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I have a 17 Slim that I bought brand new in Fall 2016. A year later, I bought an 18 Deluxe to go along with it. The Deluxe was beautiful, but I never warmed up to/was unimpressed with the M8, and I was tired of a lack of OEM and aftermarket parts for it, and I sold it after two riding seasons. The Slim is a keeper.
I *am* thinking about buying a 2021 Forty-Eight as a 2nd bike, but I may also wait to see what the Custom 1250 is like if they actually decide to build it.
I own both - A 19 Heritage 114 and an 05 Springer Classic. To me they are 2 completely different bikes. I love em both for different reasons but the 114 is a better bike BUT it doesn’t mean its a ‘better bike’...
I have made several trips to Miracle Mile HD in Great Neck, New York where staff is always cordial and polite.
I always take some time to walk around the showroom to see whats on the floor new and used.
I have been riding since being a kid all the way up to my current 73.
There is not one bike on the floor I would trade for the 2000 Heritage Classic I rode in on. That must be proof that Im riding the right bike.
When I bought my 2016 Heritage a few months ago, they let me ride a 2018 Heritage first. Afterwards, I rode the 2016. When I put them next to each other and looked at them at the same time, the 2016 just spoke to me.. and it feels better to me too. The 2018 was a 107 motor so maybe the 114 motor would have grabbed my attention but after both rides there was no doubt in my mind which one I wanted; the 2016.
I bought Reaper brand new in 2005, and have spent 15 years, and over 185,000 miles in her saddle, customizing and upgrading along the way. She is so "me", that I never even consider another bike. I haven't seen a newer Harley that has really appealed to me since they started chopping the rear fender on every non-bagger model, either.
I ran out and bought a 17 Fat Boy after I read about the M8 oil sumping - does anyone know if they've fixed that yet? (apologies that I haven't kept up to date on that issue)
I ran out and bought a 17 Fat Boy after I read about the M8 oil sumping - does anyone know if they've fixed that yet? (apologies that I haven't kept up to date on that issue)
yeah think they have, seem to remember Harleys did a few mods on the oil pump to stop it happening.
Hey Rat, I don't know what your budget is like, but I have the same exact bike and year. I run an Arlen Ness Big Sucker, V&H Straight Shots, topped off with the
Feuling HP+Camchest kit #7220 and a Dynojet PCV. After the install I had her dynoed. I guarantee you will love the seat of the pants feel, she's a completely new bike. I rarely run the highway, if at all, but I wanted the power for 2UP touring, I did a complete Progressive suspension F/R as well. Every time I think I need a Touring bike or a bigger motor, my camed TC88 never let's me down.
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