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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 04:36 PM
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I'm struggling with the decision of which bike...wide glide or softail custom. Both bike have that classic raked out look that I associate with Harley. The softail looks like it has more suspension travel than the wide glide which is important to me. I like the dyna because it is unbalanced should be smoother at speed. Can anyone help me decide? I don't know enough about either bike to help with this decision.

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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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Ride them both, then decide. That's what I did. Each forum's crowd will blast you for choosing the other. [8D]
 
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 04:47 PM
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I would also suggest riding both models.
Of course most all of us would tell you to get the WG, 'causin we are (mostly) Dyna riders

Personally, I think you should get the RoadKing

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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 04:49 PM
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You got to ride them
 
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 04:50 PM
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I like the SoftTail Custom over the WG only becauseof the exposed shocks on the WG.

BUT - ride each one and decide which one best fits your style.
 
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I think the WG and new softail customs look a lot alike. Personally I like the exposed shocks, the WG is a nicer ride in my opinion. My buddy has the softail. My bike wails his
 
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I have had three people that have softails tell me that my Super Glide and my husband's WG ride a lot smoother. They couldn't believe the ride.
 
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That's great info. I like the dyna better from a visual standpoint.

 
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Ride them both, then decide. That's what I did. Each forum's crowd will blast you for choosing the other. [8D]
Thats not always true. I'm from the "other" crowd and last time I was out with forum members I sat on someones fxdwg and found myself a half hour later sitting on them in the dealer. I'm not saying it is better than my Fatty. I doubt I would ever get rid of her but, well, I was siting on the wide glides and lowriders. There is no way to decide without sitting on them. Thats all you will need to do to decide and either way you will proba bly not be sorry. Have fun!
 
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Even though I am biased, I do know this. You won't be dissappointed with a Wide Glide. Probably not with A Softail Custom either. Tough choice.
 
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