My stepson is telling me
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,368
Likes: 14
From: Yokohama
You ask this in the touring section. What did you expect to hear? I have both a Fatboy (same frame as the heritage) and a Street Glide (a touring frame). I've taken 2000 to 3000 mile trips on both. They both have their pros and cons. Try both and buy what works for you. Who cares what anybody else thinks? In the touring section everyone prefers an Ultra, in the Softail section, I'm sure it will be the opposite. Get what you want.
Buy the one that speaks to you.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,474
Likes: 1
From: Acworth, Ga
Umm suspention travel? Touring vs softail, frame to frame the touring ride will provide much less fatigue over the long run.
Ive owned both, my current softail isnt fun for much more than a 100 mile jaunt...granted its not a HD but works on the same frame principal.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,368
Likes: 14
From: Yokohama
I thought about that having owned a Softail myself, but figured it was pretty subjective. Some people like the way softails ride, I've got a friend who racks up big miles on his.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 783
Likes: 66
From: Sacramento
I think it all depends on what you'll be using the bike for. Bar hopping? Day trips no longer than 150 miles? Profiling? Maybe a softtail platform would fit your style. For longer distance riding when you might see north of 300 miles in a day, ride two up, and look forward to twists in the road? You can't beat the touring platform. My friend and I took a trip down Coastal 1 to San Diego from Monterey California. We were both one up. He's an excellent rider on a Heritage Softtail Classic (probably slightly better than me) and I'm on a 07 Street Glide with 13" Works shocks. He couldn't keep up when the roads turn twisty. Profiling is nice, his bike has a classic look, but I like the performance capabilities of the touring platform. To each their own though.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 5,977
Likes: 85
From: Nevada
I think it all depends on what you'll be using the bike for. Bar hopping? Day trips no longer than 150 miles? Profiling? Maybe a softtail platform would fit your style. For longer distance riding when you might see north of 300 miles in a day, ride two up, and look forward to twists in the road? You can't beat the touring platform. My friend and I took a trip down Coastal 1 to San Diego from Monterey California. We were both one up. He's an excellent rider on a Heritage Softtail Classic (probably slightly better than me) and I'm on a 07 Street Glide with 13" Works shocks. He couldn't keep up when the roads turn twisty. Profiling is nice, his bike has a classic look, but I like the performance capabilities of the touring platform. To each their own though.
Thread Starter
|
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,551
Likes: 22
From: Jacksonville Beach, FL.
3,000 mile round trip to the mountains and back.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
|
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,551
Likes: 22
From: Jacksonville Beach, FL.
Thanx for the offer. I'm gonna be renting one soon and taking my wife on a three hour ride. I think we'll be going to Ravine Gardens in Palatka sometime in March.
2up long distance riding Utlra all the way! My wife & I did 1,200 miles on my Nightrain over the summer and it sucked; I had to "un-slam" it +2", attach the windshield, put the 2-up seat & sissy bar on and buy detachable saddlebags along with gel pads for the seat. Even after all that the it was still an uncomfortable ride; especially when the other couple was "kicked back" on thier E Glide. Here's a pic of my "bagger train".