I currently have a 09 Ultra Classis but figured i would post this in the Softail section. My best friend just bought a 05 Heritage....very nice bike. I have ridden it a few times and must admit its more fun to ride than my Ultra. Not as smooth....not as quiet..no ipod connection... but it feels more like a motorcycle to me. The Heritage even has me considering trading my Ultra for one. Have I lost my mind?

 

Nope, you haven't lost your mind. Heritage is a great bike that you can stretch back on. While I haven't ridden an Ultra I personally felt like I was being shoved up against the windshield. With my Heritage I just lean back & enjoy the ride! JMHO.....

Clay

 

If you can only have one and you decide to trade your Ultra in on a Heritage, yes you have lost your mind. Just my 2$.


___________________________
2008 Heritage Classic: His
2008 Deluxe: Hers

 

You have lost your mind.
Ride your Ultra on twisties up and down hill. Do the same with the Heritage.
I have had both, currently and Ultra. Assuming equal riders any touring model
runs away and hides from a Heritage.
Not knocking the Heritage, just talking about spirited riding in the mountains.

 

Ride what you like. Screw everyone else.

 

Well, I started out on a 2000 Heritage, loved every minute of it, added many extras. Still have it today. Went to an 02 Ultra. Ride the Ultra more just because of all the extras, and the wife is more comfotable. Love them both. Do what you need to do.

Good luck -

 

If you were to say that your going to be riding it cross country, then I would say your nuts. Much as I love Softails, an Ultra has it beat hands down for going on really long rides lots of times.
But if your looking for a bike that will only occasionally have to go the distance, spending most of its life in and around town, then no, your not nuts.
A Softail of almost any description should work just fine and be more fun to ride in the bargin.

 

This is a good answer.

 

I had a '07 Electra Glide Classic. I rode it everywhere and really enjoyed the bike. But something just didn't feel right.

I happened to find someone a town over from me that had a '07 Fatboy who was looking to buy an Electra. We tried each other's bikes and did the deal (plus cash on his end). And I've never been happier.

The Fatboy came setup pretty well; removable windshield, removable luggage rack/backrest, light bar, etc. I added some soft saddle bags. I feel like I have 90% of what the Electra offered with the ability to take it off and ride naked.

Three things I miss about the Electra: 1. the radio 2. locking storage (the trunk was very convenient) 3. comfort over small bumps; the Fatboy rides a little harsher over the smaller, stutter bumps.

That said, I love the feel of taking the windshield off and just riding for no reason. If it's cold or I'm doing a lot of highway, the shield's on. Otherwise it's off. And if I did a lot of highway or long distance touring, I'd be on an Electra. But I don't. And for the type of riding I do, it's the Fatboy all the way.

So no, I don't think you've lost your mind.

LeonD

 

I would do whatever your gut tells you...it may be hard to let go of all the bells and whistles of the Ultra though! I can tell you that the Heritage has completely met my expectations...