(10-13-2013 05:58 PM)ARMike Wrote: ... your impression of the CB versus an HD. Am looking at the softails. Like I said though only back and mountain roads and very little highway or long trips. Have lots of beautiful mountain roads here in Arkansas to ride without ever getting on the highway.
Thanks for letting me just talk on my first post. Dang I love this bike!!
Having spent a year working in at the HD Dealership here in S FL, I've ridden every model HD makes; some of them extensively.
If you're going to get an HD, stay away from the Softails. HD scrapped the rear suspension to get the "hardtail" look, and Softails handle like crap and pound your back as a result. If you want to make the most of those mountain roads on an HD, get a touring frame bike (FL) or a Dyna series (FX).
Of course the RIGHT answer is get the CB. It has all the heritage, history, and style of any HD, but adds outstanding handling, braking, and performance. The CB will kick any stock HD to the curb (possibly barring the V-Rods, which aren't "real" HDs anyway). There's plenty of accessories for it now, including windscreens and luggage.
Of course, every new HD includes a social life if you want it. As soon as you buy an HD there's a thousand events available to you.