why is a softail good or bad ?
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From: Arkansas
my dad wants to buy a softail. he already has a road glide but he wants the softail to be more of a summer bike (flashier, less wind blockage). what are the pros and cons of how it rides, how it is mechanically, how the suspension feels, etc. i want to know all aspects before i tell him yes or no.
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For me, when I first saw the Blackline, it was all about the old style rigid frame look, with shocks to smooth out the rough riding. Nothing else. I looked at all of the other styles and kept going back to it.
Road Master
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Seriously,dude. He is your dad. He doesn't need you to tell him yes or no. He can buy any bike he pleases with or without your approval. The only thing you can do is to sugest that he take one for a ride before he buys. If my boy tried telling me "yes or no", he may be 22 years old, but I'd still turn him over my knee.
Road Master
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This could be, I may have misunderstood the OP's post. If this is the case I appoulogise. If not... He needs his *** smacked. LOL
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Like others have alluded to; Softails have advantages and disadvantages compared to other models (touring, etc.). The converse is true as well.
Your dad first needs to determine if Softails even appeal to him. If so, which model(s) does he like (Heritage, Fatboy, Deluxe, etc.). Then he needs to test ride them. Which is most comfortable? Which ride does he like? Does he like it enough to own it?
Once he decides on a particular bike, then you need to buy it for him.
Your dad first needs to determine if Softails even appeal to him. If so, which model(s) does he like (Heritage, Fatboy, Deluxe, etc.). Then he needs to test ride them. Which is most comfortable? Which ride does he like? Does he like it enough to own it?
Once he decides on a particular bike, then you need to buy it for him.
Road Warrior
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Hehe.... love it.
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Cruiser
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I just don't know why more riders aren't like me. I buy one (or two, or three) on a whim for a really high price, keep it for a short period of time, and then sell it for a really low price to some lucky guy that just got himself a fantastic deal.
I think if the thought is already in your father's mind to buy a softail, then it's inevitable. (just a matter of time)
I think if the thought is already in your father's mind to buy a softail, then it's inevitable. (just a matter of time)