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Feb 1, 2017 | 09:14 AM

#11

RET_SCPO

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From: On the move

Thanks for all the info! Winter here can't end soon enough, I'm excited to take one for a test ride. I've been doing quite a bit of reading on the 107 and it's a very impressive motor. Looks like Harley got it right.

Feb 1, 2017 | 11:38 AM

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DanHappy

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From: Pittsburgh, Pa

Yes the older one shake at idle. But, who cares really? Once you start to move, the shakes go away. And the shakes are not that bad that parts fall off all the time. Once you get used to it, you hardly notice it.

Feb 1, 2017 | 01:27 PM

#13

goose222

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From: Idaho

I always thought the shake was part of riding a Harley. There is something about the shake that does something for a lady. Just saying

Feb 1, 2017 | 01:55 PM

#14

Ashnic

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From: Ohio

Had a 2017 SG for a short time and really like it..moved over to a Road Glide in Nov..only a couple short runs on it so far but really liking everything so far!

Feb 1, 2017 | 02:28 PM

#15

Emil Wide Glide

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From: Maryland

Rgu

I have a RGU and agree with all the positive comments. The only change I made to mine is to customize the seat to raise it up some. Other than that it is none stock and needs nothing.

Feb 1, 2017 | 03:48 PM

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Mxdad

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From: Flora, MS

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Originally Posted by RET_SCPO

I will echo everything the others have said. I just bought a 2017 Road Glide Ultra and love it. I am coming off a Wideglide with the Twin Cam 96 so cannot give you a good comparison to the 103 you rode last year. I have taken a couple of test rides on the 2016 Road Glide Special and Ultra so my experience on those was limited, I will say if you were impressed with the 2016 103 then you will be very happy with the improvements that the 2017 have
Bone stock the 2017 is great the only changes I made/will make is Bars, seat and likely relocate floorboards but that is just to better fit me at 6'7". As far as suspension and drive train I am impressed with it as it sits

Last edited by Mxdad; Feb 1, 2017 at 03:50 PM.

Feb 2, 2017 | 10:39 AM

#17

davey019

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From: Sioux Center IA

I am going to be coming from a 12 SG to a 17 SGS I hope I am in for a treat. I have never ridden one, but looking forward to it in a couple months.

Feb 2, 2017 | 02:17 PM

#18

goose222

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I am kind of in your boat also. I have never ridden an m8 but I purchased one and there it sits with snow and ice on the roads.

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Feb 2, 2017 | 04:08 PM

#19

Bannana Boat

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From: Kennesaw, GA

I went from a 12 SG to the 17RG. You will be in for a treat. IMO, it was worth the upgrade, and it takes quite a bit for me to separate myself from big $$$ for a secondary vehicle.