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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 03:39 PM
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Recently sold my Glide (in sig pic) and just bought an 08 Heritage with 8400 miles on it...Haven't seen it yet, but will travel to New York next Monday and bring her home. After riding Touring platform bikes most of my adult life, it is time to buy something that fits a little better and after riding a Heritage most of the day last week, I was sold. These may be the second best kept secret in the HD family...Look forward to making many of your acquaintances and learning much here.
here's a couple of pics sent to me.


 
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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 04:03 PM
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Your title makes it sound like you have some kid of STD! I like the because of the looks only. It just reminds me of the old rigid frame. Same oil tank style too.

I hope you're happy with and stay a Softail!
 
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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 04:06 PM
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Welcome to the Softail family
 
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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 06:59 PM
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Congrats on it and welcome to the wonderful world of softails.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 07:29 PM
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Welcome, your RG was awesome and looking forward to see what you do with the heritage. Seems a decent amount guys comming from the touring world to softails. When set up right I think the softails are just as good as the touring bikes one up and way more fun in town.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 07:37 PM
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An 08 would be good.
If I ever got another Softail - It would have to be a
6 speed. Drop those R's at 70-80 mph.
I'd want air ride too.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 07:41 PM
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The Softail platform; looks, comfort, & just plain fun to ride, enjoy!
 
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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 07:46 PM
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The Heritage is a great bike... welcome to the family!
 
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Nice bike! Looks like it has a few extra goodies too. Your ex-RK looks pretty dang nice too!
 
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