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Old Jun 19, 2015 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by pipeyeti
Yes the lowered back end changes the head tube/ fork angle. The trail and wheelbase stays the same.

Cool. Well that makes sense as the specs list the Deluxe at 32.1 and the Heritage at 31. Yeah, I get it. Very slick . . .
 

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Old Jun 23, 2015 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Jaburg1
What makes the Deluxe without bags and windshield look better than a Heritage without bags and a windshield, assuming both have white walls? I can see little things, like the tombstone tail light, etc.... Personally, I like the half moon floorboards and the cats eye dash better on the Heritage.
obviously both are very similar. the only thing that is goofy on the heritage without bags is the rear turn signal bar. On the deluxe they're tucked in nice and tight to the fender, but they stick out like giant lollipops on the heritage. The big turn off of the heritage for me was the studs and the conches. Some people dig it but a lot really dislike it. If they offered the heritage without all that I'd likely be riding around on one right now.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2015 | 04:13 PM
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Well there may be hope for me yet. Received an offer of $18K over the phone for my BO from the dealer I bought it from. Going up there tomorrow to possibly work a deal on a new Deluxe.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2015 | 04:17 PM
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Good luck and let us know.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2015 | 09:47 PM
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Keep us posted! Deluxes are amazing!
 
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Old Jun 24, 2015 | 08:37 AM
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I'm just the opposite of the OP...I'd give anything to have a Breakout. I've tried 3 times in 2013 and finally gave up. As for changing it...just pipes, a SE AC, 6-8" risers and a short sissy bar.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2015 | 11:53 AM
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I went with the Heritage because I didn't want a lowered bike. I agree with the ugly turn signals and the studs being a turn off and both will be swapped out. Same with the bars.


The one thing I really love about the Deluxe and didn't realize it until afterwards is the clean front fender.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2015 | 01:17 PM
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Studs don't bother me. I think they give it a vintage look. I can understand how they are not for everyone though.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2015 | 02:30 PM
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Well its a done deal!!! They paid off the BO and the numbers worked out. Im the proud owner of a 2015 Morocco Gold Deluxe. There were only 2 left in the state of TX so its being shipped from another dealer and being delivered to me tomorrow. Man I'm excited!!!!
 
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Old Jun 24, 2015 | 04:30 PM
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Congrats on the deal. Now that nag in the back of your mind is gone. Enjoy your new ride.
 
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