Had enough of the rice burner cruiser.

So I am considering a Heritage Softail.

Any one here got any opinions about them, good or bad? (Surely can't be any bad ones)

Thanks

 

Bob

It seems to be one of the more popular softies..... have a read of this thread

www.hdforums.com.au/Default.aspx

Most of the Softies are the same except for weight & handling. The Standard/Night Train is the easiest to handle while the Hertiage/Fatboy better for touring.

The Heritage is basically a Fatboy with saddlebags & a windshield.

I prefer the styling of the Heritage to the Fatboy, (especially the 2 tone). If I had to swap for another Softail other than the Heritage Springer i'd go for the Heritage with Apes. However I like Springers best. All depends on your height/weight.

Hey Bob

I have owned 6 Harleys now.

4th one was a 2000 Heritage Classic. Prior to 2000 I did not like them as they handled like a piece of shit. When they put the TC88 in and basically changed most other parts on the bike. I took one for a blast on a HOG run in 2000 as the dealer had a bike out that weekend so I rode it around stratti with my wife on the back. She enjoyed the seat and backrest and was nice to ride (like nearly all new bikes are). We traded the NightTrain in on one.

I rode it every day to and from work and on runs. I had it for 2 years and traded in on a 03 Deuce.

The thing I disliked the most on the Heritage (would also apply to Fatboy) is the I ground the floor boards away. Cornering has to be a bit more sedate on one of these. If your not into hammering into corners and you want a comfy bike these are a great buy and really look the part.

After riding the Deuce I would say it was one of the best Softails I have ridden. Ground the bottom of the rear brake pedal/lever off cornering. But a great ride.

My current 07 Custom has the foot pegs out further than 06< so now I touch down the right foot peg before the brake lever.

I would sujest to go to your dealler and take a few for a spin.

Do this a couple of times as you will get more use to the different bikes each time before ya commit to your hearts desire.

Before I bought my last ride I also took most of the jap cruisers out and some were fun to ride but they don't have the heart and soul of a Harley.

Totally different experience. as I said take a few different ones out to see what ya like.

Thanks for all the replys and good suggestions men. I will take it all into consideration as I go through the process of selecting a new ride.

 

Once again thanks.

 

Bob