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Old Jun 2, 2013 | 08:03 AM
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Default Small problem... Fat Boy vs. Street Glide

I am 6'2". Always have wanted the Fat Boy and finally was able to get it. Black pearl, low miles, VH Side shots... It's a 2005 FLSTFI 15th anniv edition. Would really like some more room and really do like the look and feel of the Street Glide. VERY unfortunate I can not keep both. Having a tough time deciding which one I want more???
 
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Old Jun 2, 2013 | 08:39 AM
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Tough dude. Double tough. I got my FatBoy Lo and freakin' crazy with it. Then I picked up my Street Glide and.....It absolutely destroys me to think of it ever coming to that but I'm afraid if I HAD to choose......the Street Glide would remain.
 
Old Jun 2, 2013 | 08:42 AM
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Tough choice.
 
Old Jun 2, 2013 | 08:45 AM
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I am leaning towards the SG. I now can finally sympathize a little with how my wife feels when she is trying to decide on shoes. You can have anything you like but you just cant have everything>>>>> Its stock (able to put my own touches to it), low miles, guy is motivated to sell!!!
 
Old Jun 2, 2013 | 08:50 AM
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hey BG... is your FB seat a solo??? just ordered a Danny Gray weekday in hopes it will give me some more room
 
Old Jun 2, 2013 | 09:23 AM
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Two completely different bikes/rides. Just traded my Fatty for the RK. While the Fatty was nice, the RK is fantastic. I'm 6'1" and the Fatty fit me slightly better as far as leg room, the King is by far a much better ride. Easy choice IMO.
 
Old Jun 2, 2013 | 09:26 AM
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SG all the way. At least for me it would be. Let us know what you decide.
 
Old Jun 2, 2013 | 09:28 AM
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I say fatboy!
 
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