its a tough call, that is a sweet looking fat boy

 

Basically biting your tongue by keeping that awesome looking Fat Boy, buy the SG or EGS in Black Denim as you'll grin here and there. Best of Both Worlds, Heh. ;-)

Only live once and no looking back,

Thorey

 

Great looling Fat Boy! If that's your garage in the backround, looks like you should be able to swing having both bikes.

 

Sell me the red Mustang in the background then you can get the SG AND keep the Fatty.

 

I faced the same dillema a couple of years ago. I put a lot of money in my '02 Fat Boy. Lot of chrome, 80 spoke wheels, quick disconnect bags, sissybar, and windshield, and Dave Mackie Megasphere 95" kit with 45mm Mikuni, also a S.E. 6-speed. Had to have a Street Glide. G.M. at local dealership offered me a Streeet Glide below MSRP. I kept both.

My take on the differences. While the Fat Boy is great on the road with the windshield and 6-speed, and carries enough stuff with bags and T-bag on the sissy bar, the Street Glide travels better. The S.G. is rock steady and with an 8' windshield and the fairing you don't get fatigued, and nothing beats lockable hard bags. The stereo is really cool. Around town the Fat Boy is better. It doesn't shake at stoplights, and it backs into parking spots a lot easier. I ride the hell out of both bikes. If I had to choose just one it would be the Streetglide, but It would be a close decision.

 

Answering this depends on several factors. Such as how old are you and how long do you ride at a time. I recently traded my beloved Fatboy that I thought I would keep until I died. But after doing 1500 miles on it in 4 days (at age 56), and hurting for the next three days I opted for a new geezer glide. While I'll always have a spot in my heart for the Fatboy, my *** & back are enjoying the Ultra very much!

 

Betting the votes over in the Softail forums lean toward keeping the FB. No doubt the votes will sway to the Touring side here in the Touring forum.

As many have already pointed out, only YOU can decide.

 

Thanks for all the input guys... I have a feeling this thread is going to cost me an arm and a leg as you guys are slowly talking me into keeping both.

 

I voted SG, but no dout, I would keep both if I could.

 

If you're interested in touring get the SG. Short rides only, then keep the FB.

Of course, keeping both would cover all your bases. Still wish I had my 2000 FXST. Was a better town bike than my porky FLHR.