2018 Sport Glides
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 1,302
Likes: 865
From: SW Ohio
Some results from my Heritage Shock upgrade test ride I posted in the 2018+ Softail forum...
"Rode about 100 miles today spread over interstate, highways, twisty backroads, and rough backroads. The Heritage shock is excellent. There is more going on than just an extra inch of travel...the damping seems to be much better also. The chassis is better in every way...rough roads are smoother, turn in is better, lean angle is a little bit better (not much), even braking has less chassis movement. The bike glides over expansion joints in the interstate at 80 MPH. The bike handles corners great. I rode StRt 350 as hard as I did on my Super Tenere. All went well except one particular uphill switchback where I buried the right peg into the road. Scary...but manageable."
The bike feels "right". This is how I wish the bike handled from the showroom floor. By far the best improvement I've done to the rig.
"Rode about 100 miles today spread over interstate, highways, twisty backroads, and rough backroads. The Heritage shock is excellent. There is more going on than just an extra inch of travel...the damping seems to be much better also. The chassis is better in every way...rough roads are smoother, turn in is better, lean angle is a little bit better (not much), even braking has less chassis movement. The bike glides over expansion joints in the interstate at 80 MPH. The bike handles corners great. I rode StRt 350 as hard as I did on my Super Tenere. All went well except one particular uphill switchback where I buried the right peg into the road. Scary...but manageable."
The bike feels "right". This is how I wish the bike handled from the showroom floor. By far the best improvement I've done to the rig.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 444
Likes: 93
From: xx
Some results from my Heritage Shock upgrade test ride I posted in the 2018+ Softail forum...
"Rode about 100 miles today spread over interstate, highways, twisty backroads, and rough backroads. The Heritage shock is excellent. There is more going on than just an extra inch of travel...the damping seems to be much better also. The chassis is better in every way...rough roads are smoother, turn in is better, lean angle is a little bit better (not much), even braking has less chassis movement. The bike glides over expansion joints in the interstate at 80 MPH. The bike handles corners great. I rode StRt 350 as hard as I did on my Super Tenere. All went well except one particular uphill switchback where I buried the right peg into the road. Scary...but manageable."
The bike feels "right". This is how I wish the bike handled from the showroom floor. By far the best improvement I've done to the rig.
"Rode about 100 miles today spread over interstate, highways, twisty backroads, and rough backroads. The Heritage shock is excellent. There is more going on than just an extra inch of travel...the damping seems to be much better also. The chassis is better in every way...rough roads are smoother, turn in is better, lean angle is a little bit better (not much), even braking has less chassis movement. The bike glides over expansion joints in the interstate at 80 MPH. The bike handles corners great. I rode StRt 350 as hard as I did on my Super Tenere. All went well except one particular uphill switchback where I buried the right peg into the road. Scary...but manageable."
The bike feels "right". This is how I wish the bike handled from the showroom floor. By far the best improvement I've done to the rig.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 1,302
Likes: 865
From: SW Ohio
For anyone wanting more details on my Heritage Shock swap, I started another thread in the Tech Forum section...
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/frame...l#post18105087
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/frame...l#post18105087
Stage IV
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: Nanaimo
Seat choices
Hi all,
I really like my sport glide so far. Its still all original.
I have the removal back rest for my wifes comfort, but its not going to be enough. I need a better pillion seat.
The Sundowner is okay. I like the idea of a two piece. Wider pillion gets mounted for two up only when needed, and run around with the solo when its just me. Plus you can get a backrest for the driver in the two piece. Has anyone fitted a mustang or Corbin to their sport glide? Got pics?
I really like my sport glide so far. Its still all original.
I have the removal back rest for my wifes comfort, but its not going to be enough. I need a better pillion seat.
The Sundowner is okay. I like the idea of a two piece. Wider pillion gets mounted for two up only when needed, and run around with the solo when its just me. Plus you can get a backrest for the driver in the two piece. Has anyone fitted a mustang or Corbin to their sport glide? Got pics?
Last edited by Islandsoftail; Mar 24, 2019 at 10:38 AM.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 313
Likes: 83
From: TX
Got that Heritage Classic rear shock with the intention of putting on my Sport Glide, but decided to leave as is, so I put it up on the classifieds for what I paid for it if anyone else wants to make the swap:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/stock...ear-shock.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/stock...ear-shock.html
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 1,302
Likes: 865
From: SW Ohio
Got that Heritage Classic rear shock with the intention of putting on my Sport Glide, but decided to leave as is, so I put it up on the classifieds for what I paid for it if anyone else wants to make the swap:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/stock...ear-shock.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/stock...ear-shock.html
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 313
Likes: 83
From: TX
I saw some pics of a Sport Glide with a 1" rear shock extension and it made more difference than I expected. I'm pretty happy with the height.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 1,302
Likes: 865
From: SW Ohio
I am seriously considering a Sundowner for my Sport Glide (local shop is getting one in for me to look at). The weather will soon be within the wife's tolerable range, and I need a replacement for the pathetic stock passenger seat.
Does the Sundowner move you any further back (away from the bars) as far as you can tell?
Does the Sundowner move you any further back (away from the bars) as far as you can tell?