I am outta here
While I appreciate anyone who decides to switch to an FL, and I have some friends that switched to them from Indians and metrics, don't everyone abandon the FX's without first optimizing the Glide that they already have.
If bars are a concern, change them. I did a drastic change on my bars, relocated the speedo, moved the idiot lights, etc. it was a fun project. In fact, I changed my bars/risers several times and am still playing around the the speedo/tach mount.
If you want storage space, buy saddle bags and/or roll bags. Better seats are available and smoother suspension is just a phone call away.
If parts aren't advertised to fit your particular model, but you have a little sense and mechanical ability, you can probably make them fit! I've done this many times and most of the time without any modification necessary. I've never bought an accessory that didn't fit...I just looked at the pics, looked at my bike, ordered it and went for it.
If you have a back problem, I don't see how getting a bike weighing one hundred to two hundred more pounds is going to help it. Why not just address the problem that you are having with your current bike?
On the other hand, I understand the logic a person goes through to justify a new toy. I've been there before, many many times....
Enjoy your new bike. My friends with FL's enjoy their's.
If bars are a concern, change them. I did a drastic change on my bars, relocated the speedo, moved the idiot lights, etc. it was a fun project. In fact, I changed my bars/risers several times and am still playing around the the speedo/tach mount.
If you want storage space, buy saddle bags and/or roll bags. Better seats are available and smoother suspension is just a phone call away.
If parts aren't advertised to fit your particular model, but you have a little sense and mechanical ability, you can probably make them fit! I've done this many times and most of the time without any modification necessary. I've never bought an accessory that didn't fit...I just looked at the pics, looked at my bike, ordered it and went for it.
If you have a back problem, I don't see how getting a bike weighing one hundred to two hundred more pounds is going to help it. Why not just address the problem that you are having with your current bike?
On the other hand, I understand the logic a person goes through to justify a new toy. I've been there before, many many times....
Enjoy your new bike. My friends with FL's enjoy their's.
I actually was ready for a black bike, BUT the closest one to me was in Shreveport LA (with the 103), and I did not mind the 96, but the 103 is better. As far as the colors went the Sedona Orange was the only color I would of considered other than the Vivid Black.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Torrington, CT
Sweet ride! I don't blame you in the least! I'd like a bagger but my Dyna is paid off and I'm at the point where I like not having a payment. I've got my new MS fairing on order with the Hogtunes and hopefully that will keep me going for a few years more. My last bike will be a Ultra, but I imagine it will be a few years away. Hopefully at that point I will be able to keep my Dyna as well and strip it down to a Ratrod for my own bar hopper. Keep the shinny side up brother! Harley riders will still always have the Harley mystic that other makes don't have! 
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Newtown, PA
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