Electra Glide Standard or Heritage Softail
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 13,023
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From: Just Outside Chicago
O.K. I must admit im E-Glide Biased!!!!! And if you are looking used ALOT of good deals out there....Try to start with a CLASSIC....EZer to remove than ADD!!!!!....Also remember ..DETACHABLE,DETACHABLE,DETACHABLE!!!!! You cant go wrong with any E-GLIDE!!!!.Good Luck and Ride Safe..... R.W.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 478
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From: In my home
I had a Heritage Softail (99). Wife was never comfortable. Decided to upgrade to an 06 Electra Glide Classic. If you are going to go for an Electra Glide, at least go for the Classic (get tourpack, radio, chrome covers, etc.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 890
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From: Fayetteville Arkansas
I had the same problem but after weighting the options on both bikes I bought the FLHT Standard. Cost about the same as the Heritage, added a passenger's backrest, radio (aftermarket, and luggage rack. Spend $19k and have a great bike. The 09 touring bikes have an all new upgraded frame. I did opt for the cruise control, worth the money in my book.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 866
Likes: 1
From: FT BRAGG, NC
For wind protection at higher speeds and the ability to upgrade like JayStrongHawk did is the best idea! You can't beat a Fairing'd tourer for comfort on long rides. and you'll be able to put the type of tunes you want, upgrade your gauges, all the cool stuff that'll make your touring bike your own from the ground up!
Come on over to the dark side! LOL
Ride safe, Mike
Come on over to the dark side! LOL
Ride safe, Mike
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 7,498
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From: East Alton, IL
I traded my '07 Heritage for an '08 EGC to get the radio, Brembo brakes with ABS, 6 gallon tank, cruise control, etc. As for the ride, the EGC is more comfortable but I really liked the way I sat in the Heritage and the feel of a lighter bike. Would I trade back? No way, I'm happy now.
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Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 724
Likes: 2
From: Cincinnati Ohio
Hey Jay Stronghawk, love the blacked out parts on the motor, looks great. Had the guy I bought my standard off of not put the chrome pack on my motor already, I woulda went with that blacked out look. Have you done the rocker box covers yet? Oh yeah, no brainer , pick the Electra Gilde. This is the touring forum right? What do ya think we were gonna say. Plus, who really likes those chrome studs on the bags and seats, kinda gives your bike that Liberacci look if ya know what I'm sayin.
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