View Poll Results: Which Softail
Fatboy 114
21
23.33%
Slim
10
11.11%
Heritage 114
59
65.56%
Voters: 90. You may not vote on this poll
SOLD my 2018 RoadKing Special. Which Softail?
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 750
Likes: 200
From: WNY
The Heritage does look sweet stripped down. Almost a Deluxe. I understand the balance aspect. I went from a sportster to a RKS. That sportster could just be thrown around every which way. But, riding two up sucks. I love my RKS, but I would strongly consider a Lowrider S if I was going to get a second bike.
Take a look in your area on Rider-share and Twisted Road. Maybe even Eagle Rider. Do a day rental on a couple. Will cost a couple of hundred bucks, but you'll know damn well which bike you want.
Take a look in your area on Rider-share and Twisted Road. Maybe even Eagle Rider. Do a day rental on a couple. Will cost a couple of hundred bucks, but you'll know damn well which bike you want.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,541
Likes: 412
From: Studio City, CA via Rochester, NY
I have an 05 FatBoy and I love it. But it's a COMPLETELY different bike than today's FatBoy. About a year or so ago, my dealer loaned be one to ride for a day while mine was in the shop. I think he was hoping I'd bring it back and want to trade the 05 in for it. No Way! I really didn't like the ride whatsoever for all off the reasons mentioned above. So were I you, I'd go Heritage and make it yours. This way you have the bags/shield should you want them, and ya never know.
BUT...to each their own, so as discussed earlier, ride 'em all - rent each for a day if you can swing it and really spend some time. That will give you your answer.
BUT...to each their own, so as discussed earlier, ride 'em all - rent each for a day if you can swing it and really spend some time. That will give you your answer.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 4,550
Likes: 1,842
From: Albuquerque, NM
I think you should go back to that hardtail chopper that you used to have............just kidding.
Actually, you seem pretty conflicted here because you want looks as well as function. The bottom line is that all three of these are modern motorcycles and you can do whatever you want on any of them. The Heritage may tour better than the others, but the others will be adequate with windshield and luggage. I've got a buddy who's an average sized guy who will still ride his Sportster across the country, and he's 61 years old.
Which one is going to put the biggest smile on your face when you look at it? There's your answer.
Actually, you seem pretty conflicted here because you want looks as well as function. The bottom line is that all three of these are modern motorcycles and you can do whatever you want on any of them. The Heritage may tour better than the others, but the others will be adequate with windshield and luggage. I've got a buddy who's an average sized guy who will still ride his Sportster across the country, and he's 61 years old.
Which one is going to put the biggest smile on your face when you look at it? There's your answer.
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Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 3,275
Likes: 669
From: The Rust Belt!
The Heritage does look sweet stripped down. Almost a Deluxe. I understand the balance aspect. I went from a sportster to a RKS. That sportster could just be thrown around every which way. But, riding two up sucks. I love my RKS, but I would strongly consider a Lowrider S if I was going to get a second bike.
Take a look in your area on Rider-share and Twisted Road. Maybe even Eagle Rider. Do a day rental on a couple. Will cost a couple of hundred bucks, but you'll know damn well which bike you want.
Take a look in your area on Rider-share and Twisted Road. Maybe even Eagle Rider. Do a day rental on a couple. Will cost a couple of hundred bucks, but you'll know damn well which bike you want.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2020
Posts: 437
Likes: 136
From: Missouri
You might consider the fat bob also. I have a rk and never wouldve thought I would like the fat bob. Got a chance to demo it on a demo truck and loved it.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,817
Likes: 116
From: Raleigh, NC
Not true, whatever "more effort" means. It's just as easy to handle as any other bike.
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Likes: 2,206
From: Midlothian, VA
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I'd consider the 114 Street Bob. Sharp looking bike with that new paint scheme.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 750
Likes: 200
From: WNY