May be going from touring to softail
Cruiser
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I have had my SG for a couple years now but feel like doing something different. I have never been totally in love with my bike comfort wise. I love the way the Heritage Softail feels, it just fits me so well. I just don't care for all the studs or the style of the bags. There is a dealer nearby with an 09 Heritage pewter in color. I may go have a look at it and see how I like it. If I can get an even trade I may consider it. Anyone else come from the touring family? People think I'm crazy to want to go to a softail from a touring bike.
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From: Snow Hill, NC
I was thinking of doing the same....Drove a Heritage for a full weekend while my bike was in the shop...Super comfy ride, smooth and soft feeling...I feel though for me that when i got to HWY speeds above 65 it wasn't as smooth as my touring...my hands eventually felt it...Space is a bit more limited. I decided to keep my FLHTC and but new bars on it, PCIII and will do cams....I would miss the radio, CB, intercom set up, Cruise can be installed i guess...Tour pack and saddle bags can be taken care of...Load capacity for me was another issue...My wife and i are rather big so load was a big factor, we couldn't fit well on the Heritage but for local rides solo man it is a sweet bike...i still may buy one later...
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From: Long Island, NY
I know what you mean about the studs. I am not to crazy about that particular look. Hence I decided to buy a deluxe and equip it with bags that I like and a shield. its a bit more expensive to go that way but if I spend that much $$$$ I might as well get what makes me happy 
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From: Georgia
I got both - a EGUC and a FL Springer Classic. I know this is the ST section and they obviously have a large following, including me; however I have no way of agreeing a ST is better as a ride than a touring model. Better looking, maybe, but not better riding, better handling, more versatile, more luggage capacity, more bells and whistles; no. 
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Last edited by BigGdawg; Oct 10, 2010 at 10:03 AM.
Tourer
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From: coon rapids,mn
I got both - a EGUC and a FL Springer Classic. I know this is the ST section and they obviously have a large following, including me; however I have no way of agreeing a ST is better as a ride than a touring model. Better looking, maybe, but not better riding, better handling, more versatile, more luggage capacity, more bells and whistles; no. http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i1...g?t=1286537229
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From: Irvine, Orange County, Ca
I know what you mean about the studs. I am not to crazy about that particular look. Hence I decided to buy a deluxe and equip it with bags that I like and a shield. its a bit more expensive to go that way but if I spend that much $$$$ I might as well get what makes me happy
Or you could remove the studs like TalldogsFatBob did: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...age-is-me.html
Last edited by jbg; Oct 8, 2010 at 12:36 PM.
Club Member
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From: Georgia
Hey BigGdawg, nice springer you have there. On the other side of the coin, my Street Glide wouldn't be as nice of a ride as a your EGUC. The OP is comparing a SG to a heritage. I don't know if he tried different shocks or seat, but I agree with you, I have not rode a bike with better handling capabilities than my SG. It's all about the fairing, like 'em or, don't like 'em.
Road Captain
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From: Arlington, TX
Went from an 06 SG to an 06 Heritage and would never go back. I also have a short inseam and the Softail fits better and handles better.
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I have the '09 Electra Glide Standard, and will soon be trading it in on the '10 Heritage. The Heritage just fits me better. I too have a short inseam. I'll be adding the Signature Series seat, plus a few other items, to mine. That will definitely put my feet flat on the ground! I rode one at the dealer last week and absolutely love the bike.
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