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Apr 21, 2021 | 08:55 AM

#11

Parrothead1809

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DikTish

I have a 2019 Deluxe and I think you should have your head examined.

I completely love mine. I added all the comforts/touring of the Heritage.

Although I do appreciate "looking at the next bike" hobby, I have to agree with DikTish... I took my Deluxe and added cruise control, bags, windshield, crash bars, etc. So its a great bike for trips and camping as well as bopping around the back hills and farm roads.

...but I've always liked the looks of the RoadKing... Hmmmm?

-PH

Apr 21, 2021 | 07:59 PM

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oldscoot

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I agree with Parrothead, lusting after another bike is fun. I have a 2019 FLSB with a little over 17,000 miles on the clock and every time I start looking at other softail models I remind myself that trading one softail for another is kind of like a duck flying east for the winter. The Deluxe is a good looking bike.

Apr 22, 2021 | 07:41 AM

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24v

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If you are in California and want stage 2 I would not buy a 2021 bike. Look for a 2020.

Apr 22, 2021 | 09:45 PM

#14

cj24

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Parrothead1809

Thats another bike I have been looking at (RKS) but honestly, I think for my use... and size, the deluxe is better for me.

So far on my deluxe I have added low profile saddleman seat, iron bags, engine guard, and DK Ac with external breather, and grips. With that set up .... I can ride a good distance/day... but a windshield would probabky help a lot.

Apr 22, 2021 | 09:48 PM

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cj24

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Quote:

Originally Posted by oldscoot

Yep I agree ... but what's alluring about another new bike when the current bike meets your needs? I don't do this with cars ... I drive the wheels off of them. Drove my F150 for 20yrs @275k miles. Still I find myself stalking other bikes tho lol

Apr 22, 2021 | 09:52 PM

#16

cj24

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 24v

If you are in California and want stage 2 I would not buy a 2021 bike. Look for a 2020.

Well if I was doing a 21 ... it would be an harley stage 2 at outset and under warranty.. but yea, i doubt you would find a 20 in my area at dealers right now.

But regardless, I have decided to keep my deluxe

Apr 23, 2021 | 05:54 AM

#17

24v

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Originally Posted by cj24

Right, my point is that dealers don't have tuning yet for 21's and from what I have read they are not sure when, or even if, they will offer stage kits for the 21's in California. Could just be internet rumors, but I have read it from at least 3 different sources.

Apr 23, 2021 | 08:19 AM

#18

cj24

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 24v

Wow thats crazy if true. To release the new bikes without the ability to tune them themselves... and not be able to sell their stage kits is insane...

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Apr 23, 2021 | 08:27 AM

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Parrothead1809

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cj24

Thats another bike I have been looking at (RKS) but honestly, I think for my use... and size, the deluxe is better for me.

I do regret not trying more bikes before settling on my Deluxe. It's my first HD and first "large" cruiser and I didn't want to take on more bike then I could handle (esp relative to weight). The Softail frame and overall size seemed to fit me well and that's what I went with. At some point, I'm going to test ride a RK and probably just tease myself. In the mean time, the Deluxe is still a kick in the pants to ride, nimble and turns heads everywhere I go.

You can check out the pics from my I Pulled the Trigger thread when I bought it. The only updates since those pics are (1) I removed the luggage rack for the HD Tour Pack (that I can add when needed) and (2) My JES Fangs that I'm hoping to get out and test this weekend. I also added the cruise control (as mentioned earlier), but that really doesn't change the look of the bike - just another button under my left thumb.

Ride Safe,
-PH