Talk me off the ledge (or push me!) Street Glide vs Heritage Classic
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It is popular because a lot of old dudes think black street glides are cool and good for them but as the boomers fade so does the popularity of the baggers. I have never done something because it was popular or trendy. If it doesn't suit my wife and i and our needs I couldn't careless how many others thought it was cool or the right choice.
For real touring there are a lot better choices and anyone considering a tourer would not be in the softail forum. I don't understand why tourer owner have to continue to come on the softail forum just to try to convince people here how great their bike is and how inferior Softails are.
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My point is what does that have to do with Softails, the softail owner's forum, or the OP that has already purchased a softail. Just because something is popular doesn't mean it's the best choice and it is certainly not helping Harley draw new customers from any of the other brands. The street glide isn't popular because it's fast, or corners better than other tourers, or more comfortable than other tourers, or has more storage compactly than other tourers.
It is popular because a lot of old dudes think black street glides are cool and good for them but as the boomers fade so does the popularity of the baggers. I have never done something because it was popular or trendy. If it doesn't suit my wife and i and our needs I couldn't careless how many others thought it was cool or the right choice.
For real touring there are a lot better choices and anyone considering a tourer would not be in the softail forum. I don't understand why tourer owner have to continue to come on the softail forum just to try to convince people here how great their bike is and how inferior Softails are.
It is popular because a lot of old dudes think black street glides are cool and good for them but as the boomers fade so does the popularity of the baggers. I have never done something because it was popular or trendy. If it doesn't suit my wife and i and our needs I couldn't careless how many others thought it was cool or the right choice.
For real touring there are a lot better choices and anyone considering a tourer would not be in the softail forum. I don't understand why tourer owner have to continue to come on the softail forum just to try to convince people here how great their bike is and how inferior Softails are.
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I'm screwed on this choice: I can never have another bike without a stereo! Helmet speaker just don't cut it for me any more. So I guess it depends whether or not you're in the same boat as me.
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Im the OP. No hidden agenda here. No trolling the Softail forum just to stir things up. As I stated in my original message, I was contemplating the switch to the Heritage and looking for opinions. Thanks for the different perspectives, I appreciate it! For me, the Heritage is a little lower, lighter, and nimbler than the Street Glide was
plus it looks cool as hell. YMMV. Yes, I know Im giving up some things like tunes, fairing, hard bags, etc. but Im fine with that. I can still tour if I want to. Its all good. Ride safe, ride often.
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Im the OP. No hidden agenda here. No trolling the Softail forum just to stir things up. As I stated in my original message, I was contemplating the switch to the Heritage and looking for opinions. Thanks for the different perspectives, I appreciate it! For me, the Heritage is a little lower, lighter, and nimbler than the Street Glide was
plus it looks cool as hell. YMMV. Yes, I know Im giving up some things like tunes, fairing, hard bags, etc. but Im fine with that. I can still tour if I want to. Its all good. Ride safe, ride often.
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