Heritage classic or Street glide.
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Cruiser
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Heritage classic or Street glide.
I am going to be adding another bike for longer distance runs but not ultrabagger long. The heritage fits me almost as is ( i am 6'2" ) . It has the option or removing the shield for hot summer days ,that is a plus. I like being able change out bars to taller if needed. I dont know if i can get used to a solid mount engine ( i like the bars shakin) and i have heard the solid mounts can vibe more at speeds . Does the softail handle as poorly as people have told me compared to a dyna or lets say street glide. There is something about the heritage , it fits and it moves me to look at. My other choice is the street glide for the fairing and rubber mount engine and have also heard good things about the handling of the touring bikes. Less vib at highway speeds? I am not as ( at home) on the street glide though ,and cant figure why. It seems more cramped with the lower bars and position of the floor boards. I guess i could change these things. I have ridden both but cannot get enough seat time to get areally good idea as to what to expect from these 2 in my areas of question. Any suggestions would be great.
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RE: Heritage classic or Street glide.
hobbes2: Both great choices and either are awesome looking bikes. You need to ride them both and see for your self what you like. You seem to favor the Softail Heritage, so go with your heart for at the end of the day it does not matter what other like you are the one that has to walk out and see what you ride. Remember that the Softails have the "B" balanced 1584cc or 96Bcu in motor.
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RE: Heritage classic or Street glide.
Both bikes are great, i have the 07 Heritage and i don't have any noticeable
vibartion at all. Long rides are great ,no tired hands from the the vibartions
like i got from my 04 flht.
vibartion at all. Long rides are great ,no tired hands from the the vibartions
like i got from my 04 flht.
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RE: Heritage classic or Street glide.
I have only taken a demo on a Heritage, but It just didn't work for me. I didn't like the handlebars. It just didn't want to turn like my Ultra. The wife and I rented a Street Glide for 4 days last October. I LOVED that bike. VERY easy hadling, very smooth. But, my bike is an Ultra, so it was similar. On my Ultra, I changed out the bars to the touring bars, and dropped them down to a beach bar height. Comfy ride. As far as the floorboards, you'll have highway pegs on it to be able to stretch out and change position. As far as the windshield, I switch out 3. I have the std 12" for winter, 9.5" smokefor winter/late fall/early spring, and a 6.5 dark smoke for late spring/summer/early fall.
But, like the first post, it's what fits you best. That's what counts.
But, like the first post, it's what fits you best. That's what counts.
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RE: Heritage classic or Street glide.
I have ridden both but only at dealerships for test rides . In my opinion its tough to know how a bike is going to handle many different cond. when only riding it for 20 miles. I like the street glide but the bars are to low for me and my legs are more cramped on it. The rubber mount engine and touring sus. may be worth making those changes for.
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RE: Heritage classic or Street glide.
I'll tell you what "hobbes" I've got to agree with "stro1965" the Street Glide is a heck of a bike. I bought a 06 Deluxe and a good friend bought a 07 Street Glide with a 103 and had it kicked up to a 110. Now I want to trade mine, but promised myself and my girl that I'd always keep my first Harley. I've ridden the Heritage a friend has its an 06...............Street Glide, Street Glide, Street Glide!!!
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RE: Heritage classic or Street glide.
Get the most versitle bike in the HD lineup, the Heritage Softail American Classic! Add a tour pack and some passanger floorboards and go do some touring, or remove the tour pack, bug smasher and bags and go cruise the bullevard in style. Sure the street glide is nice, but what will it take to strip the SG down to a cruiser?
People complain about the Heritage bars, but give them a chance! I was reluctant when I first road, but after a couple long trips in the saddle I have come to love my bars. The Heritage bars are the most nuetral in the HD line-up placing your arms in an almost perfect horizontal (nuetral) position. This reduces fatigue by maintaining blood flow in the hands/arms on long trips. Bars that are too high will drain the blood out of your hands/arms while bars that are too low will concentrate blood in the hands/arms.
People complain about the Heritage bars, but give them a chance! I was reluctant when I first road, but after a couple long trips in the saddle I have come to love my bars. The Heritage bars are the most nuetral in the HD line-up placing your arms in an almost perfect horizontal (nuetral) position. This reduces fatigue by maintaining blood flow in the hands/arms on long trips. Bars that are too high will drain the blood out of your hands/arms while bars that are too low will concentrate blood in the hands/arms.
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RE: Heritage classic or Street glide.
My wife just went from a 2001 Heritage to a 2007 Street Glide. The Glide rides better,handles better, has more preceived power,and looks as good.
The question was asked, "What does it take to strip the SG down to a cruiser?" It is already there. Lowered, 4" windscreen, stripped fenders, no passing lamps.
There is only 20# difference in weight ofthe Heritage and the SG, and the Street Glide has better lean angles, suspension, and steering geometery.
If you are ADDING a bike for LONGER DISTANCE rides, then you already have a "CRUISER", so why not get a bike that is made to do what you are getting it for, ie. touring?
A preference of looks would be the only reason to get a Heritage.
Regards,
Bill
The question was asked, "What does it take to strip the SG down to a cruiser?" It is already there. Lowered, 4" windscreen, stripped fenders, no passing lamps.
There is only 20# difference in weight ofthe Heritage and the SG, and the Street Glide has better lean angles, suspension, and steering geometery.
If you are ADDING a bike for LONGER DISTANCE rides, then you already have a "CRUISER", so why not get a bike that is made to do what you are getting it for, ie. touring?
A preference of looks would be the only reason to get a Heritage.
Regards,
Bill