Superglide or Lowrider
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: North of Houston
+1 on the FXDC I traded my Sporty in on one and love this bike. Best thing to do would be to take a test ride on both. Thats what I did. and then decide if the LR is worth 3k more. I did not like the position of the tach on the LR ,with a FF helmet on it is useless. I put a mini tach on my brake resevoir.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Valdosta, Ga
1. I noted the addition of a tach...also noted it's less than ideal location. FXDC has the tank mounted speedo as well.
2. You're right!...I forgot to add that the lowrider wont handle as well because of the extra rake.
3. It's not that much lower. Plus consider that harley shocks are trash that most replace anyway...so again, not an important difference.
4. Maybe a little more, but not enough to justify the cost.
5. If I'm not mistaken, the indicator lights are on the riser clamp. Why the hell would they put those there but not the tach???
6. Ahh yes...finally, the blacked out motor. Like I said, THE ONLY IMPORTANT DIFFERENCE that couldn't be upgraded for less than the cost of a stock lowrider.
Just so we are clear, I think lowriders are sweet as hell!!! Your bike proves that fact. But in this economy, if you can live with the silver motor, then the fxdc just makes way more since in terms of value. That being said...I would kill a nun for a dragonfly green & black lowrider.
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Joined: Jan 2007
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From: along the shore of Mishigami
If you and the wife are riding then the FXDC would be the choice if it's got the saddle for two people and if it already has the rear pegs. Then you can spend the money you'd spend on a two up saddle on some high way pegs and a removable windshield. With that said, I've built up my 02 FXD for haulin' two up, removable bags and shield. The wife found me an 05 FXDLI that remains configured for solo rides. So I guess I've got the best of both worlds. Go with the FXDC.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
There's only a small amount of difference in the seat height between the two models. The great thing about the low rider is it has mid controls, but also has highway pegs. The best of both worlds. I'm 5'11" also and didn't have any problems on a Low Rider with mid controls. Loved it because on a long ride, I could shift positions better than you can with forward controls. Then stretch out using the highway pegs also.
To me, it's worth the extra money to get the tubeless tires/mag wheels, blacked out engine with chrome cases, and tachometer that comes on the Low Rider. The only thing I wish is, that the low rider came with buckhorn handlebars like they used to. But that's an easy fix.
To me, it's worth the extra money to get the tubeless tires/mag wheels, blacked out engine with chrome cases, and tachometer that comes on the Low Rider. The only thing I wish is, that the low rider came with buckhorn handlebars like they used to. But that's an easy fix.
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Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Northwest
I thought the superglide custom's had the speedo on the tank. I've been seeing a lot of superglides listed on ebay as customs with the speedo on the handlebars with the chrome houseing and the tank bib painted to match the tank. What do you guys think of this look. And is it still really a superglide "custom"? check this one out....http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...9993&viewitem=
Last edited by archergodwin; Jan 31, 2009 at 05:47 PM.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Kalaui Kona HI
Low Rider it does have extra rake in the front end by the way 1.5 degrees. Handling depends who is riding it on any bike. I love mine.
Last edited by domenicp7; Feb 1, 2009 at 03:41 AM.
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Hey,
I think as many have said its all about personal preferences. For me and my Vertically challenges Lady the FXDC has the best bang for the buck...She likes the mid controls and pegs on the Engine Guard gives you options for leg positions. We added the 11" Progressive Shocks.....and the name Super Glide Custom....lends itself nicely to....just that CUSTOMIZING....or personalizing.
GARY
Stanley, IDAHO
I think as many have said its all about personal preferences. For me and my Vertically challenges Lady the FXDC has the best bang for the buck...She likes the mid controls and pegs on the Engine Guard gives you options for leg positions. We added the 11" Progressive Shocks.....and the name Super Glide Custom....lends itself nicely to....just that CUSTOMIZING....or personalizing.
GARY
Stanley, IDAHO
