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I have decided what will be my next bike...
As some of you may know, I lost my last HD in a shop fire. I will get a new project bike and I have decided on a Heritage Deluxe. The following picture is my inspiration picture. I want to copy and make my bike like this. My question is ( as a starting point) what year bike should I look for? or not look for?
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Originally Posted by nibroc
nice looking bike
Aye! I think it will be a great project to buy a stock bike, maybe a lil banged up, and make it into this bike. I just need to find the right bike to buy.
I think you may want to start with a heritage because they are more numerous and may can find one at a better price than a deluxe. Plus sell the saddlebags, sissybar, windshield,etc to help finance your project.
I owned a 2010 Deluxe for three months. Couldn't wait to get rid of it! Most uncomfortable bike I've ever owned. Get a Heritage, if you're over 5'7" don't get a Deluxe!
As far as the pic you posted?......imho, that's a bike you look at and polish, I prefer the ones that you can actually ride without worrying about getting them dirty, but to each his own. Good luck.
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I have decided what will be my next bike...
