Thinking about a change

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#21

06-18-2015 | 08:04 PM

jack6hd

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From: W. Pa

I am fortunate and have both a 13 RG and a 15 Low Rider. Nice change of pace and both great bikes in my opinion.

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#22

06-18-2015 | 08:10 PM

Ray on the drums

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From: SW Missouri

On the side of my daddy loaded Ultra. I'd love a little springer, ape hangers up to heaven, open primary, suicide shift and ****.

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#23

06-18-2015 | 08:30 PM

mikeman54

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From: eastern mi

Wouldn't give up my Ultra,that's my everyday bike till eternity

Plus can't afford another one

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#24

06-18-2015 | 09:56 PM

Ray on the drums

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeman54

Wouldn't give up my Ultra,that's my everyday bike till eternity

Plus can't afford another one

Yeah that's me too.

Last edited by Ray on the drums; 06-19-2015 at 07:48 AM.

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#25

06-18-2015 | 10:03 PM

RevBlk

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From: Red Deer, AB

It's why I have a road king. With Momma on while touring I have quick detach fairing and tourpak. When solo I run it bare, occasionally with just a wind shield. When touring solo I have the fairing on for tunes and a t bag on the rear seat. It's like 3 bikes in one. With that said I would kill for a hardtail pan with a springer and a jockey shift for ripping around town.

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#26

06-19-2015 | 05:28 AM

deltafred

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From: Virginia

Quote:

Originally Posted by kryingame

I know I'm going to catch a lot of heat from this thread. Maybe it's the near 100*. I love my 2012 SG and I've dumped so much money into it. But lately, I've been thinking about something lighter. I took a buddy's Wide Glide out and loved it. To be honest, it was a quick ride. I didn't do a lot of miles on it but it felt so good and easier to control.

A month ago, I rode the Snake in TN and it was a bear to control on a SG. Straight up, I don't have the cash for a 2nd bike and I'm not about to give up my SG. But, a man can have dreams, right?

I might have the least amount of experience here, but I can throw my 1999 RK around like it is a sportbike. That bike can handle the twisties and the long hauls.

Like some others have said though, get the bike that suits you the best, good luck.

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#27

06-19-2015 | 07:37 AM

CaptainKirk

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From: Earth

Have you ridden a '14 or '15? Maybe a trade to one of those will help. I know you said you don't want to get rid of your baby but there were many handling improvements made with the Rushmore project. So you still have a Street Glide but may solve the handling. I went from a Yamaha Road Star to my '14 SGS (with a short affair with an '05 Heritage). The SGS is heavier and has the fairing but feels at least as nimble as the Heritage and is much more solid on the highways.

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