Man that bike rocks.
That's a cool Kick@#$ Evo!

 

I've owned both.. To me it's solved like this....

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Eeeny Meeeny Miney Mo..
Catch a Harley by it's toe..
Will I need bags or let them go..
Have a windsheild or just cruise slow..
All them bugs have got to go..

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Thanks Babs

 

The frame, engine, transmission, tires, floorboards, etc. are exactly the same on both models. The difference you are feeling is probably due to the seat and handle bars. These are both easy fixes. In fact, I prefer the handlebars on the Heritage. The Fatboy bars, like those on the Roaddking are too far forward, and too far apart to be comfortable for long distance riding

I would chose the Heritage over the Fatboy, because you just get more with the Heritage for about the same price. Plus, the Fatboy has those solid wheels on it, which many claim causes a lot of handling problems in crosswinds.

Just an opinion.

Regards,

Bill

 

Man! People keep talkin about that big, giant, klunky, ungainly front fender
on the Heritage like its actually a good thing [&:]

Well if Poco can hate chrome, I can hate colossally huge fenders!

Get the Fat Boy

 

To me the difference between these bikes is the rims. I've been in love with the solid rims since the bike first came out. My buddy has a Heritage and it has served him well. You already know which one you like more........

 

I just love those damn solid rims...tough looking and a classic design. It's all about the Fatboy in my book.


JB

 

"People talking about that big, ugly fender like it is a good thing".

Do a few 4 to 500 miles days where it never quits raining, and tell me how ugly that fender is. That big fender will keep twice as much road juice off of you and the bike than a cut down fender will. If you are always riding in ideal conditions it doesn't matter much, but for a lot of touring, or riding no matter the conditions, I prefer function over form.

A lot of consideration in making the right bike choice is first deciding what the bike will primarily be used for, and make the decision based on which bike will best do the job.

Regards,

Bill

 

I have had both Road King and Heritage. I like the Road King better for highway riding but, since I am short and old(5'7, 60yo) the Heritage is easier for me to handle in and out of the garage, in parking lots and around town.
I bought a used 2001 Heritage a few months back, although I would have bought a Fatboy too. I like both bikes for different reasons. I like the bags and windshield on the Heritage. On the Fatboy I like the clean fenders and the solid wheels. If you ever pick up a nail on a laced (spoked) wheel late on a saturday, 200 miles from home you'll know what I mean.
I have changed the front fender on my Heritage to a Fatboy fender and added solid Fatboy wheels. Fatboy wheels can be bought cheap now since the Fatboy has been around for so long.
By the way, I rode my 2000 Heritage on a coast to coast round trip of 7000 miles with the stock seat. Rode as much as 700 mile in a day without getting uncomfortabe.

 

You misquoted me. I didnt say it was ugly

I understand what you are saying Bill, however...
a good product is a nice balance of form and function. All function is unattractive. All form is unpractical.
That fender on the Heritage is too much of a good thing (function) in my opinion.
I've had it 3 months and rode in the rain about 7 or 8 times so far. I'm not just a fair weather rider.
I use the bike to commute to work every day now, rain or shine.
I ride in the rain plenty and I'll take to extra road juice and the smaller fender, thank you

If it takes a 4 or 500 mile day to make that fender attractive, then I'm in no danger.
350 miles is about the limit for me in one day.