Best "do it all" HD model

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Sep 22, 2013 | 08:36 PM

tbannister

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Best "do it all" HD model

Ive decided that I "need" more bike and I want to hear from those that have been there and back on this. What's the one model that gets as close as it can to doing it all, from bar bike to cross country two-up travel? Thanks for your input.

Sep 22, 2013 | 08:37 PM

Cowboy Rob

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From: Shit Weather USA

Road King

Sep 22, 2013 | 08:44 PM

Stash905

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From: Long Island, NY

Road Glide with detachable tour pack.

Sep 22, 2013 | 08:46 PM

XKnight

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From: 3rd Stone From The Sun

I'd say a Road King or a Heritage Softail. Depends on how much weight you travel with when you go 2up. If you travel light then the Heritage is the way to go since both the shield and bags come off in minutes.

Sep 22, 2013 | 08:47 PM

rooti

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Most people are going to vote for the one they own...I won't..I think the road king is probable the most versatile HD. Great touring bike but I've also seen it stripped down tearing up the twisties.

Sep 22, 2013 | 08:47 PM

Ron750

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Any bike can be a bar bike. Two-up travel is most comfortable with a tour pack. I have heard that the passenger gets bad buffeting on a Road Glide.
So to me Ultra wins, or a Road King with a detachable Tour Pack added.