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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 05:49 PM
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Thanks. What I noticed (aside from leaning forward on the Road King, which can be fixed with Heritage handlebars) was that my knees were higher than on the Heritage Softail. But the consensus here and everywhere else is to go for the Road King. I'm not an expert, I have little experience, so I'm glad that everyone is helping me out. I don't want to be sorry down the line!
 
Old Apr 2, 2010 | 05:57 PM
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Once I decide, all I have to do is answer the age-old question: how does one buy a $20,000 Harley-Davidson without having to file for divorce?
Easy. Step one, buy the bike without her knowing it. Step two, wait for her to file.
 
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you won't be sorry with a road king.
 
Old Apr 2, 2010 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Faast Ed
Comfort loss is minimal. Somewhat, but acceptable.
I ain't no iron butt, and had no issues doin' the thousand miles to Sturgis (dodging the trailer parade).
I should clarify. I agree absolutely no issues with my ars. The ride can be a bit raw even with the compact shield. Regardless, a great bike.
 
Old Apr 2, 2010 | 08:42 PM
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Thanks! But here's a follow-up question: will I be sorry with a Heritage Softail Classic? Or will I want to trade up some day if I buy a Heritage Softail Classic?

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you won't be sorry with a road king.
 
Old Apr 2, 2010 | 08:54 PM
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I hope to buy a 2009 or 2010 Harley-Davidson (assuming I can swing it financially). Does anyone have an opinion as to which of the following would be best?
GEZZ!!! you posted this 7 months ago. you haven't gotten anything yet?
 
Old Apr 2, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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ROFLMAO! You don't know me very well! I take FOREVER to decide about pretty much EVERYTHING. The exception would be my F150. But it took me about 20 years to choose a SLR camera.

I expect that the 2009 Road King is what I'll choose, and if that's case, I will have it in plenty of time for Rolling Thunder.


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GEZZ!!! you posted this 7 months ago. you haven't gotten anything yet?
 
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let me guess..... you finally got a SLR camera and the digital age caught you... LOL!!

for the money, I'd get an Electric Glide Classic.
 
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Close ... I waited so long that the Digital SLRs came down to affordable prices!

Thanks for the Electra Glide Classic recommendation ... but the Road King is more my style ... and my price range.



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let me guess..... you finally got a SLR camera and the digital age caught you... LOL!!

for the money, I'd get an Electric Glide Classic.
 
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no problem... as you can see from my sig, I ride a FatBoy.

as much as I like a softail - I'd choose a RoadKing over a Heritage.
 



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