heritage classic / fatboy differences
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heritage classic / fatboy differences
I'm looking to buy a 2012 fatboy right now. However, i'm adding things like the auxiliary lights, sissy bar, and saddle bags... which makes it look similar to the heritage classic...and I understand they are both in the softtail family... but doesn't the fatboy sit different? I know the handlebars are different. But whatelse is different between them?
The heritage seems to sit higher... but is that an illusion or a shock adjustment? or an actual difference. I like the fatboy because it seems like you are IN the bike...?
The heritage seems to sit higher... but is that an illusion or a shock adjustment? or an actual difference. I like the fatboy because it seems like you are IN the bike...?
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I'm looking to buy a 2012 fatboy right now. However, i'm adding things like the auxiliary lights, sissy bar, and saddle bags... which makes it look similar to the heritage classic...and I understand they are both in the softtail family... but doesn't the fatboy sit different? I know the handlebars are different. But whatelse is different between them?
The heritage seems to sit higher... but is that an illusion or a shock adjustment? or an actual difference. I like the fatboy because it seems like you are IN the bike...?
The heritage seems to sit higher... but is that an illusion or a shock adjustment? or an actual difference. I like the fatboy because it seems like you are IN the bike...?
You're going to want to change the seat and stuff anyway. Start off ahead of the game.
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Looking here http://motorcycles.findthebest.com/c...oftail-Classic
they appear the same except tiresize, handlebars, wheels, and exhaust (and of course accessories like saddle bags, lights, and windshield..and of course emblem.....)
they appear the same except tiresize, handlebars, wheels, and exhaust (and of course accessories like saddle bags, lights, and windshield..and of course emblem.....)
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So changing out the seat and the handlebars would make it ride like a fatboy with extra stuff on it???
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I'm looking to buy a 2012 fatboy right now. However, i'm adding things like the auxiliary lights, sissy bar, and saddle bags... which makes it look similar to the heritage classic...and I understand they are both in the softtail family... but doesn't the fatboy sit different? I know the handlebars are different. But whatelse is different between them?
The heritage seems to sit higher... but is that an illusion or a shock adjustment? or an actual difference. I like the fatboy because it seems like you are IN the bike...?
The heritage seems to sit higher... but is that an illusion or a shock adjustment? or an actual difference. I like the fatboy because it seems like you are IN the bike...?
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Seat height is virtually the same on both... if there's any difference, it's just in the different seats.
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I ended up choosing a Fatboy for 3 primary reasons. First, I liked the wide rear tire. Second, I wasn't excited about cleaning spokes. Third, to me the Fatboy has a cleaner, less ornate look. Just my 2 cents.
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I will tell you right now there is a huge difference on how the Heritage and fatboy fit you. I was really leaning towards the Fatboy when I was looking for a new bike but I did not like how the handlebars fit and the reach was way too long for my short arms. Also the fatboy gave me a different footing than the Heritage. Don't know if it was the seat or height but I do know it was different. The Heritage absolutely fit me perfect (well, after the salesman loosened up the risers and brought the bars back a half inch or so) the seat fit me perfectly as did my reach to the floor. It was a no brainer for me.
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Same bike. I believe, even the rear swingarm is the same. As others have mentioned, just different wheels, seat, fenders. Heritage sits a LOT taller because of that comfy seat and I wouldn't be surprised if the shocks where a tad taller as well. My bike, when stock, was TALL. Hated it.
