Heritage or Street Glide?
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Heritage or Street Glide?
Hey All,
I'm currently trying to decide.
Money aside, say you had to decide between a new Heritage Softail or a new Street Glide... which one would it be?
I was really into the Street Glide for a while there because of the audio system, but now I'm more into the Heritage because I don't really like what's on the radio these days anyhow, and I like a bike I can throw around a bit, a bit lighter and more maneuverable.
Both bikes have good storage which is important, I like being able to pick up some milk if I had to, or somewhere we can put the wife's purse and jacket in, etc..
What do you guys think? Thanks!
I'm currently trying to decide.
Money aside, say you had to decide between a new Heritage Softail or a new Street Glide... which one would it be?
I was really into the Street Glide for a while there because of the audio system, but now I'm more into the Heritage because I don't really like what's on the radio these days anyhow, and I like a bike I can throw around a bit, a bit lighter and more maneuverable.
Both bikes have good storage which is important, I like being able to pick up some milk if I had to, or somewhere we can put the wife's purse and jacket in, etc..
What do you guys think? Thanks!
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I too am torn, so I bought a fixer-upper heritage to tide me over until I can decide / afford new. Heritage not exactly lightweight to throw around. I cant imagine it's much different riding than the glide. Softail sits lower and further away from bars, so it's different.
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My choices boiled down to a Heritage or a Road King. I rode both, did a lot or research and went with the RK. In my case, price was a factor. The standard RK and Heritage are about the same. I personally don't care for tunes on a scooter. I went with the RK, best choice for me.
Road Captain
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First bike was a fat boy. Have a street glide now and love it. Can't imagine riding without a stereo. I took the antenna off my bike and don't even use the radio. I only use my iPod. Although if you have XM that would be nice. Try them both out with a rental.
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The heritage is ready to go you got the back rest and windshield good seat everything. SG the seat sucks windshield is to low. Touring bike my a##. I had a heritage for 50,00miles and liked it. Like the fairing but i get more wind on SG than heritage. Also you sit in a heritage you sit on the SG. I liked the look of the SG. Good luck
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Money aside, I would go with the SG. I've been on both extensively and they both handle like crap. All Softails feel like you're riding a brick and the SG has a stiff rear suspension. My personal bike is a Heritage and I can hang with the best of them, but the handling still sucks. The SG is a nice mix between the Heritage and a bagger, without the extreme of either.
Like someone else said, if you want the best of both worlds go with the Road King. With the right bars and seat it IS a sweet ride. Smooth as silk for hours and turns on a dime. Ask anyone that owns one and they will say the same. Personally, I think the RK is the bike to explore if you're choices are the Heritage and SG.
Like someone else said, if you want the best of both worlds go with the Road King. With the right bars and seat it IS a sweet ride. Smooth as silk for hours and turns on a dime. Ask anyone that owns one and they will say the same. Personally, I think the RK is the bike to explore if you're choices are the Heritage and SG.