Why Heritage Softail Question
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Road Warrior
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Why Heritage Softail Question
I have pondered this before and thought about asking in the general forum, but decided to go straight to the riders and ask you to avoid this sounding like a troll post
..I hate to diss another guys purchase decision. To each their own and all, but
What is the purpose of buying a Softail when the bags cover the rear anyway? My understanding is that the Softail isnt really the very best ride in the first place in compromise for looks which arent realized with bags covering the rear.
Just curious. My cousin has a Heritage Softail, but to be honest I dont think he has the first clue that a Road King would look almost the same and have air shocks to boot. Am I missing something or isnt the Road King a better choice for that style of bike?
What is the purpose of buying a Softail when the bags cover the rear anyway? My understanding is that the Softail isnt really the very best ride in the first place in compromise for looks which arent realized with bags covering the rear.
Just curious. My cousin has a Heritage Softail, but to be honest I dont think he has the first clue that a Road King would look almost the same and have air shocks to boot. Am I missing something or isnt the Road King a better choice for that style of bike?
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Road Master
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The King is a super nice bike for sure. Can't say anything bad about them. I rode both before I bought my Heritage.
The Heritage was a better fit for me. I sit "in" the Heritage and sat "on" the King.
If I didn't buy the Heritage, I would have bought the King. Just gotta see which one is a best fit for you!
The Heritage was a better fit for me. I sit "in" the Heritage and sat "on" the King.
If I didn't buy the Heritage, I would have bought the King. Just gotta see which one is a best fit for you!
Road Warrior
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The King is a super nice bike for sure. Can't say anything bad about them. I rode both before I bought my Heritage.
The Heritage was a better fit for me. I sit "in" the Heritage and sat "on" the King.
If I didn't buy the Heritage, I would have bought the King. Just gotta see which one is a best fit for you!
The Heritage was a better fit for me. I sit "in" the Heritage and sat "on" the King.
If I didn't buy the Heritage, I would have bought the King. Just gotta see which one is a best fit for you!
Road Captain
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From: Frisco, Texas
Its all in the look brother. Nastalgic, vintage, Gangsta, and flat out PIMP! With or without the bags.
I would take a softail shock over a dyna shock any day in ride quality. But I do agree that the King is a nice scooter after a little customizing.
I would take a softail shock over a dyna shock any day in ride quality. But I do agree that the King is a nice scooter after a little customizing.
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I have to agree with Joe Diver and the others, The Heritage just has the "fit and feel" that suited me. The King is a great bike but I cannot complain about the ride or suspension of the softail family. By the way, thanks for not coming on like a troll and badmouthing the softail line.
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