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Old 03-09-2016, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by vizcarmb
Step 1 move out of IL unless you are part of the corrupted boys club with their nice padded pensions

Step 2 get the Street Bob and enjoy. Wide glide is not as nimble especially with the 21in wheel. If you want stripped down and no frills get the Street Bob
Kind of "glued" here. Got family here. And I own a one-man tool & die job shop that keeps me busy every day.
Pretty much down to one main local industrial customer (though I do make a few "car goodies" on the side; and I could do that anywhere.
 
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Giacomo56,

I guess as a Newbie here, the moderators won't allow me to reply, quoting your post; I suppose because there is a photo involved, and I haven't posted enough yet.

Nope, that's not me.
I generally ride alone; being a self-employed toolmaker, it's hard for me to plan any type of outing.
When there's work, I'm usually found inside my shop, no matter whether it's a weekend, holiday, or whatever.
 
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Hey Doug want to save some $$$ I have a 2014 wide glide for sale with 26 miles.
I live in central Illinois. only 26 miles.
 
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Originally Posted by 13RKC
Hello and welcome! I live in the Rockford area. I haven't ridden either choice but I wish you luck in your adventures.

If you haven't made the journey out to Woodstock HD, it's worth the time.

+1 on Woodstock Harley.
Nice people and worth the trip.
Big store.
 
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Welcome to the Forum from Kansas! Good luck on your search!
 
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Originally Posted by farmer65
Hey Doug want to save some $$$ I have a 2014 wide glide for sale with 26 miles.
I live in central Illinois. only 26 miles.
What color?

Only 26 miles???!!!

Actually, I found your "For Sale" post.
I don't know; I've been quoted $14,500 for a couple new 2015's..
 

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Originally Posted by Doug W
What color?

Only 26 miles???!!!

Actually, I found your "For Sale" post.
I don't know; I've been quoted $14,500 for a couple new 2015's..
If you can buy a 2015 for $14500 out the door, I would not think twice about that deal.
 

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It is hard to say which is better since they are both Dyna's. My personal preference would be the Street Bob as it is the more agile of the Dyna's.

I also am from Illinois near the Quad City area. From along the Mississippi north to Galena and south to Peoria and areas in between to about Joliet there is a massive amount of great local roads for riding.

Humans and chimps have 98 % of the same DNA and the 2% difference makes a huge difference.

The same is in the Dyna family. Street Bob, Fat Bob, Supergilde, Wide Glide, Switch Back and Low Rider are 98% the same components but the 2% in rake, trail, suspension, wheels and style widely separate them.

The one to get is the one that style grabs you. It was hard for me that's why I have a Street Bob, Fat Bob and Low Rider in the garage.
 
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So after looking at four nearby dealerships and online at new 2015 bikes (in order to save $$$), I'm ending up with a great deal on a 2016 Wide Glide in Black Quartz.

I wasn't expecting any serious dealing on this year's model, and was pleasantly surprised!

Hope to be in the saddle real soon..
 
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Great news! Spring is just about here.

Enjoy!
 
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