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Old Apr 14, 2014 | 08:50 PM
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I like the softail's due to the smooth engine. I would use the bike mostly for trips around town, and short road trips once in a blue moon. I'm talking maybe 120 miles round trip on the short road trips.

Would a Heritage be a good bike for this type of riding? As I figure if I purchased a slim or breakout; would want to add saddle bags regardless and a seat, thus figure may as well go with a Heritage.

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Old Apr 14, 2014 | 08:58 PM
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Old Apr 14, 2014 | 09:12 PM
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Once you get a Heritage, 120 miles is a short run around town.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2014 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by uklauren
Once you get a Heritage, 120 miles is a short run around town.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2014 | 10:31 PM
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A solo rider can comfortably go cross country on a heritage but also can ride around the city in relative ease because it's so nimble, smooth, and easy to handle.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2014 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Tailsfrommycrib
A solo rider can comfortably go cross country on a heritage but also can ride around the city in relative ease because it's so nimble, smooth, and easy to handle.

I have gone on trips of 600-700 miles on mine, but always solo. I love the bike in town too, so much easier to deal with than the Ultra in city traffic.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2014 | 12:02 PM
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I love mine so I'd say heck yeah a Heritage is a great choice.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2014 | 07:33 PM
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The Heritage would be a good choice.
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Old Apr 15, 2014 | 07:36 PM
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Go with a Slim. You'll look cooler around town. The Heritage is for Shriners.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2014 | 08:28 PM
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You can't go wrong with a Heritage, but I'm partial to one….
 
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