First Harley advice needed
#1
First Harley advice needed
Hi all,
I am buying my first Harley. Currently I ride Honda VFR 1200 and I love the power and touring capabilities. Usually I ride by myself but occasionally with my wife. Mostly I do weekend trips about 300- 400 miles a day and a little bit cruising in the city. I was really thinking about buying Sport Glide because of cruise control and little bit luggage space. Now I really like the new 2020 Low Rider looks. I like the engine size and power that it provides but it lacks the luggage and fairing. I have been reading a lot how to customize your bike but now I am not certain how to proceed. Should I buy the Sport Glide and go for Screaming Eagle stage 3 or should I buy the Low Rider and try to find some luggage solution and some wind protection. I really like the blacked out look of Low Rider and the engine but is it something that can be turned to weekend tourer?
Any advice is appreciated.
I am buying my first Harley. Currently I ride Honda VFR 1200 and I love the power and touring capabilities. Usually I ride by myself but occasionally with my wife. Mostly I do weekend trips about 300- 400 miles a day and a little bit cruising in the city. I was really thinking about buying Sport Glide because of cruise control and little bit luggage space. Now I really like the new 2020 Low Rider looks. I like the engine size and power that it provides but it lacks the luggage and fairing. I have been reading a lot how to customize your bike but now I am not certain how to proceed. Should I buy the Sport Glide and go for Screaming Eagle stage 3 or should I buy the Low Rider and try to find some luggage solution and some wind protection. I really like the blacked out look of Low Rider and the engine but is it something that can be turned to weekend tourer?
Any advice is appreciated.
#3
The Sport Glide is a mighty fine ride and comes with the goodies you want. Love mine, also a first Harley after owning Japanese, British and Italian bikes. Hard bags are a breeze to take off or put on, so I ride stripped except when tripping. The solo seat and rack were inexpensive and came down to personal preference. Stage One with a dyno tune was all the grunt I needed — same hp and torque as a stock 114.
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#4
Sport Glide probably would be the best way to go. Only things I would like to change are higher windscreen, stage 1 and little bit more black.
With LRS I would need to have some bags, windscreen, everything for passenger, cruise control and all that would be easily 3000 - 4000€ more.
Buying Japanese was so much easier Now I want to create my dream bike and there is so much different options.
With LRS I would need to have some bags, windscreen, everything for passenger, cruise control and all that would be easily 3000 - 4000€ more.
Buying Japanese was so much easier Now I want to create my dream bike and there is so much different options.
#5
Sport Glide probably would be the best way to go. Only things I would like to change are higher windscreen, stage 1 and little bit more black.
With LRS I would need to have some bags, windscreen, everything for passenger, cruise control and all that would be easily 3000 - 4000€ more.
Buying Japanese was so much easier Now I want to create my dream bike and there is so much different options.
With LRS I would need to have some bags, windscreen, everything for passenger, cruise control and all that would be easily 3000 - 4000€ more.
Buying Japanese was so much easier Now I want to create my dream bike and there is so much different options.
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Only thing I don't like about doing it that way is now I need to have a key for the ignition, a key for the Easy Brackets, a key for the saddle bags and a key for the trunk. And if you want to keep somoneone from stealing your trunk and your fairing you need another key for each of them. Now I got a key ring for my motorcycle that looks like I am a high school janitor.
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Only thing I don't like about doing it that way is now I need to have a key for the ignition, a key for the Easy Brackets, a key for the saddle bags and a key for the trunk. And if you want to keep somoneone from stealing your trunk and your fairing you need another key for each of them. Now I got a key ring for my motorcycle that looks like I am a high school janitor.
A local locksmith can fix that and key them all the same except for the key fob
Last edited by blap; 08-25-2019 at 08:02 PM.
#10
My Low Rider is sort of set up for touring. Bags are HD detachables. Fairing is Memphis Shades batwing with the low 5" screen - good protection and great coverage for my hands.
Since these pictures I've added a sissy bar and may add the rack on the back of the bar. Also have a set of small pockets behind the windshield for glasses, phone, EZPass, other little stuff. Planning on adding the cruise control for another $150 when I get around to it.
Bike handles loaded bags and two up riding just fine. Can strip all of it off in about 5 minutes for the naked look.
Since these pictures I've added a sissy bar and may add the rack on the back of the bar. Also have a set of small pockets behind the windshield for glasses, phone, EZPass, other little stuff. Planning on adding the cruise control for another $150 when I get around to it.
Bike handles loaded bags and two up riding just fine. Can strip all of it off in about 5 minutes for the naked look.
Last edited by AJ88V; 08-25-2019 at 08:04 PM.
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