Softail v/s Road King
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Softail v/s Road King
As a touring model, is a Road King a smother ride than a Softail Heritage? My 06 Heritage Softailis a great ride, and from the specs it looks like the Softail has a longer wheelbase than most touring models.
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RE: Softail v/s Road King
The answer to that question is subjective at best. Everybody has opinions on subjects like this. The absolute best thing to do is, take one out on a long ride and see what your body tells you. Then you can decide whats best for you. Now, having said all that, I've owned two Heritages, an '03 and an '07.Before I purchased each one, I rented a Road Glide and then aRoad King. After putting 250 miles on each bike, I still chose the Heritage each time. Thats the bike that suits me the best. Thats how I decided which one I liked.
Road Warrior
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RE: Softail v/s Road King
Check out American Biker magazine this months edition. It talked about the Heritage and for some reason compaired it to the Road King. It said the 2007 Heritage was a better bike than the Road king. Better handling and comfort. Only negative was the twisties. Heritage floor boards are lower.
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RE: Softail v/s Road King
I did exactly what Bowtieman did except the rides were much shorter. I was leaning heavily toward the RK but the air cleaner vibrating against my right calf really bugged me. The ground clearance is an issue but there is only a couple more degrees lean angle on the RK than the Heritage. I drag boards on the range all the time and it's no big deal.
When I'm riding by myself, the Heritage is easy to ride and veeeeery smooth. When 2 up, it's a little different. I'd like to have easily adjustable suspension and locking bags for trips would also be a plus. Since I'm only 2 up about 10% of the time, I opted for the Heritage.
Hope I helped cloud the issue even further...
When I'm riding by myself, the Heritage is easy to ride and veeeeery smooth. When 2 up, it's a little different. I'd like to have easily adjustable suspension and locking bags for trips would also be a plus. Since I'm only 2 up about 10% of the time, I opted for the Heritage.
Hope I helped cloud the issue even further...
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RE: Softail v/s Road King
My OL has a Roadking Custom and I have a Night Train. Because of the air shocks, fat front tire and extra weight, hers does ride smoother on good roads. On less than good roads, it's more like trying to subdue a drunken sumo wrestler.
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RE: Softail v/s Road King
I own a number of Harley's, including a Softail FatBoy and a Road King.
To me the FatBoy is the perfect all around bike, and with it's quick disconnect windshield, saddlebags, and passenger backrest/luggage rack it can go from 'cruiser mode' to 'touring mode' almost instantly.
The Road King is a heavier bike and great for long range touring, and would probably be a better choice if you were traveling in '2-up mode'.
But 99% of my riding is without a passenger, and I'll stick with the Softail.
To me the FatBoy is the perfect all around bike, and with it's quick disconnect windshield, saddlebags, and passenger backrest/luggage rack it can go from 'cruiser mode' to 'touring mode' almost instantly.
The Road King is a heavier bike and great for long range touring, and would probably be a better choice if you were traveling in '2-up mode'.
But 99% of my riding is without a passenger, and I'll stick with the Softail.
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On less than good roads, it's more like trying to subdue a drunken sumo wrestler.
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