View Poll Results: Which one would you buy?

Road King Classic

182

78.11%

Heritage Softail Classic

21.89%

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Dec 14, 2011 | 07:09 AM

#31

lionsm13

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From: Western South Dakota

Personally, I've always thought that a RK was a big boys or bigger softail,(think about it) but whenever I say that it really pisses the RK guys off.. I'm glad that you think so too.

Dec 14, 2011 | 07:12 AM

#32

djaudette

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From: Goldsboro, NC

Road King Classic for me. All day long. Had a 2004 and loved it.

Dec 14, 2011 | 07:39 AM

#33

Sleeko

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From: Eastern North Carolina

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffreydsilver

I had EXACTLY the same choice to make a couple of years ago! I was torn between a Road King and a Heritage Softail Classic, both in vivid black. For me the biggest difference was the immediate comfort of the Heritage (seat, handlebars) or the "going all the way" with the King knowing that I would need to screw around with seating and bars. I chose the King and have never regretted it!

I have since put on the Heritage style bars, Sundowner seat, adjustable backrest, tourpak with wrap around backrest and passenger grabrails for the wife. She loves the floor boards and comfort of the seating. While I still LOVE the sportiness of the Heritage the Road King has exceeded ALL of my expectations! It's a tough choice to make.

You hit the nail on the head right there Jeffrey. If I go with the RKC I will either put on some beach bars like the ones on the RKCustom or the Heritage bars.
I don't know if anyone's sat on a Heritage lately but those bars and that seat - the way the passenger seat hits you right in the lower back for support- is one comfortable place to be. This is what started the whole mess.

Dec 14, 2011 | 07:40 AM

#34

mrnone

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Joined: Feb 2010

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From: here

softails are lame
dumb after thought idea

Dec 14, 2011 | 07:53 AM

#35

Skeet7373

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Joined: Apr 2009

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From: Nashville

From a woman's point of view, the Heritage is the same bike as the Lux, just change the bars, seat, shock and add the bags, you have a Heritage with a nicer tank badge. The RKC is beautiful and will give that wonderful floating ride. I'm looking to trade/sell my 2011 Lux. I just don't like it. so, I'm looking and all the pros on that RKC is tempting to me.

Are you going to keep the Lux, then its a no brainer, get the RKC for a second.

Dec 14, 2011 | 08:16 AM

#36

NDBadlands4-2

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Joined: Dec 2010

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From: Badlands of ND

Road King. You get the looks the ride, weather proof bags and cruise control too. Easy choice if you are touring at all.

Dec 14, 2011 | 08:19 AM

#37

merdahl

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Joined: Nov 2007

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From: AZ

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleeko

You hit the nail on the head right there Jeffrey. If I go with the RKC I will either put on some beach bars like the ones on the RKCustom or the Heritage bars.
I don't know if anyone's sat on a Heritage lately but those bars and that seat - the way the passenger seat hits you right in the lower back for support- is one comfortable place to be. This is what started the whole mess.

I hated that when I rented one. Ended up pulling the passenger seat and stuffing it in the saddle bag half way thru the ride.

Dec 14, 2011 | 09:05 AM

#38

Snapdragon

Cruiser

Joined: Jul 2011

Posts: 130

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From: Katy

I had the same issue trying to decide between the two scoots. I rented each one for a weekend and then there was no question. Changed the bars and added the Sundowner seat. Good to go.
Love my RKC!