Help the New Guy!!!
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I feel that you have been given some good advice about what to do. Like I have always tried to say, "try before you buy" It's your money dude, see which one feels the best to you and use your own judgement based on what type of riding that you intend on doing. Sometimes a salesman can help you out or they can just take advantage of you. When I bought my new Harley, I already knew what I wanted and I told the salesman and he found it for me. Think about what you want to do with your Harley and then make your move, worked for me. Good luck
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ORIGINAL: ndfan
I bought my first Harley last fall - 2005 Sportster 1200 XLR. At the time this was the bike that would get me onto a Harley with the least $$$ damage to the wallet.<snip>
Any words of wisdom from you folks with more experience? Is the Superglide truly not enough of an upgrade from the Sportster?
I like the looks and feel of the bike.
Thanks,
Jim
I bought my first Harley last fall - 2005 Sportster 1200 XLR. At the time this was the bike that would get me onto a Harley with the least $$$ damage to the wallet.<snip>
Any words of wisdom from you folks with more experience? Is the Superglide truly not enough of an upgrade from the Sportster?
I like the looks and feel of the bike.
Thanks,
Jim
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ORIGINAL: AK_Hog_Herder
Before I can offer any suggestions I would need to know what type of riding you do.
In town, short hauls, long hauls, etc.
That would influence my suggestions.
Before I can offer any suggestions I would need to know what type of riding you do.
In town, short hauls, long hauls, etc.
That would influence my suggestions.
At this stage of my "riding career" I would say that the bulk of my riding is short hauls and in town.
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My father has a Heritage Classic and it’s one sweet ride. Those softails fit like your favorite pair of leather gloves. 2 up or not the Heritage is a sweet ride. I can almost bet even though the Superglide is a step up from the Sportster if you buy one you’ll be in the same situation this time next year. I know it’s easy to question the sales guys motives but he was right about you coming back in 6 months when he told you not to buy the sportster wasn’t he? I think he’s right this time too.
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Then one of the Dyna family or something like the FXST may fit your needs.
I would hate to see you looking to move up again in 6 months.
I started with the Heritage and just recently added an Ultra. But then I don't spend much time around town. 100 miles is just warming up for me.
I would hate to see you looking to move up again in 6 months.
I started with the Heritage and just recently added an Ultra. But then I don't spend much time around town. 100 miles is just warming up for me.
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my wife. He was intent on pushing me to look at a Heritage Softail. Seemed like the guy just wanted to sell the most bike possible.
Any words of wisdom from you folks with more experience? Is the Superglide truly not enough of an upgrade from the Sportster?
I like the looks and feel of the bike.
Any words of wisdom from you folks with more experience? Is the Superglide truly not enough of an upgrade from the Sportster?
I like the looks and feel of the bike.
This isnt about what he thinks, its about what YOU think.
Test drive a few different bikes and buy the one that fits you the best.
The Heritage is a sweet bike, but if thats not what you want then dont let yourself be pushed into it.
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Chunks has a good point. Buy what you want. If you have to buy a bigger model in a year or two well then that’s what you have to do. But then again maybe a dyna is just what you need. I guess I try to put myself in the sales guys shoes. If I was selling Harleys I would tell everyone to get a Road King or a Glide because eventually if you love to ride your going to venture farther and farther on it. Ask yourself how far are you from any of the major rallies that happen. Have you ever dreamed of riding out to any of them? If Sturgis were a 600 mile trip would you want to do it on a dyna with luggage? Maybe I’m the only one who dreams of road trips on a bike. How long do you want to own your next bike? Do you think you’ll be just an around town rider during that time frame?
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Just want to say that I finally bit the bullet and bought a Vivid Black 06 Street Bob today. I did test rides as everybody suggested. Came down to me likng the ride and the look of the Street Bob. I am adding a seat and backrest for two up riding. Thanks to everyone for their advice. The ride home from the dealer was great!
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Well, this is a little advise a little too late. I have a WideGlide, wife rides a Nightrain (Softail) I prefer the WG for solo and 2 up. I think you did the right thing.
A better idea,,,,keep the Sportie for Her, and you ride the Bob!
A better idea,,,,keep the Sportie for Her, and you ride the Bob!
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I had the same thing happen to me and I went and looked at both the Fat boy and the Dyna. Well I went off to the dealer to buy at Dyna Custom because the price was better for my budget. I ended up with the Low Rider because when I sat on it I felt it just "fit" me. I was right. I loved the bike as soon as I hit 25 miles on the clock. Either bike is a good choice because they have the TC88 engine. So, I would recommend you go ride both or even rent both. But either one is a very different bike from the Sportster. The Dyna is agile and has good cruising capability. The Heritage is a definite long distance cruiser. Once you ride both....you will know.
Good Luck!
Good Luck!