I am thinking I may want a second bike for longer trips with the old lady. I could ride the FXDX solo for hours on end, but once I go 2-up on it it gets a little cramped. I'm a big guy at 6'3" 255lbs and I never feel comfortable with her wrapped around me, to be honest I really do not like 2-up riding but I wonder if that would change with a beefier bike.

So.....do you guys think a Fat Bob would do the trick or should I just go full touring if I am planning on long 8+ hour rides? I have done 8 hours on my bike solo with no issues, but don't think I would attempt it 2-up.

This may not happen until early 2013 but just thinking ahead. I would not get rid of the FXDX either way

 

Have the best of both worlds, here is my link to my cheap man's streetglide. jackyl

Cheap Man's Streetglidehttps://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...1-fairing.html

 

Here is some pics of my bike with a tour pak on it for touring too, it is all quick dis-connect takes 2 mins. to install and un-install. i dont have any pics right now of the fairing and the tour pak on at the same time. hope this opens your mind up with some different ideas too and it will save you tons of money. the best part is when i get to my distination i can strip my bike down for the rally or whatever. jackyl

tourpak pictures:

 

Lookin' good. However, another reason for the second bike is I would like to have an EFI bike as well as my carb, would make those cold rides a lot easier to get the bike going

 

FLHX all the way

 

Street glide. Easy choice...

 

Totally agree!

 

Street Glide. If my dealer could get the deal right I would've bought one a few days ago. I love my Wide Glide but my wife enjoys riding with me a lot so a touring bike is inevitable if we want to be comfortable. Plus all the storage is great to have on a daily basis. I wish I could but I can't afford both bikes and the Street Glide seems to be the sportiest of all the baggers so that's what I'm going with. The Fat Bob's a great bike but you'll feel just as cramped on it as you do your current ride. That's my

 

Street glide for sure. That's my plan too!

 

It is a whole different experience once you crank up the tunes and hit the Cruise Control. You can do 8 hours before breakfast.................