Wide Glide or Softail Custom?
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RE: Wide Glide or Softail Custom?
I think they are both very nice bikes but if I were to choose from the two I think I would have to go with the Wide Glide? But I do own a Dyna so......maybe I'm a little partial.
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From: Logan, Utah
RE: Wide Glide or Softail Custom?
I rode both when looking for a bike, choose the wide glide. Love that shaking when you idle. Smooth's right out when you get up to speed. Wide glide seemed to let you stretch out a little more. The wide glide comes with a little more chrome I think.
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6th Gear
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RE: Wide Glide or Softail Custom?
Nice looking bike and I like the way you have it outfitted. You like the heel rests? And does the engine guard interfere at all with your feet on the forward controls?
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RE: Wide Glide or Softail Custom?
Okay, big surprise here! I'm sure I won't be too popular;-) I was pretty much set on the Wide Glide; spent hours picking out accessories, etc. Then to confirm this was the bike for me, a dealership near me rents bikes for 4 hours for $ 50. So I reserved the WG and within the first hour I was not happy with the vibration, the wind (it had a windshield) and the handling. Also the forward controls which felt great in the showroom now were uncomfortable - the wind and the motion pushed my body back some so I had to pull myself forward. So, the dealership let me ride the other rental bikes they had: The Fatboy - engine was smoother, but I didn't like the body and handlebar positon. Then I rode a Road King and it was unbelievalbe how much smoother and stable it felt while handling incredibly well on the backroads as well as the highway. I didn't think a touring bike would fit me as I was very crampled on an Ultra Classic in New Zealand. But riding, the leg positoin and the floorboards were very comfortable. I've been trying to decide for weeks and when I rode the Road King, it only took me minutes! It also will actually cost me less as I won't need to buy saddlebags, windshield, engine guard, etc.
Mike
Mike
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RE: Wide Glide or Softail Custom?
ORIGINAL: mgellar
Okay, big surprise here! I'm sure I won't be too popular;-) I was pretty much set on the Wide Glide; spent hours picking out accessories, etc. Then to confirm this was the bike for me, a dealership near me rents bikes for 4 hours for $ 50. So I reserved the WG and within the first hour I was not happy with the vibration, the wind (it had a windshield) and the handling. Also the forward controls which felt great in the showroom now were uncomfortable - the wind and the motion pushed my body back some so I had to pull myself forward. So, the dealership let me ride the other rental bikes they had: The Fatboy - engine was smoother, but I didn't like the body and handlebar positon. Then I rode a Road King and it was unbelievalbe how much smoother and stable it felt while handling incredibly well on the backroads as well as the highway. I didn't think a touring bike would fit me as I was very crampled on an Ultra Classic in New Zealand. But riding, the leg positoin and the floorboards were very comfortable. I've been trying to decide for weeks and when I rode the Road King, it only took me minutes! It also will actually cost me less as I won't need to buy saddlebags, windshield, engine guard, etc.
Mike
Okay, big surprise here! I'm sure I won't be too popular;-) I was pretty much set on the Wide Glide; spent hours picking out accessories, etc. Then to confirm this was the bike for me, a dealership near me rents bikes for 4 hours for $ 50. So I reserved the WG and within the first hour I was not happy with the vibration, the wind (it had a windshield) and the handling. Also the forward controls which felt great in the showroom now were uncomfortable - the wind and the motion pushed my body back some so I had to pull myself forward. So, the dealership let me ride the other rental bikes they had: The Fatboy - engine was smoother, but I didn't like the body and handlebar positon. Then I rode a Road King and it was unbelievalbe how much smoother and stable it felt while handling incredibly well on the backroads as well as the highway. I didn't think a touring bike would fit me as I was very crampled on an Ultra Classic in New Zealand. But riding, the leg positoin and the floorboards were very comfortable. I've been trying to decide for weeks and when I rode the Road King, it only took me minutes! It also will actually cost me less as I won't need to buy saddlebags, windshield, engine guard, etc.
Mike
BTW wrong forum stupid!
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Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Michigan
RE: Wide Glide or Softail Custom?
That's good you were able to take a few bikes for rides before you bought one. Now you know you will be happy in the long run and can start picking out the extras you want. Doesn't matter what you ride as long as you are out riding.
Post some pictures when you get it.
Post some pictures when you get it.
