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Heritage 107. I didn't initially like the look of the Heritage; I was really attracted to the slim or the fat boy. But I like to do long trips with camping kit, so once I decided on a Softail this was the only one that made sense.
i still need to sort out the wind hitting me right in the eyes, and I think the panniers are next to useless, but me and old Donald Trump are learning to live together.
I was rebuilding the motor in my ‘06 FLHTCi and I kept walking by this Bonneville Salt Pearl FXLR on my way to the parts counter. One day the sales guy asked me what it would take, they gave me book value on my 2014 Mustang and I got a new bike.
I'm tall. At the time (this was the first 2018 that my dealer sold) it was the only new Softail model that had parts listed on the website for all three of these mods... 3" forward foot control extension, apes, and a tallboy seat. It's a great bike and a lot of fun.
I'm tall. At the time (this was the first 2018 that my dealer sold) it was the only new Softail model that had parts listed on the website for all three of these mods... 3" forward foot control extension, apes, and a tallboy seat. It's a great bike and a lot of fun.
I'm also well over six feet tall, but forward controls was one thing I didn't want. It was perhaps the first thing that drew me to the FXBB. I had forwards on another bike and ended up changing them to mids. Personal preference you know? I also immediately got rid of the apes that came on my bike, replacing them with buckhorns that give me the feel and reach I prefer. The seat though, man those stock seats are made for ...well, not so tall people. The "tallboy" seat was one of the dealer installed mods I paid for and never got. I ended up modifying the stock solo so that it is both proportioned (to me) and more comfortable. DanBO, I'm glad you're happy with your choices. Our differences perhaps highlight the personal rather than physical things about a motorcycle that make them attractive to the individual. That kinda goes to answering the original question, eh?
I wasn't really in the market for a new bike, but I knew I would be getting a new one in the near future. I've been riding sport bikes for the past 20 years and my current 2006 GSXR600 wasn't cutting it, even for short commuting rides. Not to mention I wasn't even putting a 1000 miles a year on it. I absolutely love riding, but the 600 was just becoming unbearable. I started looking and comparing all the major brands and tried to find bikes that were close in features, looks and price range. I knew I wanted a windshield/fairing mount, saddle bags and an engine large enough for some long rides. I was really surprised at how small the engines were on the Hondas, Yamahas, Suzukis and Kawasakis. 1300 to 1500cc engines just didn't seem big enough for me. The one bike that did fit my needs was the Heritage Classic 114! Windshield, saddle bags, lots of after market support, cruise control, aux lights and the list goes on. Maybe one day I'll get a bagger, but for now the Heritage is the bike for me.
I got the low rider . wasn't my first choice , my 1st choice was the fatbob,114 ,but not within my budget ,no regrets , on the low rider , I love the old school ,look and I am extremely happy with it, 5 gallon tank ,one of the lightest new softail, ,it handle very well for a crusier .and you can change it up to what ever you want, bobber,chopper, bagger, ect ect.
Grew up watching my dad ride his super sport (Honda RC51), and always thought I would be on two wheels ASAP. Ended up stalling myself with multiple excuses. For my initial birthday present I signed up for a rider's course just so I could have an M1 license when ready to buy. I realized I liked being comfortable more than being able to go extremely fast. I did not know anything about HD and through research on youtube and google came to the decision that I liked the FXBB. I found a good deal the day of my birthday and ended up buying it that day. Within the first couple rides after getting over initial nervousness I realized I waited too long! Its a very comfortable stance and this stage 1 M8 on this barebones model happens to go faster than I expected. Best of both worlds!
11/04/18 at the dealership in sandals because I didnt even have a permit to be able to ride home. Got the permit the next day, and passed the rider course that weekend.
Grew up watching my dad ride his super sport (Honda RC51), and always thought I would be on two wheels ASAP. Ended up stalling myself with multiple excuses. For my initial birthday present I signed up for a rider's course just so I could have an M1 license when ready to buy. I realized I liked being comfortable more than being able to go extremely fast. I did not know anything about HD and through research on youtube and google came to the decision that I liked the FXBB. I found a good deal the day of my birthday and ended up buying it that day. Within the first couple rides after getting over initial nervousness I realized I waited too long! Its a very comfortable stance and this stage 1 M8 on this barebones model happens to go faster than I expected. Best of both worlds!
11/04/18 at the dealership in sandals because I didnt even have a permit to be able to ride home. Got the permit the next day, and passed the rider course that weekend.
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I also immediately got rid of the apes that came on my bike, replacing them with buckhorns that give me the feel and reach I prefer. The seat though, man those stock seats are made for ...well, not so tall people. The "tallboy" seat was one of the dealer installed mods I paid for and never got. I ended up modifying the stock solo so that it is both proportioned (to me) and more comfortable. DanBO, I'm glad you're happy with your choices. Our differences perhaps highlight the personal rather than physical things about a motorcycle that make them attractive to the individual. That kinda goes to answering the original question, eh?
