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Hmm. Best comparison pic I've seen, and they did make it look pretty close. Maybe its the bags that throw it off. They just don't seem to fit with what they were going for here.
Hmm. Best comparison pic I've seen, and they did make it look pretty close. Maybe its the bags that throw it off. They just don't seem to fit with what they were going for here.
I've seen this pic of the two bikes a lot, just so every one knows the top bike is a 52 hydraglide that someone painted the front end black. The headlight and fork legs were chrome/aluminum not blacked out. The only model hydraglide with black front legs was the 1949 and its headlight was also not black.
I'm totally with you on the fat rear tire on both the Fat Boy & Breakout. A 180 or 200 would fill the stock rear fender nicely . And with the 240 rear tire and a extra 3" wide rear fender both bikes just looks fugley to me . And yes the 240 is probably a 300 dollar tire that's just for looks .
My first Harley was a fully restored 1956 Panhead that I paid $2000 for --- ladies and gentlemen, comparing the new Heritage to that sweet old girl would be nothing short of sacrilegious... Just for giggles, money aside, is there really someone who would choose the looks of the new Heritage over the Panhead in the above comparison photo?
I'm looking at the 114 Heritage Classic. Never thought I'd seriously consider replacing my Fat Boy Lo but I love the lighter weight and the way the new Heritage handles. The only thing I don't care for is the spoke wheels and skinny tires, used to the 200mm rear tire on Gertie! All in all the biggest selling point is I won't have to change anything except the pipes when available, I have sewing machines that are louder!
Went to the dealer to pick up a battery & when I was there I checked them out. They look better in person than they look in the pictures. But I'm planning on retiring in 4 years so a new bike isn't going to happen as I have 3 Harleys anyway.
I said the same thing. They look alot better in person.
My first Harley was a fully restored 1956 Panhead that I paid $2000 for --- ladies and gentlemen, comparing the new Heritage to that sweet old girl would be nothing short of sacrilegious... Just for giggles, money aside, is there really someone who would choose the looks of the new Heritage over the Panhead in the above comparison photo?
~Tramp~
Totally agree Tramp, but I want to ride a bike that can survive today's traffic, speeds and freeways. In my opinion the 18 Heritage does a great job of meeting those needs while honoring the past.
I'm looking at the 114 Heritage Classic. Never thought I'd seriously consider replacing my Fat Boy Lo but I love the lighter weight and the way the new Heritage handles. The only thing I don't care for is the spoke wheels and skinny tires, used to the 200mm rear tire on Gertie! All in all the biggest selling point is I won't have to change anything except the pipes when available, I have sewing machines that are louder!
I haven't been able to take any decent ones that didn't have flood crap in the background! Hell, haven't been able to ride her much because of the flood cleanup. This is a shot from the showroom. The bike right behind her is the Twisted Cherry paint I'll trade the tins for. Don't really mind the rusty color but just can't do that dull, denim finish! I'll get a good outside pic this weekend.
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