How do you like your Deluxe?
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,345
Likes: 3
From: Rhode Island, USA
I've heard the Deluxe referred to as HD's "Blank Palette" because of the endless mod possibilities. That's not to suggest the the 'Luxe ain't pretty right out of the box, but if you search through some of the Deluxe threads here on the forum, you'll see some sweet rides. I love mine. Put over 15 K on it in the last year. As for the seat, I went with a Lepera Silhouette solo which put me farther away from the tank. Works perfectly for me. I routinely ride 150 miles at a stretch with no discomfort, though there was a break in period. I've also got beach bars and Sampson True Duels to install this winter and maybe a Shotgun Shock if i can scrape together the dough. I love this bike. Highly recommended!
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 304
Likes: 38
From: Port Orange, FL
Wife has a tail bone problem. Switched her 2010 Deluxe seat out for a 2009 Heritage Softail seat. She absolutely loves it. She's ridden 'em all and just loves the softail. I did the same seat switch on mine although I didn't mind the stock seat. Just got back from a 5,530 mile tour from Florida to the Midwest and back. Put an aftermarket batwing fairing on for the trip. Perfect ride! Back home and switched back to the detachable windshield. Also put 1993 Heritage Softail bags on them, Vance and Hines mufflers and a crotch cooler from Captin Itch for the heat that comes up from the rear cylinder and pipes. Wouldn't trade back to a bagger for anything man! These are terrific rides!
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 911
Likes: 9
From: colorado
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,566
Likes: 2
From: Detroit
The popularity of the deluxe proves that what people really love is the old school nostagic style of what HD used to be. So then they added the slim...good call, people like it...the throwback sporties are cool too. I want to see a swingarm mounted full rear fender with a springer front and a pogo seat, a total vintage model with modern reliabiliy. Regardless Im keeping my Deluxe fo-eva...
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 310
Likes: 0
From: Northampton
I really like the Road king but when I saw my Deluxe on the showroom floor I fell in love with it. Bought it without even test driving it. The biggest issues I had were with the bars.They were much too low for me. I'm 5"10 when sitting still both my feet just rest flat on the ground. The seat does position you slightly forward but it is not an issue for me. I'd love a 2014 CVO Road king but only to sit beside my Deluxe. It will be a cold day in hell before I sell that bike.
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Road Master
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 805
Likes: 3
From: Colorado Springs, Colorado
I love mine. Will add others to the stable one day but the deluxe is here to stay. I'm about 6'3" so I definitely had to go with a lowpro seat.
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