SG VS Heritage
Intermediate
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 34
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From: Mesa, Arizona
What an easy decision!
Do what I did: Buy both! Actually, my wife rides the Heritage and I am for the Street Glide. The Heritage was my first HD and after having the Street Glide... I ride the Heritage only to keep it exercised.
If you do plan on long rides, either alone or with other riders, that radio and MP3 player can really be nice to have.
If you do plan on long rides, either alone or with other riders, that radio and MP3 player can really be nice to have.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,282
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From: Broadview Heights, OH
I would say it's actually worse than no fairing at all. It funneled all the air up so that it was catching me right in the throat. I loved the look of the factory screen, but the function was non-existent.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 11,615
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
1. Suspension. Stock SG 12" air shocks have about the same travel as the Softail, but if you want an improvement you can install either 13" FLH air shocks or numerous aftermarket units. The Softail may have options too, but I doubt if travel can be increased.
2. Cruise Control, optional on the SG, isn't available for the Softail. You just think you won't like it.
3. Stereo. Again, you just think you won't like it.
4. Gauges. I like information in front of me.
5. Cold-weather protection the fairing offers, especially for hands. Need more for legs and feet? Add vented lowers.
6. Dual-rotor brakes.
7. Larger, lockable saddlebags.
8. Smoother at speed with rubber engine mounts, and no counter-balancer to steal HP and add complexity.
9. Lower rake angle should make the SG handle more nimbly at slower speeds, but I haven't ridden the new bikes with larger rear tire.
Note: Plan on replacing the stock 4-in. "wind deflector" with a real windshield. It is a nice cosmetic touch to attract buyers but as Raaze07 said it is otherwise worthless. I suggest looking at a Clearview with recurve.
Last edited by iclick; Jan 4, 2009 at 02:43 PM.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 11,615
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
I had to wait a month for delivery of my Clearview 8" with recurve, and it was an endurance ordeal riding with the 4" stock "wind deflector" for that amount of time, especially in winter. "Wind deflector" isn't a misnomer, as it truly deflects wind right into your head. Having no WS at all would probably be an improvement. It has since taken residence in my attic, where it will likely remain until I sell the bike. OTOH, there's always Ebay, but who would want it? They've been going for $1-10, so why bother?
Last edited by iclick; Jan 4, 2009 at 02:54 PM.
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 527
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From: Sparks, NV
I put a fastaire.com 8" windshield on my 07 SG and it works perfect for me (5' 10"). After I had Mean City lower my seat I cut off an inch from the bottom of the shield and everything is great. 30,000 miles in 20 months and I can't wait for the cold to leave!
Last edited by old.gezr; Jan 4, 2009 at 03:42 PM. Reason: spelling
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