I'm considering purchasing a Low Rider, but am a little confused with the difference between it and a Super Glide Custom... Any input appreciated, all my experience is with sportsters.

 

Superglide custom:Rake 29 deg. Seat Height 28", laced wheels.
Lowrider: Rake 30.5 deg. Seat height 25.4", Mag wheels.

These are the main differences I found. I am sure there are some other minor cosmetic differences. With my style of riding I would prefer the the S.G., but I think the Lowrider is prettier.

 

Super 8, you can go to the HD site and pull up the specs for both bikes and compare them. You will have to use a 2013 SG though because the 2014 SG is no longer offered. The only difference between the 2013 SG and 2014 SG is the 2014 SG has the 103 motor.

 

The lowrider also has dual front disks, further forward mid controls, adjustable seat thingy, and adjustable pivoting risers.....Different gauges, headlight visor and exhaust also

 

Low Rider Definitely.

 

I understand what rake is, not clear on trail, but no idea how they effect handling. Please elaborate so I can better evaluate bikes when reading specs. Like I looked at a Victory Judge, but most said it lacked feel in the front end, I'm assuming that Rake/Trail are directly related to that issue.

 

Also look into maximum lean angle. When I bought my 2009 FXDC, one of the decision making factors
was that it could lean several degrees more than the same year's Low. As it is, I wish I could lean
the FXDC a bit more than I can so I'm pretty sure I'd have been very unhappy on that year's Low
because I ride a lot of twisty, mountainous roads and even at moderate speeds I occasionally
drag pegs or the rear exhaust bracket.

FWIW....

 

If you can find a new one of each ride them it is the best way I know to answer your ? I like the low for what its worth

 

You realize that the SGC is discontinued?
Just me, but if I were in the market for a Dyna, I would go with the Street Bob, the best bang for the buck in the entire HD line up. I had one and regret selling it.

 

Rake is the angle the front wheel protrudes from the front. Trail is little more complex to explain, but it is basically the angle from the axle to the ground across from where the rake hits the axle. The more severe the rake, especially without trail makes the bike harder to control. In my opinion less rake = easier steering, more rake = looks cooler. I was under the impression the S.G. is more of a performance bike than the Lowrider, but in the right hands the difference is miniscule.