Bagger to Dyna Wide Glide
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Ca.
They are similar at first glance but that fixed faring on the RG kinda freaked me out when it didn't move with the front end. At night i pictured everything turning but my headlight! ...yikes.
...just curious as I'm pretty sure my next bike (maybe in 2 years) will be a SG.
To the original poster, WG's are awesome bikes but totally different experience than baggers as you know. If you are anything like me, you won't ever be totally happy because we need both. LOL
Once mama calms down from my purchase of the FLD, I'm going for a SG.
I actually went in to buy a WG before going for the FLD, that's how much i like WG's.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Orange County, Ca.
I always rode baggers last one was a streetglide, loved that bike, lost my job and had to sell it. scraped up enough to get a superglide and I like it but miss the bags, comfort and stereo, never really noticed the wieght difference.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Austin, Texas
NOT the same thing I guess, but last winter when my Fat Bob was rear-ended by a pickup truck and while that guy's insurance company hemmed and hawed and procrastinated themselves out of a lot of money by not accepting the repair estimate for twelve weeks, I rented a Street Glide. It was nice enough, but I couldn't wait to get back on my Fat Bob, that's the ride and experience I wanted and love. I have bags on my Fat Bob as I have no other vehicle. The Street Glide is definitely not my style.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Sunny SoCal
scglide...what floorboards are those on your bike?
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From: Palm Harbor fl.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US If this rack and a bag would work for storage, I'd say go for it. With the signals being the tail lights as well, The options to put bags on the wideglide are wonky when applied(relocation of the signals looks retarded). Now if you do want saddlebags in the future, I would suggest choosing the fatbob instead.
http://www.badgcustoms.net/solo-bags.html a right side solo bag is also a good choice for a wideglide IMO if it offers enough storage for you.
http://www.badgcustoms.net/solo-bags.html a right side solo bag is also a good choice for a wideglide IMO if it offers enough storage for you.
Last edited by rounder; Oct 21, 2011 at 08:52 AM.
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From: Montana
Just went from a 2005 Heritage softail to a 2011 FXDB Streetbob. I think I would rent a bike to ride before buying just to make sure you like it. I absolutely love the streetbob. I bought it mostly for 3 or 4 hour rides but I have ridden it 675 miles in one day with no issues . In fact when I got where I was going I went for a ride with my friends. I actually find it easier to ride on longer trips because of its lower weight and nimble handling. Dynas are a blast to ride. Good luck !! I love WG's too , I just got the FXDB for the mid controls and stripped down vibe that they have. I was ready for that after the Heritage.
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From: Sandpoint, Idaho
OP, if your not totally set on a Wide Glide have you considered the FLD Switchback. It gives you your Bags, Floorboards, and Windshield. Just wondering.
Last edited by perki48; Oct 22, 2011 at 09:36 AM.