Newbie question
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From: Spokane, WA.
RE: Newbie question
Have almost 3,900 on my '07 Fatboy with the longest day trip being 270 miles. I enjoy the bike but at times wonder about a RK as my friend's brother bought a '07 RK and he really likes it- Perhaps a RK too for me if a '07 happens by in the next year or so... two bikes? Oh well what the heck.
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From: ST. Louis
RE: Newbie question
Basicly as I see it, do you want an SUV or a Sports car?
SUV: Touring models
Sports Car: Softails
If in fact you are doing trips (especially two up)and not just for a daily afternoon ride (which I consider to be under 200 miles), I'd go with the Touring models.
Either one will be comfy, but the touring model is a lot cheaper considering they already have Fairing, bags, air suspensionand a radio.
The Softail is easier to drive be boppin around town though.
That's just my opinion, I could be wrong.
SUV: Touring models
Sports Car: Softails
If in fact you are doing trips (especially two up)and not just for a daily afternoon ride (which I consider to be under 200 miles), I'd go with the Touring models.
Either one will be comfy, but the touring model is a lot cheaper considering they already have Fairing, bags, air suspensionand a radio.
The Softail is easier to drive be boppin around town though.
That's just my opinion, I could be wrong.
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RE: Newbie question
My stealer provided me with a Fat Boy over the weekend as they were delayed in delivering my RK that I ordered. Its a nice bike but compared with the Deluxe and now the RK, following are my impressions on the FB:
- I found that the FB required more push steering than the other two, most likely due to the larger tires. Even though RK is heavier and larger than the FB, I feel that I can throw the RK around corners easier than on the FB.
- the seat is wider at the top than the RK, I have a short inseam and found it a bit uncomfortable with my legs down; was ok while in riding position
- my hands was placed higher on the handle bars than the other two, I found that this position wasn't comfortable for meon longer rides than the other two.
- it had the tall windshield, I did not like looking thru the plexi as I was riding; I prefer looking over the windshield
These were my initial impressions based on only having been able to ride the FB for a short timeframe. With more time, I'm sure that I would have gotten acustomed to the bike.
Bottom line, they are all good bikes; you just need to find the one that fits your stature the best and on the type of riding that you will be doing. If you are planning weekend excursions with a lot of miles, then I would agree with the other comments that the heritage may be a better fit to the type of riding you are planning to do.
- I found that the FB required more push steering than the other two, most likely due to the larger tires. Even though RK is heavier and larger than the FB, I feel that I can throw the RK around corners easier than on the FB.
- the seat is wider at the top than the RK, I have a short inseam and found it a bit uncomfortable with my legs down; was ok while in riding position
- my hands was placed higher on the handle bars than the other two, I found that this position wasn't comfortable for meon longer rides than the other two.
- it had the tall windshield, I did not like looking thru the plexi as I was riding; I prefer looking over the windshield
These were my initial impressions based on only having been able to ride the FB for a short timeframe. With more time, I'm sure that I would have gotten acustomed to the bike.
Bottom line, they are all good bikes; you just need to find the one that fits your stature the best and on the type of riding that you will be doing. If you are planning weekend excursions with a lot of miles, then I would agree with the other comments that the heritage may be a better fit to the type of riding you are planning to do.
6th Gear
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From: North FL
RE: Newbie question
I've had both a RK and an Electra Glide Classic. The Classic was nice; great for long rides, I rode from Jax to Pittsburgh a few times without any trouble. The only problem I had with it was that while I'm 27, I felt like I was about 65 when riding it, hence the Night Train now. The Street Glide is definitely a nice bike and could be an option for londer rides but I would recommend a Road King if you want to go both around town and longer weekend trips.
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RE: Newbie question
i too had the smilar dilemmas when choosing an HD, I went w/ the Springeer classic, & while some may htink not the best choice for a touring trip, i did 1850 mi over memorial day weekend & i was FINE, had a t bag on the sissybar & was good to go, the seat is super comfortable on my Springer, I LOVE IT, plus its one of tyhe most bad AZZ looking HDs
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From: Simi Valley CA
RE: Newbie question
I have an '03 Heritage and a '07 Ultra, I have ridden them both all over the western United States. I really like both for different reasons. I like the Softail because it is much lighter and easier to manage around town. However, when I take my girl I love the Ultra. My general rule of thumb if I am going on a long trip is, if mygirl is going I take the Ultra, if she is not, I still take the Ultra about 70% of the time (on a long trip). I ride the Heritage every day to work, and on shorter rides (day trips) with my girl. I would take it more but she has so much stuff to carry.... then we go shopping....etc!!
Good luck
Sam
Good luck
Sam
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