The element that stands out the most next to the vintage-feel wheels is the fuel tank, painted white and wearing blue, retro-looking letters that arrange themselves to form the name Harley-Davidson.

On the freeway, the overdrive 6th gear is a superb feature. It allows the Springer Classic to just idle along, with just enough distinctive V-twin burble to remind you that you’re on a Harley.

Retro-look chrome springer front end, high bars, bullet-shaped headlight, and long, low ride. A reminder of decades past. On the road, the Springer Softail emits the classic Harley feel. Its solidly ...

Freehand-Painted 1990 Harley-Davidson Springer Is Heavily Tattooed and Ultra-Retro Published: 21 Nov 2022, 08:29 UTC • By: Daniel Patrascu 14 photos ...

1988: Harley-Davidson Softail Springer launched. 1993: Gearbox and belt drive updated. 1995: Vacuum fuel tap and smooth exhaust added. 1997: Rear wheel hub now aluminium. 1998: Clutch gets nine ...

Harley has paid close attention to the styling desires of its hard-core customers, and one design that has appeared on many customized Hogs is the classic Springer front suspension.

The FLSTSC Springer Classic digs deeply into Harley-Davidson history for the retro look of a classic Springer front end with deep black powder-coated front forks and chrome shocks and springs.