thinking about a softail for my next harley
#31
Anytime I see a post that includes the word sloptail, I have to shake my head because that person is just parroting some bullshit they read somewhere with no actual experience.
Of all the bikes I have ridden, and there have been many, my Heritage is my favorite. The ergonomics fit me perfectly. It is very versatile. The low center of gravity makes parking lot maneuvers a breeze.
The stock shocks suck and some of the aftermarket ones do as well. I went through a few and I finally ended up with a set of Works Performance light duty that improved things immensely. I cranked them up a bit for a slightly higher ride and that eliminated the scraping as well as improved the feel going around curves.
I have owned bikes that have done some things better than my Heritage but never one that did everything better.
I am 5'9" with and wear pants with a 29" inseam. The handlebar height and seat height are great. I usually keep the handlebars rolled slightly forward which helps with some medical problems I have.
I tried a new 2017 Street Glide recently. Suspension was much better than my old Heritage and there was better wind protection. I kind of laughed because there was almost too much wind protection and gave the sensation of riding in a car. I didn't like how it felt in a parking lot. It didn't feel top heavy like the old touring bikes, but it did feel tall. I didn't like what seemed like countless buttons on both sides of the handlebars with symbols that were so hard to decipher that they may as well have been Egyptian hieroglyphics. I felt like an idiot because I had a hard time figuring out how to start the bike, but that is probably because I am used to old bikes and more of a failing on my part. I also don't care for radios on a bike, but I could see the value of getting one with the GPS.
It all comes down to personal preferences and a quick test ride is not going to tell you what you need to know before handing over over twenty thousand dollars. The best thing is to rent a bike for the weekend, and then the next weekend, rent a different model, and continue until you have tried around half a dozen models.
I honestly never thought I would end up on a Heritage. I really had in mind an Evo powered Softail Custom but I found a deal that was good enough that if I didn't like it, I could easily sell it for more money than I paid.
My experience with bikes with floorboards was with Electra Glides and Tour Glides, neither of which I liked. That is partly why I had sought after a Softail Custom since it has forward controls like I was used to. So, what ended up being great for me was not what I expected.
The 2018 or 2019 Softails will be getting the M8 engine. The Street Glide I rode had an M8. I was really impressed with that engine.
Of all the bikes I have ridden, and there have been many, my Heritage is my favorite. The ergonomics fit me perfectly. It is very versatile. The low center of gravity makes parking lot maneuvers a breeze.
The stock shocks suck and some of the aftermarket ones do as well. I went through a few and I finally ended up with a set of Works Performance light duty that improved things immensely. I cranked them up a bit for a slightly higher ride and that eliminated the scraping as well as improved the feel going around curves.
I have owned bikes that have done some things better than my Heritage but never one that did everything better.
I am 5'9" with and wear pants with a 29" inseam. The handlebar height and seat height are great. I usually keep the handlebars rolled slightly forward which helps with some medical problems I have.
I tried a new 2017 Street Glide recently. Suspension was much better than my old Heritage and there was better wind protection. I kind of laughed because there was almost too much wind protection and gave the sensation of riding in a car. I didn't like how it felt in a parking lot. It didn't feel top heavy like the old touring bikes, but it did feel tall. I didn't like what seemed like countless buttons on both sides of the handlebars with symbols that were so hard to decipher that they may as well have been Egyptian hieroglyphics. I felt like an idiot because I had a hard time figuring out how to start the bike, but that is probably because I am used to old bikes and more of a failing on my part. I also don't care for radios on a bike, but I could see the value of getting one with the GPS.
It all comes down to personal preferences and a quick test ride is not going to tell you what you need to know before handing over over twenty thousand dollars. The best thing is to rent a bike for the weekend, and then the next weekend, rent a different model, and continue until you have tried around half a dozen models.
I honestly never thought I would end up on a Heritage. I really had in mind an Evo powered Softail Custom but I found a deal that was good enough that if I didn't like it, I could easily sell it for more money than I paid.
My experience with bikes with floorboards was with Electra Glides and Tour Glides, neither of which I liked. That is partly why I had sought after a Softail Custom since it has forward controls like I was used to. So, what ended up being great for me was not what I expected.
The 2018 or 2019 Softails will be getting the M8 engine. The Street Glide I rode had an M8. I was really impressed with that engine.
Last edited by Prot; 11-12-2016 at 01:07 AM.
#32
You noticed that too huh? Yup, she just trolls here.
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LXT (11-14-2016)
#33
Anytime I see a post that includes the word sloptail, I have to shake my head because that person is just parroting some bullshit they read somewhere with no actual experience.
