Softail for sure - Heritage or Deluxe?
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 2,486
Likes: 695
From: Huntington Beach, CA
Well, in my opinion any Softail is a good choice.
I chose the Fat Boy because I do not like the Heritage saddlebags. Plus, look at any older Heritage and the Saddlebags always look terrible; saggy and so forth. Not for me. The Heritage is a great bike though.
But any Softail will probably please the OP is my guess.
I chose the Fat Boy because I do not like the Heritage saddlebags. Plus, look at any older Heritage and the Saddlebags always look terrible; saggy and so forth. Not for me. The Heritage is a great bike though.
But any Softail will probably please the OP is my guess.
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
From: Stockholm
Thanks all
Such great and valuable input!
My intention is getting a bike before winter sets in - which could be Oct - hopefully seing the benefit of a discounted price as well as getting a few weeks riding - making the winter even longer and harder ;-)
My eyes will be open-minded on a Heritage!
Such great and valuable input!
My intention is getting a bike before winter sets in - which could be Oct - hopefully seing the benefit of a discounted price as well as getting a few weeks riding - making the winter even longer and harder ;-)
My eyes will be open-minded on a Heritage!
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 260
Likes: 21
From: Tempe, AZ
Remove the wind shield, bags, and rear seat you have a deluxe, going the other way cost $$$$. So get he Heritage and remove what you want to make it look like or close to a deluxe. That is what made me go with a heritage.
Novice
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: Dallas, TX.
I agree with most people here. I ended up getting the 2016 Heritage also because of the Cruise Control. You can take the windshield, passenger pillion and saddle bags off really quick. Going the other way would have been more expensive. These saddle bags won't sag like the older models. Ill attach a couple of pictures of mine.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 9,238
Likes: 5,784
From: On the Big Blue marble
My .02 - I owned a HSTC and my kid has a 09 Deluxe...
If your buying new - THE HSTC is so much more bike for less money
If your over 6'0" - I find myself too low and too cramped on a Deluxe
If your riding 2-up - you need the HSTC
Other then that theyre both terrific bikes.. Just my .02
If your buying new - THE HSTC is so much more bike for less money
If your over 6'0" - I find myself too low and too cramped on a Deluxe
If your riding 2-up - you need the HSTC
Other then that theyre both terrific bikes.. Just my .02
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 2,414
Likes: 433
From: Arkansas
No tombstone tail light though. I got my Deluxe with bags and windshield and I love it. Adjusted the shocks to match the weight and man what a difference.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Club Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 22,863
Likes: 17,922
From: Lafayette, Louisiana
Originally Posted by Zanthamos
No tombstone tail light though. I got my Deluxe with bags and windshield and I love it. Adjusted the shocks to match the weight and man what a difference.