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Harley softail heritage deluxe classic

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Jeff P, Feb 13, 2015.

  1. Jeff P

    Jeff P Member

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    I am thinking of trading in my harley dyna low rider for a smoother ride with a heritage deluxe classic. Any thoughts?
    Jeff P, Feb 13, 2015
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    I've never taken a Deluxe out for an extended ride so can't comment on how smooth they are or not. I thought the newer dynas were smooth enough. Depends on your riding style. I'd guess the big tired bike would make for a more relaxing ride
    Sleepy, Feb 14, 2015
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  4. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    I have a Heritage softail Springer and thought it sits pretty low but when I sat on a Deluxe that bike sits really low. Like Sleepy have never rode one but love my Softail Heritage Springer.
    FLHTbiker, Feb 14, 2015
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    Deluxe and Fatboys very low. For hwy riding I vote for the rubber mounted engine. Much smoother at speed where the balanced engine gets a very slight vibration.


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    Fatboy128, Feb 14, 2015
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    Go to a Demo days and take a Deluxe for a ride,maybe try a Road King out too...
    See if either have the ride you're looking for...
    Lucifer, Feb 14, 2015
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  7. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Yep gotta agree with both comments.
    FLHTbiker, Feb 14, 2015
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    If they hadn't come up with the Ultra Low I was looking hard at the Heritage Softail Springer, a fancy version w/ saddle bags and windshield of the Deluxe. My only concern would be that if you will ever endeavor a windshield or storage get the Heritage Softail.
    badinfluence63, Feb 14, 2015
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  9. FLHTbiker

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    I rode the Heritage Softail Springer to a motorcycle show called the one motorcycle show and was glad I had the storage bags. Even though it has the soft storage bags it can hold my jacket and gloves and put a helmet lock on the bag guard and secured the helmet. Felt good getting that bike out again putting down the road and to the show in Portland.
    FLHTbiker, Feb 14, 2015
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    badinfluence63 Well-Known Member

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    I find saddle bags are like the boot of a car. Good to have.
    badinfluence63, Feb 14, 2015
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    Lucifer Well-Known Member

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    Yeah,once you have them .you'll wonder how you got along without them...
    Lucifer, Feb 15, 2015
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    Yep, hard to argue with that. I don't like the look of them hanging off the Sporty, but I sure like using the stuff they hold, like extra sweater for cool nights, camera for pics, spare money for meals and gas, maps for us non GPSers out there...
    Roadster guy, Feb 16, 2015
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