Of all the bikes I have ridden, and there have been many, my Heritage is my favorite. The ergonomics fit me perfectly. It is very versatile. The low center of gravity makes parking lot maneuvers a breeze.
The stock shocks suck and some of the aftermarket ones do as well. I went through a few and I finally ended up with a set of Works Performance light duty that improved things immensely. I cranked them up a bit for a slightly higher ride and that eliminated the scraping as well as improved the feel going around curves.
I have owned bikes that have done some things better than my Heritage but never one that did everything better.
I am 5'9" with and wear pants with a 29" inseam. The handlebar height and seat height are great. I usually keep the handlebars rolled slightly forward which helps with some medical problems I have.
I tried a new 2017 Street Glide recently. Suspension was much better than my old Heritage and there was better wind protection. I kind of laughed because there was almost too much wind protection and gave the sensation of riding in a car. I didn't like how it felt in a parking lot. It didn't feel top heavy like the old touring bikes, but it did feel tall. I didn't like what seemed like countless buttons on both sides of the handlebars with symbols that were so hard to decipher that they may as well have been Egyptian hieroglyphics. I felt like an idiot because I had a hard time figuring out how to start the bike, but that is probably because I am used to old bikes and more of a failing on my part. I also don't care for radios on a bike, but I could see the value of getting one with the GPS.
It all comes down to personal preferences and a quick test ride is not going to tell you what you need to know before handing over over twenty thousand dollars. The best thing is to rent a bike for the weekend, and then the next weekend, rent a different model, and continue until you have tried around half a dozen models.
I honestly never thought I would end up on a Heritage. I really had in mind an Evo powered Softail Custom but I found a deal that was good enough that if I didn't like it, I could easily sell it for more money than I paid.
My experience with bikes with floorboards was with Electra Glides and Tour Glides, neither of which I liked. That is partly why I had sought after a Softail Custom since it has forward controls like I was used to. So, what ended up being great for me was not what I expected.
The 2018 or 2019 Softails will be getting the M8 engine. The Street Glide I rode had an M8. I was really impressed with that engine.
Of all the bikes I have ridden, and there have been many, my Heritage is my favorite. The ergonomics fit me perfectly. It is very versatile. The low center of gravity makes parking lot maneuvers a breeze.
The stock shocks suck and some of the aftermarket ones do as well. I went through a few and I finally ended up with a set of Works Performance light duty that improved things immensely. I cranked them up a bit for a slightly higher ride and that eliminated the scraping as well as improved the feel going around curves.
I have owned bikes that have done some things better than my Heritage but never one that did everything better.
I am 5'9" with and wear pants with a 29" inseam. The handlebar height and seat height are great. I usually keep the handlebars rolled slightly forward which helps with some medical problems I have.
I tried a new 2017 Street Glide recently. Suspension was much better than my old Heritage and there was better wind protection. I kind of laughed because there was almost too much wind protection and gave the sensation of riding in a car. I didn't like how it felt in a parking lot. It didn't feel top heavy like the old touring bikes, but it did feel tall. I didn't like what seemed like countless buttons on both sides of the handlebars with symbols that were so hard to decipher that they may as well have been Egyptian hieroglyphics. I felt like an idiot because I had a hard time figuring out how to start the bike, but that is probably because I am used to old bikes and more of a failing on my part. I also don't care for radios on a bike, but I could see the value of getting one with the GPS.
It all comes down to personal preferences and a quick test ride is not going to tell you what you need to know before handing over over twenty thousand dollars. The best thing is to rent a bike for the weekend, and then the next weekend, rent a different model, and continue until you have tried around half a dozen models.
I honestly never thought I would end up on a Heritage. I really had in mind an Evo powered Softail Custom but I found a deal that was good enough that if I didn't like it, I could easily sell it for more money than I paid.
My experience with bikes with floorboards was with Electra Glides and Tour Glides, neither of which I liked. That is partly why I had sought after a Softail Custom since it has forward controls like I was used to. So, what ended up being great for me was not what I expected.
The 2018 or 2019 Softails will be getting the M8 engine. The Street Glide I rode had an M8. I was really impressed with that engine.
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ajcjr (11-14-2016)
#34
Thanks for saving me from having to type the same thing.
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Sleeko (11-14-2016)
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With the stock dragbars on the Breakout (not those on the CVO) there's no use of a backrest. And the lower back support of the seat would only be needed to prevent you from sliding onto the fender when twisting the throttle. It's about riding a bike, no relaxation lounger