softail to touring?
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Road Warrior
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softail to touring?
Looking for member feedback from riders who went from a softail to a touring bike. Are you happy? Any regrets? I was looking to put a different seat and bars on my bike (about $1200), and after talking to the parts guy, I went to look at the new stock. I sat on a heritage and it was a perfect fit. So now I am toying w trading in the 09 SG (I just finished paying off) for a new Heritage. Any thoughts? I am 5'08" w a 30" inseam. Thanks all.
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Looking for member feedback from riders who went from a softail to a touring bike. Are you happy? Any regrets? I was looking to put a different seat and bars on my bike (about $1200), and after talking to the parts guy, I went to look at the new stock. I sat on a heritage and it was a perfect fit. So now I am toying w trading in the 09 SG (I just finished paying off) for a new Heritage. Any thoughts? I am 5'08" w a 30" inseam. Thanks all.
I rode a fat boy in my early 40's, as I got older I preferred the touring Electra glides. If possible; own both.
You can certainly tour with a Heritage, if you are young, you will be very happy. I would love another softail for day rides.
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Plainville,CT
We went from a `05 Standard Softail to a `09 ElectraGlide standard.Best thing we ever did.
Every now and then I`ll sit on a Softail at the dealer,and wonder how we rode that thing for so long.
I`ll never go back to the Softy.
Really wish we bought the FLHT back in `05.
Every now and then I`ll sit on a Softail at the dealer,and wonder how we rode that thing for so long.
I`ll never go back to the Softy.
Really wish we bought the FLHT back in `05.
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Went from an 11 Heritage to 13 Roadglide. I loved the heritage, but can't say I regret it. Will probably have another one someday for around town fun, but can't beat the glide for serious trips....especially if you do much 2 up.
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From: Fairfax VA
I have an 02 FXST has always been my baby, Good friend loaned us is Electra glide Classic for a rode trip now we have a 05 Ultras in the garage, Like them both two up we opt for the Ultra by far. But still love my slammed FXST
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Illinois
I am wondering the same thing except with a 1200 Custom to a road couch. I have a windshield, full floorboards, ISO grips with boss, locking bags, rack, and use a duffel or other bag as a back rest on long trips. Would dropping another $4,000 more and losing 20% of my gas mileage be worth it?
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: New York
I came off a softie. I ride my bike to work and back which can vary from 100 to 320 miles a day so moving to a touring bike made a lot of sense for me. The Rushmore bikes with GPS was a perfect match.
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From: Floyd Knobs Indiana
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Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Bluffton,SC
Came from a softail to a EGC. On rides longer than a hour the Glide wins hands down (after 1.5 hours on the softail needed to get off it). Never thought I would like the radio but I wouldn't have a bike now with out it. Cruise control is a must have on the high way (lets u move both arms around). The windshield on the softail is not that great. I felt beat up after an 8 hour ride, not now on the EGC. Only time I miss the softail is when I have push that darn heavy beast (or back up).