Considering a Trade...Need Input
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Considering a Trade...Need Input
I'm thinking of trading in my 2005 Ultra Classic on a 2008 Softail Custom with 4K miles. I prefer the styling and lighter weight of the Custom over the Ultra. Also, the Softail has the TC96 motor. If you've ever moved from a bagger to a Softail, I'd like to know your thoughts. Any regrets?
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Well, I now ride an 07 Road King Custom and love it but, in the past, I did trade a 91 Ultra on a 96 Softail Custom basically for the same reasons as you.
I liked the look, attitude and feel of the FXSTC and did not feel like the Ultra was me, so to speak. Don't misunderstand. The Ultra was a great touring bike but I never once regretted switching to the softail. In fact, I was always glad that I did. I modified the softail just the way I wanted it. I rode that FXSTC all over the south and west, took rides from Texas to Sturgis and all over the Rocky Mountains. Every time I threw my leg over that bike, whether for a cross country trip or just for a short ride (or even just in the garage because I usually could not resist sitting on it every time I saw it) I fell in love with it all over again.
A truly great bike that I never regretted getting. Good luck.
I liked the look, attitude and feel of the FXSTC and did not feel like the Ultra was me, so to speak. Don't misunderstand. The Ultra was a great touring bike but I never once regretted switching to the softail. In fact, I was always glad that I did. I modified the softail just the way I wanted it. I rode that FXSTC all over the south and west, took rides from Texas to Sturgis and all over the Rocky Mountains. Every time I threw my leg over that bike, whether for a cross country trip or just for a short ride (or even just in the garage because I usually could not resist sitting on it every time I saw it) I fell in love with it all over again.
A truly great bike that I never regretted getting. Good luck.
Ridden many softails? They feel way different to me, and not necessarily in a good way. How long have you had your FLHTCU? I know several guys who have gone from softail to touring, can't think of any who've gone the other way. (except to add a bike to their stable)
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I took extensive test rides (rentals) on both baggers and the Heritage. The Heritage was for me and I rack up the miles. Baggers seem to be the trend now, but they aren't for everyone. To each his own.
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Ridden many softails? They feel way different to me, and not necessarily in a good way. How long have you had your FLHTCU? I know several guys who have gone from softail to touring, can't think of any who've gone the other way. (except to add a bike to their stable)
What's good for the goose may not even be in the same ballpark. Everyone's different.
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Different strokes ya know. Some people even like a hardtail best. Test ride it then decide.
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I went from Street Glide to Fat Bob. I know it's not a Softail, but it is the same concept for pretty much the same reasons.
I definitely don't regret it and am loving riding the Dyna daily whereas some days it was almost work to ride the Street Glide in traffic.
I definitely don't regret it and am loving riding the Dyna daily whereas some days it was almost work to ride the Street Glide in traffic.
