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05-14-2008, 07:57 AM

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RE: Do you feel short-changed . . .

Gotta be giving you a bad time because they wish they had a Softail. I'm stopped everywhere I go and almost all the RK and SG riders tell me how great mine looks and how they wish their bikes sat as well as mine.

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05-14-2008, 08:06 AM

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RE: Do you feel short-changed . . .

Anyone who thinks a Softail Deluxe is a harsh ride should stick to cars.

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05-14-2008, 08:41 AM

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RE: Do you feel short-changed . . .

Love the Softtail Heritage ride

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05-14-2008, 08:46 AM

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RE: Do you feel short-changed . . .

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ORIGINAL: Sleeko Deluxe

by riding a Softail? [>:]I love mine. All I get from my buddies is "they may be called "Softail" but they sure ride hard" (compared to what - your broom?). [sm=badbadbad.gif]

I don't know about you, but I'am comfortable. Maybe my tail isn't as sEnSiTiVe as theirs. [:@]

Anybody else catch hell like this?

The only part of me that feels short-changed is my bank account when that monthly statement arrives.

Seriously though, I chose MY bike because I liked it. I don't really give a crap what others think. I'm sure a Softail isn't as comfortable as a RK but it sure is more comfortable than a rigid.

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05-14-2008, 09:16 AM

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RE: Do you feel short-changed . . .

next time just say, " yeah, it rides hard, just like your wife" haha no, that might get you shot. I love the ride of my softail. Especially coming from a sporty, but after lowering it 2", its a bit stiff. Some people just get so stuck on the particular bike that they ride!

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05-14-2008, 11:46 AM

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RE: Do you feel short-changed . . .

Don't care for the geezer glides. I had a old dresser and have ridden a newer King. Just can't get into them. Feels like your sitting on top of the bike instead of being part of it. If I wanted that I'd ride my old KZ 1300 and have 120 horses also. Tell your friends to try it, they may like it.

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05-14-2008, 11:54 AM

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RE: Do you feel short-changed . . .

Sounds like they dont know what they are talking about.

They are just jealous of our big counterbalancers as they shake like a paint mixer at idle.

Mike

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05-14-2008, 01:06 PM

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RE: Do you feel short-changed . . .

I have a RK and a Heritage. I'd say the RK has a slightly better ride. I like riding both bikes equally. I'd have no problem taking the Heritage on a long ride.

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