"With the Softail line Harley-Davidson has always sought to combine a classic motorcycle profile with innovative mechanical design and technology that makes these models as comfortable and capable as they are beautiful," said Bill Davidson, Harley-Davidson director of marketing, motorcycle product development. "Our new Softail models uphold that philosophy, and use elements of Harley-Davidson heritage to make a fresh stylistic statement."

Each of the eight 2005 Softail models is powered by the 1450cc Twin Cam 88B engine, rigid-mounted in the frame so that it becomes an integral element of the motorcycle. The Twin Cam 88B engine, available with either a carburetor or optional Electronic Sequential Fuel Injection, is equipped with internal counter balanced shafts that quell 90 percent of primary engine vibration. The 18 different Softail paint schemes available for 2005 include new solid color, pearl, and two-tone combinations.

A key change common to all 2005 Softail models is a redesigned dipstick with an improved seal on the oil tank filler neck. This new design makes it possible to accurately check the oil level while the motorcycle is resting on its sidestand. All Softail models will have a new clear-lens, reflector optics headlight for improved lighting performance. A small Bar & Shield cloisonn� on the headlight lens adds an interesting detail to the new headlight.

FLSTN/I Softail Deluxe

Nostalgic styling cues from several eras mesh perfectly on the new FLSTN/I Softail Deluxe. Start with a tapered chrome luggage rack and a low seat with checked side panels and a chrome grab rail. Then add wide whitewall tires that wrap around laced chrome wheels front and rear. The FL-style front fender has a sliver of polished trim, and both the tank and fender feature distinctive new emblems. The Softail Deluxe has an exclusive new sculpted headlight nacelle and clean front and rear lightbars with bullet turn signals. A new tombstone taillight is perched on the rear fender. New narrow, tapered floorboards are trimmed with chrome. Shotgun chrome exhaust pipes and a chrome oil tank match the black and chrome engine. Lowered suspension, pull-back riser and handlebars, and a seat height of just 24.5 inches make the Softail Deluxe comfortable and easy to handle for a wide range of riders. Choose from six paint schemes, including the two-tone combinations of Glacier White/Chopper Blue and Glacier White/Vivid Black.

FLSTN/I Softail Deluxe features:

Rigid-mount Twin Cam 88B balanced engine
Black powder-coated engine with chrome covers
Clear-lens, reflector-optics headlight
Low 24.5-inch seat height
Wide whitewall tires
Laced wheels
Chrome oil tank
Shotgun exhaust
Pull-back risers and handlebars
Chrome luggage rack and seat rail
Tombstone taillight
Distinctive headlight nacelle
Easily removable passenger pillion
FLSTSC/I Softail Springer Classic

Throw a little bit of �48 Panhead at a Softail and you get the new FLSTSC/I Softail Springer Classic. The Softail Springer Classic is one of only two 2005 Harley-Davidson models with a Springer front end. It�s finished in smooth and durable black powder-coat and highlighted with a chrome shock and springs. A traditional running light caps the front fender, which is otherwise free of trim. An aluminum tank graphic and stamped-metal wrap-around trim strip give the fuel tank a classic look, as does a vintage-style metal patent label on the oil tank. The crossover dual exhaust system is reintroduced on the Softail Springer Classic and places a chrome muffler on each side of the rear wheel. The seat texture matches the center console, and the seat is trimmed with embossed nameplates. A separate passenger pillion can be removed easily. A new tombstone taillight completes a look that balances nostalgia with modern performance and technology.

FLSTSC/I Softail Springer Classic features: