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Old 05-03-2017, 12:49 AM
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I own 3 Harley Davidsons, a 2000 Fatboy, 2001 Deuce, and a Super Glide. I never had such big Harleys before, only 1200 Sportsters. I want to just keep one, to ride it on long trips, so which one is smoother for long trip? It seems to me it would be the Super Glide having rear shocks, but I could be wrong, so what do you think? thank you
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You need touring with fairing and boxes
 
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Old 05-03-2017, 01:36 AM
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You already have the bikes to try out. You should be able to decide after a full day on each bike. In my opinion any one of the three would be fine.
 
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Old 05-03-2017, 05:35 AM
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All three have rear shocks.

All three work for long rides.

It's really personal preference. I went from a touring bike (FLT) to my softail (FLS) and I wouldn't hesitate to hop on the Softail and go for a long ride.
 
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Old 05-03-2017, 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by 13RoadKing
You need touring with fairing and boxes

His question was - which one of the 3 I have works best. Not what does 13RK thinks works best with what I dont own

My reply to the OP is you own em' - provided each bike is reliable, safe and maintained - take each on a 100 miler and let your butt and back tell you. As stated above, all will work.. If you had a touring in the lot, thats your answer but you dont sooooo, you're on a level playing field.
 
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Assuming the mechanical condition is the same on all three, pick the one you like best. All three are more than capable of long rides. If the mechanical condition and rider comfort are the same for you, pick the red one.
 
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Originally Posted by txfxstrider
You already have the bikes to try out.


The OP stated they already own the 3 bikes in question so I guess I don't understand why ask a group of unknown people for an opinion on which one is prefer?

Perhaps I interpreted the OP's question incorrectly and the statement that they already own the 3 bikes is only forethought
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If you have those bikes and ride them regularly, you should know which one rides smoother. I've never ridden any of them, so I couldn't tell you.
 
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Old 05-03-2017, 08:34 AM
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You left out some important information, are you going to ride solo or are you talking two up? Any way I will for myself say the fat boy
 
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This is a first. We regularly get people asking which bike they will like, but I've never seen someone ask which of their existing bikes they do like.

Anyway.. since you asked: the black one; keep the black one.
 


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