Heritage softail 2-up riding?

take 5 · Nov 20th, 2009, 11:24 AM

I am looking to move up from a dyna to a softail or touring, looking at the Heritage and RKC, probably would ride 2-up 60/40, not planning a cross country ride but want to be comfortable. How good is the Heritage 2-up, better then RKC, or the same? LIke the looks of either bike, just need suggestions, probably would put a detachable tour pak on.

softailhog · Nov 20th, 2009, 11:27 AM

I ride a Heritage 2-up with no problems however the RKC would be more comfortable since it has the touring frame. I think many on this forum would agree.

take 5 · Nov 20th, 2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by softailhog

I ride a Heritage 2-up with no problems however the RKC would be more comfortable since it has the touring frame. I think many on this forum would agree.

do you ever bottom out when riding 2-up?

softailhog · Nov 20th, 2009, 11:36 AM

Very seldom in the rear and I am a big boy, 290lbs. I changed the oil in the front forks to a heavier oil and have never had the forks bottom out since. They would only do it if I hit a really bad bump and only a handful of times, it just annoyed me.

Dr. Doolittle · Nov 20th, 2009, 12:07 PM

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.

Hobbit · Nov 20th, 2009, 12:18 PM

Having had the heritage softail and now a glide I would say RKC, don't get me wrong the HSTC is an incredible bike and I miss mine but for 2up and for longer journeies the touring range cannot be beat.
If you are short you will need to lower the RKC as it's a tall bike but comfy

softailhog · Nov 20th, 2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Doolittle

Better wind protection, better suspension, floorboards instead of pegs, etc.

Hey Doc, Heritages have floorboards, not pegs!

ooheritage · Nov 20th, 2009, 12:36 PM

HSTC,s are great bike never had a problem with 2up, its up to you, whatever you can afford, but like Doc stated the RKC was designed for 2up.

gasbag · Nov 20th, 2009, 01:48 PM

I have a 2006 Heritage. I weigh 260. My passenger weighed 220. We did just fine. We were a svelte pair of manly men.... No bottoming out and the bike hauled us just fine. I know nothing about the RKC but I imagine the ride would be a bit softer.

glenalt · Nov 20th, 2009, 02:17 PM

I ride 85% of the time 2-up. We total about 350 lbs and have only bottomed out a couple of times, fully loaded saddle bags, t-bag and rollup. I almost bought a RK and I'm glad I didn't. A friend has one and I would not change for one now.

Nov 20th, 2009, 11:24 AM	#1
take 5 Start The Engine Ride: 2009 Super Glide Join Date: Oct 23rd, 2009 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 22 My Mood:	Heritage softail 2-up riding? I am looking to move up from a dyna to a softail or touring, looking at the Heritage and RKC, probably would ride 2-up 60/40, not planning a cross country ride but want to be comfortable. How good is the Heritage 2-up, better then RKC, or the same? LIke the looks of either bike, just need suggestions, probably would put a detachable tour pak on.

Nov 20th, 2009, 11:27 AM	#2
softailhog Play The Throttle Ride: 2002 FLSTC Join Date: Aug 21st, 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 225 My Mood:	Re: Heritage softail 2-up riding? I ride a Heritage 2-up with no problems however the RKC would be more comfortable since it has the touring frame. I think many on this forum would agree. __________________ The only thing better than lunch is FREE LUNCH!

Nov 20th, 2009, 11:36 AM	#4
softailhog Play The Throttle Ride: 2002 FLSTC Join Date: Aug 21st, 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 225 My Mood:	Re: Heritage softail 2-up riding? Very seldom in the rear and I am a big boy, 290lbs. I changed the oil in the front forks to a heavier oil and have never had the forks bottom out since. They would only do it if I hit a really bad bump and only a handful of times, it just annoyed me. __________________ The only thing better than lunch is FREE LUNCH!

Nov 20th, 2009, 12:07 PM	#5
Dr. Doolittle Contributor$ Ride: 2008 Street Glide Join Date: Feb 1st, 2008 Location: Woodstock, Georgia Posts: 3,866 My Mood:	Re: Heritage softail 2-up riding? 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. __________________ 2008 Street Glide

Nov 20th, 2009, 12:18 PM	#6
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 09 CVO Ultra Classic Join Date: May 18th, 2007 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 8,722 My Mood:	Re: Heritage softail 2-up riding? Having had the heritage softail and now a glide I would say RKC, don't get me wrong the HSTC is an incredible bike and I miss mine but for 2up and for longer journeies the touring range cannot be beat. If you are short you will need to lower the RKC as it's a tall bike but comfy

Nov 20th, 2009, 12:36 PM	#8
ooheritage Warming The Wheels Ride: 2000 heritage softail Join Date: Sep 3rd, 2009 Location: oklahoma Posts: 107	Re: Heritage softail 2-up riding? HSTC,s are great bike never had a problem with 2up, its up to you, whatever you can afford, but like Doc stated the RKC was designed for 2up.

Nov 20th, 2009, 01:48 PM	#9
gasbag Play The Throttle Ride: 2006 Heritage Join Date: Dec 2nd, 2008 Location: Washington State Posts: 235	Re: Heritage softail 2-up riding? I have a 2006 Heritage. I weigh 260. My passenger weighed 220. We did just fine. We were a svelte pair of manly men.... No bottoming out and the bike hauled us just fine. I know nothing about the RKC but I imagine the ride would be a bit softer. __________________ I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder

Nov 20th, 2009, 02:17 PM	#10
glenalt Play The Throttle Ride: 2005 Heritage Join Date: Sep 11th, 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 163 My Mood:	Re: Heritage softail 2-up riding? I ride 85% of the time 2-up. We total about 350 lbs and have only bottomed out a couple of times, fully loaded saddle bags, t-bag and rollup. I almost bought a RK and I'm glad I didn't. A friend has one and I would not change for one now.

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