FLH more nimble than a Softail Heritage?

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Aug 18, 2010 | 07:18 PM

Mike67

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FLH more nimble than a Softail Heritage?

I rode an '08 Softail Heritage for a few days and it might be my imagination or the truth, but it seems my '00 EGC (stripped to resemble a Street Glide) is much more nimble, especially at low speeds, than the Heritage. I suspect it might be the difference between the two bikes' rake and/or the location of the fork tubes from the neck. Anyone else notice this?

Aug 18, 2010 | 07:27 PM

Springerfan

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Ever seen a bike rodeo? The touring models always win.

Aug 18, 2010 | 07:42 PM

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Yeah, my SG handles the twisties better than my old Heritage and the Heritage had a more powerful engine. In a drag the Heritage would have won though.

Aug 18, 2010 | 07:46 PM

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I'd say no comparison, I put 14,000 miles on a Heritage Softail, solo and 2-up, mind now they are nice bikes, they do handle well solo, but the 2010 in the garage now will do circles around it.

I did ride it again before I sold it and will say I will miss its timeless classic look, but I wont be missing its ride....

Aug 18, 2010 | 08:19 PM

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interesting comments.... I thought it was just me. my old RK handles a lot better than my new Fatboy.

Aug 18, 2010 | 09:19 PM

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I love my Night Train to death. I've got inverted forks on it, aftermarket shocks in the rear, and bigger tires on both ends. It's got far, far more power than my Limited. That said, I can run rings around it on the Limited. The brakes are better, the tires are better, the suspension geometry and the actual parts are better. Other than going fast in a straight line, there's nothing the Limited doesn't do better.

And make that a lot better now that I've added Lyndall pads, floating rotors, Ricor suspension, and a good Stage 1. I've ridden with sportbike guys who are shocked at how well my 900 pound bike does in the corners.