fatboy or softail Heritage
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6th Gear
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From: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
fatboy or softail Heritage
hello there friends 
I have a question if you don't mind. am going to buy my first harley in about a month. its a sloftail fatboy. and I know am going to have to buy me saddle bags and a wind shield and all that in the future. but a second thought tells me "why not buy a softail heritage instead and just cut it short", for it has all the things am going to need, saddle bags, etc... so, any opinions??
your answer might make me change my mind on the fat boy...thank you
cheers from Saudi Arabia
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same engine tranny frame and even rear fender. Seats are very similar. A Fatboy is just a trimmed down Heritage anyway... get the Heritage and if you decide you want a Fatboy, just tear the crap off and you got one.
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I'm a fatboy fan. It always bothers me when I see one with saddle bags on it. Its a cruiser, not a touring bike. Mine came with a detachable backrest with luggage rack. I have a t-bag and a bag that goes on the handle bars. Thats all I need when I take a trip, other than that, no bags on my ride.
The only difference, other than the touring accessories. 07 and up Fat boys have a 200 rear, Heritage still has a 150
The only difference, other than the touring accessories. 07 and up Fat boys have a 200 rear, Heritage still has a 150
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If you're going to need storage & want a comfortable seat for 2 up, Heritage all the way. And I like the spoke wheels much better then the solid dish wheels.
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I would go for the heritage.
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I'm a fatboy fan. It always bothers me when I see one with saddle bags on it. Its a cruiser, not a touring bike. Mine came with a detachable backrest with luggage rack. I have a t-bag and a bag that goes on the handle bars. Thats all I need when I take a trip, other than that, no bags on my ride.
The only difference, other than the touring accessories. 07 and up Fat boys have a 200 rear, Heritage still has a 150
The only difference, other than the touring accessories. 07 and up Fat boys have a 200 rear, Heritage still has a 150
thank you for the reply