Softail Question
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Softail Question
Hey guys, I'm new to these Forums and have a quick question. I've been riding my old man's Heritage Softail for a couple years now, and am finally able to buy my own. I really like his Heritage, but I also really like the look of the Standard. My wife likes to go riding with me on "short" rides of a couple hr round trip. My question is, if I opt to get the Standard, will it be as comfortable a ride as the Heritage? She only rides with me about 25% of the time, and I like the look of the Standard so that's what I'm leaning towards. Any pros/cons with either of these?
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Dustin
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Dustin
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That's your opinion and you know what opinions are like and everybody has one. I had a Road King and loved it. I just wanted something different. As you can see from the pictures of it in my album it was far from being half a$$ed.
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They are a Street or Road Glide with no fairing. Don't see the point. The only reason I'd want a bagger is for the stereo and fairing to keep the wind offa me. A Road King defeats the purpose of a bagger IMHO. But who gives a fugg what I think. If you like it fuggin' ride it. I still think they are stupid and a waste, I don't care how much chrome you slap on it.
I'll take a Heritage Softie over a rubber mounted slush bucket half finished bagger any day.
I'll take a Heritage Softie over a rubber mounted slush bucket half finished bagger any day.
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Personally i would go with a standard, just find a comfortable seat. If all you are doing is blasting around town for a couple of hours road king might be a little more bike than what you would need. But if you plan on taking a really long trip road kings are nice. I've never seen a road king stripped down though might look kinda cool with out all the travel schlitz.
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They are a Street or Road Glide with no fairing. Don't see the point. The only reason I'd want a bagger is for the stereo and fairing to keep the wind offa me. A Road King defeats the purpose of a bagger IMHO. But who gives a fugg what I think. If you like it fuggin' ride it. I still think they are stupid and a waste, I don't care how much chrome you slap on it.
I'll take a Heritage Softie over a rubber mounted slush bucket half finished bagger any day.
I'll take a Heritage Softie over a rubber mounted slush bucket half finished bagger any day.