I love my 1200 C but the only reason I have it is that I don't ride two up. Get the softail.

 

I just got back from a two-day 600 mile trip riding solo and it about killed my back. The suspension really stinks on these bikes. Before I do another long haul I'll either upgrade the suspension or get a bike more geared for touring. Enough rant... do the rental.

 

Take the Heritage Classic!

TKO

 

Thanks a bunch for the input. I'm gonna go with the rental. I just hope she doesn't get any ideas about trading in the Sporty for a bigger bikejust yet!

 

If you've never ridden one of the bigger bikes before, give yourself a couple hours of practice before you hit the freeway.

 

I did the rental thing about a month ago with a Heritage.
And here's the thing- Nice smooth riding bike. The seat though........SUCKS!!! Factory issue seat on the Heritage blows goats IMO. I did about 600miles in one day and both I and the lil'woman could hardly lift our leg to get off. FYI.

 

I dunno, maybe one of them'there sheep skin things would help.?.?

 

Heritage + sheepskin

don't make it a negative expeirnce for her; you'll never get her back on.

 

I borrowed a buddys heritage for a 200 mile poker run last year and took my wife with me............all I've heard since then is how we need a bigger bike. We just did 900 miles over 3 days on the sporty and I have to admit it would get pretty cramped being on the back of the sporty for that long. I throw a windsield and sundowner on for these longer trips, but she'd still rather be ona heritage. Not sure about you, but your wife would probably have a more enjoyable trip on the heritage.

 

the sportsters are great on any trips,ive done many a long rode trips on mine"solo " i find the passenger gets real uncomfortable about 4or 5 hrs into it .i got a real nice 2 up sportster seat from hd and a small sissy bar but the bike is to small for two on a real long run .from passed experences id rent the big ride