Heritage softail classic or Electra glide standard
Tourer
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From: Paris, TN
I rode both before I bought.... ended up on a Heritage. The 'Glide, and all the other touring bikes, feel too heavy and cramped. I'm tall (6'5") and feel like a giant behind a fairing. I see a lot of EGlides with apes now, which would help, but I was not thinking about changing bars and seats when I was looking at new bikes. I got the one that fit me best at the time. But then I changed the bars on it too. 
For 2-up, I put on the 14" cushion and floorboards. Eliminated almost all of the noise coming from behind me.
For 2-up, I put on the 14" cushion and floorboards. Eliminated almost all of the noise coming from behind me.
Last edited by CSRflstc; Aug 27, 2009 at 02:40 PM.
Road Master
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From: Sierra Vista, Arizona
I bought a wide open custom fairing for my Heritage. Now I have the best of both worlds and I can strip it down in seconds if I feel like swtiching it up a bit. I was surprised at the compliments I get. And best of all, GOOD TUNES I CAN ACTUALLY HEAR AND ENJOY!!
Road Captain
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From: eastern NC
I wouldnt mind one if it was quick release for the longer solo rides, like when I go to the state capital for work rallys, ride is 150 miles one way.
Road Master
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From: Sierra Vista, Arizona
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Cruiser
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From: ILLINOIS
CSRflstc.... Can you use the stock seat with the 14" cushion, is that an HD accessory pillion. I would add pass floor board kit also, ready to ride after that.........
Last edited by take 5; Aug 28, 2009 at 03:56 PM.
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From: Paris, TN
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Cruiser
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From: ILLINOIS
[quote=CSRflstc;5502879]Yep, it a HD part, I think they call it the touring pillion. 2 inches wider than the original with more padding. It and the rear floorboards made my wife happy. She can ride all day now without complaining, much. [/quote
Thanks for the info, I'll look it up in the accessory book, planning on going with the vivid black, not that crazy with the other 2010 colors.......
[/quoteThanks for the info, I'll look it up in the accessory book, planning on going with the vivid black, not that crazy with the other 2010 colors.......
Tourer
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From: Paris, TN
You can't go wrong with a black Harley! My next one will be black. When I bought my Crimson Red Sunglow Heritage, my dad, an avid Harley rider and enthusiast for years, told me "you know Harley has two colors? There's ugly, then there's black!" LOL
So does this mean you have decided on the Heritage???
So does this mean you have decided on the Heritage???