2014 Low Rider
Have you ridden the Sport Glide yet? I've kinda eyeballed them a little since they came out but a few weeks ago I did a demo ride event and test rode one. I gotta admit, I fell in love. I've never considered trading my low rider in but that bike really made me question if i would let my low rider go in favor of a shiny new Sport Glide. It just fit me perfect, ride quality was great, handling was great, plenty of power. Just a great feeling motorcycle.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 391
Likes: 176
From: Leicestershire, United Kingdom
I bought mine 10 months ago and feel the same way. I love the way this bike rides, handles and sounds. It makes me smile every time I open the garage door. I've test ridden some M8s and, out of all of them, I liked the way the Heritage rode, but not its looks. If I was buying an M8 I think I'd go for the Deluxe; but, I don't think I'll bother when my FXDL is as good in most respects and better in some. I get the feeling I'll be riding this bike for many years to come.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 4,355
Likes: 1,967
From: PA
I bought mine 10 months ago and feel the same way. I love the way this bike rides, handles and sounds. It makes me smile every time I open the garage door. I've test ridden some M8s and, out of all of them, I liked the way the Heritage rode, but not its looks. If I was buying an M8 I think I'd go for the Deluxe; but, I don't think I'll bother when my FXDL is as good in most respects and better in some. I get the feeling I'll be riding this bike for many years to come.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 391
Likes: 176
From: Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Only 12.5K on mine (6,000 of those in the months since I got it); I've got some catching up to do!
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 1,354
Likes: 766
From: north Carolina
I considered trading in my LR for a Road Glide last weekend but I didn't for several reasons. 1. The RG was not as represented. I was told it was a Stage IV, but was a Stage II. 2. I already have a Stage IV Bagger. 3. They low balled me so bad on LR that I couldn't even consider a trade. I love my LR and plan on keeping it for many years, and I'm getting 45-47 MPG and you can't beat that! What kind of MPG are you guy's getting?
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Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 15,468
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From: Illinois
Problem is that new LR and LR S owners have not joined into the thread. Cannot recall the last time a new owner stopped by. I still have my LR that I got in May 2015. Going to keep it for a while. Not interested in any other HD offering.
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Tourer
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 391
Likes: 176
From: Leicestershire, United Kingdom
I was going to say that I get around 48 mpg, but then I realised that's in UK gallons, so that equates to about 39mpg in US gallons - not so very different from you; and my bike's stock except for the slip on. However, I mostly ride on narrow, twisty UK roads, with lots of changes of speed and gear etc.; when I just sit on the highway for a few hours the mpg gets up into the mid-40s.
