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From: GA
Torn
I have a 2005 Low Rider and have lost interest in the bike and can't decide what direction to go. I love riding but I feel like I could get more out of it if I had a different bike. The issue is I can't decide if that bike is a sport bike or a tourer. Sort of like the issue I had with my last car that was an suv. It didn't ride great, couldn't haul much and handled like crap so I bought a full size truck that is useful, rides like a caddy and even though the handling isn't great, it more than makes up for it in the ride and usefulness.
Pros of a sport bike: (Likes: Ducati Monster 1100, BMW F800ST)
1. Handling
2. Quickness
3. Can tour well but not like a Harley touring bike
4. Cost less
Pros of a Harley tourer (Likes: Street Glide, Road King Classic)
1. Comfy for the long hauls
2. Wife *might* actually ride with me someday
3. Handles well as long as they aren't pushed ( I already scrape pegs on the Low Rider every time I ride it)
Can some of you who have ridden for a long time impart some wisdom that may help me decide? I think I would lean to the Street Glide as the HD option b/c your hands are protected from the wind and with diabetes, the hands do get cold when the temp dips but this may not be as big an issue w/ the RK as I think it is. I'm not trying to get 1 bike to fit multiple scenarios, I just need help finding my direction and like counter point from others. I've had my LR for 4 years and have a measly 10k on the odo which is sick for such a great bike.
Pros of a sport bike: (Likes: Ducati Monster 1100, BMW F800ST)
1. Handling
2. Quickness
3. Can tour well but not like a Harley touring bike
4. Cost less
Pros of a Harley tourer (Likes: Street Glide, Road King Classic)
1. Comfy for the long hauls
2. Wife *might* actually ride with me someday
3. Handles well as long as they aren't pushed ( I already scrape pegs on the Low Rider every time I ride it)
Can some of you who have ridden for a long time impart some wisdom that may help me decide? I think I would lean to the Street Glide as the HD option b/c your hands are protected from the wind and with diabetes, the hands do get cold when the temp dips but this may not be as big an issue w/ the RK as I think it is. I'm not trying to get 1 bike to fit multiple scenarios, I just need help finding my direction and like counter point from others. I've had my LR for 4 years and have a measly 10k on the odo which is sick for such a great bike.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Rockland County NY.
You have a sweet ride..
I would have to say go with a bagger.. The Road King is always a good choice..Serves all the needs of a bagger and if you pop off the windshield you have a bad-a$$ looking bar-hopper.
I would have to say go with a bagger.. The Road King is always a good choice..Serves all the needs of a bagger and if you pop off the windshield you have a bad-a$$ looking bar-hopper.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 811
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From: Emmett, Idaho
Traded my uncomfortable LR for Heritage Classic--Love it
I hated the LR's hard ride. Could not find it comfortable under any circumstances. Traded for a 2005 FLSTC and now I cannot wait to ride any time it is feasible. I highly recommend the FLSTC.
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Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Port Charlotte, Florida
love my dyna put 25,000 miles on it in the first 14 months i have owned it. Now if i had money i would have my dyna and a touring bike hopefully that will happen in next 4yrs when i get this paid for.
Now question i would ask you is why did you buy the lowrider? Is it what you wanted or what people you knew ride HARLEY'S? Do you really like to ride? 2,5oo miles a year and living in south Carolina isn't much riding? Did you really want a sport bike crotch rocket for speed and twistys? What type of riding do you really want to do? A harley will never be a crotch rocket and a sport bike or cruiser will never be a big bagger. Find what you really want for enjoyment and get some detachable hardware to make it more sporty so to speak for when your not on trips or buy another bike so you have two. Thats my long term plan get the dyna paid for make it a sporty solo rider and get a streetglide or ultra for long trips and mama.
Now question i would ask you is why did you buy the lowrider? Is it what you wanted or what people you knew ride HARLEY'S? Do you really like to ride? 2,5oo miles a year and living in south Carolina isn't much riding? Did you really want a sport bike crotch rocket for speed and twistys? What type of riding do you really want to do? A harley will never be a crotch rocket and a sport bike or cruiser will never be a big bagger. Find what you really want for enjoyment and get some detachable hardware to make it more sporty so to speak for when your not on trips or buy another bike so you have two. Thats my long term plan get the dyna paid for make it a sporty solo rider and get a streetglide or ultra for long trips and mama.
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Road Master
Joined: May 2007
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From: North Central Arkansas
Hey Dynamite,
Ultimately, and particularly with a motorcycle, you have to go with what your heart and soul are telling you. That's probably why so many of us either have multiple bikes or wish we did.
A bike is different than anything else you'll own. For my wife and I, the Harley has opened doors to experiences, rides, events, and friendships that I'm not sure would've happened on another make of motorcycle. Maybe that's closed minded, but I think it's true.
The other intrinsic is, how do you feel when you're on it? For me, I've never felt like I do now when I was on my previous bikes, with the possible exception of one, a 1982 Gold Wing which I bought new. Now that I think of it, I still side with the Harley. It's been the best - for all the right reasons!
Ultimately, and particularly with a motorcycle, you have to go with what your heart and soul are telling you. That's probably why so many of us either have multiple bikes or wish we did.
A bike is different than anything else you'll own. For my wife and I, the Harley has opened doors to experiences, rides, events, and friendships that I'm not sure would've happened on another make of motorcycle. Maybe that's closed minded, but I think it's true.
The other intrinsic is, how do you feel when you're on it? For me, I've never felt like I do now when I was on my previous bikes, with the possible exception of one, a 1982 Gold Wing which I bought new. Now that I think of it, I still side with the Harley. It's been the best - for all the right reasons!
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