Thinking about trading....
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Missouri City,TX
FWIW, I'm 5' 6" w/a 28" inseam and the Heritage fits me just fine...per my sig pic, mine's set up for riding solo and I like having the bags if I need to pick something up while out riding.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 250
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From: Alabama
As a current owner of a 01 Heritage and a new A.E Limited, and being 5'6" 29" inseam I can relate. If your choice is between a FB or a Heritage I would get the Heritage. Those are the two I was deciding between back in 01. They are almost the same bike, but you get the windshield and bags on a Heritage. I wouldn't worry much about the spokes, other than a PIA to clean and on a Heritage they look right.
If I lived in a urban area and didn't do much long mileage or 2 up, I would not have bought the Limited. But even after getting a nicer seat on the Heritage, I wanted something more comfortable for longer trips.
I must say that on the highway or anything above 50 or so mph, there is no comparison between the limited and the Heritage. The wind protection and ride is much better, plus all the amenities are great. However, my Limited is still stock height and in slow roll areas, especially while two up, it is intimidating. So I can understand your reasoning.
I would check to see what kind of deal the will give you, because I would think that would help in your decision. Life is short, and you need to be happy with your ride.
If I lived in a urban area and didn't do much long mileage or 2 up, I would not have bought the Limited. But even after getting a nicer seat on the Heritage, I wanted something more comfortable for longer trips.
I must say that on the highway or anything above 50 or so mph, there is no comparison between the limited and the Heritage. The wind protection and ride is much better, plus all the amenities are great. However, my Limited is still stock height and in slow roll areas, especially while two up, it is intimidating. So I can understand your reasoning.
I would check to see what kind of deal the will give you, because I would think that would help in your decision. Life is short, and you need to be happy with your ride.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 819
Likes: 6
From: Long Island N.Y.
Sit or test ride them both. I've had 2 road kings in the past, and love the touring bikes, but
I decided It was time to trade in and I really like the slightly lighter softail frame and the way the cb engine runs. The softails does have a nice low seat ht, you'll feel like your part of the bike when riding, rather than ON the bike with the touring.
I decided It was time to trade in and I really like the slightly lighter softail frame and the way the cb engine runs. The softails does have a nice low seat ht, you'll feel like your part of the bike when riding, rather than ON the bike with the touring.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 819
Likes: 6
From: Long Island N.Y.
One more thing to add: I love the Heritage bars, it fits me well.
I switched out both my RK handlebars with heritage bars for comfort.
They're also adjustable fore and aft, to fit riders of diff sizes.
Might be something to add to your comparable list.
I switched out both my RK handlebars with heritage bars for comfort.
They're also adjustable fore and aft, to fit riders of diff sizes.
Might be something to add to your comparable list.
Last edited by knightenforcer; Jun 26, 2013 at 06:38 PM.
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 725
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From: southeast Indiana
So true
Until recently I have always ridden fat, big bikes. Valkyrie, Road King, BMW LT.
I switched to lighter lower bikes as I got older and have never regretted it.
In the last two months I got a Fatboy Low and it's the best handling bike at low speeds I have ever had. Not as plush as a tourer, but more involving and enjoyable especially around town.
How bad your dealer will screw you is another story. HD dealers are pros at this.
I think you're better off to sell even at a bargain basement price.
I switched to lighter lower bikes as I got older and have never regretted it.
In the last two months I got a Fatboy Low and it's the best handling bike at low speeds I have ever had. Not as plush as a tourer, but more involving and enjoyable especially around town.
How bad your dealer will screw you is another story. HD dealers are pros at this.
I think you're better off to sell even at a bargain basement price.
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