Went from a Dyna, to a FatBoy, to a Street Glide. Would NEVER go back!

 

Greetings,

A friend of mine just got rid of his '02 Road King for a '09 Superglide Custom. Because of his wife's Crohn's disease, she couldn't ride along anymore so he felt he really didn't need that much of a bike anymore. I'm surprised he doesn't miss the baggers (he's had 3 of them).

 

Probably goes back to my boy scout days "be prepared" was the motto , with that , I like to at least carry rain suits and a light/medium jacket or 2 (for when u have a babe that may be getting chilled as well as you , once the sun goes down) and spare shoes & socks.I HATE wet feet!!!

 

I started on an SB Softtail. 10yrs later I bought a HX bagger and two yrs after that I bought a XLn. I still have all three and really enjoy the variety from hangers to drag bars and finally long haul comfort. I have never had plans for a Dyna though...well, maybe someday. lol.

 

Funny!

 

I am considering doing this right now. I just sold the street glide and am looking at getting a street bob or fat bob. I was at the dealership this weekend and can't decide between the street bob or fat bob and no both isn't an option.

Wife rarely rides with us and I really miss a smaller bike. I think it just depends on the person and what they want/need in a bike.

 

Have tried a couple of RK's; prefer the ride and handling of my FXDXT...now that the wife has her own FXDL; no need to try those biggun's anymore; we do a couple of weeks on the road no problem...but our campsites are motels...I've had a couple of GL1000's; don't miss either of them.....

 

I don't ride two-up these days (took off the pass. boards recently), and I like the lighter, quicker Dyna, so I just can't see a bagger for me. I can pack up my bike to carry about as much as a touring bike, and it's pretty darned comfy with the bags, windshield, and bigger seat on there (along with the boards and highway pegs). OTOH I could never make a bagger lose a couple hundred pounds and have the raw feel of tearing around on the naked FXD. I don't expect that to change as long as I have only one bike, but I could find room for a Roadglide if I ever have the time/money to have multiple bikes and take extended (longer than a week) trips.

As for going from a bagger, the only guy I can think of is a long time Goldwing guy I know that now rides a Sportster , which I found surprising. But he loves that Sporty.

 

I'm waiting for the "buy a ultra classic and receive a free softtail " deal from harley....lolololo

I'm playing the same delima..i have a deluxe and want to add a ultra to the stable...to date..i've just rented a ultra when i needed one...

 

That's definately safe!