HD tourer?

[gunrunner]

Whats the best HD tourer that you guys would recommend , for 2up as well .
What faults do some of them have ?

[6ft5]

Whats the best HD tourer that you guys would recommend , for 2up as well .
What faults do some of them have ?

I love my Road King with its mustang seat it really give me the pleasure to cruise around 1 or 2 up, can't even feel the pillion. Plenty of power and good cornering ability for a big cruiser.

[AD345]

If you want to stay at the front of the crowd..?

get a Victory Vision

[6ft5]

the crowd asked for HD tourers and they are up the front

[awayatc]

twin shocks are easier and cheaper to adjust and upgrade then the softtails.....

Carburators easier for DIY then injection...

removable panniers/bags are easier to live with then the "fixed" ones.

Windshields give u so much more protection from the elements....

Shop around, there are some real nice well priced new and used examples at the dealerships.

Enjoy...

[AD345]

the crowd asked for HD tourers and they are up the front


Only as long as there is oncoming traffic

[gunrunner]

twin shocks are easier and cheaper to adjust and upgrade then the softtails.....

Carburators easier for DIY then injection...

removable panniers/bags are easier to live with then the "fixed" ones.

Windshields give u so much more protection from the elements....

Shop around, there are some real nice well priced new and used examples at the dealerships.

Enjoy...


With the dollar starting to rise im planning on importing . :Punk:

[Badcat]

buell xb12x
best bike 2 up i've ever ridden.
has an HD motor....
maybe not what you're looking for visually though...

[peasea]

I love my Road King with its mustang seat it really give me the pleasure to cruise around 1 or 2 up, can't even feel the pillion. Plenty of power and good cornering ability for a big cruiser.

If you can't feel your pillion why take her along?

[peasea]

buell xb12x
best bike 2 up i've ever ridden.
has an HD motor....
maybe not what you're looking for visually though...

I have a feeling that a Buell isn't quite a tourer......

Mind you, forward contols and saddle bags.....hmmm...possible.

[peasea]

Whats the best HD tourer that you guys would recommend , for 2up as well .
What faults do some of them have ?

I can only tell you what I have experienced. The FXR I had (with Progressive suspension at both ends) was comfy enough to go to sleep on, handled well enough and carried anything I could throw at it.

I'm currently on a 200 FXDWG, which is very comfy, doesn't quite do the corners like the FXR did but hey. it looks cool.

For the ultimate in comfort, buy a Caddy.

[peasea]

Only as long as there is oncoming traffic

Nothing like a good game of 'chicken'!

[Horse]

Whats the best HD tourer that you guys would recommend , for 2up as well .

Mine. See my profile.

[TripleZee Dyno]

Whats the best HD tourer that you guys would recommend , for 2up as well .
What faults do some of them have ?

New or used? If new you probably cant go past the new grannyglides. abs, shock absorber in the rear wheel, bigger fuel tank. Although considering they are 96" they are a bit gutless. Nothing money wont fix. I used to have an old evo flh, terrible handling and super gutless.
Had a 95inch FXDXT which was an FXDX, adjustable suspension, bit more ground clearance, + T for touring. Detachable bags, adjustable windsheild, comfy seat, rider & passenger. Was pretty good, I would have another one. Dont think they make them anymore. Went to the Brass monkey on a Sporty, could of been worse, I might have still had my bonny.
At the moment I have an FXDX and a Buell Ulysses. Anything more than a day trip I prefer the Buell. Underseat storage, comfortable, easy to strap bags etc on it. I could set the DX up for touring but would need a new seat and have to make some sort of pannier/luggage rack bizo. And I cant be bothered. You can buy all that stuff but it costs an arm and a leg.
So I'm with Ken, the best Harley is a Buell ! (It must be a Harley because you can join HOG)

[AD345]

I just found out today where you can get one of these
for less than $20K

[Horse]

I just found out today where you can get one of these
for less than $20K

Presumably not new?

[AD345]

Presumably not new?

