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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 11:46 AM
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I,m considering selling my EGC , (04) , model and going to the Heritage. I know the ride will be way different, but , I,m gettin older and being only 5'8 and 120 lbs. the big black beauty is a little hard for me to push around. I,m thinking the Heritage would be a good choice for me since we don't tour anymore. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated. P.S. I might consider a trade if anyone is looking for a great touring bike. Camplate up-grade already done and much more. Senior rider in Arkansas.
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 11:48 AM
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I love the heritage harleys and it should be good for you to throw around. My buddies wife has one and shes a little thing 4'11 about 110lb soaking wet.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 11:52 AM
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I love the ride of my Softail Deluxe and it is the lowest sitting bike in the Harley line-up. I would recommend you finding a 96B instead of the 103 as I personally am not a fan of it.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 03:08 PM
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I'm really enjoying my Heritage. we bought it with the thought that my wife would "inherit" it in a year or so.
The only thing I'm having an issue with (and you may not) is that I scrape the footboards ocasionally when cornering... To be expected to a certain extent. In all other respects an excellent bike.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 03:58 PM
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You'll love the Heritage. Hell, you'll probably start touring again!
 
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 04:39 PM
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I've noticed a lot of folks like you are stepping up to the Heritage.

Do it...you will never look back.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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I love my Heritage nice looking bikes and nice rides imo. Mine has a lowering kit on it so I do have to be more careful when cornering, but my wife and I love it!
 
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Heritage, though a great value for the price, has gotten a little long in the tooth from a marketing standpoint, having been around for 20 years or so.

That's good for the buyer, as many Dealers ordered too many this year and many 2012's sit unsold.

Go get yourself one. I think your logic is solid.
 
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I love my Heritage but it's no lightweight either.
 
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I got a 2010 Heritage and have since looked at a Street Glide. After some consideration I decided to keep the Heritage and am completely satisfied. I too am from Arkansas.
 
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