2018 Sport Glides
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 485
Likes: 84
From: Quincy, Ca
I just put an Dunlop American Elite on the rear of my bike. It is supposed to have a harder compound in the center for longer life and softer on the edges for good cornering. In the 70's when I did mainly slab riding I used Dunlop K70's on my BMW. It was kind of a squared off tire and lasted pretty well on the higher speeds and mainly straight line riding.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2018
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From: SW Ohio
I just put an Dunlop American Elite on the rear of my bike. It is supposed to have a harder compound in the center for longer life and softer on the edges for good cornering. In the 70's when I did mainly slab riding I used Dunlop K70's on my BMW. It was kind of a squared off tire and lasted pretty well on the higher speeds and mainly straight line riding.
kk
kk
I hadn't looked at the American Elites yet. I'll check into them. Any reason you went with the American Elites over the Elite 4's?
Intermediate
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 39
Likes: 14
From: Hillsboro, OR
I was unable to find risers from HD that use the stock top clamp. I liked the stock cap, but decided functionality and comfort were more important than one more bar and shield, and went with the 4" curved fat bar riser. If you find one that works, let us know!
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 313
Likes: 83
From: TX
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2018
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From: Up your butt with a coconut
The stock cap on the sport glide is different in that the top bolts are slightly closer to the center than the bottom. Any riser that has bolt holes straight across from each other won't work. I have the tall fat ape risers in the link above and the stock cap will not fit on these.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 313
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From: TX
The stock cap on the sport glide is different in that the top bolts are slightly closer to the center than the bottom. Any riser that has bolt holes straight across from each other won't work. I have the tall fat ape risers in the link above and the stock cap will not fit on these.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 485
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From: Quincy, Ca
As of right now, I am on the fence between Dunlop Elite 4's or Bridgestone BattleCruiser H50's. They both look like they have good tread patterns, and have had good reviews. I always had good experiences with Bridgestones on my previous adventure touring bikes.
I hadn't looked at the American Elites yet. I'll check into them. Any reason you went with the American Elites over the Elite 4's?
I hadn't looked at the American Elites yet. I'll check into them. Any reason you went with the American Elites over the Elite 4's?
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3rd Gear
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 7
Likes: 2
From: Massachusetts
I came to this thread to see if others had put taller bars on their bikes and how it looked with the lil' baby fairing, and now I don't know if I can make it to the end of the day without buying some for mine.
Vance & Hines 2:1 exhaust
Arlen Ness Big Sucker air cleaner
Vance & Hines FP3 fuel management pack
Mustang Solo with passenger seat (disconnected in this pic)
Kuryakyn foot boards
Black gas caps & center console
And stickers. All stickers add +5 HP.
Next is going to be taller bars, taller windshield, and maybe a tour pak. I've put so much effort into making it a tiny Street Glide that I kind of regret not just buying a 2018 Street Glide when I got this, but I was upgrading from a 2011 XL1200N and that just seemed like too great a leap. I will say that I do dig being able to strip off the bags and front fairing in a minute if I'm just scooting around town or I have to park somewhere nefarious or tight.
Vance & Hines 2:1 exhaust
Arlen Ness Big Sucker air cleaner
Vance & Hines FP3 fuel management pack
Mustang Solo with passenger seat (disconnected in this pic)
Kuryakyn foot boards
Black gas caps & center console
And stickers. All stickers add +5 HP.
Next is going to be taller bars, taller windshield, and maybe a tour pak. I've put so much effort into making it a tiny Street Glide that I kind of regret not just buying a 2018 Street Glide when I got this, but I was upgrading from a 2011 XL1200N and that just seemed like too great a leap. I will say that I do dig being able to strip off the bags and front fairing in a minute if I'm just scooting around town or I have to park somewhere nefarious or tight.
Last edited by nocolon; May 29, 2019 at 09:48 AM.
Intermediate
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 39
Likes: 14
From: Hillsboro, OR
I came to this thread to see if others had put taller bars on their bikes and how it looked with the lil' baby fairing, and now I don't know if I can make it to the end of the day without buying some for mine.
Vance & Hines 2:1 exhaust
Arlen Ness Big Sucker air cleaner
Vance & Hines FP3 fuel management pack
Mustang Solo with passenger seat (disconnected in this pic)
Kuryakyn foot boards
Black gas caps & center console
And stickers. All stickers add +5 HP.
Next is going to be taller bars, taller windshield, and maybe a tour pak. I've put so much effort into making it a tiny Street Glide that I kind of regret not just buying a 2018 Street Glide when I got this, but I was upgrading from a 2011 XL1200N and that just seemed like too great a leap. I will say that I do dig being able to strip off the bags and front fairing in a minute if I'm just scooting around town or I have to park somewhere nefarious or tight.
Vance & Hines 2:1 exhaust
Arlen Ness Big Sucker air cleaner
Vance & Hines FP3 fuel management pack
Mustang Solo with passenger seat (disconnected in this pic)
Kuryakyn foot boards
Black gas caps & center console
And stickers. All stickers add +5 HP.
Next is going to be taller bars, taller windshield, and maybe a tour pak. I've put so much effort into making it a tiny Street Glide that I kind of regret not just buying a 2018 Street Glide when I got this, but I was upgrading from a 2011 XL1200N and that just seemed like too great a leap. I will say that I do dig being able to strip off the bags and front fairing in a minute if I'm just scooting around town or I have to park somewhere nefarious or tight.