heritage vs roadking
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Another option for the Heritage is possibly Shotgun Shocks air suspension.
I'm not sure they cost any more in Europe than in the US other than perhaps higher shipping rates so you should be able to get them for around $1250 US plus shipping.
Also, Shotguns are more for lowering a bike at will so I'm not sure they can raise it more than stock.
I'm sure there are those on here who have the setup that can provide more information.
As to the lean angle; I don't seem to have a problem with the lean angle on my Heritage, however I'm not an aggressive rider either.
Whenever I scrap my foot boards that tells me I'm being a bit aggressive and need to either slow down or adjust my entry angle into the curves.
That being said, I absolutely love my Heritage and so does one of my riding mates who rides a Road King so take that for what it is.
I'm not sure they cost any more in Europe than in the US other than perhaps higher shipping rates so you should be able to get them for around $1250 US plus shipping.
Also, Shotguns are more for lowering a bike at will so I'm not sure they can raise it more than stock.
I'm sure there are those on here who have the setup that can provide more information.
As to the lean angle; I don't seem to have a problem with the lean angle on my Heritage, however I'm not an aggressive rider either.
Whenever I scrap my foot boards that tells me I'm being a bit aggressive and need to either slow down or adjust my entry angle into the curves.
That being said, I absolutely love my Heritage and so does one of my riding mates who rides a Road King so take that for what it is.
Last edited by Bluraven; Jun 22, 2015 at 10:09 AM.
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I own a 2012 Road King and my wife owns a 2011 Heritage. I have ridden both but I much prefer the Road King. That said, it has nothing to do with lean angles. Just my preference.
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Another option for the Heritage is possibly Shotgun Shocks air suspension.
I'm not sure they cost any more in Europe than in the US other than perhaps higher shipping rates so you should be able to get them for around $1250 US plus shipping.
Also, Shotguns are more for lowering a bike at will so I'm not sure they can raise it more than stock.
I'm sure there are those on here who have the setup that can provide more information.
As to the lean angle; I don't seem to have a problem with the lean angle on my Heritage, however I'm not an aggressive rider either.
Whenever I scrap my foot boards that tells me I'm being a bit aggressive and need to either slow down or adjust my entry angle into the curves.
That being said, I absolutely love my Heritage and so does one of my riding mates who rides a Road King so take that for what it is.
I'm not sure they cost any more in Europe than in the US other than perhaps higher shipping rates so you should be able to get them for around $1250 US plus shipping.
Also, Shotguns are more for lowering a bike at will so I'm not sure they can raise it more than stock.
I'm sure there are those on here who have the setup that can provide more information.
As to the lean angle; I don't seem to have a problem with the lean angle on my Heritage, however I'm not an aggressive rider either.
Whenever I scrap my foot boards that tells me I'm being a bit aggressive and need to either slow down or adjust my entry angle into the curves.
That being said, I absolutely love my Heritage and so does one of my riding mates who rides a Road King so take that for what it is.
Softails are low sitting bikes and even raising them by an inch isn't going to make it handle like a Dyna.
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I will get my new softail later this week; I will keep the standard footboards but they will be installed approx. 1 inch higher which gives plenty of extra clearance. I have tested this on a dealer bike and it works perfect!
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So the title says it all.
I would like to buy a heritage, love the look and seating position on the bike.
One problem leanangle.
No i dont wanna adjust my ridestyle, bikes needs to be able to be ridden in normal conditions.
Im in europe, roads bend over here and have lots of potholes.
Dealer suggests higher wall tyres creating a 1 cm lift + suspension adjustment creating an other cm lift, bike ends up 2 cm (0,8 inch) higher of the ground.
=> 3° extra leanangle.
To raise the rearpart they use a progressive suspension threaded part and standard rear suspension.
The threaded part I see on the website of Progressive susp. is a lowering part or can it be used to lift as well?
Other possibility they offer is airshocks, would cost me 2800 dollar
.
Europe is expensive.
Or should I just buy a Roadking, though i prefer the heritage?
The heritage was a kind of love at first sight thing
I know i'm weak.
"Harley" stop making such good looking bikes, you gonna take my money.
I would like to buy a heritage, love the look and seating position on the bike.
One problem leanangle.
No i dont wanna adjust my ridestyle, bikes needs to be able to be ridden in normal conditions.
Im in europe, roads bend over here and have lots of potholes.
Dealer suggests higher wall tyres creating a 1 cm lift + suspension adjustment creating an other cm lift, bike ends up 2 cm (0,8 inch) higher of the ground.
=> 3° extra leanangle.
To raise the rearpart they use a progressive suspension threaded part and standard rear suspension.
The threaded part I see on the website of Progressive susp. is a lowering part or can it be used to lift as well?
Other possibility they offer is airshocks, would cost me 2800 dollar
.Europe is expensive.
Or should I just buy a Roadking, though i prefer the heritage?
The heritage was a kind of love at first sight thing
I know i'm weak.
"Harley" stop making such good looking bikes, you gonna take my money.
Personally, I think both bikes are good but I can't tell you which one would be best for your riding style. Also, you said that the Heritage was love at first sight. If that is so, than buy the Heritage, simple.
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Is there a kit for this or a custom setup?
Also, I suppose the break and gear shifter need to altered as well.
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I had the pleasure of riding both for extended rides. I preferred the Heritage over the king. Mostly due to the seating position. I always felt like you sat in a heritage or on top of the touring bikes, that said i have a touring bike now and got used to sitting on top.
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From: The Netherlands
I'll post some pics later this week, but it's a custom setup
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