Why do people do this?
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Sunapee, NH
RE: Why do people do this?
Mama always said,
"Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what your going to get!"
the life and times of Forest Gump
chappy
PS there's nothing wrong with saving a few bucks!
It's just plain hard to do at the Harley shop.
"Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what your going to get!"
the life and times of Forest Gump
chappy
PS there's nothing wrong with saving a few bucks!
It's just plain hard to do at the Harley shop.
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RE: Why do people do this?
being a heritage owner my reply would be that the softail are a better value bike
so those who get a fatty just cant locate a heritage to buy
in saying that
if a fatty was available when i got mine, id have got a fatty over a heritage
so those who get a fatty just cant locate a heritage to buy
in saying that
if a fatty was available when i got mine, id have got a fatty over a heritage
Cruiser
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RE: Why do people do this?
I think the name says it all Heritage Softail CLASSIC.The Heritage is a modern classic and the fat boy is a boulevarde cruiser,and I hate the Hi/Lo exhaust that comes on the F/B.Just my opinion,but I value my opinion so much that I had to buy one 
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Road Warrior
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RE: Why do people do this?
I can't address the question directly because I don't have either model. But, I went thru the same issue when I bought my first Harley. After owning 34 motorcycles in my life, mostly off-roaders, I decided to buy my first H-D. I bought a '04 XL 883 Custom. It is a very nice looking bike. As I got acquainted with it, I started "improving" it with modifications that I felt I needed to maximize my enjoyment while riding. After going to mid-bike controls, firmer suspension front and rear, wider & more pulled-back handlebars and the biggie; dual disc front brakes, I finally figured out that I was attempting to build my own "Roadster". I stopped before doing the 883/1200 cc conversion and bought a new XL 1200 R. I still own the 883 because my wife keeps making noises about riding with me. She hasn't ever ridden before. But I digress.
My problem is common with a lot of new buyers, I just didn't look around and get acquainted with the Harley models available to me before purchase of my first Harley. Once I had made the "buy" decision, I couldn't wait to get my Harley Sportster. I just went out and purchased the first nice looking model that I found. I think that some of your Heritage vs. Fatboy purchasers/modifiers fall in the same category. ................ BC
My problem is common with a lot of new buyers, I just didn't look around and get acquainted with the Harley models available to me before purchase of my first Harley. Once I had made the "buy" decision, I couldn't wait to get my Harley Sportster. I just went out and purchased the first nice looking model that I found. I think that some of your Heritage vs. Fatboy purchasers/modifiers fall in the same category. ................ BC
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Hickory, NC
RE: Why do people do this?
I don't think people go out and buy Fat Boys and start customizing them with the intention of turning them into a Hertiage. It's just a natural progression of someone's personal taste in customizing that leads them to hybrid that is neither purely Fat Boy or Heritage. Personally, there are things I like and dislike about both the Heritage and the Fat Boy. I don't care for the Heritage fenders but, by the the same token, I don't like the solid disc wheels on the Fat Boy. So, I have a choice. I start with a Heritage and change the fenders. Or I start with a Fat Boy and change the wheels. As long as you end up with a ride that makes YOU happy, who cares where you start or what other people think?
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RE: Why do people do this?
i love the fatboy and everything about it. the bike is differnent. i did add a windshield,saddlebags,rear sissy bar, 2 up seat...etc. but its "ALL" quick release. so i can go from a touring functional bike, to a sleek mean solo bike in under 20 seconds. all my quick release doesnt require any tools.
my biggest reason for not owning a heritage....is everyone got one. i didnt buy a harley because i retired and wanted the most bang for my buck. i went with my dream, and spent $15,000.00 later in chrome and accessories to have a lean mean slick looking machine that was also functional. you "NEVER" buy a harley to save money.
go big or go home!
these pictures arent very recent either, its winter here now so it wont be until spring till everyone can see my winter mods.
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my biggest reason for not owning a heritage....is everyone got one. i didnt buy a harley because i retired and wanted the most bang for my buck. i went with my dream, and spent $15,000.00 later in chrome and accessories to have a lean mean slick looking machine that was also functional. you "NEVER" buy a harley to save money.
go big or go home!
these pictures arent very recent either, its winter here now so it wont be until spring till everyone can see my winter mods.
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RE: Why do people do this?
2004 Fatboy and love it. I use the quick release windshield and sissy bar all the time depending on if I'm solo riding or if I have the wife or kids on back. If it's just me then I prefer the stripped down lean and mean look. I also just got a set of saddlebags (Fatboy style) like on jwiz's bike (nice ride) but haven't put em on yet. Just need to decide on a quick release mount system. I like the fact that these too will be detachable. Everyone's tastes are different and I'm glad that there are so many options. I'm able to truly tailor the bike to my style.