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11-09-2007, 02:44 PM
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I'm Serious..... What Would You Do?????
Here is my "motorcycle" thread for the day.....
When I first started looking at buying a Harley, I was awestruck with the Heritage Classic. I saved and saved until I could buy an old 1990 FLHTC and dumped a couple thousand more into it. Just when I got it the way I wanted it, it was stolen from me.....  Insurance money allowed me to get my current ride - a 1993 FLHS - which is basically a pre-Road King. Spent a few thousand more on this old bike and it is in good shape and fits me well, but the motor to me is 'weak' (there is only so much you can get from an 81" Evo). I've had a couple options floating in my Doof head for the last couple months and wanted another Doof opinion......... Do I go have a 113" Evo motor and Baker DD6 wedged into my current old FLHS and just add some Iron T studded leather bags to give it that partial "Heritage" look or ......... Do I sell the FLHS and go buy a 2002-2006 carbed FLSTC, add a 113" TC, Baker DD6, Legend Air Ride and have a real "Heritage"? Anyone here ever gone from a touring bike back to a softail and been happy with their decision?
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11-09-2007, 02:57 PM
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The 113 EVO sounds like a great bike. It depends what type of riding you do and how comfortable you are on a softail. You won't be as comfortable after 500 mi, but it is your call.
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11-09-2007, 03:31 PM
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It's been too long for me to remember the softail riding position. Another plus is that there is a 7 gallon tank available for softail..... Only option for the FLHS would be a fuel cell.
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11-09-2007, 03:35 PM
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Hmmmmm $$$$$$$$$? Or HHHHMMMMMM$$$$$$$$?
That is the question.
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11-09-2007, 03:44 PM
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(Even if I have to eBay all my other toys to get it  )I guess the bottom line is I don't want to dump a ton of money into a bike and not be happy with it once it is "done". What is it about softail design that limits riding long distances?
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11-09-2007, 04:23 PM
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If I ever buy another one, I'll probably buy a Heritage. They're very versatile, they're easy to customize, they're comfortable and that "B" motor is smooth as butter.
That help?
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11-09-2007, 04:36 PM
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I bought the FLHS thinking that the wife may want to ride 2-up. After one ride, the wife decided to never get on a bike again (motion sickness). I now ride solo with my brother-in-laws who have a Magna and a Boulevard. The FLHS is too heavy, too low, and too gutless to keep up with them in the twisties.... but it sure is comfy.
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11-09-2007, 05:46 PM
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11-09-2007, 06:59 PM
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man, I dont know what these guys are talking about.
My softail has been to the gulf 3 different times (600 + miles one way, two times we did it all in a days ride, and split into a 2 day ride the other times). been all over the states of Ky., Tn. and most of Ind and Ohio. I am 6' 6" tall 250 lbs, and my wife is.....(well, I best not mention her weight for my own safety). I have a crash bar with highway pegs, so that when I reach cruising speeds, I just prop my feet up and enjoy the ride. no complaints from me or her. of course, Ive never rode a long distance on a touring bike, but I have rode them, and I have always "felt" better on my softail. figured I post this as a contrast to what others are saying. a pic of us on the Heritage
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11-09-2007, 07:04 PM
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I went from a Heritage Softail to the Road Glide. The Heritage is a good bike but as you have already stated you will have to sink some cash into it, seat etc. to get it ready for long distance riding.
I will say there is a big difference in the riding position between the two. No other way to say it, but the Road Glide was a far better touring bike. Cruise control is good stuff, better protection from the elements etc. but when it really come down to it, you have to go with what you want. It is your dime, spend it like you want.
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11-09-2007, 07:13 PM
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I have to go with Don on this one. Even a sporty can be driven across country if you set it up right. Difference in softail is air shocks and on a softail you get the sitting "in" the bike feeling. If I were you I would base my decision on sitting position. That's what sinking money into either bike can't change. Everything else can be made better on "both bikes" as you add cash.
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11-09-2007, 07:37 PM
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Power's just power. Ya can get plenty out of EVO or Twincam. What bike do ya want? There's a lot more option for Evo power than twin cam, but twin cam has better valve geometry.
Jim's 120 twin cam or S&S, Ultima, or a myriad of other EVO style builders.
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11-09-2007, 07:47 PM
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long daytrips and turing are two different things.
I think a softtail set up right would be an effective long haul bike. If you plan day in and day out on your bike I would opt for an ultra I can't believe I said that
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11-09-2007, 08:59 PM
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I vote for big soft leather bags. Have something differant. I like the nostalgia bags, they don't look like ammo cans wrapped in leather. The heritages are so-so,better then FLHRC. Like I said something like the nostalgia bags, but bigger would be cool. IMO. Need to decide which bike you want to ride. Differant feel. You can get enough power out of either bike. BTW, its more then just power that gets you through the twistie. Don't try and play catch up, you may lose.
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