Picked up a Cobalt Blue SG from the Baton Rouge HD Dealership yesterday evening. I have logged about 250 miles on the rental at the time of this post. I found the stock seat to be comfortabel for the first 60/70 miles. The more i ride the more it feels like I'm sitting on a concrete block. I felt myself reaching for the bars at times. The HD stero works well, better than I would have figured. The SG seems to be made for the curvy back roads, it handles well while conering. When I pulled on to Interstate 10 my first impression is that the stock engine is underpowered. I hope freeing up the air flow can improve the seat of the pants feel because it really needs help. So far, the only pros for me is 1) I Love the Cobalt blue and 2) The stero added to my riding experiencea great deal.
The UG Standard is looking more and more like the bike for me

 

Don't short change yourself, rent a RoadGlide too! If you thing the SG corners well.... just wait!

 

I may condider getting the extended reach handlebars and a dfferent seat when I buy. The more I look at the SG the more it talks to me. Anybody have suggestions on a more comfortable seat for someone with a wide butt?

 

The eternal debate seems to be about the fit and preformance of a seat.
Bottom line (no pun) it's your call.

what's funny though, is after a long ride on a $600.00 seat it's amazing how good a wooden park bench can feel. lol

far as what model, well the best model is the one that has your name on the title.

chappy

 

Yea, but once that Cobalt Blue haunts you.... your hooked... and nothing else looks as good.... right?

 

just when you thought you were out, the sg dragged you back in!

 

Seat and bars are easy fixes, I think any seat will feal like a rock after a long ride. I've taken trips in cars that the seats feel hard in. I also agree with post above. Try the Road Glide out also. SG is a great bike, I love mine but try as many as you can.