Sport Glide or Street Glide
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02-19-2018 | 07:32 AM
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Hi everyone I'm Olivia and still new to posting here. Can I ask which Glide would you recommend for my bf. He lives in Dubai right now and is looking at getting a Glide model. Which would you think is best for riding in Dubai? Thanks any help but be much appreciated as I am getting advice and will pass it on to him. Olivia xx
The only reason to go for the tourer is long hours of touring if you're going to be on the back but Dubai you can ride across in a few hours right.
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02-19-2018 | 07:37 AM
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02-19-2018 | 08:36 AM
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02-19-2018 | 09:52 AM
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02-19-2018 | 10:14 AM
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Filtering, aka lane splitting or white lining, is a choice. Plenty of room in the normal lane for a truck, let alone anything smaller.
Regardless, the discontinued Switchback is irrelevant in this discussion. The OP is looking at new bikes.
The Slim and.Sport Glide differ in more ways than just the fairing and bags. The inverted front end and.alloy wheels alone justify the added $2500 over the Slim. Add in the standard ABS, Cruise, extra lean angle, and convertible luggage and it becomes (IMO) a good value for those considering it.
Regardless, the discontinued Switchback is irrelevant in this discussion. The OP is looking at new bikes.
The Slim and.Sport Glide differ in more ways than just the fairing and bags. The inverted front end and.alloy wheels alone justify the added $2500 over the Slim. Add in the standard ABS, Cruise, extra lean angle, and convertible luggage and it becomes (IMO) a good value for those considering it.
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02-19-2018 | 10:16 AM
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Salam Olivia, for that country the Sport Glide is the best option,you would have to sort a filter system out though in case you get caught out in the Khamsin and you will.The Sport Glide won't get as hot caught in all that mule traffic on the outskirts of town too.
The only reason to go for the tourer is long hours of touring if you're going to be on the back but Dubai you can ride across in a few hours right.
Salam.
The only reason to go for the tourer is long hours of touring if you're going to be on the back but Dubai you can ride across in a few hours right.
Salam.
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02-19-2018 | 10:20 AM
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I can’t give you advice on which model to get, but I will say which model to not get. Over there I would want a bike that is light and easy maneuverable, something I could dart around those crazy drivers. Also something with plenty of power to get himself out of tight situations that appear in his mirrors.
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02-19-2018 | 10:22 AM
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I can’t give you advice on which model to get, but I will say which model to not get. Over there I would want a bike that is light and easy maneuverable, something I could dart around those crazy drivers. Also something with plenty of power to get himself out of tight situations that appear in his mirrors.
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02-19-2018 | 10:30 AM
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02-19-2018 | 10:32 AM
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