2018 Sport Glides
#41
02-18-2018, 11:44 PM
Among the new softails Low Rider has second best lean angle, with mid controls and taller seat - its actually sportier than Sport Glide.
Also chromed out look, dual analog speedo+tach and that eyebrow visor - man, your bike looks great!
years will pass and 2018 FXLR will look like a through-back to 70-s.
P.S. nice color!
Also chromed out look, dual analog speedo+tach and that eyebrow visor - man, your bike looks great!
years will pass and 2018 FXLR will look like a through-back to 70-s.
P.S. nice color!
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rauchman (01-28-2019)
#42
02-19-2018, 07:12 PM
So, I am perfectly happy with my 02 RKC. I love that bike. I have put a lot of miles on her.
Then, I saw this. THIS is the bike I want. I dont like electronics on bikes. I have a GPS I can throw on there if needed. I like a nimble bike, but one I can take off for a couple days with as well.
This, to me, fits me perfectly. I have a short inseam. Sat on this, flat footed no issue. Its got a decent sized tank for touring. I can also use it to commute to work. I think that, for me, this is the perfect bike. And, up to now, I wasnt sold on softtails. The models just didnt appeal to me.
This changed my entire view.
I cant wait for spring so I can test ride one. I need to pay down my loan so I am not upside down. I think by next riding season, I will own one of these.
I do have a question though. I am not familiar with the monoshock at all. This has 6 settings. Could someone who has one walk me through the settings on them? I am about 220 lbs, my woman is half my weight. Figure on 30 lbs of gear when traveling. My concern is the combined weight, and what setting to ride at. If someone could address that, I would appreciate it. I searched online, and couldnt find anything.
Then, I saw this. THIS is the bike I want. I dont like electronics on bikes. I have a GPS I can throw on there if needed. I like a nimble bike, but one I can take off for a couple days with as well.
This, to me, fits me perfectly. I have a short inseam. Sat on this, flat footed no issue. Its got a decent sized tank for touring. I can also use it to commute to work. I think that, for me, this is the perfect bike. And, up to now, I wasnt sold on softtails. The models just didnt appeal to me.
This changed my entire view.
I cant wait for spring so I can test ride one. I need to pay down my loan so I am not upside down. I think by next riding season, I will own one of these.
I do have a question though. I am not familiar with the monoshock at all. This has 6 settings. Could someone who has one walk me through the settings on them? I am about 220 lbs, my woman is half my weight. Figure on 30 lbs of gear when traveling. My concern is the combined weight, and what setting to ride at. If someone could address that, I would appreciate it. I searched online, and couldnt find anything.
#43
02-19-2018, 07:48 PM
Banned
So, I am perfectly happy with my 02 RKC. I love that bike. I have put a lot of miles on her.
Then, I saw this. THIS is the bike I want. I dont like electronics on bikes. I have a GPS I can throw on there if needed. I like a nimble bike, but one I can take off for a couple days with as well.
This, to me, fits me perfectly. I have a short inseam. Sat on this, flat footed no issue. Its got a decent sized tank for touring. I can also use it to commute to work. I think that, for me, this is the perfect bike. And, up to now, I wasnt sold on softtails. The models just didnt appeal to me.
This changed my entire view.
I cant wait for spring so I can test ride one. I need to pay down my loan so I am not upside down. I think by next riding season, I will own one of these.
I do have a question though. I am not familiar with the monoshock at all. This has 6 settings. Could someone who has one walk me through the settings on them? I am about 220 lbs, my woman is half my weight. Figure on 30 lbs of gear when traveling. My concern is the combined weight, and what setting to ride at. If someone could address that, I would appreciate it. I searched online, and couldnt find anything.
Then, I saw this. THIS is the bike I want. I dont like electronics on bikes. I have a GPS I can throw on there if needed. I like a nimble bike, but one I can take off for a couple days with as well.
This, to me, fits me perfectly. I have a short inseam. Sat on this, flat footed no issue. Its got a decent sized tank for touring. I can also use it to commute to work. I think that, for me, this is the perfect bike. And, up to now, I wasnt sold on softtails. The models just didnt appeal to me.
This changed my entire view.
I cant wait for spring so I can test ride one. I need to pay down my loan so I am not upside down. I think by next riding season, I will own one of these.
I do have a question though. I am not familiar with the monoshock at all. This has 6 settings. Could someone who has one walk me through the settings on them? I am about 220 lbs, my woman is half my weight. Figure on 30 lbs of gear when traveling. My concern is the combined weight, and what setting to ride at. If someone could address that, I would appreciate it. I searched online, and couldnt find anything.
