Softail line help, please: FB vs. Deluxe vs. HSC

scts · Oct 8th, 2008, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by htiger

Thanks for everyone's replies so far. I'm leaning more towards the Fat Boy that the Heritage Softail Classic--only for stud-ocity reasons; that is, too many darn studs in the HSC seat and bags for my taste!!!

If anyone would care to address one or more of these specific questions I would appreciate your insights.

1. How does the fatter rear tire (200 vs. 150) of the Fat Bot vs. the HSC affect handling, stability and ride?

2. I see on the H-D website where windshields for the FB are offered for bikes with or without passing lights. If I plan to get a windshiled now and add passing lights later, is it Ok to go ahead and install the windshield made for bikes with passing lights--even if they won't actually be on the bike?

3. I want any bags or sissy bar I later add to be quick-release. Again, looking at the H-D website it is completely confusing (and expensive) as to what actually has to be purchased to make all that work as desired. Bottom line: Is it possible to do? (I'm guessing the answer is "yes" if you just throw enough money at H-D, right?).

4. Do the solid FB wheels make any difference in a side-wind?

Again, thanks for any thoughts in advance. I've ridden an '09 HSC and loved it. I'm hoping to ride a FB this week (an '05) to compare. Hope y'all have a good week.

Still fairly new on my FB, so the following is worth what was paid for it...

1. Only demo'ed the HSC twice, own the FB - there's a difference, but I'm not able to if it'll have a real effect on my day-to-day riding (so for me, at this point - no)...

2. Not sure, haven't eatten enough bugs yet to make me look into the windshield (nothing against them, right now I prefer to ride without).

3. Bottom line is yes - I've done the sissy bar, with plans for the bags shortly... actually worked with the dealership here and have all of the HD part numbers written down somewhere if you need.

4. Again, with my experience - yes there's a difference... once you start riding one over the other I don't think it'll cross your mind again (until you switch up again, then you'll notice a difference - not saying good or bad, just different).

smitty901 · Oct 8th, 2008, 07:07 PM

We will have to agree to diagree on the Fb rims I switch up often I have two bikes some times I switch on same day I have never found the rims to be any kind of a issue in wind.
And niether have any of the other Fb owner I know

softailsteve · Oct 8th, 2008, 09:23 PM

I know what you mean about the studs and conchos but in the end its a personal preferance I really like the looks of the deluxe . Either way you go its a lot of money not to be happy with your dicision so test ride all of the models that catch your eye more than once if you need to. I like the fatboy as well but probably wouldnt put bags or a windshield on one on the other hand if you like the heritage you could always change the seat cause it sounds like your leaning towards thr heritage .

Tigg · Oct 9th, 2008, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by smitty901

We will have to agree to diagree on the Fb rims I switch up often I have two bikes some times I switch on same day I have never found the rims to be any kind of a issue in wind.
And niether have any of the other Fb owner I know

I have to agree with ya here smitty. I had a solid wheel on the NT and didn't feel any difference. When I put it on some people said I would but I never did.

Oct 8th, 2008, 07:07 PM	#22
smitty901 Retired Moderators Ride: 2007 Road glide Join Date: Jan 1st, 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,951 My Mood:	Re: Some specific questions We will have to agree to diagree on the Fb rims I switch up often I have two bikes some times I switch on same day I have never found the rims to be any kind of a issue in wind. And niether have any of the other Fb owner I know __________________ The Infantry leads the way

Oct 8th, 2008, 09:23 PM	#23
softailsteve Warming The Wheels Ride: 2006 fxst Join Date: Aug 1st, 2008 Location: Louisana Posts: 106	Re: Softail line help, please: FB vs. Deluxe vs. HSC I know what you mean about the studs and conchos but in the end its a personal preferance I really like the looks of the deluxe . Either way you go its a lot of money not to be happy with your dicision so test ride all of the models that catch your eye more than once if you need to. I like the fatboy as well but probably wouldnt put bags or a windshield on one on the other hand if you like the heritage you could always change the seat cause it sounds like your leaning towards thr heritage .

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