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Old May 30, 2011 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by leicafish
Dyna or Road King
Agree! Also think looking on cl or this forum for used is a good idea!
 
Old May 30, 2011 | 07:13 PM
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Rent a few different ones and find out what you are comfortable on. If you rent, you will have longer than a 10 minute demo ride and can choose a route that matches how you think you might ride. I went 6 years without a ride and decided on a SuperGlide. After four years and 34,000 miles I decided I wanted more comfort and bought a 2011 Road Glide Ultra. Before I did that I test road one and made sure that it fit my riding style and needs. You said you already have visited the dealer and found some that lit you up. Now rent them and see what works for you.
 
Old May 30, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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If money and storage are not issues, get two. A Road King or Street Glide for the longer trips and a Wide Glide for a cool around town ride.
 
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