have u returned to softails?
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2005
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I had a SG and when my wife purchased her Heritage I had a chance to ride it. Well, I was impressed with the ride quality, the quiet engine and the power I traded my 2009 SG for a 2010 Heritage. I tried again to give the touring line another chance when I considered purchasing a 2011 Road Glide but all that awlful noise at the top end turns me off. Softails Rule....
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Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 62
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From: northeast Tn mountains
Been there and done that!!! Never looked back and real happy with the Softail Hertiage
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Florida
Went back & forth between Softails,Dynas, and Touring for years. Always go back to the 'Tails. Now, I have a Fatboy & a RoadKing. Bought the King I figgered I'd sell the Fat, but I like the way it feels (carbed) so much, that I gotta keep it. What the hell;they're paid for & I don't really need the $$ (yet) The King is great for goin to the GF's house since she lives 63 miles from me,but when I wanna feel like I'm ridin' a Harley, I ride the Fatso. Plus, there's just something about the look of a Softail that none of the other "family" has. Plus, my King is whisper quiet, and my Fatty is loud, so I got a bike for each different mood I'm in. Yea, I may not always have a RoadKing, but I'll always have a 'Tail of some sort. (actually prefer the FX 'Tails. Nothin' like a Train or a Custom)
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Joined: Sep 2006
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From: San Ramon, Ca
Well thanks. You guys are makin' me feel better. Ya read some of these posts from the other side, and it's like the touring models are just leaps & bounds superior. I know for the long haul they're more comfortable. I'm not an idiot.
I looked at 2 RoadKings in the last year where I could have sold mine bought the RK and it would have been a wash (well close)
Now Im not comparing the Heritage to the Roadking here, but these bikes were not as mechanically sound as mine. Plus they had more miles.
I have ridden an Ultra, but not a RoadGlide (any distance) so who knows.
As far as brand new scoots, I'm really likin' that Dyna FLD.
But I haven't ridden one (or any late model Dyna's for that matter)
I looked at 2 RoadKings in the last year where I could have sold mine bought the RK and it would have been a wash (well close)
Now Im not comparing the Heritage to the Roadking here, but these bikes were not as mechanically sound as mine. Plus they had more miles.
I have ridden an Ultra, but not a RoadGlide (any distance) so who knows.
As far as brand new scoots, I'm really likin' that Dyna FLD.
But I haven't ridden one (or any late model Dyna's for that matter)
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Eagan, MN
I went from a Heritage to a EG Classic and back to a Heritage ,,, EG was top heavy in my opinion, I love my Heritage
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I couldn't agree with you more. I've ridden the touring line a few times and they just can't compare to my Heritage. Some people like them so much more, but I disagree every time.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 300
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From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
I have an 08 Deluxe and this year bought a 11 SG because I was tired of the softy on long trips. I intended on selling the Deluxe this year, but every time I ride it, I change my mind. It is a fun bike around town. On the other hand, the SG rules on the long trips, no comparison. I have now decided that I will keep both for now since I don't need to sell.