2010 Wide Glide versus Street Bob
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2010 Wide Glide versus Street Bob
I am considering buying a 2010 Wide Glide or Street Bob. I test rode both bikes over the weekend and am having a hard time deciding which one I like more. The test rides were only 10 minutes long so I wasn't able to get a good feel for the handling. I'm only 5'6 and feel that I may not be comfortable on long rides on the Wide Glide due to its forward controls. I don't think you can convert the controls to mids on the Wide Glide.
1. Which do you think is a better bike and why?
2. Do you think that footboards would be a good option for the Wide Glide in order to make the bike more comfortable for me?
Randy
1. Which do you think is a better bike and why?
2. Do you think that footboards would be a good option for the Wide Glide in order to make the bike more comfortable for me?
Randy
I have forward controls but installed mid brackets and pegs on my WG. Not sure if the 2010 has the ports to attatch the brackets to. Check into it...I am 5'5" and am in complete comfort after a few strategic mods on my bike. Though I don't think you can go wrong with either one 
Edit:
Check this link
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...glide-pix.html
I also have a reach seat which helps quite a bit to get me closer to the bars and controls...check this link
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...me-in-pix.html
Hope that helps.
Edit:
Check this link
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...glide-pix.html
I also have a reach seat which helps quite a bit to get me closer to the bars and controls...check this link
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...me-in-pix.html
Hope that helps.
Last edited by danktat; Nov 30, 2009 at 09:28 PM.
Also I put mini floor boards on mine... worked wonders.
Edit:
Check this link
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...oor-board.html
Edit:
Check this link
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...oor-board.html
Cruiser
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From: NY
I too was in your shoes looking at both the WG and the SB. I opted for the street bob as I did not like the forwards and I am 5' 11 ". I also like the denim black and the bobber look (chopped fender and all). I figure I can install some highway pegs and call it a day. Also I did not care for the raked out look of the WG . So for MY comfort and desired dark custom look I purchased the street bob.
Road Warrior
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From: Jefferson, Oregon
I have a street bob and my father has the '10 WG.
I'm 6', but he is 5'7" and has no problem with the WG. In fact, his last bike had forwards on it and he was comfortable.
You can add floorboards to any bike with the right hardware.
If I had to do it over again...I would most likely still get my SB, however I'm just in LOVE with the new WG.
The bike looks just like a chopper, but rides fantastic. You won't go wrong with either choice IMHO.
I'm 6', but he is 5'7" and has no problem with the WG. In fact, his last bike had forwards on it and he was comfortable.
You can add floorboards to any bike with the right hardware.
If I had to do it over again...I would most likely still get my SB, however I'm just in LOVE with the new WG.
The bike looks just like a chopper, but rides fantastic. You won't go wrong with either choice IMHO.
Cruiser
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From: Rochester, NY
I went with the wide glide d/t the looks. The rake and 21" front hoop had me. SB was always my second choice.
I am just a touch under 5'10" and I found that the gear shifter was a little uncomfortable for me at the stock position. I just had to loosen a bolt, adjust as needed and re-tighten. Its now just as comfortable as anything else I have been on. (and sure a hell of a lot better then my rice rocket)
I am just a touch under 5'10" and I found that the gear shifter was a little uncomfortable for me at the stock position. I just had to loosen a bolt, adjust as needed and re-tighten. Its now just as comfortable as anything else I have been on. (and sure a hell of a lot better then my rice rocket)
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Road Master
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Stone Harbor, NJ
I had the same choice to make...
I went in "knowing" I wanted the SB when I went into the dealer, and rode four different bikes (SB, Nightster, Soft Tail Deluxe and a Fat Boy - yeah my dealer really tried to give me a feel for all my options based on what I told him I was looking for). That was before the WG grabbed my eyes and wouldn't let me go until I rode it.
I rode it and was on the SB and WG and couldn't decide between more practical/economical (SB) and what did I love. I went w/ the WG. Geting a bike for me is about heart and the WG just is that bike.
I am 5'9" and the forwards were a bit intimidating, but it has taken me almost no time at all to get used to them and this bike drive and handles like a dream around the city, and has great manners and power on the highway as well.
In the end do what your heart tells you to do.... mods can make any bike "fit" you --- if you need 'em, work 'em into the deal. The dealers need to make sales.
I rode it and was on the SB and WG and couldn't decide between more practical/economical (SB) and what did I love. I went w/ the WG. Geting a bike for me is about heart and the WG just is that bike.
I am 5'9" and the forwards were a bit intimidating, but it has taken me almost no time at all to get used to them and this bike drive and handles like a dream around the city, and has great manners and power on the highway as well.
In the end do what your heart tells you to do.... mods can make any bike "fit" you --- if you need 'em, work 'em into the deal. The dealers need to make sales.
Last edited by USMAMule; Dec 1, 2009 at 01:12 AM.
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Tourer
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From: France
Or you can make your own personnal -2' forward control, this is the state of art by a man of the forum (so i don't remember his name sorry..
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This is THE good idee for have a nice ride for a long time !
Last edited by Le Vizir; Dec 1, 2009 at 05:00 AM.
Road Warrior
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From: Oklahoma City, OK
I’m 5’6” and w/29” inseam…..can’t reach any forwards really. I can’t even reach highway pegs I bought for my Street Bob. Mids work just fine for me.
The new Wide Glide is certainly low enough for me, but the forwards are a deal killer. Street Bob is the bike for me.
The new Wide Glide is certainly low enough for me, but the forwards are a deal killer. Street Bob is the bike for me.