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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 05:42 PM
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I just recently purchased a 98 Heritage Softail and trying to learn more about this bike. Can anyone tell me what the differences are between the Heritage Softail Classic and the Heritage Softail? Where there any big changes to this model in 98 since it was the 95th Anniversary? As far as I can tell, what I have would be considered the Heritage Softail Custom...I think. It is certainly my new pride and joy. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again.

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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 07:22 PM
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Well the main differances between a Heritage and the Heritage classic would be the windshield, bags and sissy bar as far as I know. There may be different paint options, but everything else should be the same. As for big change in 98, I dont think there are any but I really dont know.

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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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Not sure about the differences, but that is a really good looking bike!
 
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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Thank you...believe it or not I picked this bike up in Nashville for $9800.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 08:02 PM
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Hmmmm...thought for sure a site like this would be flowing with answers to that question. Guess I don't feel so dumb now....it appears that it isn't one of those cut and dry answers that every heritage rider knows.
 
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