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Everyone is spot-on saying that you just have to ride them all to really know what you want. I was pretty sure I wanted a Street Bob as it was the least expensive and would work well with the mods I had planned. Problem was, I really liked the look of the Wide Glide from the factory...and some friends had Fat Bobs that they thought were amazing. Ultimately, I liked the SB ride the best, regardless of price. Plus, I got such a deal on a leftover '11 that it became a no-brainer. No regrets!
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Thanks for all the advice and personal experiences. This is what helps make the shopping easier.
I have ridden the WG and will try the SB next.
And yes, I don't like to make big decisions without asking and researching a little bit. The more people I can talk to about what they have dealt with and experience they have had the better off I feel about making a choice. That is not saying I can't make a choice, but added advice is nice.
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I have ridden the WG and will try the SB next.
And yes, I don't like to make big decisions without asking and researching a little bit. The more people I can talk to about what they have dealt with and experience they have had the better off I feel about making a choice. That is not saying I can't make a choice, but added advice is nice.
Thanks
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I bet they were 96 owners who wished they had a 103. I have heard zero negatives about the 103 compared to a 96 from a owner who has had both.
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I would have bought a FXD Superglide or better yet a FXR with the old 80" Evo and 5 speed if that was an option for me and it put my price range in Sporster territory
On the other hand a well set up smaller displacement big twin (with cams, head work, power commander or carb, intake and exhaust) will walk away from a stock bigger displacement motor and probably cost about the same if you do the bolt on stuff yourself.
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its all relative
Other than price I don't see a negative.
I would have bought a FXD Superglide or better yet a FXR with the old 80" Evo and 5 speed if that was an option for me and it put my price range in Sporster territory
On the other hand a well set up smaller displacement big twin (with cams, head work, power commander or carb, intake and exhaust) will walk away from a stock bigger displacement motor and probably cost about the same if you do the bolt on stuff yourself.
I would have bought a FXD Superglide or better yet a FXR with the old 80" Evo and 5 speed if that was an option for me and it put my price range in Sporster territory
On the other hand a well set up smaller displacement big twin (with cams, head work, power commander or carb, intake and exhaust) will walk away from a stock bigger displacement motor and probably cost about the same if you do the bolt on stuff yourself.
I remember a day an 80 stroker was the ultimate. Back then, 900 sportsters and 74's were about it, stock new. Cool how it all keeps evolving.
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