Heritage vs. Ultra Classic
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Heritage vs. Ultra Classic
I currently have a 09 Ultra Classis but figured i would post this in the Softail section. My best friend just bought a 05 Heritage....very nice bike. I have ridden it a few times and must admit its more fun to ride than my Ultra. Not as smooth....not as quiet..no ipod connection... but it feels more like a motorcycle to me. The Heritage even has me considering trading my Ultra for one. Have I lost my mind?
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I currently have a 09 Ultra Classis but figured i would post this in the Softail section. My best friend just bought a 05 Heritage....very nice bike. I have ridden it a few times and must admit its more fun to ride than my Ultra. Not as smooth....not as quiet..no ipod connection... but it feels more like a motorcycle to me. The Heritage even has me considering trading my Ultra for one. Have I lost my mind?
Clay
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You have lost your mind.
Ride your Ultra on twisties up and down hill. Do the same with the Heritage.
I have had both, currently and Ultra. Assuming equal riders any touring model
runs away and hides from a Heritage.
Not knocking the Heritage, just talking about spirited riding in the mountains.
Ride your Ultra on twisties up and down hill. Do the same with the Heritage.
I have had both, currently and Ultra. Assuming equal riders any touring model
runs away and hides from a Heritage.
Not knocking the Heritage, just talking about spirited riding in the mountains.
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From: Mesa, AZ
Well, I started out on a 2000 Heritage, loved every minute of it, added many extras. Still have it today. Went to an 02 Ultra. Ride the Ultra more just because of all the extras, and the wife is more comfotable. Love them both. Do what you need to do.
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If you were to say that your going to be riding it cross country, then I would say your nuts. Much as I love Softails, an Ultra has it beat hands down for going on really long rides lots of times.
But if your looking for a bike that will only occasionally have to go the distance, spending most of its life in and around town, then no, your not nuts.
A Softail of almost any description should work just fine and be more fun to ride in the bargin.
But if your looking for a bike that will only occasionally have to go the distance, spending most of its life in and around town, then no, your not nuts.
A Softail of almost any description should work just fine and be more fun to ride in the bargin.
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I had a '07 Electra Glide Classic. I rode it everywhere and really enjoyed the bike. But something just didn't feel right.
I happened to find someone a town over from me that had a '07 Fatboy who was looking to buy an Electra. We tried each other's bikes and did the deal (plus cash on his end). And I've never been happier.
The Fatboy came setup pretty well; removable windshield, removable luggage rack/backrest, light bar, etc. I added some soft saddle bags. I feel like I have 90% of what the Electra offered with the ability to take it off and ride naked.
Three things I miss about the Electra: 1. the radio 2. locking storage (the trunk was very convenient) 3. comfort over small bumps; the Fatboy rides a little harsher over the smaller, stutter bumps.
That said, I love the feel of taking the windshield off and just riding for no reason. If it's cold or I'm doing a lot of highway, the shield's on. Otherwise it's off. And if I did a lot of highway or long distance touring, I'd be on an Electra. But I don't. And for the type of riding I do, it's the Fatboy all the way.
So no, I don't think you've lost your mind.
LeonD
I happened to find someone a town over from me that had a '07 Fatboy who was looking to buy an Electra. We tried each other's bikes and did the deal (plus cash on his end). And I've never been happier.
The Fatboy came setup pretty well; removable windshield, removable luggage rack/backrest, light bar, etc. I added some soft saddle bags. I feel like I have 90% of what the Electra offered with the ability to take it off and ride naked.
Three things I miss about the Electra: 1. the radio 2. locking storage (the trunk was very convenient) 3. comfort over small bumps; the Fatboy rides a little harsher over the smaller, stutter bumps.
That said, I love the feel of taking the windshield off and just riding for no reason. If it's cold or I'm doing a lot of highway, the shield's on. Otherwise it's off. And if I did a lot of highway or long distance touring, I'd be on an Electra. But I don't. And for the type of riding I do, it's the Fatboy all the way.
So no, I don't think you've lost your mind.
LeonD
