This is really good advice considering it is your first road bike. I am 47 and love my Dyna though most of my peers love their touring bikes.

 

The 2018s will be released August 21st. Can you wait two months?

 

Do you have any other info on specs of the 2018? Do you know when the dealers meeting is?

 

I'd wait, this close and...

 

Dealer meeting is scheduled for Aug 21-25 in LA at the convention center.

 

I to say wait for the 18s to come out, then go to your dealer and look for a deal on a Bike.

There is nothing wrong with a Street Bob, except it still doesn't have the Rushmore engine.

If it was me, I would see if the 18 Dynas have the new M8 in a new frame.
If not then I'd work a deal on a 17 LowRider with the Rushmore engine in it.
That's just me, do what you want.

P.S. Welcome to our Forum, lots of good info here.

John

 

Buy now! Dealers are trying to clean house and seem to be swinging deals almost to good to be true, especially on the non m8 machines! If they do indeed go with an m8 in a softy and have to change frames, there will be development issues inevitably that all new bikes go thru. If you see a new bike in your future, my money's on a 2017.

 

I would personally go to the dealer and ride everything that jumps out at me. If you find a bike that you fall in love with, that would be just as good as a 2018 that you'd fall in love with. You'll know when you get back from the test ride. If nothing does it for you, then a 2018 could be the answer. At least ride the '17's and you'll know.

 

I am waiting to see if the sport glide comes back for 18' since HD re trademarked that name in the EU and USA in May of 2016