Is Wide Glide right for me?
Road Warrior
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From: Minden LA
Based on your need to be able to drive on the autobahn I don't think a WG would serve you well. Other than that you can get it setup with the right seat, bars, and tires to make it very comfortable and a blast to ride. But its definitely no Liter bike so I don't know if that would deter you.
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I don't know from first hand experience, but from what I have heard, autobahn speeds easily hit 120-140mph, maybe OP can chime in with his personal experience and let us know how fast he plans on riding.
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Didn't on mine, 10,000 rear, 15,000 front. Niether one of them were completely wore out.
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Cruiser
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From: Copenhagen
Would the slim front wheel be stable enough and does the bike run fast enough and fairly comfortably at those speeds?
Thanks for your input so far.
/ Rex
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From: san diego
I thought the autobahn was codec talk for hauling on a freeway, then I noticed he's from Copenhagen. I've heard of people doing 130 mph w a stage 1 103, but personally, for me would be a once in a lifetime thing, even on my lowrider w upgraded suspension, and a fork brace. An r1 or something faster top end wise than a stock 103 Harley probably would be a better option
Road Warrior
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From: Minden LA
I would like to be able to go about at about 100 mph and still be stable enough on the bike to pass and be passed and to ride for hours.--
Would the slim front wheel be stable enough and does the bike run fast enough and fairly comfortably at those speeds?
Thanks for your input so far.
/ Rex
Would the slim front wheel be stable enough and does the bike run fast enough and fairly comfortably at those speeds?
Thanks for your input so far.
/ Rex
Last edited by jaxdwg; Jul 28, 2015 at 03:46 PM.
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From: san diego
Doing 100 mph, no problem, I've cruised up to Tucson from San Diego, doing 80-90 mph, stretches at 100 plus. The stock gearing is set up to do 100. But a stage 1 at that point is recommended. The rake on the wide glide actually helps stabilize at higher speeds, after a few months the front end suspension brakes in and softens up a lil. good springs and fluid help out at that point, or very least some 10-15 wgt
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2005
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From: Minden LA
Doing 100 mph, no problem, I've cruised up to Tucson from San Diego, doing 80-90 mph, stretches at 100 plus. The stock gearing is set up to do 100. But a stage 1 at that point is recommended. The rake on the wide glide actually helps stabilize at higher speeds, after a few months the front end suspension brakes in and softens up a lil. good springs and fluid help out at that point, or very least some 10-15 wgt
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Road Master
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Not much more to add, I dont think i have had mine over 90mph yet. Not that i dont like speed but I just dont have the comfort level to go that fast on my WG, I dont think apes help (parachute effect).
MCII tires are working great for me; feels very stable, front tire doesnt follow every little track in the road and I feel like I still have plenty of grip in the rain.
I dont know bro, if speed is a major factor in your decision you really need to see if you can test ride a WG and see if its comfortable to you at those speeds. A lot of coin to drop and then find out it doesnt suit your needs.
However....even if a WG doesnt suit your speed needs, I have no doubt that you would still enjoy the hell out of it! It is such a blast to ride, especially when you get it exactly where you want it, comfort wise!
MCII tires are working great for me; feels very stable, front tire doesnt follow every little track in the road and I feel like I still have plenty of grip in the rain.
I dont know bro, if speed is a major factor in your decision you really need to see if you can test ride a WG and see if its comfortable to you at those speeds. A lot of coin to drop and then find out it doesnt suit your needs.
However....even if a WG doesnt suit your speed needs, I have no doubt that you would still enjoy the hell out of it! It is such a blast to ride, especially when you get it exactly where you want it, comfort wise!