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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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in my humble opinion, these two are the most nostagic of the HDs. I inow, the Springer is also and the RK is a real winner, but this is just my humble opinion. What say you
 
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 08:26 PM
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what does nastalgic mean?
 
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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I believe it is nostalgic and it means more or less 'old school.'or retro look. something that sparks a fond memory of something old and familiar.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nostalgia
 
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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o.k. then i would say the heritage
 
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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My vote is for the Heritage Springer. It's front end really is nostalgic compared to all other models.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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My vote is for the Heritage Classic. I guess I'm kind of partial, I own two of them.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 11:33 PM
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Herritage springer if you ask me.

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I just bought the "02 Heritage softail pictured below because I thought it had a great "retro", old school look. The paint scheme is very similar to a 1952 Harley I saw in one of my Harley books. The 2-tone Deluxe (blue/white or black/white) conveys a more nostalgic look than other colors, as do wide white walls and laced rims. But my fave is the 1997 Heritage Springer for a '50's look! If I just had more room.....but I don't
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 12:12 AM
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HERITAGE.....the deluxe is instant nostalgic ...chic bike
 
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