2007-01-22 22:54:39 · 11 answers · asked by jesshispet 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
It is a model of a Harley-Davidson - it is designed to look like there is no suspension (ie hard-tail) but hiddedn inside there is a shock absorber and spring making it more comfortable like modern motorcycles (it is called the soft-tail)
2007-01-22 23:00:47 · answer #1 · answered by startrektosnewenterpriselovethem 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Definition: A Soft Tail is a motorcycle that appears to have a Hard Tail rear suspension but in reality has shock absorbers that are hidden from view. Harley-Davidson has many Soft Tail models but they call them Softails.
2007-01-23 06:59:55 · answer #2 · answered by rajeev 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A soft tail is a rear wheel suspension systen that looks like it is'nt there so ya get the clean look of a hard tail without it busting your butt when hitting bumps
2007-01-23 07:03:22 · answer #3 · answered by wyzrdofahs 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A rigid, or hardtail has no rear suspension (see my bike in my 360), but looks much cleaner than a swingarm suspension.
A soft tail looks similar to a hardtail, but gives some suspension travel, though not as much as a swingarm suspension.
2007-01-23 10:47:52 · answer #4 · answered by strech 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The rear wheel and surrounding framework on a softail, is hinged, and has a spring and shock absorber assemly hidden undernearth it. This is what makes it a softail. It's a much smoother riding bike.
2007-01-23 08:11:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its the rear suspension. On a Rigid tail there is no suspension.
2007-01-23 06:58:44 · answer #6 · answered by Matthew 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It a HOG or should I say Harley Davidson with rear shocks, ee Harley Softtail.
2007-01-23 12:18:38 · answer #7 · answered by gretsch16pc 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends if im sitting on the bike
2007-01-23 07:00:49 · answer #8 · answered by Sherri ptown 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the shocks are hidden underneath the frame.
2007-01-23 07:20:37 · answer #9 · answered by gixx 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
shocks...rigid means there is nothing there to take the roughness of the road.
2007-01-23 06:59:30 · answer #10 · answered by Donna 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