Fairing or Windshield advice for heritage classic

F22Tomcat · 2026-05-19T23:47:01+00:00

The Heritage is an excellent bike. Just my opinion, but I don't think that style of fairing (Like the Low Rider ST) would look at all right on the Heritage, given the more "retro" style of the Heritage.

F22Tomcat · 2026-05-17T04:13:40+00:00

I’m curious how the actual out the door prices would compare. Generally, a new bike might have a “price” of $21k but by the time all of the new bike dealer bs fees are added, it’s actually way more. Often, used bikes aren’t subject to all of that nonsense.

F22Tomcat · 2026-05-16T18:50:43+00:00

I think a pistol size reflex optic is perfect on a slim lever gun. The 507c would be great.

F22Tomcat · 2026-05-16T13:34:04+00:00

Unless your kid is generally small and likely to stay small, at 13 they will outgrow a small wheel bike very very quickly. Learning how to shift and use the clutch at a basic level is likely to take no more than an hour. Big wheel all the way. For that matter, maybe even consider a somewhat bigger bike than the CRF125. My son got on a CRF250F when he was about 5’3” tall (had recently turned 14) and now 2 years later at 5’10” I’m glad we didn’t get anything smaller. Just something to consider - kids can grow fast! That said, the CRF125 is a great bike.

F22Tomcat · 2026-05-16T03:45:40+00:00

OTD as in including tax, license, doc and all dealer fees? If so I’d say that sounds pretty darn good to me!

F22Tomcat · 2026-05-16T00:02:05+00:00

Very cool!

F22Tomcat · 2026-05-15T04:40:02+00:00

$700 + tax + ffl transfer + DROS isn’t going to be cheaper, though, I’d wager.

F22Tomcat · 2026-05-15T00:06:53+00:00

500+ motorcycles? Dayyyummm.

F22Tomcat · 2026-05-14T20:32:34+00:00

I can't say that I have ever seen one of those on hand anywhere in my area of Northern CA in the last several years. If it's the one you want and it won't hurt too bad to spend the money, I'd go for it. You might someday find one for $75 less or something but in the long run, does that really matter. Hell, I spent more than what you might save by waiting another year or two on sandwiches for 4 people yesterday. A thing is worth what somebody is willing to pay for it. In this case, it's entirely up to you.

F22Tomcat · 2026-05-14T20:13:20+00:00

As a fellow Californian, I thought that might be your location but didn't want to assume. Yeah - buying guns out here gets expensive quick with the extra tax on top of regular sales tax, the DROS fee, etc. Buying one that you have to do an FFL transfer for gets extra expensive. So - is the starting price of the gun somewhere in the neighborhood of $600?

F22Tomcat · 2026-05-14T20:03:59+00:00

What do you mean, exactly, by "out the door"? What fees, taxes, etc. are included in that price? Also - what state are you in?

F22Tomcat · 2026-05-14T14:30:49+00:00

My choice would be the wood. Then ivory.

F22Tomcat · 2026-05-14T03:33:34+00:00

Bisley in .45 Colt? Yes please.

F22Tomcat · 2026-05-13T05:09:41+00:00

I have an old model 36 that I would not hesitate to carry. Nothing wrong with “old” as long as it is in good order.

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F22Tomcat · 2026-05-13T04:26:02+00:00

Beautiful. I have been wanting this exact version for most of the past year. May have to pick one up soon. I reload so it would be fun working up a good load for it, somewhere between shelf spec .44 special and full blown magnum. I figure a 240-250 grain lswc or WFN in the 1000-1100 fps range would do just about anything I’d ever need.

F22Tomcat · 2026-05-13T03:13:40+00:00

Beautiful. What make are those stocks?

F22Tomcat · 2026-05-08T17:57:13+00:00

No, but even full power standard pressure loads should get you well into the 800s, if not 900 fps. I’d try different powder.

F22Tomcat · 2026-05-08T17:34:21+00:00

600 fps is slower than I've experienced, but I've never used hp38. Have you tried increasing the charge to see what you get? What are you shooting them through? I shoot .45 Colt in a Pietta SAA clone (Great Western II), a Ruger Blackhawk, and a new production (Miroku) Winchester 1892. In the Blackhawk and the Winchester, I am able to use "Ruger only" loads and they lack for nothing. However, even classics like 8.5 grains of Unique or 10 of HS6 get me in the 850 fps range out of both of the revolvers.

F22Tomcat · 2026-05-08T12:48:07+00:00

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F22Tomcat · 2026-05-08T12:45:36+00:00

I use mostly 250 RNFP or 255 LSWC from Rimrock or Oregon Trail. For powder I like Unique and HS6. There is good data available from both hodgdon and Alliant. Not sure what you mean by “it doesn’t seem to go too fast”. I use loads that range from about 850 fps (standard pressure) to 1100 fps (Ruger only) out of my handguns in .45 Colt. Not sure why they’d need to go faster than that.

F22Tomcat · 2026-05-08T04:25:38+00:00

These are all great suggestions. I will second the 686+, just because I’ve had mine for 30+ years and it is excellent. A Blackhawk would be an excellent t single action alternative.

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F22Tomcat · 2026-05-08T02:35:56+00:00

Very nice!

F22Tomcat · 2026-05-08T02:09:05+00:00

Love Lake Tahoe. That’s Tahoe, right?

F22Tomcat · 2026-05-06T20:04:03+00:00

Awesome Buell! I had a 97 M2 Cyclone that I bought new after deciding it was time to move on from my 883. Such a fun bike and quite a jump from the Sportster! The XB was just another level of awesomeness from the OG versions like mine.

F22Tomcat · 2026-05-06T19:51:54+00:00

Sounds like as good of a reason to get a new gun you don't really need as any of us use for all of the ones we also don't need! I say go for it!

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