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Aug 27, 2015 | 11:04 PM

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Nicholas Mortensen

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From: Utah

Thanks for the replies everyone! And thanks for bringing my attention to the low rider and the super glide. The only reason they weren't on my list is because I didn't know much about them. Several of you have mentioned the FXR as well. From what I see, the FXR is a Super Glide. I know the Super Glide as FDX... Is there any difference between the two?

Aug 28, 2015 | 06:23 AM

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Puma NJ

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Originally Posted by Nicholas Mortensen

Super Glide is FXD, not FDX. It is the Super Glide and has been around since 1991. FXR is an older design and was made from 1982-94 and again for 99 and 2000. The FXR might look like the current FXD, and other Dynas, but it had its own frame, which was designed by Eric Buell. Many people revere the FXR for its handling. I have no experience with them, but here is what people said about them on this forum. If you find one, it will be an older one. That means it either got a lot of use or it sat a lot so pay attention to the guy who wrote about its issues. https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...xd-vs-fxr.html

Aug 28, 2015 | 11:17 PM

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Nicholas Mortensen

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Originally Posted by Hogpro

Out of the bikes you listed the T Sport is a far superior handling bike to the others. Dual disc front brakes, cartridge front forks, dual adjustable rear shocks, fairing. I had one for a while and it was a great bike. But it does have a smaller engine and a 5 speed tranny as opposed to the newer bikes with 96" engine and a 6 speed.

As far as other choices if you want a bike that will handle check out FXR's.

Hogpro, that is exactly why I am drawn to that model. the better suspension, braking, etc. It would be a no brainer decisions for me except for the transmission and engine. The engine size isn't as big of an issue for me because there are plenty of tricks to squeeze more out of it, it's more the fact that it has a carb instead of EFI. In your experience is there enough of a difference to worry about it? I have owned both and it really hasn't been a big issue for me, but there are lots of people who swear the EFI is the way to go.

The other issue is the transmission. The idea of having 6 speeds seems nice for when I hop on the freeway. Is it worth worrying over?

And my last question is if I had to have the perfect bike (I have a terrible habit of not being able to leave things alone) would it be easier/more cost effective to get a t-sport and think about upgrading the transmission and beefing up the engine, or get a newer bike with a 96 and 6speed and upgrade the suspension and brakes?