Harley Davidson Motorcycle Reviews » Softail

2009 Harley Davidson Rocker C

H-D Junkie — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 03:12:44 +0000

When you take a look at the 2009 Rocker C you notice that at first glance is almost indistinguishable from the standard Rocker. Truth be told, there really isn’t a significant level of difference between the two bikes.

Both share the 96 cubic-inch Harley Davidson engine that is rigid mounted to the frame and coupled to the standard 6-speed transmission.

Both have sport front fender, staggered Shorty exhaust system, and innovative rear fender attached to the rear swing arm the gives a tire hugging bobber appearance. They share their low profile chrome console, and the stainless steel pullback handlebars as well.

The only major differences between the two Softail models is that the Rocker C incorporates a hidden seat which allows for a second passenger to ride and alternative paint stylesas shown here in Crimson Red Sunglow Deluxe.

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2009 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic

H-D Junkie — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 22:23:42 +0000

Considered by many to be the original “Cowboy Bike” the Heritage Softail Classic is a heavy cruiser that has plenty of performance combo’d with classic style and an aggressive attitude.

This Harley Davidson is known for being big boned which adds to the comfort factor enabling it to keep up with the Touring models on long-distance trips. It’s more versitil though in that it’s possible to shed both the saddle bags and windshield in order to convert the bike into a weekend cruiser devoid of frills.

The 2009 edition of the Heritage Softail Classic shares the 96 cubic-inch air-cooled V-Twin engine, 6-speed transmission, and electronic sequential fuel injection system (ESFI) with the other models on the Softail lineup, so it’s mostly style differences that set this bike apart.

Out front you’ll find a full front fender mounted to heavy weight gas shock fork. Just above is is the detachable Lexan windshield. The instrument console is mounted to the tank, trimmed in chrome, and comes in a ‘Cat Eye’ configuration. Half-moon floorboards are standard for the driver with pegs made available to the passenger. Further back comes the leather saddlebags that add a hint of nostalgia when paired to the custom concho designs. Available in 11 color schemes and shown here in Flame Blue Pearl/Pewter Pearl.

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2009 Harley Davidson Cross Bones

H-D Junkie — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:10:41 +0000

One of the more unique Harley Davidson production models from the 2009 lineup is the Softail Cross Bones. Dark styling with a nod towards the V-Twin classics of the past, this bike would most certainly be the one chosen by the pirate Captain Jack Sparrow.

The 96 cubic-inch Twin Cam motor is rigid mounted to the Softail frame. It churns out 87.90 ft-lbs of torque at 2,750 rpm but maintains a full 54 mpg on the highway because of the now-standard Electronic Fuel Injection and six-speed transmission.

The exterior styling is what really sets this motorcycle apart from others in the pack. The most notable feature would be the blacked-out springer front end followed closely by the adjustable spring saddle and the Cat’s Eye instrument cluster. Other prominent features include chrome shotgun slash-cut exhaust, chopped front fender, bobtail rear fender, black bucket headlamp, and half-moon floorboards. Available in four color choices and shown here in Black Denium.

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2009 Harley Davidson Night Train

H-D Junkie — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:58:52 +0000

When Harley Davidson designers laid out the 2009 Night Train, they ended up creating a bike that has a lot in common with the Dyna family but incorporates the looks and style features of the Softail lineup. This particular motorcycle was infused with a dark soul and many of major components feature a blacked-out color coat.

Powered by the air-cooled, twin-cam 96B V-Twin engine and matched to a six-speed transmission. This low-revving model only needs to crank to 2,750 rpm in order to achieve it’s full 87.9 ft-lbs of torque.

Exterior styling points include chrome staggered “shorty” exhaust, a blacked-out horseshoe tank, stainless steel “drag” style handlebars, black nostalgic console, and a bobtail rear end. Only available in three colors and shown here in Black Denim.

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2009 Harley Davidson Fat Boy

H-D Junkie — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:19:57 +0000

Ever since Harley Davidson introduced it to the Softail lineup, the Fat Boy has been welcomed as a favorite heavy-weight cruiser styled motorcycle.

For 2009 the factory continued the trend of quality/style/power in the current rendition of the Fat Boy. Featuring a rigid-mount Twin Cam 96 cubic-inch motor that produces 89 ft-lbs of torque, this wide stance bike is a favorite for those looking to start a custom project.

Exterior styling is distinct on the Fat Boy with noticeable details which include chrome over/under shotgun exhaust, rolled back custom front fender, full coverage rear fender, stainless steel wide cruiser handlebars, two-piece two-up removable seat, and cross-drilled aluminum disc wheels. Available in nine color setups and shown here in Black Denim.

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2009 Harley Davidson Rocker

H-D Junkie — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 22:05:28 +0000

For over four decades Harley Davidson enthusiasts have been taking stock H-D® bikes, raking them forward and adding other tweaks/changes in order to create custom choppers. This trend has increased in recent years and the Softail Rocker is the bike that was crafted to be a production “custom” chopper for the rider who wants the look-and-feel of riding a chopper, but may not have the time or money to invest in a one-of-a-kind project.

The Rocker is powered by a rigid-mounted Twin Cam 96B Engine that puts out 87.9 ft-lbs of torque at just 2,750 rpm! It maintains a fuel efficiency rating of 54 highway/35 city through proper design and the Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection system. This air cooled Harley engine is matched to a 6-speed transmission which sends all the power to the large 240mm wide rear tire.

This Softail features a streched, low-profile console, “horseshoe” style oil tank, chrome staggered exhaust system, one-piece solo seat, and forward mounted footpegs. Available in just 4 color selections and shown here in Flame Blue Pearl.

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2009 Harley Davidson Softail Custom

H-D Junkie — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:33:48 +0000

The Softail Custom is powered by a 96 cubic-inch air-cooled, Twin Cam V-Twin engine. Fed by an electronic sequential port fuel injection system, this motor produces 87.9 ft-lbs of torque at just 2750 rpm. Fuel efficiency is rated at 54 hwy/35 city.

Controls include a tank-mounted electronic speedometer with integrated odometer, time-of-day clock on the odometer, dual tripmeter and more. Exterior styling features such as the chrome staggered shorty exhaust, chrome “horseshoe” style oil tank, sport front fenter, bobtail rear fender, and iconic “Ape Hanger” handlebars are all considered to be traditional Harley Davidson visual and performance characteristics. Available in eight colors and shown here in Red Hot Sunglow.

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