May be going from touring to softail
2nd Gear
Joined: Feb 2008
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From:
FLH to FXST
My last 2 bikes were a 1986 FLT & a 2002 FLH. My current ride is a 2007 Softail Standard
FXST. The baggers are nice for the long rides but 90% of my riding is back & forth to work 17 miles. I replaced the stock seat with a super wide touring mustang seat that is super comfortable for the long trips. I have no regrets going to the softail. I enjoy the handling & the ride and to tell the truth I kinda wanted to get back to the basics: no radio, no windshield, a little shake, loud pipes, & if she wants to ride she has to sit on the fender cause i'm running a solo seat.
FXST. The baggers are nice for the long rides but 90% of my riding is back & forth to work 17 miles. I replaced the stock seat with a super wide touring mustang seat that is super comfortable for the long trips. I have no regrets going to the softail. I enjoy the handling & the ride and to tell the truth I kinda wanted to get back to the basics: no radio, no windshield, a little shake, loud pipes, & if she wants to ride she has to sit on the fender cause i'm running a solo seat.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,515
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From: Nuevo Mexico USA
SG are nice bikes no dought, but I think (heritage) softtails are the cats meow... I think a Heritage is alot more practical then a SG IMO, you can remove the bags if you want to give it a cleaner look or saddle her up for a road trip. The retro style of the Heritage is timeless and very classic. They are so much easier to get around in. Come on over to the softer side, I think you'll like here in Softailville.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Snow Hill, NC
Did you come from a touring bike to this bike...The Heritage is a sweet ride for sure...My biggest problem is our size. I guess that would be fixed with restrictions at the mouth...LOL...The #1 plus for the Heritage is comfort...WOW sits, handles, balances all great...I would like to have one in the stable...And to top it off this bike looks great...I have put 53k miles on my touring FLHTC with some miles 2 up so i have to have the FLHTC. Maybe next year...we have just paid of the wifes Suzuki and will try to sell it out right to have a down payment...
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2009
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Just traded in my dyna for a 2011 heritage. Was originally trading for a 2008 street glide. SG rode great and the stereo was a plus but i couldnt get used to the look of the fairing right now. Looks too futuristic. The softail has way more versitality as most are saying here. Also the ride is very smooth.
Cruiser
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 121
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From: Brandon, SD
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.
Cruiser
Joined: May 2010
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From: Brandon, SD
Very nice bike you have...and you left the studs on too? There's an idea.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Tulsa, OK
I just put Touring bags on my softy and have the best of both worlds.
I will in the future most likely get a streetglide, but not until I have enough bills paid where I can keep the Fatboy. At that point I'll strip and slam the Fatboy for around town and bike shows and mount up the SG for road trips.
I will in the future most likely get a streetglide, but not until I have enough bills paid where I can keep the Fatboy. At that point I'll strip and slam the Fatboy for around town and bike shows and mount up the SG for road trips.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 829
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From: Central Texas
Both, works for me!!! If I could only have one HD though it would be RKC.
I toured all the western states on a RK and it was perfectly fine for that purpose.
Then you can take the windshield off and amke a beautiful blvd cruiser too.
I toured all the western states on a RK and it was perfectly fine for that purpose.
Then you can take the windshield off and amke a beautiful blvd cruiser too.
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Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 567
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From: Southeastern KY.
Notgrownup--we are acually metric converts but we did rent bikes for the day before we made up our minds, and the Heritage won out and the road king was very close but i liked the lower sitting position of my bike, well it was just made for me!!!!
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,583
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From: Eastern North Carolina
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.
