Streetbob softail? M8 softail owners?
#31
11-24-2017, 11:45 PM
My previous post was simply my opinion, nothing more, nothing less. Same as your post above and later. No offense taken on my end. Just as we all are different, we also have different tastes in bikes. Let me provide you with some of my observations of the bike instead of generalizations and you may understand where I'm coming from, or not lol. The skinny rear tire looks way too small for the bobbed fender, especially with that fender sitting up 4-6 inches above it. A 160 or bigger would've filled it out much better. The foot pegs and exhaust cans are now mounted higher which probably accounts for the new and improved cornering clearance at the expense of rider comfort. The gap between the solo seat and the tank look rather unsightly with the design of the tank. A peanut style tank would've looked much better with the exposed frame, preferably frisco style. The mini apes with the textured look just seems rather cheap looking, chrome or gloss black would have looked better. And lastly, the speedo in the riser clamp, although clever, looks rather cheesy. Be interesting to see how it holds up when it gets rained on. Kinda like sex appeal, one either has it or they don't, and for me this bike don't. The new sport glide has peaked my interest. Now these are simply my opinions and not meant to offend. All that matters is that you like your bike. The moco would have been better served to have come up with new names for these bikes that came from the Dyna line up to avoid being compared to them. And there is no comparison as these are completely different bikes using names from the past. As for Sheila from straya, poor boy calls everyone who don't like everything the moco puts out a hater, which simply isn't true. Silly fool doesn't seem to understand what constructive criticism means. Hell, that boy had to be provoked just to post a pic of his bike being at home and not on the sales floor and what a pic it is, a pic of the bike under a cover!!! Priceless!!!
Everyone of the new bikes I feel we can pick apart with individual things we don't like. I looked at the new sport glide when it first came out. Definitely not for me. I can't stand the rear license plate holder and turn signals. Also the bags feel really cheap and the opening like a clam shell, ahhh. But over all its an alright bike. I liked the striped down version of it but I would have to do something with that rear.
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sportglide (11-26-2017)
#32
11-25-2017, 06:56 AM
Tourer
Some say it looks cheap and entry level. No, it looks like a bobber. If you like the stripped down original bobber look, it's perfect. What's great about it is you can throw on a windshield and bags and take a trip with it, then strip it back down. A nice looking, basic, affordable Harley that you can make into whatever you want. It kind of takes me back to the 50s and 60s, but with handling and power. I like it.
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#33
11-25-2017, 11:14 AM
Road Captain
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sportglide (11-26-2017)
#34
11-25-2017, 11:32 AM
#35
11-25-2017, 04:13 PM
Well a couple pics as promised, Added new pillion pad, and luggage rack docking hardware.
From my take off parts bin blacked out rear visor directionals, smoked front directional lenses W/amber bulbs & the swing arm bag from my FLS.
Picking up a windvest tomorrow a long ago loaned out item from my 05 FXDL.
If the windvest is not practical or functional. It’ll be a 1/4 fairing on the future list. If the weather stays decent I hope to get my first service in before next weekend. Then maybe a Dyno run on Saturday ��.
From my take off parts bin blacked out rear visor directionals, smoked front directional lenses W/amber bulbs & the swing arm bag from my FLS.
Picking up a windvest tomorrow a long ago loaned out item from my 05 FXDL.
If the windvest is not practical or functional. It’ll be a 1/4 fairing on the future list. If the weather stays decent I hope to get my first service in before next weekend. Then maybe a Dyno run on Saturday ��.
Last edited by rowan; 11-25-2017 at 04:18 PM.
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sportglide (11-26-2017)
#36
11-25-2017, 06:09 PM
Well a couple pics as promised, Added new pillion pad, and luggage rack docking hardware.
From my take off parts bin blacked out rear visor directionals, smoked front directional lenses W/amber bulbs & the swing arm bag from my FLS.
Picking up a windvest tomorrow a long ago loaned out item from my 05 FXDL.
If the windvest is not practical or functional. It’ll be a 1/4 fairing on the future list. If the weather stays decent I hope to get my first service in before next weekend. Then maybe a Dyno run on Saturday ��.
From my take off parts bin blacked out rear visor directionals, smoked front directional lenses W/amber bulbs & the swing arm bag from my FLS.
Picking up a windvest tomorrow a long ago loaned out item from my 05 FXDL.
If the windvest is not practical or functional. It’ll be a 1/4 fairing on the future list. If the weather stays decent I hope to get my first service in before next weekend. Then maybe a Dyno run on Saturday ��.
#37
11-25-2017, 08:05 PM
I’m probably going to go, Street cannons with tuner and K&N for stage 1 May wait til after first service
Though.
#39
11-25-2017, 08:26 PM
Dont mind the boxes and mess getting ready to move.
Last edited by Toner123; 11-25-2017 at 08:28 PM.