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Old 01-08-2017, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by TBT3
Not trying to start some kind of flame war about why X model is better than X model. I'm ready to trade in my sporty for something else, and I'm just genuinely interested in why everyone likes the model Harleys they ride. So what are some things about your ride that you love?
Which one? Currently have three and would have more if I could afford it.

03 Fatboy, 100th anniversary bike. Fatboy is an iconic HD, very cool looking, For many years it was the best selling model. It was my first New Harley. Great bike for local rides, but have rode it on some long trips. More of a styling and profiling type bike.

13 CVO Road King, 110th Anniversary bike. In my opinion the most versatile harley. Strip the windshield off and you have a nice around town bike. Put wind shield on, add luggage rack and its a great touring bike, been to Canada on it and Key West. Handles and rides better than the fatboy, and will corner much faster. It's my hot rod, built the motor to 117 ci and 138 hp and 140 torque.

17 CVO Street glide. New 114 M8 engine which is great. I have the street glide CVO because Harley did not make a CVO road glide for 17. It's a very nice bike, corners very well is great for long trips. However I like a Road Glide better, because it handles better at slow speeds. The Road glide also handles cross winds and high winds better.

I have had 4 CVO road glides, this is my first Street Glide. I will be trading it for a CVO Road glide in 18 if HD comes out with one for 18.

I would love to have a 16 or 17 low rider S. A true hot rod that handles great.
 
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Old 01-08-2017, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by farmboy555
Well you've paid your dues. Now ride the best ULTRA with stereo, wind protection, power, storage, safety & comfort
Three years on my Sportster 1200. Thank God for the MSF instructor who saw me looking at an 883 during one of our lunch breaks, and she said "you're going to want something bigger in about a month." So I got an XL1200L instead and I've loved just about every minute of it. I do understand the fun and appeal of the Sportster and maybe one day when I can afford more than one bike I'll have another one. But for now I want something else.

Thank you to everyone for your replies so far!
 
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Old 01-08-2017, 09:10 AM
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2015 Low Rider. Only bike I wanted. Had everything I was looking for. Dual front disc brakes, tach, adjustable bars and seat. Seems like a lot of us who came from a sportbikes got Low Riders.
 
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Old 01-08-2017, 09:16 AM
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I recently traded in a Sportster 48 for a Slim. I love my Slim: the bobber, minimalist look, the comfort, and the 5 gallon gas tank!
 
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1956 FLH, Kick only bike. Riding this bike is all about the bike,nothing to do with love of the road, its all about the machine. If your going to ride it you have to understand it. Manual everything, Rides like its on rails. Bike is just easy and fun to ride.

1969 FL, kick and elec, This bike is foot clutch hand shift and like its older brother riding is all about the bike. more power with a plush ride because of pogo seat and swingarm suspension. Every time I ride its about me getting it right, the bike challenges me.

2017 Road Glide Special, this bike is amazing and a blast to ride. It does everything so well. With this one, the ride is not just about the bike but the road and all that it brings. Lets go see America, Take the wife along. Or Just Blast around town, it does it all. Best bike Ever.
 
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The Dyna Superglide looks retro, like the HD I wanted in the '70's. Big bike 103 engine without all the heavy gadgets and fairings on the touring bikes. It's easier to clean and service while having a smaller foot print and better lean angle.
It also has easy to remove bags and windshield when I want to ride naked.
Less is more.
 
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The best thing I like about my Road King is that it's paid for!
 
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2005 Dyna Super Glide, somewhat modified. Now has wide forks, fat 16 inch front tire, bars that suit me.........tried a windshield last winter for the first time, lasted for a few minutes, went back home and discarded it. I like it, it fits me and my style of riding.
 
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It fits me, it's comfortable, and it's paid for.
 
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Vivid black 2014 RoadKing, Whats not to like, great looking, Versatile, 6 gallon tank, cruise, water proof hard bags, etc etc.

Vivid black 2012 Nightster, awesome looking bike, a blast to ride.
 

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