Softail Custom vs.RKC-Need some advice
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Central Florida
Not sure my input will help, but here it is anyway! I started out as a lad on a lawn mower powered mini-bike. Every bike since has been a step up. Went to a 100cc Hodaka, then a Honda 305, etc. finally made it to a 1200C Sportster and then a 2007 Fatboy. The Fatty rides like a dream compared to the others, but I miss the quickness of the Sporty. At this point, I am happy, but I expect there will be a touring bike in my future at some point. Perhaps retirement when I actually have time to go some place far away! I am not wealthy enough to own multiple bikes, or I would....can't imagine stepping back down to a less comfy bike, but that might just be age talking!
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Again thanks for the reply and advice.So far what I've heard I've been thinking to myself.And that goes for both sides of the coin.Just to give a lttle more background,I ride solo,and rarely (once or twice a year) go on out of state,or over night trips.
I'm also considering a new Wide Glide.Love that chopper look of the SC and WG.
I'm also considering a new Wide Glide.Love that chopper look of the SC and WG.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 139
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From: Buffalo
i went from a 1200 sporty to the softail custom(09). i love the softail, the forward footpegs and mini apes fits me perfect. i can do 150 miles and i am fine. this is with the stock seat which i think helps a lot. my father has a 09 rk which is great and all but i just dont like the floor boards. not to mention the looks of the softail are just sexy. the skinny front tire may throw you off since i find that it can follow grooves in the road more compared to a fat tire. one question i have is, do you use the saddle bags a lot? if so the rk may be better since bags take away from the look of the softail some. hope any of this helps.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2007
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From: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
I like to be on the bike I really want to ride when I get to where i'm going..................
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