Sport Glide or Low Rider?
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10-31-2018, 07:47 PM
Sport Glide or Low Rider?
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Title says it all. I am half thinking of changing up the fleet a bit and the Sport Glide has more than merely caught my eye. I know it comes with detachable bags, a fairing (of sorts) forwards controls instead of mids, cruise, ABS and more black than the Low Rider - but they are otherwise basically (other than front wheel size) the same bike. What are the thoughts of the collective brain trust here as to whether or not the Sport Glide is worth the $3,600 MSRP ($2,800 real world) delta.
I am trying to put aside that, to me, the Vivid Black Sport Glide is nothing short of steel **** and I am smitten by it; trying to keep that out of the equation knowing full well that if I get the Low Rider I will no doubt be satisfied but will always have the itch ... especially if/when I see a Sport Glide in the wild. I know that I am kind of answering my own question but need the third party independent advice of others to give me a clinical view.
Thank you all in advance.
Title says it all. I am half thinking of changing up the fleet a bit and the Sport Glide has more than merely caught my eye. I know it comes with detachable bags, a fairing (of sorts) forwards controls instead of mids, cruise, ABS and more black than the Low Rider - but they are otherwise basically (other than front wheel size) the same bike. What are the thoughts of the collective brain trust here as to whether or not the Sport Glide is worth the $3,600 MSRP ($2,800 real world) delta.
I am trying to put aside that, to me, the Vivid Black Sport Glide is nothing short of steel **** and I am smitten by it; trying to keep that out of the equation knowing full well that if I get the Low Rider I will no doubt be satisfied but will always have the itch ... especially if/when I see a Sport Glide in the wild. I know that I am kind of answering my own question but need the third party independent advice of others to give me a clinical view.
Thank you all in advance.
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10-31-2018, 07:57 PM
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The Sport Glide is the better looking bike IMHO but the price is over inflated considering how much cheaper the Low Rider is. You can buy a Low Rider and spend the difference in price between the two bikes modifying it and end up with something better that is more of exactly what you want.
I don't like the gauge / dash on the low Rider.
The Sport Glide also has a bigger headlight, nicer wheels, in addition to the bags and fairing. The bags strike me is flimsy / cheap.
A scorched orange Sport Glide looks pretty sharp imho.
I thought the difference in price was five thousand for some reason.
I don't like the gauge / dash on the low Rider.
The Sport Glide also has a bigger headlight, nicer wheels, in addition to the bags and fairing. The bags strike me is flimsy / cheap.
A scorched orange Sport Glide looks pretty sharp imho.
I thought the difference in price was five thousand for some reason.
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10-31-2018, 08:15 PM
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11-01-2018, 05:29 AM
Thank you for comments thus far - you darned enablers you!
My type type of riding, for this bike, would be the lesser trips and runs than what I would take the Road Glide on. If I didn't have the RG, this would not be so prevalent on the RADAR. In fact, a Road King or Heritage ST could split the different quite nicely and could be that one bike.
But I do have the Road Glide and it's a mileage eater when there's miles to be eaten - and it's a load hauler when there's loads to be hauled as it has the four point detachable docking gear so a luggage rack or the cavernous King Tour Pack get mounted when the mission profile calls for it.
The Sport Glide would be replacing my beloved little 883 Iron. The mid-controls (on that bike) bother my knees and I find myself reaching for the highway pegs (thank God for them) more and more. I ride solo so the smaller pillion section of the seat on the Sport Glide (or Low Rider) is a non-issue. Of all the Harleys I have owned over all of the years, the Touring models have (obviously) been the most comfortable and practical but the Dynas have always rated the highest smiles per miles.
Now that I have a couple thousand miles on the M8 107 RG I have come to the opinion that I am satisfied with its power and will certainly be no less satisfied with the same mill in a lighter mount. I just look to disinterested third parties - you all, to advise on whether it's worth $2,800 extra for detachable bags, a fairing (of sorts) forwards controls instead of mids, cruise, ABS, seriously good looking wheels, more black and, IMO, striking good looks. I did not accidentally omit inverted forks as from what I can tell, they are the same forks as on a LR save for being inverted - a styling exercise.
