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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 06:19 PM
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Local dealer was having demo rides of all the 2012 models. I spent over 2 hours riding the different models. Man, I really enjoyed the ultra glide. Also liked the road king. Good times
 
Old Jul 23, 2011 | 07:28 PM
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Yep, same here. In between rain showers, rode a 2012 Road King Classic and for the hell of it, a 2012 Street Bob. Love the Road King, awesome classic look and rides like a dream, but I'd never trade down from my Street Glide.
 
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Saw a red Switchback today in person. I think they will sell a ton of 'em, nice looking bike!
 
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I did the demo rides today too. Got to ride the Switchback, Night Rod Special, and Blackline. I actually liked them all. The road captain was cool when I rode the NRS (they always have the VRods ride up front with them). He said he could see I knew how to ride, and didn't mind if I hung back to open a gap and wanted to twist the throttle to see what she could do... so I took full advantage lol! Normally they don't want riders "slingshotting" like that, so it was a rare treat.
 
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I'll get my chance in a few weeks in Sturgis, always like to take one of the CVO bikes for a ride each year. Don't believe you can do that at the dealership open houses, and they let you run the loop on your own which is nice.
 
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rode the CVO with the 110 motor and it was meh, ok. It didnt really pick up like I thought it would. Still a nice bike but not for that kinda money
 
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Originally Posted by stro1965
Saw a red Switchback today in person. I think they will sell a ton of 'em, nice looking bike!
YEP.... it's perfect for a height challenged rider.
 
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