Road King vs. Soft Tail
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Keene, CA
RE: Road King vs. Soft Tail
ORIGINAL: Rock4gzus
I have never toured on a Heritage but went from a Wide Glide with windshield and bags to a Road King. The quality of the Road King ride is vastly better.
I have never toured on a Heritage but went from a Wide Glide with windshield and bags to a Road King. The quality of the Road King ride is vastly better.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2006
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RE: Road King vs. Soft Tail
I think the versatility of the Road King gives it the advantage over most of the soft tails and some of the other baggers....my only regret is I don't have a fairing with a radio for riding to work everyday....
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Houston, Texas
RE: Road King vs. Soft Tail
I would "ditto" everything said above, in favor of the RK and/or EG -- EDMO hit it on the head. But in addition to all that has been said is the "feel" of the bike at highway speeds. I had a '03 Heritage that I loved -- beautiful bike and nicely done to my taste. However, with the engine being mounted to the frame and counterbalanced, it was smooth at idle -- but got "buzzy" at 70 mph and higher. With my Ultra, the engine is rubber-mounted and, while it vibrates at idle, it just keeps getting smoother the faster I go. At 80 mph it hits a "harmonic convergance" that is something to be experienced... Smooth, smooth, smooth... Everyone else has hit on the ride features and creature comforts, so I'll not repeat those. For me, while I loved my Heritage, I'd never go back from what I have now.
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