My type type of riding, for this bike, would be the lesser trips and runs than what I would take the Road Glide on. If I didn't have the RG, this would not be so prevalent on the RADAR. In fact, a Road King or Heritage ST could split the different quite nicely and could be that one bike.
But I do have the Road Glide and it's a mileage eater when there's miles to be eaten - and it's a load hauler when there's loads to be hauled as it has the four point detachable docking gear so a luggage rack or the cavernous King Tour Pack get mounted when the mission profile calls for it.
The Sport Glide would be replacing my beloved little 883 Iron. The mid-controls (on that bike) bother my knees and I find myself reaching for the highway pegs (thank God for them) more and more. I ride solo so the smaller pillion section of the seat on the Sport Glide (or Low Rider) is a non-issue. Of all the Harleys I have owned over all of the years, the Touring models have (obviously) been the most comfortable and practical but the Dynas have always rated the highest smiles per miles.
Now that I have a couple thousand miles on the M8 107 RG I have come to the opinion that I am satisfied with its power and will certainly be no less satisfied with the same mill in a lighter mount. I just look to disinterested third parties - you all, to advise on whether it's worth $2,800 extra for detachable bags, a fairing (of sorts) forwards controls instead of mids, cruise, ABS, seriously good looking wheels, more black and, IMO, striking good looks. I did not accidentally omit inverted forks as from what I can tell, they are the same forks as on a LR save for being inverted - a styling exercise.
#9
11-01-2018, 06:28 AM
Sounds to me like you have already answered your own question. If your smitten with the Sportglide and you can afford the inflated price of that over the Lowrider then the Sportglide is the one you should have.
Even though the Dyna line is gone both of those models have that look.
Either way you go you can't go wrong with either but I believe I would dole out the extra cash and go with the Sportglide. You don't want buyers remorse and be in the "what if" or the "wish I had" situation.
Think it over real good and do what you feel is best for you.
Even though the Dyna line is gone both of those models have that look.
Either way you go you can't go wrong with either but I believe I would dole out the extra cash and go with the Sportglide. You don't want buyers remorse and be in the "what if" or the "wish I had" situation.
Think it over real good and do what you feel is best for you.
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11-01-2018, 07:50 AM
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Spend some time feeling and loading and unloading those bags on the Sport Glide. Their unconventional opening makes loading and unloading different, Think about what five grand in mods would do to a low rider and would it yield something you are happier with.
Look at other HD’s at the same price point as the sport Glide and it kind of makes you see that you can get more bike for the same money or in the case of the low rider, almost as much bike for substantially less money, not just a little less money.
I think that’s the problem with many of the bikes in the lineup these days. Basic bikes are at $20K which is in the neighborhood of more fully loaded bikes. Heritage is the best value as you get a lot for the money. Low rider and street bob have attractive pricing but the sport Bob small tank is too small hence the low rider is the better of those two.
Fxdr and fat bob have unconventional styling which is a turnoff for a lot of people.
to be honest it sounds like you would be well served with a Dyna Low Rider S if you can find one
Look at other HD’s at the same price point as the sport Glide and it kind of makes you see that you can get more bike for the same money or in the case of the low rider, almost as much bike for substantially less money, not just a little less money.
I think that’s the problem with many of the bikes in the lineup these days. Basic bikes are at $20K which is in the neighborhood of more fully loaded bikes. Heritage is the best value as you get a lot for the money. Low rider and street bob have attractive pricing but the sport Bob small tank is too small hence the low rider is the better of those two.
Fxdr and fat bob have unconventional styling which is a turnoff for a lot of people.
to be honest it sounds like you would be well served with a Dyna Low Rider S if you can find one