I just sold my 2015 Ultra Limited. It was my 10th Harley. I've had 4 Ultra Classics and 4 Road Kings, plus one Deuce and one Vrod (just to try, it lasted about 6 weeks).

So, as you can see, I've predominantly been a touring guy but I'm done buying $25,000 bikes. I'm looking at late 2000's Softail Deluxes, Heritages, a Crossbones, etc. What do you guys recommend and why? Thanks! PS: I might have to change my name from DresserDude too. LOL.

I should add, I want bags and windshield capabilities that's why I started with those models

 

Why not go the dyna route? I'd take conventional shocks any day. Handles better too. More in common with the touring platform. Throw a windshield and saddle bags on for touring. Strip it down for local and around town. Just a thought..

 

I progressed from shovel head FXS bikes to a Heritage in 1989. I made the change for a little better comfort on long rides. The floorboards, FLH style front end, and removable windshield. I bought another Heritage in 2003...

Between the two, I have taken many long rides, and more than a few multi-day trips.

In 2012 I got an Ultra Limited, and was going to sell the '03 Heritage. I couldn't do it... totally different feel than the Limited... different bike altogether...

I have them both.... I mostly ride the Heritage around town, and day rides. The Limited gets ridden around town too, but mostly long range, multi-day rides with the wife....

However......The Heritage is capable of doing all the Limited can do, just a different feel/comfort factor... No radio, a little more wind (but I have an LRS recurve that works great), different feel/riding position, shocks not as good (shocks can be upgraded but so did my Limited shocks), and you'll have to configure your luggage differently on a truly long trip..

Even though you're used to baggers, I think you would have no problem changing to a Heritage.....

 

Because the man finally has gotten a taste of a better platform, a sexy platform.....

 

I too switched from several touring platforms to a Softail & a Dyna.

I just got tired of moving 900 plus pounds of motorcycles within my garage. I now move two bikes about my garage without any issues. See attached photo. I can move both bikes about my garage with relative ease. It was much more cumbersome when I had to move my baggers.

I set up my two bikes with bags & W/Ss and I could not be happier. The lighter bikes handle well and are much quicker too. I say, pick your Softail you love and farkle it up for comfort...






Go for it. You'll love it.

Cheers & GL,

B

 

Holy depreciation loss batman!

 

I traded in my 2014 Ultra Limited for a 2015 Heritage Softail Classic and couldn't be happier!!! I changed the seat and installed a Mustang seat with rider backrest and a wider passenger seat. My wife and I love it and it also made a world of difference in comfort. I love the classic look of the Heritage. It rides nice, handles great and is a pleasure to ride. After riding the Ultra Limited I would come home and feel like I just came home from work. It was a top heavy bike and heavy weight wise also. I have been riding over 40 years and am now 63. Can't say enough about my Heritage.

 

I'm looking at garage queens all the time. Found a blue and white 2010 softail deluxe with only 2500 miles on it. Honda dealer wants $10K for it. Had my trike sold I would have to take a look at that. Like mentioned, lots of nice used bikes out there...

 

Fake rigids aren't sexy... It dosent handle better so what is the better part?

 

I've had a few bikes an I like the FL front end myself unless you're just getting a bike to run around town on. I like my fatboy...if I were buying a new bike I'd look at a slim S or a Fatboy S....I don't ride long distances much so I'm tempted by the breakout but it doesn't have that 21/90 front tire I'm not crazy about.

I had an electra glide for a while an it was like maneuvering a truck compared to a softail.