Heritage softail 2-up riding?

take 5 · Nov 20th, 2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Doolittle

RKC is a far better choice for the amount of 2 up riding you plan to do. Yes, you can comfortably ride 2 up and even go long distances on the Heritage but that's not what it was designed to do. The RKC and all other members of the touring family were designed from ground zero to be ridden 2 up for long distances. Better wind protection, better suspension, floorboards instead of pegs, etc.

RKC is a great choice because you can lose the windshield for around town cruising and put it back on and add a tour pak for ultimate touring ability, for both you and the passenger.

Was not aware of that, designed for 2-up, good info to know, thanks.

fwcole · Nov 20th, 2009, 04:04 PM

IMO RKC seems to be what you are looking for but both are great rides.

Dr. Doolittle · Nov 20th, 2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by softailhog

Hey Doc, Heritages have floorboards, not pegs!

First time I've been wrong all day!

softailhog · Nov 20th, 2009, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Doolittle

First time I've been wrong all day!

That's great, it usually only takes me about 5 minutes to be wrong!!

awall · Nov 20th, 2009, 05:55 PM

I have the Heritage. I tried the RK and love it but the Heritage just fit me better and I knew most of my riding would be solo. However I have ridden two up with no problems and no bottom out. I am 260 the wife is 180 and the ride is quite good. However in my situation with our size the RK would probably be better. But the Heritage is one fine ride.

smitty901 · Nov 20th, 2009, 05:59 PM

Both fine bikes Roak king is a better touring bike IMO
But I do Like the heritage only you cam decide and don't buy till your sure.
Nothing worst that buying the wrong bike

BUBBIE · Nov 20th, 2009, 07:30 PM

I came off a FXDS and didn't LOVE two-up on it... It was okay but WHEN I BOT THE 09 FLHR,,,, NOW THAT WAS VERY COMFORTABLE..... MORE ROOM WITH THE LONGER FRAME...

I kept away from the larger tour bikes for several years,,, thinking OLD GEESER.... boy was i wrong...

I also like the look of the KING stripped down... i put the docking hardware on so i can have a NICE BIG back-rest for my wife (good lumbar support she says) and a luggage rack for T-BAG and that works great.. two up comfort all the way........... all come off in a minute.. wind shield :20 seconds

The touring bikes ARE MADE JUST FOR THAT..... TOURING

BUT the KING gives me the STYLE I'm wanting AFTER TOURING and the very GOOD LOOKS..... PEOPLE ALWAYS SAYING NICE BIKE!!!

Don't forget if you do a STAGE ONE ; use the DOBECKS TFI tuner ; changes into a FAST N FUN MACHINE....

I put V&H slip-ons ,,, Scrm'n E. air,,, DOBECKS TFI (discounted 100$ if military past or present) ask them b-4 you order

LOVING the KING more each time i'm on it.

JUST MY STYLE (OUR STYLE)

signed....BUBBIE

09 heritage · Nov 20th, 2009, 09:43 PM

Wife and I enjoy riding my Heritage....RK was too tall for me. Up to you I guess....suggest you try them both before you do anything.

NEWHD74FAN · Nov 20th, 2009, 10:01 PM

Like 09 Heritage says, I love the look, style of the RK, but yes, find it a bit tall for me being only 5'6" 130 lbs and 30" inseam...hoping to "grow" into one or modify to suit if and when the opprotunity arises, but right now I am on my best behavior...LOL...

Ride both before deciding, try modifiying your existing Dyna and get some 2-up riding under your belt...your pillion partner can then help you decide BEFORE you pull the trigger!

ron1978 · Nov 20th, 2009, 11:35 PM

i've rode a heritage, i loved it, i bought the sportster as a 1st harley, i got a great deal on it and have enjoyed it lots, but time to upgrade and i got my eye on a heritage at harley shop!!! its been calling me for weeks. i like the looks of them, not to much bags and goldwing looks, still a slick lookin bike witha windsheild on it. not that i don't like the others with goldwing looks,

Nov 20th, 2009, 04:04 PM	#12
fwcole Contributor$ Ride: 03 dyna Join Date: Sep 24th, 2009 Posts: 153 My Mood:	Re: Heritage softail 2-up riding? IMO RKC seems to be what you are looking for but both are great rides.

