Originally Posted by jeck

I just rode both the 2016 and 2017 Street Glide Special's today as I'm deciding on which one to purchase in the next few days. I rented a 2016 last Saturday and rode 300 miles here in Florida during the day to see how the heat would affect me. Heat index was 105 that day. I'm not going to lie, it was hot, my legs were cooking. I was wearing jeans and I found myself spreading my legs/knees out as far as I could to get some air flow to my chest and around the back of my legs. I was doing my best not to hug the bike with my knees.

Today, on the test ride with the 2017, I noticed the heat was less, but was definitely there. My right thigh was getting hot. I was wearing the same jeans as when I rented. We were in stop and go traffic, hitting lights. I specifically asked after getting off on the highway to hit a few more lights to see how the heat was feeling as we would sit waiting for green.

This was the deal breaker for me on the 2017. We took both the 2016 and the 2017 so I could test both right away. After 100 feet I wanted off the 2017 because of the no vibration in the motor. I own a Landscape company and I immediately felt like I was on my Toro 48 inch commercial mower.

I am purchasing a 2016 for sure.

Originally Posted by Rocket67

That is a high dollar upgrade for sure. Guess I am going to have to spring (no pun intended) for a pair.