I'd say 2 or 3 for just you and 4 or 5 with the handbrake on.
Cheers man.
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#44
02-19-2018, 09:06 PM
Grand HDF Member
So, I am perfectly happy with my 02 RKC. I love that bike. I have put a lot of miles on her.
Then, I saw this. THIS is the bike I want. I dont like electronics on bikes. I have a GPS I can throw on there if needed. I like a nimble bike, but one I can take off for a couple days with as well.
This, to me, fits me perfectly. I have a short inseam. Sat on this, flat footed no issue. Its got a decent sized tank for touring. I can also use it to commute to work. I think that, for me, this is the perfect bike. And, up to now, I wasnt sold on softtails. The models just didnt appeal to me.
This changed my entire view.
I cant wait for spring so I can test ride one. I need to pay down my loan so I am not upside down. I think by next riding season, I will own one of these.
I do have a question though. I am not familiar with the monoshock at all. This has 6 settings. Could someone who has one walk me through the settings on them? I am about 220 lbs, my woman is half my weight. Figure on 30 lbs of gear when traveling. My concern is the combined weight, and what setting to ride at. If someone could address that, I would appreciate it. I searched online, and couldnt find anything.
Then, I saw this. THIS is the bike I want. I dont like electronics on bikes. I have a GPS I can throw on there if needed. I like a nimble bike, but one I can take off for a couple days with as well.
This, to me, fits me perfectly. I have a short inseam. Sat on this, flat footed no issue. Its got a decent sized tank for touring. I can also use it to commute to work. I think that, for me, this is the perfect bike. And, up to now, I wasnt sold on softtails. The models just didnt appeal to me.
This changed my entire view.
I cant wait for spring so I can test ride one. I need to pay down my loan so I am not upside down. I think by next riding season, I will own one of these.
I do have a question though. I am not familiar with the monoshock at all. This has 6 settings. Could someone who has one walk me through the settings on them? I am about 220 lbs, my woman is half my weight. Figure on 30 lbs of gear when traveling. My concern is the combined weight, and what setting to ride at. If someone could address that, I would appreciate it. I searched online, and couldnt find anything.
#45
02-20-2018, 12:14 AM
Road Warrior
.... I am not familiar with the monoshock at all. This has 6 settings. Could someone who has one walk me through the settings on them? I am about 220 lbs, my woman is half my weight. Figure on 30 lbs of gear when traveling. My concern is the combined weight, and what setting to ride at. If someone could address that, I would appreciate it. I searched online, and couldnt find anything.
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#46
02-20-2018, 09:20 AM
Tourer
Nice bikes, I don’t think you can go wrong with any of them.
#47
02-20-2018, 09:24 AM
Tourer
For those deciding between the two like abadley, there may be ways to address the shortcomings:
1) Cruise Control is available as an option for the Fat Bob; I got it from Surdyke for about $200. You have to have it enabled by the dealer, so if you install it yourself that'll add a half hour of dealer labor.
1) Cruise Control is available as an option for the Fat Bob; I got it from Surdyke for about $200. You have to have it enabled by the dealer, so if you install it yourself that'll add a half hour of dealer labor.
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ivoryplayer (02-26-2022)
#50
03-09-2018, 05:58 AM
Road Master
They haven't quite hit the right configuration with the new Softail models. I'd really like a bike with the Milwaukee 8, but they haven't quite hit it.
I really like the Sport Glide, but for being "Sport," I don't like that the controls are still too far forward and that it only has one front brake rotor. I don't like that it doesn't have the full-on Harley hard bags; it has these short things, not sure why. The seat height is 26.5", compared to the Roadster's 30.9.
The Fat Bob is cool, but the pipes get in the way of serious bags; the pegs are too far forward, and the seat height is still too low.
Harley has a whole catalog full of great bits, but they haven't brought them all together to make something to go after the FJR and BMW. Fitting bags and a windshield to a Roadster would make a great sport-tourer.
I really like the Sport Glide, but for being "Sport," I don't like that the controls are still too far forward and that it only has one front brake rotor. I don't like that it doesn't have the full-on Harley hard bags; it has these short things, not sure why. The seat height is 26.5", compared to the Roadster's 30.9.
The Fat Bob is cool, but the pipes get in the way of serious bags; the pegs are too far forward, and the seat height is still too low.
Harley has a whole catalog full of great bits, but they haven't brought them all together to make something to go after the FJR and BMW. Fitting bags and a windshield to a Roadster would make a great sport-tourer.