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Jan 2, 2021 | 11:12 PM

Briano

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Not Sure about 98 Heritage

Looking at a 1998 Heritage, but I'm concerned about vibration. Owned many harleys but never an Evo Softail. Any words on what to compare it with as ride concerns? Is this a bike you'd do 200 miles on in a day and feel pretty good afterward? I've owned several Dynas and just sold a 16 Sportster 48. Thanks folks.

Jan 3, 2021 | 04:55 AM

Tampa Fatboy

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Owned a '91, bought new, and always thought that EVO was one of their better designs.
Made several runs out to TX , AZ, from here but I was a lot younger back then.

Jan 3, 2021 | 06:40 AM

eighteight

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the evo is a great engine, that said in a solid mount softail they shake pretty good above 70 -75 mph

Jan 3, 2021 | 07:34 AM

Hoginedgewood

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I've never been a fan of a bike pretending to be something it's not. So I never owned a softail. If I wanted a rigid look I would get a rigid frame. I enjoy riding a dress since 98.

Jan 3, 2021 | 07:42 AM

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my 99 fatboy isn't much fun above 65mph it vibrates too much. but i don't enjoy highway riding anyway

Jan 3, 2021 | 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoginedgewood

I've never been a fan of a bike pretending to be something it's not. So I never owned a softail. If I wanted a rigid look I would get a rigid frame. I enjoy riding a dress since 98.

I've never been a fan of a bike pretending to be a Cadillac on 2 wheels. If I want all the luxuries of a car, I'd take my car. The Softail is a comfortable ride while still feeling like you're riding a motorcycle. I like sitting IN my seat, not on it.
I've always had Sporties til now and always wanted a Softail. I've never had the slightest desire to own a Cadillac on 2 wheels. B-O-R-I-N-G

200 miles a day on Softail is a walk in the park. I can't speak for the vibration of an evo but I'm rarely over 75mph and mine's a Twin Cam. But I've also replaced the compensator with a solid sprocket and no vibration cruising @ 3000rpm. 70mph in 6th.

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Jan 3, 2021 | 08:25 AM

Dan89FLSTC

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I have an `89 Heritage Softail, bought it new.

Yeah, it vibrates more than my newer bikes, but could I ride it a mere 200 miles and still feel good?

Yes, as long as it is on a road that is in decent condition.... (and I`m 66 years old).

A good pair of beat up rawhide gloves and boots with thick vibram soles is how I control vibration on my Evo Softail.