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Old Sep 24, 2016 | 08:49 AM
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I don't like the look of a stripped down Heritage or Deluxe unless the rear is lowered so the fender covers more of the tire or a portion of the whitewall, if present.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2016 | 08:57 AM
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I like it either way. The Heritage w/bags always says quintessential Harley to my eye, while the stripped-down look says elegant simplicity...

Either way, tho, I would do something with that football A/C like, ASAP!
 
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Old Sep 24, 2016 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Bestrafen
Whatever you do, do not strip down the Heritage, blasphemy.
You're spot on Ft. Stewart pathfinder....Did the EOD thing there back in the day & remembered the 5/32 Hot as Hell in beautiful Hinesville, Ga.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2016 | 12:06 PM
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no one suggested my favorite way.......stripped down, solo seat, but leave the bags on.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2016 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by irydasteelhorse
no one suggested my favorite way.......stripped down, solo seat, but leave the bags on.
Wife hates the bags. Way way to many studs in them that year. Theyre like brand new...so probably trade em or just outright sell them for someting plain. That would suite her best. Soon as I find some theyll go back on.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2016 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by irydasteelhorse
no one suggested my favorite way.......stripped down, solo seat, but leave the bags on.
No need to say it to suggest it. See my sig pic in this post and post 11.

Nice looking Heritage you have there.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2016 | 08:38 PM
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I ride my Heritage solo. I stripped everything on the back and put a fender bib on. Narrowed the signal lights as much as I could and still pass state inspection requirements. Laid the tag so it doesn't stand at attention. Took the passenger foot pegs off. Kept the original seat. Lowered the back end. Installed quick attach setup for my bags if I ever want them on. Still use the windshield. She doesn't look too bad.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2016 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by duglaura&flhti
You're spot on Ft. Stewart pathfinder....Did the EOD thing there back in the day & remembered the 5/32 Hot as Hell in beautiful Hinesville, Ga.
There is another member here, besides us, from the 24th. The thing I hated most about Ft. Stewart, was the damn gnats. First to fight!
 
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stripped down for sure
 
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I like it stripped down but the original seat is just too wide without the bags -- and I would swap the turn signals and get a laid back license plate mount.
 
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