You presume correctly

New they run to $30K

[Big Dave]

Three votes for the XB12X.
Extra long travel Showa suspension and the centralised mass make it extremely well suited to NZ conditions.

Road King if you want to keep to the roads with the Red Shield numbers.

[Molly]

My '06 Road King came with Showa suspension as standard. Nothing flash though. Forks lacked adjustment (still bloody do) and had even lost the air valve present on my '02 RK.

For '09 the touring range has been substantially improved (they say) with a better, stiffer frame. You can even get an entry-level E-Glide Standard for about $27k (great value if y'ask me). That's with the six speed box and 96" motor.

Anyway, if I was in the market for a tourer, that's what I'd go for. Or maybe a Rocket III tourer.... Hmmmmm. Naaaaa. What am I saying? It'd have to be the Harley.

[Big Dave]

I no fan of the six speed gearbox. It would do fine with three.

[rosie631]

What faults do some of them have ?

Faults? They have faults? No way... My bike has no faults. Just a few little 'idiosyncrasies'.
Hitcher, dunno, if I spelt that right, but I can't be arsed to check. You can correct me if I'm wrong lol.

[Rob Taylor]

Number 1 is the Road King ,its the way to go.You will need to change the standard seat to give your pillion more comfort.Number 2 Heritage softtail classic.Bit harder to adjust rear suspenders but still a good tourer.Both come with screen & panniers standard... Go look at www.ktlbikes.co.nz great people.Ask for Emma or Kerry..Plenty of harleys to pick from

[popelli]

best value for money hd tourer is the electraglide, nobody wants them second hand and they are dirt cheap

Forget the road queen, the glides have a far better fairing which adds up to a far more comfortable ride if you are doing serious miles, also glides are far cheaper in comparison

If you are buying new then the road king would make better sense as it has better resale

Top box is an added bonus and can be removed in about 5 minutes, its only held on by 4 bolts

Motor wise the evo is a better bet, not as quick as the twin cam but it will last forever, the twin cam has a throw away crankshaft and throw away cases, also the later injection and engine managment systems may give loads of grief (and it may not), the evo can be converted to points which are simpler, the twin cam does not have this option

[6ft5]

If you can't feel your pillion why take her along?

How about because I care and wanted to share that you can have a pillion without making a big compromise :done:

[Molly]

best value for money hd tourer is the electraglide

Agreed.



Motor wise the evo is a better bet, not as quick as the twin cam but it will last forever, the twin cam has a throw away crankshaft and throw away cases, also the later injection and engine managment systems may give loads of grief (and it may not), the evo can be converted to points which are simpler, the twin cam does not have this option

The Evo can be built and rebuilt (and for some reason they sound nicer) but look after a TC and it should outlast you. Crank issues are supposed to be pretty much confined to '07 models (time will tell) and Jims do a timken conversion kit if you feel the need. It's also getting harder to find an unadulterated Evo.

[peasea]

How about because I care and wanted to share that you can have a pillion without making a big compromise :done:

You what? You care? Share?

Poofta.

[6ft5]

You what? You care? Share?

Poofta.

That makes 2 then as you don't mind sharing your advice

[scumdog]

My '06 Road King came with Showa suspension as standard. Nothing flash though. Forks lacked adjustment (still bloody do) and had even lost the air valve present on my '02 RK. .

My '81 Sporty had Showa forks from the factory..

[TripleZee Dyno]

My '81 Sporty had Showa forks from the factory..
My 76 sporty had JAPAN forks.

[popelli]

My '06 Road King came with Showa suspension as standard. .

I think just about every harley since the mid 70's had showa forks as standard

[awayatc]

Scuse me.....
Is this Headbanger's Fork Owners Group's forum?

And I thought he was just having us on........

[peasea]

My 76 sporty had JAPAN forks.

Our Wiltshire cutlery set has a shitload of forks but, oddly, no soup spoons.

[Horse]

Our Wiltshire cutlery set has a shitload of forks but, oddly, no soup spoons.

"There is no spoon."