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Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 124
Likes: 33
From: Reno
It has a fuc$ing 160 front tire on it for gods sake...no one should be surprised the thing does not turn or handle for ****....
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 3,515
Likes: 887
From: Upstate New York
I think the 150 rear tire is the reason most people like the handling characteristics of the Heritage.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,681
Likes: 233
From:
I hear you. I sold my CBR600RR sportbike and got me an FXSTC. I love this bike, but dont like the weight of it and how its not much fun in the twisties. Not sure what i was thinking when i bought it. I need a bike that is lighter and nimble for quick fun rides through the hills. Not a bike that is heavy and is basically just good for the highway. I decided i need to get a naked bike like the Yamaha FZ06. Kind of inbetween a sport bike and a ducati monster...but i am now stuck because i paid 10K for this bike two years ago from a dealership....and to sell it in this day i would prob have to take 6K for it. Was talking to my wife about that, i havent ever had to take a hit when selling a bike, but this time i am going to have to. 4K is a tough pill to swallow for me, but like you said im not getting any younger and life is about enjoying what you ride.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 3,873
Likes: 3,483
From: Arizona
The Fat Boy has an iconic style and they lost it with their new model. It's just fat with clown tires and none of the previous styling. My Lo has a 200 rear and ironically it's fatness is hidden by fender, you have to get behind it and look low to see it's width. Handling wise you just have to take it easy, the floorboards grind, you just back off. It is what it is.
Seems to me like the old Low Rider S was the perfect machine. Find one, hot rod it, abuse it, fix it. There is a certain freedom that comes with a machine that you care about, but not care too much about. Like the pleasure of having an old beater truck that just works.
Seems to me like the old Low Rider S was the perfect machine. Find one, hot rod it, abuse it, fix it. There is a certain freedom that comes with a machine that you care about, but not care too much about. Like the pleasure of having an old beater truck that just works.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 6,673
Likes: 502
From: Orange County
Wow - I would think the 2016 would be a great bike, being one of the last Dynas. Plus you can get some great sound from that Twin Cam. But what do I know? I've never ridden one.
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Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 16,021
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From: Sandy Eggo's North County
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Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 667
Likes: 189
From: U.K.
It is a great bike, if i was going to buy an older Harley it would definitely be the one, but the M8 Softails are better.
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Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 9,238
Likes: 5,784
From: On the Big Blue marble
I feel where your coming from.. I had a Heritage that I traded for a 114fb. Dont get me wrong, Im enjoying the FB and its not going anywhere but it handles like a barge and wont lean over - totally agree w/ya..