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I really need input here
I have the opportunity to purchase a 2006 Softail Heritage (not a Heritage Classic) FLSTi that has only 245 miles on it and is absolutely cherry mint condition.
My question is....I am a Harley Touring class guy. I love love love the comfort of the entire Touring Class. If I purchase this will I be disappointed in the 88b motor and or the comfort of the bike? I've owned Sportsters, Dyna's and Touring class bikes but never a Softtail.
My question is....I am a Harley Touring class guy. I love love love the comfort of the entire Touring Class. If I purchase this will I be disappointed in the 88b motor and or the comfort of the bike? I've owned Sportsters, Dyna's and Touring class bikes but never a Softtail.
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Short answer: No.
If you're not pleased with the 88b, you can always build it up to something else. A Softail rides like a softail, and just my opinion after riding Sportsters and borrowing a friends Electra Glide from time to time (when we trade off during rides sometimes), I prefer the Softail over both.. but that's just me.
If you're not pleased with the 88b, you can always build it up to something else. A Softail rides like a softail, and just my opinion after riding Sportsters and borrowing a friends Electra Glide from time to time (when we trade off during rides sometimes), I prefer the Softail over both.. but that's just me.
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You might be disappointed. It is often better to just go with what you know. Softails are the perfect Harley and the perfect cruiser to me. It has almost been a year since I last went to the Harley dealer to look at bikes. My next bike is going to be something completely different (hint... not a Harley). So if you found what you to be satisfying maybe you should look at something completely different.
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I assume you can also keep your Street Glide (?).
There are days I love the Ultra and days I love the Sporty....... For totally different reasons.
There are days I love the Ultra and days I love the Sporty....... For totally different reasons.
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I have the opportunity to purchase a 2006 Softail Heritage (not a Heritage Classic) FLSTi that has only 245 miles on it and is absolutely cherry mint condition.
My question is....I am a Harley Touring class guy. I love love love the comfort of the entire Touring Class. If I purchase this will I be disappointed in the 88b motor and or the comfort of the bike? I've owned Sportsters, Dyna's and Touring class bikes but never a Softtail.
My question is....I am a Harley Touring class guy. I love love love the comfort of the entire Touring Class. If I purchase this will I be disappointed in the 88b motor and or the comfort of the bike? I've owned Sportsters, Dyna's and Touring class bikes but never a Softtail.
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As stated above,, not much diff between an 88 and a 96.. Cam tensioners are the biggest concern in an 88.
I have taken at least 1 week long vacation a yr on ours and its as comfortable as my sons Street Glide on a trip.. you may want to add some good bags, windshield, engine guards and rack for you trips.
I love the stock seat on my Classic,, don't know if it diff on the plain heritage.
I'll last yr I added some foot pegs,, the good HD ones that are fully adjustable and they made a Major diff on 7-8-9hr day rides... I'd advise anyone to get them.
At 64 and I've had a broken back, all I do is take a couple Advil in the morning and I good for those 300-400 mile days..
I have taken at least 1 week long vacation a yr on ours and its as comfortable as my sons Street Glide on a trip.. you may want to add some good bags, windshield, engine guards and rack for you trips.
I love the stock seat on my Classic,, don't know if it diff on the plain heritage.
I'll last yr I added some foot pegs,, the good HD ones that are fully adjustable and they made a Major diff on 7-8-9hr day rides... I'd advise anyone to get them.
At 64 and I've had a broken back, all I do is take a couple Advil in the morning and I good for those 300-400 mile days..
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Agreed. I have one of each.
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