Need help from 103CI Heritage Owners
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Need help from 103CI Heritage Owners
Hey Gang - I ride a 2017 RGU and prior to that I had an 04 HSTC. One of my friends who rides a metric is looking to possibly pick up a new 2017 Heritage. He was asking me some questions but being my ex-bike was a few series ago, I wanted to ask you guys for the advice.
He was thinking of a Road King but he realizes that 90% of his riding would be solo and under 100 mile trips. For beach runs, general riding and occasional 2-up - what do you all think. He looked at both this and a leftover switchback and I politely talked him out of the Dyna. Are there any other suggestions?
Thoughts and thanks!
He was thinking of a Road King but he realizes that 90% of his riding would be solo and under 100 mile trips. For beach runs, general riding and occasional 2-up - what do you all think. He looked at both this and a leftover switchback and I politely talked him out of the Dyna. Are there any other suggestions?
Thoughts and thanks!
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Heritage is a great bike if he is only doing solo riding most of the time and less than 100 mile rides. we are talking about a huge price difference between a FLSTC and a FLHR. Thousands. FLHRs are awesome bikes. I frankly would rather have one at times than a FLSTC but I have very short legs and the only model I feel comfy on touring wise is a Ultra Limited low ( 29,000 ) wife said no.
If he doesn't have a preference in engine ( 103 or M8 ) then go with the FLSTC. it sounds pointless for him to have a FLHR
If he doesn't have a preference in engine ( 103 or M8 ) then go with the FLSTC. it sounds pointless for him to have a FLHR
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The Heritage is great choice for short or long trips. Save a few bucks and have him go with the Heritage. Buy some nice accessories with the extra money. I have a 2003 Fatboy that I frequently take on multi day trips. Still able to take whatever I need and is plenty comfortable.
I've owned and ridden a Road King, and currently own and ride a 2012 Heritage.
I much prefer the Heritage. It is lower, easier low speed handling, and I prefer the comfier rear suspension of the Heritage over the Road King. I also like that I am sitting "in" the bike, rather than on "top" of it. The stock seat, handlebars and floorboard placement are more comfortable to me than the RK.
Being a solid mount, it does have a little buzziness that the Road King doesn't, but after my first day of riding on the Heritage I no longer notice it.
Also, the floorboards will scrape easier in a curve than the Road King, but this is not an issue for me.
If I ever wanted a Dresser again, I would outfit the Heritage with a fairing, hard bags and a Tour-Pak before going to an Ultra.
The only thing missing on my Heritage is a cruise control...but the newer Heritage models have that now.
I much prefer the Heritage. It is lower, easier low speed handling, and I prefer the comfier rear suspension of the Heritage over the Road King. I also like that I am sitting "in" the bike, rather than on "top" of it. The stock seat, handlebars and floorboard placement are more comfortable to me than the RK.
Being a solid mount, it does have a little buzziness that the Road King doesn't, but after my first day of riding on the Heritage I no longer notice it.
Also, the floorboards will scrape easier in a curve than the Road King, but this is not an issue for me.
If I ever wanted a Dresser again, I would outfit the Heritage with a fairing, hard bags and a Tour-Pak before going to an Ultra.
The only thing missing on my Heritage is a cruise control...but the newer Heritage models have that now.
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Back on topic, I know it's not a Heritage. But, I ride my Breakout 95% of the time solo. I also made my bike capable of multi-day trips 2-up if needed. You can make just about any bike decent for touring if you want to. Did a 2000 mile trip to the Smokies last October with the wife. It was awesome.
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The Heritage is a great package, especially when you ride that short of rides and a lot of it solo. I can understand a touring model if you're 'pounding' interstate all day. My '09' Heritage has been great for over 40,000 miles now.
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2016 started softails with electronic throttle. The one feature I spent a lot of money trying to integrate to my Breakout and was unable to do so. I would even consider trading to a new 2017 Breakout and swap my tins if they would let me.
Back on topic, I know it's not a Heritage. But, I ride my Breakout 95% of the time solo. I also made my bike capable of multi-day trips 2-up if needed. You can make just about any bike decent for touring if you want to. Did a 2000 mile trip to the Smokies last October with the wife. It was awesome.
Back on topic, I know it's not a Heritage. But, I ride my Breakout 95% of the time solo. I also made my bike capable of multi-day trips 2-up if needed. You can make just about any bike decent for touring if you want to. Did a 2000 mile trip to the Smokies last October with the wife. It was awesome.
We both love the look of the Breakout but the riders box is not contusive to 55 - 60 year old knees.. lolol
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Here is a pic of my Breakout for long trips. It's worth sharing.
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