FXST-C 1988 Harley Davidson. A tour and a Quick Ride.

[@jimkraft9445]

I have a 99. Most fun bike I have ever owned. I am 82 years old, and the pillow seat and buck horn bars are comfortable for me. I started on a 1942 "45" Flat Head when I was 14, back in 1955. Anyway, thanks for a great video. I love the EVO engine.

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

It has been a great bike. Unfortunately for me my hips can't take long rides with the forward controls any more. So mostly just around town.

[@thomasstutzig1005]

👍👍👍

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

Thank you.

[@andrewmacarthur1976]

I pray u have 82 more years to go sir

[@jimkraft9445]

@@andrewmacarthur1976 Thanks Andrew. I am 83 now and went for a ride this morning before the rain came in. My wife use to ride with me, but not anymore. But she says when I come home I always have a grin on my face. I ride most of the time with goggles and no windshield. But then, most of my riding is around where I live a couple of miles from the nearest town of about 6500 population. Lots of back road riding just listening to the drag pipes and watching the sun glint off the head light. Makes my day. I got hooked when I was 8 years old riding a friends Whizzer motor bike around the school yard.

[@obiemains1367]

I know this is old but relevant. Beautiful bike and awesome camera! Just bought a 96 Fxstc off of my brother. He took good care of it. He bought it new late 95. Had to put a new voltage regulator and speedometer today, but all stock and original and after almost 20 years she's perfect. Same color scheme as yours, different logo. Great bikes and that EVO. Just keeps on giving. I also have a 94 FXR and a 98 1200 custom sportster. All EVOs. Beautiful bike. Thanks for the video

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

It has been a great bike. The only thing that I have had to repair was the stator, I replaced the regulator at the same time. Tires and tune-ups, along with oil changes, and that is about it except for things I wanted to change

[@Rif_Leman]

April 1988 I was participating in the largest naval battle since WWII in the Persian Gulf. I have an '84 and a '99 Softail. Truly magnificent machines.

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

Is 1984 the first year?

[@aquahombre]

@@ejhbritishcars6907 Yes

[@obiemains1367]

7/16, Dagger Brigade. M2 Bradley gunner. Thank you for your service sir.

[@birsob]

Lovely bike, super nice that you have had it from new. I have an 88 sporty as I was born in 88 and I have just bought a 96 softail heritage 🎉

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

It has been a great bike. Hard to believe that I have owned it for 36 years. Thanks for watching

[@Scott-rr7dy]

Thanks for the ride. I have a 1994 fxdwg/solid.all black and chrome. Andrew's cam, and pipes. Live it. Love the Evo sound.had a 2002 fat boy with the twin cam . Like this better.

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

It has been a super reliable engine over the 36 years that I have owned it. That's for watching.

[@user-ks5zc9pi1f]

I love this Bike - I gave always wanted to have the FXST-C, but I am not allowed to drive (medication) so thank you for this video, and enjoy it as much as you can!!!!

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

It has been a great bike. It's hard to think that it is 35 years old now.

[@WOLFIE-96B-UK]

Nice bike! 👍 I've got a 2008 fxstc, I love it! It does everything I want from a bike. I had a '94 Evo fxstc and to be honest I can't choose between them. I'm 70 and the all day riding comfort is second to none. 🇬🇧

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

The newer engine has a lot more power than the stock 1988 Evo engine. I tried one out several years ago and was impressed. They have engine conter balancing now as well. I still love my "old tech" motor though.

[@MadAnthonyI]

I have the same 88. Currently replacing the inner shifter lever. Make sure you keep it tight. My first Harley was an 86 FXSTC. With the same colors. Yours is prettier than mine. Mine has been through it!

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

Thanks for the tips! Nine has covered a lot of miles but has been well loved.

[@sqd37l]

beautiful bike. I wish I had it

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

I fell in love with it from the minute I saw it on the dealers floor. Thanks for watching.

[@yassinelaouar5614]

I love this type of motorcycle,I want more of them ❤❤❤

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

I have loved it from the day I brought it home 36 years ago.

[@yassinelaouar5614]

Thanks, this is great

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

I'm glad that you enjoyed it. It has been a wonderful bike since I bought it new oh so many years ago.

