Which Wide Glide Era is Best?

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Today, 07:47 AM

sharkey

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Originally Posted by Architect

Evo era for sure, old school cool but rubber mounted highway glory. 1997 below with some minor modifications and the better bobbed rear fender.

That is a VERY clean and tasteful rendition!

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sharkey

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Let's not forget the original, AND how it evolved into it's styling back in the day. A lot of modern renditions are caricatures and loose their authenticity for me...
The rear fender, front forks, gas tank all have meaning in the history of HD. No need to maintain a Shovel nowadays when there's easier to care for TC's that look genuine.
I ride a 1974 XLCH as my OTHER bike; takes me back to my youth every time I hop on

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Happy with my ‘07

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My first Evo was an '85 Wide Glide I bought used in 1986. It was a great bike- 4-speed & a kicker. I added the S&S carb & some drags. Thing'd go like 90 in 3rd gear!

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