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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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I currently have an '06 Superglide and like the bike alot. But, I really, really like the Heritage. I have seen a couple in the 2-tone rootbeer color and it is the most beautiful bike I have ever seen. I have not riden a Heritage, but probably will in the near future. My question is what are the differences in the two bikes? Both good and bad!

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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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the looks, the bags, the looks, the bars, the looks, the seat, the looks, the front end, the looks, the rear end, the looks, the shield and ohh did I say the LOOKS of it.......

And I've heard that black is faster and LOOKs realy really good....!!!!
 

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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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the ride is smooth.

the seating position is low...a feel that is not 'on' but 'in' the bike.
take one for a ride ...you'll see.

Oh! has anybody mentioned...the LOOKS! ...that's why it's called Heritage Classic. It's got the 'classic' motorcycle look.

all the best with your decision,
 
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 08:39 PM
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One BIG difference is the ride...Super glide = Volkswagen ....Heritage = Rolls Royce. I agree about the Root beer, But I Like My Big Flake Purple and Brilliant Silver better.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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. . . I'm always getting these two mixed up, they look just the same!
 
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 09:39 PM
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carbed 02 heritage for the win!
 
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 03:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Sleeko Deluxe
. . . I'm always getting these two mixed up, they look just the same!
Now that's just plain funny....I like a good laugh + all the other stuff..
 
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 09:26 AM
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One ride on the Heritage and you won't look back! It's a whole different bike. Can you say "Softail"? Chips said it best, you ride "in" the bike, not "on" it.
 
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To me the big diffrence is the handling, esp on the hiway. The dyna handles lika a over grown sportster. The heritage handles like a touring bike. The FL front end feels more solid and planted on the road.The fx front of the dyna follows rain grooves and cutouts much more. I'll never own a FX front end bike again. The dynas ride is more cushiony because of the exposed shocks but the heritage is a very acceptible ride. Next best thing to a full blown touring machine is a FL softail. Ride one you'll see. Oh yea, the looks. The softail is Harleys best looking bikes.
 
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