Heritage to Road Glide - experienced it?
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Heritage to Road Glide - experienced it?
I love my '09 Heritage, but the RG Ultra has grabbed my attention for a touring upgrade. I've managed 18k in 15 months on this bike, including Atlanta to Denver and back, and I could probably be happy going to 30 or 40k, but could I be happier . . .?
I know no one can say what works for someone else, but my question here is primarily for those who moved up from Heritage to touring. Are you happy with your decision, would you do it again, or not and (maybe) why? I have heard more than once someone lament that they wish they had stayed with their Heritage instead of moving to a touring model, and I'm really torn.
At 6'3" (34-35 inch inseam) I feel a little cramped riding my wife's Triglide, so I'm a bit concerned about that, but I believe I read somewhere that the Road Glide is a little better for tall people than an Ultra Classic.
If you've gone this route, I'd appreciate your reflections.
I know no one can say what works for someone else, but my question here is primarily for those who moved up from Heritage to touring. Are you happy with your decision, would you do it again, or not and (maybe) why? I have heard more than once someone lament that they wish they had stayed with their Heritage instead of moving to a touring model, and I'm really torn.
At 6'3" (34-35 inch inseam) I feel a little cramped riding my wife's Triglide, so I'm a bit concerned about that, but I believe I read somewhere that the Road Glide is a little better for tall people than an Ultra Classic.
If you've gone this route, I'd appreciate your reflections.
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From: Graham, WA
Go For It !!
Been there, done that! Went for an '03 FLSTCI to a '10 FLHTK. I'm also 6'-2" 205 lbs. and 35" inseam. The Heritage fit me well with the stock seat and floorboards, so no changes were made. The Limited stock seat made me feel like I was setting forward onto the tank. I went with the 'Tallboy' seat and floor board extenders. Now 8000 miles later it feels like the right set up for me. Wife and I have been to Yellowstone and Glacier and no complaints on the ride at all. (Still got the Heritage for slumming around but I don't think it will be getting the miles I thought I would be putting on it.) I think my son has his own ideas about that.
Rented a Street Glide last year at Daytona and was impressed with it, so if your considering a touring model, I don't think you will be dissappointed with whatever choice you make.
Rented a Street Glide last year at Daytona and was impressed with it, so if your considering a touring model, I don't think you will be dissappointed with whatever choice you make.
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From: Oley, PA
I just traded in my 2005 Heritage for a 2011 RGU last week. I already have over 1000 miles on it. It handles better, it rides better, the bigger engine is great, I love riding with the radio on, the storage is so nice, women love the back seat. I am much happier in every way, except for two things:
1. while the RGU feels much lighter and nimble in the turns, it feels much heavier and bulky at a stop. Maneuvering with the feet is harder than it was with the Heritage. Those damn passenger floorboards get in the way.
2. I will miss the styling of the Heritage. I just loved the look of that bike.
Other than those two quibbles, I have no regrets at all.
1. while the RGU feels much lighter and nimble in the turns, it feels much heavier and bulky at a stop. Maneuvering with the feet is harder than it was with the Heritage. Those damn passenger floorboards get in the way.
2. I will miss the styling of the Heritage. I just loved the look of that bike.
Other than those two quibbles, I have no regrets at all.
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