Overall ride quality of the Deluxe Softail?
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 286
Likes: 0
From: Michigan/Colorado
Overall ride quality of the Deluxe Softail?
How is this bike on the highway? Does it get blown around? Seems like it would for some reason when sitting on it.
Handle?
I read about what everybody likes so what are the down sides to this bike honestly?
Handle?
I read about what everybody likes so what are the down sides to this bike honestly?
Road Captain
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 708
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Overall ride quality of the Deluxe Softail?
This bike is great on the highway. It doesn't blow around any more than any other large bike. The same goes for handling, it's low ground clearance is not meant for high-speed twisties or tight turns, unless you like to hear the sound of the floorboards scraping the pavement! For what this bike is intended to do (cruise comfortably), it's one awesome ride!
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 115
Likes: 0
From: Springfield, IL
RE: Overall ride quality of the Deluxe Softail?
The Softail Deluxe is 98% the same as any other FL Softail.
The main differences are cosmetic, ergonomic (closer seat and pull back risers), and the Deluxe is lowered one inch in the rear.
That's it. It will ride and handle like any other lowered FL Softail.
The main differences are cosmetic, ergonomic (closer seat and pull back risers), and the Deluxe is lowered one inch in the rear.
That's it. It will ride and handle like any other lowered FL Softail.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 331
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Overall ride quality of the Deluxe Softail?
ORIGINAL: Amused
The Softail Deluxe is 98% the same as any other FL Softail.
The main differences are cosmetic, ergonomic (closer seat and pull back risers), and the Deluxe is lowered one inch in the rear.
That's it. It will ride and handle like any other lowered FL Softail.
The Softail Deluxe is 98% the same as any other FL Softail.
The main differences are cosmetic, ergonomic (closer seat and pull back risers), and the Deluxe is lowered one inch in the rear.
That's it. It will ride and handle like any other lowered FL Softail.
Exactly. I get tired of hearing people say the Deluxe was designed for women and short people. If you scrap the pullback risers and change the seat then its like any other FLST. The fact that its an inch lower is a bonus too because a Fatboy looks like a jackass from the factory these days, they need a 1 inch drop bad!
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Overall ride quality of the Deluxe Softail?
Just put Heritage risers on the 'luxe, perfect for me now. Didn't have access to equipment so I took the cheater way out Whiplush. :-) Bikini bars have shipped, should install them this weekend. Should not have to swap out cables. Even with the original bars it's still uber comfortable.
Gregor
Gregor
Trending Topics
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 331
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Overall ride quality of the Deluxe Softail?
Sweet Gregor, post some pics when you can. I actually bought a set of shorty risers for mine and once I got them on I started trying to chop the stockers. I just really liked the factory top clamp. I figured I'd ruin them but it worked out well. I think I may have started something by the e-mails and PM's Ive received, soon every Deluxe you see will have shorty risers and beach bars, lol.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Overall ride quality of the Deluxe Softail?
Once I get the headlight nacell on, I'll post some. For now, this is a shot of my old Heritage, a '98. Sold it about 3 years ago. I've been doing the "slam" look for a while as well. :-)
Road Master
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,093
Likes: 414
From: Pennsylvania
RE: Overall ride quality of the Deluxe Softail?
a Fatboy looks like a jackass from the factory
You couldnt pay me to lower my Fat Boy. I like that seat exactly where it is
