New 2011 Wide Glide
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Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Georgia
New 2011 Wide Glide
I picked up my new Wide Glide last night. In the end, the black with flames looked best to me. I took delivery with 2 miles on the odometer. The twenty mile ride home felt a little like killing a unicorn... but awesome.
Going from a Sporty to a Dyna is incredible. The ride was smooth and the skinny front tire handled better than I would have expected in the twisties. The service manager told me that sixth gear was really only useful for highway riding, as 60 mph would still feel like I was lugging. I found some truth in that. Although, the manual says to shift into sixth at fifty-five...
I spoke to the dealer about exhaust and what I could get away with in this area (I moved here three years ago, and in my last location even drag pipes weren't a problem). The consensus was that as long as you don't drive like an idiot, you'll be fine. Apparently the Vance Hines pipes aren't really that popular here. So, I plan to put on some Big Radius pipes. I know that everyone has 'em and they've become a cookie cutter part, but they look like they were made specifically for the Wide Glide.
All in all, I love this thing...
Going from a Sporty to a Dyna is incredible. The ride was smooth and the skinny front tire handled better than I would have expected in the twisties. The service manager told me that sixth gear was really only useful for highway riding, as 60 mph would still feel like I was lugging. I found some truth in that. Although, the manual says to shift into sixth at fifty-five...
I spoke to the dealer about exhaust and what I could get away with in this area (I moved here three years ago, and in my last location even drag pipes weren't a problem). The consensus was that as long as you don't drive like an idiot, you'll be fine. Apparently the Vance Hines pipes aren't really that popular here. So, I plan to put on some Big Radius pipes. I know that everyone has 'em and they've become a cookie cutter part, but they look like they were made specifically for the Wide Glide.
All in all, I love this thing...
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 772
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From: Corpus Christi, TX
I've had mine for two weeks, and I love it! I wish I worked "in town" so I could have put a lot more miles on it. Right now it has 164 miles on the clock.
You need to post some pics of your new bike!
Here's mine:
I have some wrenching to do when I get home. I've ordered a new black finned derby cover and timing cover. I have Rush slip-ons on the way, a rear turn-signal and license plate relocation bracket, saddle bags and mounts, floor-boards, SE Stage 1 air cleaner, Power Commander V tuner with Auto Tune, and a few other goodies at home, just waiting for me to install them.
I also plan to order a pair of black Progressive shocks (stock height), and remove the front fork reflectors and frame decals. It's a work in progress, but I love it stock, too.
ETA: I have a 16" pointed sissy-bar and pad on order, as well.
I think the 2010 and 2011 FXDWG's are mighty fine bikes!
You need to post some pics of your new bike!
Here's mine:
I have some wrenching to do when I get home. I've ordered a new black finned derby cover and timing cover. I have Rush slip-ons on the way, a rear turn-signal and license plate relocation bracket, saddle bags and mounts, floor-boards, SE Stage 1 air cleaner, Power Commander V tuner with Auto Tune, and a few other goodies at home, just waiting for me to install them.
I also plan to order a pair of black Progressive shocks (stock height), and remove the front fork reflectors and frame decals. It's a work in progress, but I love it stock, too.
ETA: I have a 16" pointed sissy-bar and pad on order, as well.
I think the 2010 and 2011 FXDWG's are mighty fine bikes!
Last edited by cjlandry; May 1, 2011 at 01:01 AM.
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 564
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From: Long Island, Suffolk County
I bought mine in Feb 2011. Just broke 300 miles. I am continuing with the blacked out theme. I just sent out a few parts to be powder coated. Cant wait to get them back. I really do enjoy this bike. I had a '01 Low Rider. This bike with it's 96 ci engine is like a power machine. It also is FI as compared to the carb on the Low Rider. This bike is very quick and nimble. I also ride a 2003 Heritage Springer. Two bikes with two total different rides... Good luck and ride safe.........
Last edited by retxpres; May 8, 2011 at 05:43 AM.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 102
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From: Salt Lake City, UT
Have a 2011 FXDWG as well and have just started modding it. Next up either slip-ons or exhaust. I totally have mod-addiction 
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Road Master
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 911
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From: Wisconsin
Very cool. Dealer had one in orange but I saw one in Tampa like yours ,,black with orange flames and that would be the way I would go.
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