Comparing a Super Glide to a Street Bob
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What is the difference between the suspension and forks between the SB and LR?
When you look at the comparison http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/C...ale=en_US&dwp=
Seat height, ground clearance rake etc. are all identical. But somewhere there is about a half inch diference in the overall length and wheelbase. I'm curious as to what accounts for the difference. Somehow according to that LR also has one more ft/lb of torque????
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From: S.E. MO
Its a matter of taste. I like both so it depends really on if you want a tank mounted speedo or one mounted on the bars. Also if you like apes or not, with the SB having intregrated risors it can limit bar choices without a riser swap.
Personally I like the guages on the bars were I can see them and I love the SG tank and Fuel cap.
The low rider has a little extra Rake in the trees. The rake they show is just the frame and they are the same now. I believe the older LR's also had some extra rake in the frame but not positive.
That accounts for the length but have no idea why it shows more torque.
Personally I like the guages on the bars were I can see them and I love the SG tank and Fuel cap.
What is the difference between the suspension and forks between the SB and LR?
When you look at the comparison http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/C...ale=en_US&dwp=
Seat height, ground clearance rake etc. are all identical. But somewhere there is about a half inch diference in the overall length and wheelbase. I'm curious as to what accounts for the difference. Somehow according to that LR also has one more ft/lb of torque????
When you look at the comparison http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/C...ale=en_US&dwp=
Seat height, ground clearance rake etc. are all identical. But somewhere there is about a half inch diference in the overall length and wheelbase. I'm curious as to what accounts for the difference. Somehow according to that LR also has one more ft/lb of torque????
That accounts for the length but have no idea why it shows more torque.
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From: San Antonio, TX
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From: New Bern, NC
When I bought my bike, I went in for an Electra Glide Classic. I walked around the store and sat on every bike in there. There was a Silver SuperGlide that I kept going back to. I liked the way it looked; the silver engine, the Brilliant Silver paint, the blue shadow around the HD Emblem, the staggered exhaust, the 5 1/4 inch headlight, and the solo seat.
It just had the look and feel I wanted. Made my deal, bought my riding gear, and even had the service manager ride it to the house since I had driven there in my car.
Since, I've found what I did not like plus started adding what I wanted to fit me. I'm pretty well satisfied with my SG. I've got plans to do more, but I'm not in a hurry. It's amazing how fast you can burn through several thousand $$$ for gear and accessories. The hard part is decided which part to invest you dollars. I've made quick decisions on items that cost hundreds of $$, but have agonized over small items. Example, I wanted one of the "dealers coins", and it was a freebie, but where I wanted it put was something else. It finally found a home on my steering head cover and then I had to make sure it went on exactly to my OCD specs.
Conclusion - go with what feels right based on your preferences and your budget.
Enjoy the ride.
It just had the look and feel I wanted. Made my deal, bought my riding gear, and even had the service manager ride it to the house since I had driven there in my car.
Since, I've found what I did not like plus started adding what I wanted to fit me. I'm pretty well satisfied with my SG. I've got plans to do more, but I'm not in a hurry. It's amazing how fast you can burn through several thousand $$$ for gear and accessories. The hard part is decided which part to invest you dollars. I've made quick decisions on items that cost hundreds of $$, but have agonized over small items. Example, I wanted one of the "dealers coins", and it was a freebie, but where I wanted it put was something else. It finally found a home on my steering head cover and then I had to make sure it went on exactly to my OCD specs.
Conclusion - go with what feels right based on your preferences and your budget.
Enjoy the ride.