Wide Glide vs Sporty
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From: Minnesota
Well I think I have to respectfully disagree with that. I have never met anyone in my 45+ years of riding who started off with a Harley. My first experience was a Honda trail 50 in the 60s. My first "grown up" bike was a Honda 450 at 16 years old. I then "learned" how to ride a hard tail Knuckle Head with a suicide clutch (no front brake) with a 12" over WG front end at age 18. I started my son off with a Yamaha Virago and at 21 is just now comfortable with my WG. I do however know people who thought they were ready for a Harley after owning smaller bikes and were scared to death of their bike and sold them or just let them sit in the garage. I think our rookie with the WG dirtbike comes into that category. If his bike scares him he should just sell it or park it. Man I would sure love to have it,lol.
My apologies okbill. Did not mean to get sidetracked with the troll. We have a dealership in Modesto Ca that rents bikes very cheap. I think before my next bike (really thinking about a RG) I will rent for a few days. I did that with a SG a few years back to check out the 6 speed and had a ball with it. You might consider that before you buy anything.
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My apologies okbill. Did not mean to get sidetracked with the troll. We have a dealership in Modesto Ca that rents bikes very cheap. I think before my next bike (really thinking about a RG) I will rent for a few days. I did that with a SG a few years back to check out the 6 speed and had a ball with it. You might consider that before you buy anything.
okbill, 90/90 21R? that's pretty narrow, but a Sportster is about 140lbs lighter than a WG, so it's not a great comparison, I am surprised to see a sporty with a 21" rim though.
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Honestly man, I am not a troll you just hate me for no reason, however your idea is really good! Rent a bike for a couple days, and see if you bond, or not. That is great advice!
okbill, 90/90 21R? that's pretty narrow, but a Sportster is about 140lbs lighter than a WG, so it's not a great comparison, I am surprised to see a sporty with a 21" rim though.
okbill, 90/90 21R? that's pretty narrow, but a Sportster is about 140lbs lighter than a WG, so it's not a great comparison, I am surprised to see a sporty with a 21" rim though.
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Well to end this post, the WD will be in my yard tomorrow night. Couldn't bring it home this evening due to slow *** people doing my paper work. The bike is an 03 WD anniversary,they installed a new front tire and a new battery to make the deal. Also got a 2 year warranty on motor, trans and electrical. I'll be riding that sweet thing tomorrow!!!!!
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Congratulations, my very first bike was a 2012 wide glide. I've never ridden anything else. The first time I rode a bike was riding it home from the dealer. So yes I was a rookie rider and I have never had any handling issues with it at all. I live on a dirt rode and I have been caught in the rain on it multiple times and in any situation it has handled beautifully. That's my OPINION! Whether or not it is agreed with will not **** me off in the slightest. I locked the rear wheel one time stopping for a school bus in a down pour and that's it. Enjoy it and ride safe!!
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Rode it home this afternoon. So much better that the sporty. Sorry, but no noticeable handling problems, straight and true. I was cruising and not paying attention and when I looked at the speedo, I was running 75, sweet frickin deal!! I liked the sporty but the WG is a total different ride.