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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 02:43 PM
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[QUOTE=Cobra1;13846349]It is just a damn good looking bike. I will never get rid of mine. QUOTE]


That it is! Great looking Heritage. Love that color scheme.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 04:00 PM
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I traded my 12 FLSTC for a 15. I love the bike, comfortable, easy to ride and handle, looks classic.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 04:04 PM
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It is not helping my situation at all that this: http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/mcy/4946712398.html is for sale nearby. O_O
 
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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 04:19 PM
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DOH...... Three little pigs for Goldilocks.
Big bad wolf for Little Red Riding Hood.
Well it has been over 53 years since I read them....
 
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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 04:20 PM
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No offense meant but what is it with those lower fairings on the Roadmaster. Ugly as hell IMO.

Not one ugly part on the Heritage. Beautiful form and function.

Life is too short to wish. Get what you like and enjoy it.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Rafaelw
Loving my 13 Heritage Classic, wouldn't go any other way , it's also my 1st Harley also. This pic is stock, mods being done now, SE heavy breather, SE 255 cams, Samson 36" longtails full exhaust and PV tuner .



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How do you like the 255s in it? I'm thinking about them myself. Did you have to do compression releases & pushrods. I read somewhere about people needing to do them.
 
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They just have that Classic look and comfortable to ride. They just seem to be balanced well no matter solo or 2-up with gear on the back.
 
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Originally Posted by Ramboamt
We liked the new/old style look of the Heritage and it is not to BIG or to small, like little red riding hood said "It is just right"
Wasn't that Goldilocks?
 
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How do you like the 255s in it? I'm thinking about them myself. Did you have to do compression releases & pushrods. I read somewhere about people needing to do them.
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The softails in general are so unique that there are no real comparisons for them. They are the perfect blend of style and funtionality. Softails are the perfect modern classic cruiser and the heritage (rightly named) is the quintessential 40's, 50's styled modern Harley classic. I understand why so many softail owners keep their rides for so long and consequently why there are so many softail haters. I Absolutely love both my softails and have NOT been interested in any other cruiser since I took my first test ride on a Fatboy lo three years ago.
 
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