Springer, Heritage or Fatboy?
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RE: Springer, Heritage or Fatboy?
If you had your heart set on a Springer, then get the Springer, the ride is awesome, they are in my humble opinon the best looking HD ever produced and resale value is great. I love mine and after 9 months with it, I wouldnt trade it for any other model.
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RE: Springer, Heritage or Fatboy?
You want a Deluxe! J/K
If your in love with the softail the Heritage is a good bet. (the springer is a jewel though)
If you have back problems and live in an area with rough roads you might also consider the Road King or a Dyna. Suspension is the key if your back can't tolerate the bumping.
I have a bad back (herniate/ruptured disk depending on the doc you talk to L4/L5) I can handle the bumping most of the time but have a hard time with vibration so I went with the smoother idle of the softail vs. the touring models. Took me several months to decide on what was best for my back. Each person is different.
If you have your license the dealers usually have demo days where you can try the bikes. Most will also have demo bikes around they will take you out on even if it's not demo days (most do not have springer demos though[:@])
If your in love with the softail the Heritage is a good bet. (the springer is a jewel though)
If you have back problems and live in an area with rough roads you might also consider the Road King or a Dyna. Suspension is the key if your back can't tolerate the bumping.
I have a bad back (herniate/ruptured disk depending on the doc you talk to L4/L5) I can handle the bumping most of the time but have a hard time with vibration so I went with the smoother idle of the softail vs. the touring models. Took me several months to decide on what was best for my back. Each person is different.
If you have your license the dealers usually have demo days where you can try the bikes. Most will also have demo bikes around they will take you out on even if it's not demo days (most do not have springer demos though[:@])
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RE: Springer, Heritage or Fatboy?
I had not considered the Dyna, thinking it wouold not be as comfy as the Softy. I do love the Springer, but it is NOT a 'need' item so no worries there.
Let me try and clarify the front end scenario. The Heritage and Standard have different styles, and the front tire size. I Like the look on the Standard, Custom, etc, with the large thin front wheel but wonder how the comfort is. I can't see it being THAT big of a difference.
I have my license, and wil be renting a couple different ones before I buy.. I was just looking for opinions to broaden my train of thought.
Let me try and clarify the front end scenario. The Heritage and Standard have different styles, and the front tire size. I Like the look on the Standard, Custom, etc, with the large thin front wheel but wonder how the comfort is. I can't see it being THAT big of a difference.
I have my license, and wil be renting a couple different ones before I buy.. I was just looking for opinions to broaden my train of thought.
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RE: Springer, Heritage or Fatboy?
GADave is correct in his summary of the Heritage models etc. The Heritage Classic blacked out motor also comes with chrome covers, rocker boxes etc. The black and chrome combo is just plain beautiful and easier (IMO) to keep looking sharp. Either way you can't lose. All models are very worthy of the Harley-Davidson badge.
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