[@yassinelaouar5614]

My name is yassine

[@68AMW]

Hello from UK - got a 1989 of the same platform, awesome classic, great video, thanks for sharing!!

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

It's been a great bike.

[@davidmccall4776]

Love it! I always wanted an FXSTC, but ended up buying a '97 FLSTC (Heritage) instead. I still like the 6gal tanks on the FX better!, and yours is lookin bitchin! I wish I was in sunny Cali with you, but I'm stuck in the cold in North Carolina! Ride safe bro. Seeya!👍

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

It has been a great rde all these years. Sunny and 70 here, so I am thinking of going for a ride

[@sqd37l]

@@ejhbritishcars6907 😁

[@paulcrouch7629]

Been riding 89Fxstc since 94. My only bit×h, no mid frame pegs. I love the forward control set up. But it's nice to be able to move your feet around. My ×ss started to hurt. Hook up some frame clamp foldup peg between tranny and nose cone. Other side, used early shovel inspect cover that came with a peg mount. 🤠🤯🇺🇸🇮🇱🇬🇧💪

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

I installed slightly more forward controls on my bike. It allows my legs to be a bit straighter and I can also ride with the back of my ankles over the pegs for a second position. Not as versatile as your modification but still helpful.

[@Scott-rr7dy]

BEAUTIFUL. CLASSIC

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

Thank You. It has been a wonderful bike from the day I bought it back in 1988.

[@bikerboot888]

Pretty cool. i have the same exact bike except 1989. I have a few videos on it.

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

I have owned this one since new. It has always been a great bike.

[@datdude8135]

Cool April of 88 I was 7 yrs young..

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

Thanks for watching.

[@SteveB-hy2ci]

One nice bike,it's a keeper

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

35 years and still going strong.

[@MadAnthonyI]

See you at Neptune's Net !

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

A bit too far for a quick beer.

[@joracer1]

You got the right bike...what gearing did you go to and did you have to get a shorter belt? My inner is off thinking of putting on a 34, but don't want to buy a belt. My axle is completely centered now with a 32...

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

I got a rear sprocket that was 2 teeth smaller than the stock one. It did need a shorter belt to get the axle back to a reasonable position on the swing-arm. Well worth the effort as in 1988 all the softtalls had the same rear ratio and my bike is much lighter than a dressed FatBoy.

[@joracer1]

​​@@ejhbritishcars6907 Dude again that's a sweet evo softail, the colors are spot on...i love mine it's a custom all black though. I kinda don't like my bars, they're rolled forward a little bit more that yours. Well imo they could be better, there 10,000 sets of bars out there, and noone wants what I want. I'd like 3"to 4" higher and less rake on the controls but use the stock riser. I guess I need to join a softail club. Btw I stuck with stock gearing, because it'll never see much over 55mph.

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

The colour is stock and it is still original factory paint. The bars are stock as well. I did loosen the clamp and change the rake till they "fell" under my hands when I am seated.as I felt that I was reaching a bit in the position they were in when I bought it.

[@aquahombre]

Did you change your primary cover?.

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

I changed the Derby Cover but the inner and outer covers are stock. HD changed the design of the covers in 1989. I expect that is because to change the stator on my bike you have to remove the inner cover as it necks down just outboard of the stator which traps it in the cover.

[@aquahombre]

@@ejhbritishcars6907 I have a 1987 FXSTC with the same primary cover, I thought it was 1988 Harley changed the primary cover. My 87 looks similar in color to yours, but without the gold leafing.

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

Mine is an early bike Jan 88. Not sure when the change was but I had a friend with an FXST-C with the other style cover but his bike was an 1989 I think.

[@jamesdarr6714]

Aesthetically it looks alot like my 99 standard

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

It is a beautiful bike. I loved it from the moment I saw it in the showroom at Billarica HD.

[@thomasstutzig1005]

💙💙💙👍👍👍

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

Thank you.

[@kennethwise7108]

Sharp bike

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

Thank You.

[@cpmunson2807]

I have an 95 fxstc

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

I test rode one of the twin cam fxstc when they first came out. It is a very nice ride I was impressed with how much power it had in stock configuration.

[@russelldixon9022]

I got a 96 and i fukn love it ...............and love yours its fukn nice

[@ejhbritishcars6907]

It hasa been a great bike.