Nov 20th, 2009, 05:55 PM	#15
awall Warming The Wheels Ride: 2009 FLSTC Join Date: Jun 5th, 2009 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 67	Re: Heritage softail 2-up riding? I have the Heritage. I tried the RK and love it but the Heritage just fit me better and I knew most of my riding would be solo. However I have ridden two up with no problems and no bottom out. I am 260 the wife is 180 and the ride is quite good. However in my situation with our size the RK would probably be better. But the Heritage is one fine ride.

Nov 20th, 2009, 05:59 PM	#16
smitty901 Retired Moderators Ride: 2007 Road glide Join Date: Jan 1st, 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,961 My Mood:	Re: Heritage softail 2-up riding? Both fine bikes Roak king is a better touring bike IMO But I do Like the heritage only you cam decide and don't buy till your sure. Nothing worst that buying the wrong bike __________________ The Infantry leads the way

Nov 20th, 2009, 07:30 PM	#17
BUBBIE Community Star Ride: FLHR 09 Join Date: Oct 15th, 2008 Location: western WA. Posts: 536 My Mood:	Re: Heritage softail 2-up riding? I came off a FXDS and didn't LOVE two-up on it... It was okay but WHEN I BOT THE 09 FLHR,,,, NOW THAT WAS VERY COMFORTABLE..... MORE ROOM WITH THE LONGER FRAME... I kept away from the larger tour bikes for several years,,, thinking OLD GEESER.... boy was i wrong... I also like the look of the KING stripped down... i put the docking hardware on so i can have a NICE BIG back-rest for my wife (good lumbar support she says) and a luggage rack for T-BAG and that works great.. two up comfort all the way........... all come off in a minute.. wind shield :20 seconds The touring bikes ARE MADE JUST FOR THAT..... TOURING BUT the KING gives me the STYLE I'm wanting AFTER TOURING and the very GOOD LOOKS..... PEOPLE ALWAYS SAYING NICE BIKE!!! Don't forget if you do a STAGE ONE ; use the DOBECKS TFI tuner ; changes into a FAST N FUN MACHINE.... I put V&H slip-ons ,,, Scrm'n E. air,,, DOBECKS TFI (discounted 100$ if military past or present) ask them b-4 you order LOVING the KING more each time i'm on it. JUST MY STYLE (OUR STYLE) signed....BUBBIE

Nov 20th, 2009, 09:43 PM	#18
09 heritage Play The Throttle Ride: 2009 Harley Davidson Heritage Join Date: Jun 11th, 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 170 My Mood:	Re: Heritage softail 2-up riding? Wife and I enjoy riding my Heritage....RK was too tall for me. Up to you I guess....suggest you try them both before you do anything.

Nov 20th, 2009, 10:01 PM	#19
NEWHD74FAN Moderators Ride: 2004 Sportster XL1200RS Join Date: Aug 24th, 2008 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 4,999 My Mood:	Re: Heritage softail 2-up riding? Like 09 Heritage says, I love the look, style of the RK, but yes, find it a bit tall for me being only 5'6" 130 lbs and 30" inseam...hoping to "grow" into one or modify to suit if and when the opprotunity arises, but right now I am on my best behavior...LOL... Ride both before deciding, try modifiying your existing Dyna and get some 2-up riding under your belt...your pillion partner can then help you decide BEFORE you pull the trigger! __________________ Please stop by the "Self Help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<<

Nov 20th, 2009, 11:35 PM	#20
ron1978 Contributor$ Ride: Road King Classic Join Date: Sep 1st, 2009 Location: mississippi Posts: 250 My Mood:	Re: Heritage softail 2-up riding? i've rode a heritage, i loved it, i bought the sportster as a 1st harley, i got a great deal on it and have enjoyed it lots, but time to upgrade and i got my eye on a heritage at harley shop!!! its been calling me for weeks. i like the looks of them, not to much bags and goldwing looks, still a slick lookin bike witha windsheild on it. not that i don't like the others with goldwing looks, __________________ 2005 RoadKing Classic / Touring Package, all the trimming, tons of chrome. stage 1/ vance & hines Duals

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