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Tourer
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 490
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From: Virginia
There are no certain years to avoid with either bike. It all depends on what you want. I have 06 Deluxe with a 95" and stock 5 speed. Sometimes I wish I had that 6 speed but not too often. You can get efi with the newer older bikes too (older then 07).
Get what YOU want.
Get what YOU want.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,308
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From: WA - The State
My previous bike was also a Sportster, and the Deluxe was so easy to ride, due to a lot lower center of gravity. I was so sure I was gonna feel the weight difference, but it's a lot nicer than the Sporty.
Good luck with whatever you choose. Getting a new bike is always a good time!
+1
At this point, not much price difference against an 06 or slightly older, and SOOO worth it.
But between the Deluxe and Heritage? Not really that much difference between them to me.
Just look around at both until you find a bike you like.
At this point, not much price difference against an 06 or slightly older, and SOOO worth it.
But between the Deluxe and Heritage? Not really that much difference between them to me.
Just look around at both until you find a bike you like.
Intermediate
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 28
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From: Bavaria, Germany
I also moved up from a Sportster (1200 L) to the Lux, couldn´t be happier. Test rode the Heritage and the Deluxe - the Deluxe suited me much better, as far as seat and handlebar position is concerned. Test rode the 88 cui, bought the 96 cui (07) - there is quite a difference. Go for the bigger engine! In contrast to the Sportster the Lux seems easier to get around corners, you feel as if you sit in, not on the bike. And I think there´s more room for personal mods than there is with the Heritage. And - of course - it has this old-style look ...
Hazel
Hazel
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 2,172
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From: Clermont, GA, CSA
When you're talking about the Softail line considering the Heritage, Fatboy, or Deluxe, the Heritage is the best choice in my opinion.
The Heritage comes with saddlebags and a windshield. The Deluxe and Fatboy doesn't.
Want to make the Heritage into a Fatboy or Deluxe? Take off the bags and windshield.
KISS
The Heritage comes with saddlebags and a windshield. The Deluxe and Fatboy doesn't.
Want to make the Heritage into a Fatboy or Deluxe? Take off the bags and windshield.
KISS
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Dago
As someone else said you need to look at your riding and all. If you are goin to do some roadtrips, a heritage might be a better thought because it comes with bags and windshiled...
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