Wide Glide Issues
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 636
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From: Boise, ID.
They are Big Radius pipes, fairly loud when you crack the throttle but I dont think they are bad when you are just cruising around taking it easy. I kept the baffles in.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 772
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From: Corpus Christi, TX
Nice bike. Cornering clearance is something that taller shocks will help with. Nothing pissed me off more than smashing my headers into a speed bump on my bike when it was new. Sounds like there could be a problem under certain conditions as some reviews have said they also bottom out, not only over speed bumps but also in corners.
How do you feel about the red on black color scheme?
How do you feel about the red on black color scheme?
The only time I've had the problem is riding two-up in right turns and hitting a bit of a bump. A bit unnerving at first, but I learned to baby it more when she's on the back.
I think the Progressives will help with all the issues, as the stock HD shocks leave a lot to be desired.
I like the Sedona Orange Flame paint job. There were about six couples drooling over the bike when I told the salesman to write it up for me. That got a few sad faced expressions. I rode it home and have zero regrets.
Since I've been hangin' out here at hdforums, I've noticed that quite a few others have the same paint scheme. It seems to be as popular as the "Bumblebee" Camaros.
Honestly, the best handling big-twin I've ever ridden belonged to a good friend of mine. It was an '82 FXR, and the frame was unique to that year (so I was told). It was very tall for a big-twin cruiser. Handled like an oversized Sportster.
I wouldn't mind finding one of those at some point in the future.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 455
Likes: 2
From: Dallas, TX
I really recommend getting it and riding it stock for a while before making to many expensive decisions. You won't know what really needs to be done without a few hundred miles on it, taking some long trips and finding out if you have a sore *** or cramped legs or hunched back or whatever. Hopefully none of the above, but there's a workaround for all of them.
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 81
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From: Fallbrook, Ca
2008 FXDWG with forward controls. I'm 6"3 barefoot and about 6"5 with boots and 250lbs. I'm thinking about extending them a few inches but the stock seat is just fine. Also, looking to move up to 14 in apes. I think the stock mini apes are 10 in???
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