable ride. The Twin Cam 88B engine is available with a carburetor or Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection on all Softail models. Softail models are offered in 13 solid and two-tone colors for 2004.
FXSTS/I Springer Softail
The only motorcycle on the market today sporting a classic springer fork, the FXSTS Springer Softail gets a new attitude for 2004 with a wider, flatter handlebar and a low, smooth Badlander seat with subtle top-stitching. The Bobtail rear fender and laced 21-inch front wheel complete the look that's a little edgier than before.
FXSTS/I Springer Softail features:
Rigid-mount, Twin Cam 88B balanced engine
Black powder-coated engine with chrome covers
New handlebars
Chrome springer forks
Laced wheels
Chrome tank console, rear fender supports, oil tank and air cleaner
Low, smooth Badlander seat
NOTE:The FLSTS Heritage Springer model has been discontinued for 2004.
FXSTD/I Softail Deuce
Long and clean, the FXSTD Softail Deuce gives the classic hardtail profile a distinctly modern twist. The stretched out fuel tank and console are the key elements on this bike. The clipped rear fender and chromed fork finish the job.
FXSTD/I Softail Deuce features:
Rigid-mount, Twin Cam 88B balanced engine
Black powder-coated engine with chrome covers
Stretched fuel tank
Low, smooth Badlander seat
Chrome forks
Chrome risers with flat-track handlebars
Chrome fender supports with hidden hardware
Chrome full-length tank console
Laced 21-inch front wheel, disc rear wheel with 160mm tire
Clipped rear fender
Recessed tail light
FXSTB/I Night Train
For the rider who's partial to black, the FXSTB Night Train is as dark as night, black as coal. Chose Vivid Black or new Lava Red Sunglo paint on the tank and fenders, accented by wrinkle-black trim on the engine covers and a black tank console, air cleaner, oil tank and rear fender support. The chrome pipes look even brighter surrounded by all that black trim. A new three-dimensional tank emblem is only available on the Night Train.
FXSTB/I Night Train features:
Rigid-mount, Twin Cam 88B balanced engine
Black powdercoated engine with wrinkle-black and texture-black covers
Laced 21-inch front wheel, 16-inch disc rear wheel
Low, smooth Badlander seat
Drag bars on six-inch risers
Black tank console, air cleaner, oil tank and rear fender supports
Three-dimensional tank emblem
FXST/I Softail Standard
The FXST Softail Standard delivers the basics of the classic hardtail style in an affordable package an owner can make his or her own through customization. Harley-Davidson builds the bike. You finish the interpretation.
FXST/I Softail Standard features:
Rigid-mount, Twin Cam 88B balanced engine
Silver powder-coated engine
Laced wheels
Bobtail rear fender
Black horseshoe oil tank
FLSTF/I Fat Boy
Big and burly and still king of the boulevard, the FLSTF Fat Boy is one of the most desired motorcycles on earth. Deep fenders, chunky rubber, a big headlight and those wide handlebars combine to cut a broad path wherever the Fat Boy rolls.
FLSTF/I Fat Boy features:
Rigid-mount, Twin Cam 88B balanced engine
Black powder-coated engine with chrome covers
Fat FL forks
Solid disc front and rear wheels
Floorboards
FL rear fender
Seven-inch headlight with chrome fork nacelle
FLSTC/I Heritage Softail Classic
With a look that's a flashback to the Eisenhower era, the FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic will shimmer in the lights of the drive-in. Sporting studded leather saddlebags and seat trim, detachable windshield, passing lamps, full skirted FL fenders and high touring handlebars, you'll be cruising.
FLSTC/I Heritage Softail Classic features:
Rigid-mount, Twin Cam 88B balanced engine
Black powder-coated engine with chrome covers
Detachable king-size Lexan windshield
Leather saddlebags with quick-release buckles
Passenger backrest
Touring handlebars
Full FL front fender with chrome accents
Chrome passing lamps
Chrome hub cover
Chrome plated directional light bar
