Upgrading to a Dyna a have a few ?'s Fatbob vs WG
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01-20-2010, 09:31 AM
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Howdy all,
It's time to move up from the 883 Sporty to a Dyna, and I'm having a heck of a time in my decision. I've narrowed it down between the Fatbob and WG, but for those who ride each, I have a question or two.
I go 6'1" 250 pounds. I love the forward controls on my Sporty custom, so those are in with either model I upgrade to. The biggest issue I have with the sporty is the ride.
I don't have the worlds best back and the sporty beats the hell out of it. After 50 or so miles my back is jacked all to hell. Are both bikes similar in suspension regarding pot holes, etc?
The other question is regarding 2up. The wife likes to jump on with me every now and again (shes about 125 pounds) and the sporty has not really bothered her as far as comfort. I would take it, that either model will be better in the 2up world?
I'm 50/50 on either bike (although that WG just ooozes old school which I love) so I'm trying to gauge my decision on the questions that I have posted.
I'm looking to buy in about 2 weeks so I'm starting to get real ansy in making a decision.
Thanks!
It's time to move up from the 883 Sporty to a Dyna, and I'm having a heck of a time in my decision. I've narrowed it down between the Fatbob and WG, but for those who ride each, I have a question or two.
I go 6'1" 250 pounds. I love the forward controls on my Sporty custom, so those are in with either model I upgrade to. The biggest issue I have with the sporty is the ride.
I don't have the worlds best back and the sporty beats the hell out of it. After 50 or so miles my back is jacked all to hell. Are both bikes similar in suspension regarding pot holes, etc?
The other question is regarding 2up. The wife likes to jump on with me every now and again (shes about 125 pounds) and the sporty has not really bothered her as far as comfort. I would take it, that either model will be better in the 2up world?
I'm 50/50 on either bike (although that WG just ooozes old school which I love) so I'm trying to gauge my decision on the questions that I have posted.
I'm looking to buy in about 2 weeks so I'm starting to get real ansy in making a decision.
Thanks!
The Wide Glide is an awsome looking bike, the front end is raked 34 degrees so it'll be slower handeling which is ok. My FXDL had the same rake, the front end was a bit heavy when I first got it but I got used to it in no time.
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01-20-2010, 09:54 AM
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Thanks again all!
Was at Harley at sat on them again in hopes of picking a definate. They both feel damn good. Had the wife sit 2up on both, and she liked the feel of the fatbob a little better, but niether one was uncomfortable to her.
Most of the riding I do is straight line hwy and an occasional mountain run, with virtually no "downtown" riding. It's all backcountry riding.
If I was riding a bike 365 days a year, it would be a no brainer for me. Fatbob without a doubt. But, 4 months out of the year it will sit in the Garage during the snow season, and I really want a cruiser. Something that when the sun is out, the wife and I can cruise on. Something like a custom 57 Chevy convertable, only with it being a motorcycle.
So... I made the decision.
2010 Wide Glide. I drop off the Deposit tonight and will sign this weekend.
:-)
Thanks again!
-D
Was at Harley at sat on them again in hopes of picking a definate. They both feel damn good. Had the wife sit 2up on both, and she liked the feel of the fatbob a little better, but niether one was uncomfortable to her.
Most of the riding I do is straight line hwy and an occasional mountain run, with virtually no "downtown" riding. It's all backcountry riding.
If I was riding a bike 365 days a year, it would be a no brainer for me. Fatbob without a doubt. But, 4 months out of the year it will sit in the Garage during the snow season, and I really want a cruiser. Something that when the sun is out, the wife and I can cruise on. Something like a custom 57 Chevy convertable, only with it being a motorcycle.
So... I made the decision.
2010 Wide Glide. I drop off the Deposit tonight and will sign this weekend.
:-)
Thanks again!
-D
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01-20-2010, 01:01 PM
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01-20-2010, 06:34 PM
Street Bob vs WG vs FB
I too am thinking of upgrading in the spring. I have a nightster, love the looks, don't like the ride. The wife hates the back of it too. I want something that looks similar, but has more comfort. I want something that is good for all day rides with 2up. Anyone have a 2up seat on a street bob, any pics? Anyone have thoughts on how the street bob compares to the wide glide or the Fat Bob?
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01-20-2010, 06:43 PM
Cruiser
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01-20-2010, 06:46 PM
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I got mine for 17k OTD with pipes, download, and breather. Not sure if that's a "premium" but it was by far the best price I got after shopping around.
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01-21-2010, 07:12 AM
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Thanks again all!
Was at Harley at sat on them again in hopes of picking a definate. They both feel damn good. Had the wife sit 2up on both, and she liked the feel of the fatbob a little better, but niether one was uncomfortable to her.
Most of the riding I do is straight line hwy and an occasional mountain run, with virtually no "downtown" riding. It's all backcountry riding.
If I was riding a bike 365 days a year, it would be a no brainer for me. Fatbob without a doubt. But, 4 months out of the year it will sit in the Garage during the snow season, and I really want a cruiser. Something that when the sun is out, the wife and I can cruise on. Something like a custom 57 Chevy convertable, only with it being a motorcycle.
So... I made the decision.
2010 Wide Glide. I drop off the Deposit tonight and will sign this weekend.
:-)
Thanks again!
-D
Was at Harley at sat on them again in hopes of picking a definate. They both feel damn good. Had the wife sit 2up on both, and she liked the feel of the fatbob a little better, but niether one was uncomfortable to her.
Most of the riding I do is straight line hwy and an occasional mountain run, with virtually no "downtown" riding. It's all backcountry riding.
If I was riding a bike 365 days a year, it would be a no brainer for me. Fatbob without a doubt. But, 4 months out of the year it will sit in the Garage during the snow season, and I really want a cruiser. Something that when the sun is out, the wife and I can cruise on. Something like a custom 57 Chevy convertable, only with it being a motorcycle.
So... I made the decision.
2010 Wide Glide. I drop off the Deposit tonight and will sign this weekend.
:-)
Thanks again!
-D
Right now its a buyers market for bikes due to time of year and the economy.
The for sale area here doesn't reflect that fact, but if you start shopping there are some steals out there. Way more bike for way less money. But you have to look and have cash in hand or be ready to jump when you find that special deal.
My cuz found a 2 yr old, beautiful Roadglide, for instance, with removeable shield, bags and tourpack, brand new tires and brakes, verifiable service records with only 15k or so miles for $7500 on Ebay not too far from me. So we cruised down and checked it out, but in the time it took to get there and look it over, someone up in Columbus bought it up.
Deals are out there for sure.
