Sounds like a heritage or a Road King would fit you well.

 

I rented a variety of models from all the product lines prior to buying my Softail (07 FXSTC). I like the look of the Softail's hidden suspension, and to me the Dyna's and Road Kings & others not only have a clunky LOOKING rear suspension, but it is actually clunkier SOUNDING when riding. At least in my experience. They all have the same motors, but the Softails have the counterbalanced 96B's which are a lot smoother. If you like the rough idle of the "originals", get a Touring model. If you like coming to a stoplight and not rattling your teeth out while you sit there waiting, get a Softail!

 

That is one beautiful bike you got there Mister! Great minds think alike!

 

I would also consider what kind of mods you are looking to do to the bike. It sure seems like there are more parts available for Softails than there are for Dynas from aftermarket dealers. I love the looks of the Softails, but the durability and versatility of the Dyna line is what sold me. I can throw a windshield, seat, and t-bag on it and do 350 mile days, or I can strip it down to a bobber-type solo for a daily driver. You could do the same with a Heritage or Deluxe too if you are sold on the cleaner rear of the softie.

 

To me the softail has the best looks, good for trips, comfortable and did I say looks good

 

I think the front end makes a big diffrence in the diffrent bikes. The FX front end is skinnier and used on sporties, Dyna's and some softails. The FL front end is wider and gives a more planted feeling on the hiway to me at least. That is used on all touring models and some softails like the fatboy, heritage, deluxe. As long as you go FL front end, they just feel better at highway speeds to me.

 

Softail of course if you can only afford one bike cool and versitile.

 

Buy a deluxe...it's a sweet ride and can do it all. You can't go wrong with a heritage or fatboy either. Go to the dealer and sit on em all...pick the one you fit best. I am 5'10 and fit the deluxe well, but on the long rides I have to rest the heals on my engine gaurd at times. Good luck! Ride safe! But please buy the hog!

 

Go ride a Softail you'll buy one, most versatile bike as well!

 

You can do this to ANY softail. I have a custom Night Train model, and I bought:

A. Detachable windshield

B. Rear 2up seat that also doubles as a luggage rack

C. Saddlebags

D. Engine guard w/peg extensions

The dyna is in reality no more durable than the softail, but the Dyna does have the potential for a better performing rear suspension setup. If your touring 2up mostly then the Dyna frame is a better choice in one sense due to its swingarm/shock setup. But if your touring solo, the softail's smaller hidden shock setup can do the trick nicely as well.