Take everything people have said here with a fair degree of open mindedness, some of the points raised are valid and other's are plain WTF???
I came from a an 06 hexhead lowered 30mm from stock to a factory low 2016 TE full loaded
Ergonomics
The LC is wider than the hexhead, so while the claims of lowering are correct, in reality the bike is no lower from seat to floor, (they put 30mm on the
seat width so if your a shorter rider, you may need an ultralow seat
The bars are slightly wider and lower, coming from a hexhead with rox risers, i found the position uncomfortable, but 10 months in, i find the bars & the
position to be fine. better than having the rox risers, as the up and back makes full lock maneuvers a bit difficult.
peg position is no worse than the hexhead, you will need to move your legs to get relief on a long trip
The controls on the bars are more suited to people with long fingers, but you can manage reasonably well with stumpy digits
There is more vibration felt through the bars than the hexhead, i dont know why, (may be the narrower bar profile)
The span adjustable levers are better than the hexhead, but still to much of a stretch with small hands.
The heated grips are manic - Defcon 1 & 2 Global thermonuclear war
The stock & variations on the front screen are useless compared to my old Givi airflow, and at best bash my forehead with wind blast, or blow a jet of
cold air over my neck & chin
Keyless fuel filler flap can fail in either the locked or unlocked position (weak point 2)
Riding
Suspension ESA is ok, but not as tune-able as my old manual Wilburs
for me being a short arse , its set on soft, single rider, works for me so i cant complain
The suspension needs to be cycled regularly through the modes, to stop the unit sticking & failing ( weak point 1).
Engine is bonkers compared to the hexhead,
the best way to describe it is
Hexhead = Labrador . faithful predictable and can can be kept in check
LC = Springer Spaniel, Everything 110% full on, eager to please yes yes yes ( in the wrong way)
devoid of charm or character
Riding modes for me work well, the rain mode keeps the engine in check which along with the other software keeps the back wheel in check
Road is fun when you yank the right grip in anger
Was it a good buy over the hexhead, yes & no
Yes in that i like the wet clutch, filtering isn't a worry any more, the electronic cruise is brilliant, as is the MPG 50+ on a run (about the same as the hexhead)
No, in that its needs to be kept in its place at all times, too eager to run than walk , and will run a given the slightest provocation
Cost LC vs Hexhead - especially MD servicing which is needed for the warranty (extended)
All the hexhead panniers no longer fit, so it was another spend to bet panniers etc
and the cost to purchase hexhead £3700 LC £8500
Go for a test ride see what you think
