Help! picking out a harley!
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,396
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From: Lakeland, Fl
Gotta get one that speaks to you...
Sounds dumb... Whatever...
If and when I'm out shopping, there are bikes of every family id like or want...
But to me, there has to be a connection, a feeling... Just that something...
Sounds dumb... Whatever...
If and when I'm out shopping, there are bikes of every family id like or want...
But to me, there has to be a connection, a feeling... Just that something...
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,443
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From: Northwest Georgia
Honestly they can all do everything. A Dyna can be fitted with luggage for touring, as can a Softail. A full dresser can be used for daily quick trips. It all depends on what you want and your budget.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 4,933
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From: Kentucky
You don't say where you're at, but there may be a Harley demo day near you soon and, if so, you can go ride any new Harley you want for free. All you need is a license (issued more than a year ago) and a DOT helmet.
Here's the demo event schedule
Here's the demo event schedule
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,664
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From: P.E.I. Canada
I have no choice but to recommend the Heritage. Great bike stripped down for local driving, or dress it back up in minutes for the long haul. You can ride solo to the bar, then pull the back seat and a extra helmet out of the bags for the girl you picked up while you were there. But that's just my opinion.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 227
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From: Amarillo,TX
Take into account the type of riding you will mainly be doing. Commuting, bar hopping, touring, etc. I started with a Heritage Softail. Great bike. Have an Ultra now and really like it, but it's kind of a handful to hustle around town. How well the bike fits you is hugely important, i.e. Seat, bars, controls, etc.
Club Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 145,895
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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
Best info I can give it to read, do a lot of searches and sit on them.
Then go to a dealer thats having a Harley day and ride all U think U like.
There's so much diff in the ERGO's of each platform.
Being shorter U may love the Softail bikes. they sit lower.
Then go to a dealer thats having a Harley day and ride all U think U like.
There's so much diff in the ERGO's of each platform.
Being shorter U may love the Softail bikes. they sit lower.
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Road Master
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 990
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From: lakeside ca.
5 foot 8 150 lbs myself was riding a 1500 vulcan bought a softail std
love the softail andhave put many 500 miles days in on it
loved the vulcan till I got the softail rode the vulcan a few months later , gave it to my son. after riding the softail riding the vulcan was a real surprise because I thought the vulcan was a good bike I was not wrong just misinformed softail much better ..... and yes i like the hardtail look but then i am and old guy 70 yo...
love the softail andhave put many 500 miles days in on it
loved the vulcan till I got the softail rode the vulcan a few months later , gave it to my son. after riding the softail riding the vulcan was a real surprise because I thought the vulcan was a good bike I was not wrong just misinformed softail much better ..... and yes i like the hardtail look but then i am and old guy 70 yo...
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