Wow Freak Show. Comparing a Raider to a Breakout. First off no comparison at all. That is like comparing a Yugo to a BMW. Compare any bike to a Harley and in the end, it is not a Harley. That being said, I have no problem with people driving any type of motorcycle. As long as they are driving. But I also say, that no other motorcycle has a soul or emotion like a Harley. It sounds like you have never driven a Breakout either. Hard to have an opinion on a bike without ever have ridden one. Each type of bike speaks to its drivers and a '13 CVO Breakout spoke to me. I am 46 and I have driven this bike everywhere. Easily can drive 600+ miles a day on this bike. Very comfortable. But to each his own.

 

wasn't comparing, just think it looks like it somewhat

 

i'm an old guy with metal in my back, just need more comfort. love my fb lo and the 200 tire, just not a fan of the huge back tire let alone these new big front wheels. had a big wheel when i was 7..but to each his own. everyone likes what they like. if you enjoy it, hope you have fun with it.

 

My Breakout




looks similar to my 2006 Big Dog Mastiff

 

I seldom have occasion to agree with members of the younger generation but I agree with you on this psdj52 .

Check out the "Everything Breakout" thread and you'll find a high percentage of posters there have swapped out stock bars for apes. They've done this because, like me, they found the reach to the stock breakout bars uncomfortable. Stock CVO bars are different. Changing from FXSB drag bars to apes transforms the Breakout into a very comfortable and easy riding machine. As to theories, not generally shared by actual owners, that the Breakout must be difficult to turn owing to rear tire size, not so. If you move your left grip forward, you'll turn to the left. If you move your right grip forward, you'll turn to the right. Its called "counter-steering" and it works on Breakouts just like on any other bike.

 

To me, it is like a big twin version of the vrod. Not exactly, but still in that same styling vein of a low slung power cruiser.

My only complaint appearance wise is the speedometer and dash set up. They should have went with the low profile but still on the tank type like a wide glide.

Looking at the bike makes my back hurt even though it looks cool. I never sat on one.

Personally, one of best looking bikes they ever built was the Softail Custom in the late 80's / early 90's. It was extremely comfortable and had classic bad *** laid back styling. I think it would be a hot seller if they brought it back. That weird twin cam version they built much later they did with that funky seat missed the mark in my opinion.

 

counter steering works better if you do it like moto gp, they press down on the pegs. but I will check that thread out, thanks

 

Yep, without finessing it too much, I was just trying to (somewhat sarcastically ) point out that, with apes, FXSB handling is a complete non-issue. Admittedly there's a noticeable inertia vs other models, that a butterfly could overcome, and the natural turning radius is noticeably larger owing, no doubt to a 3" longer wheelbase over most other HD models,,, same as the Wide Glide.

 

using the pegs made it easier for me to do that with my apes. the breakout is a long -a$$ bike. are you more comfortable with changing of the bars? how was it before the change

 

For me, (I'm a relatively new rider over 60), it was a posture thing. Feet forward plus forward reach to the OEM bars just felt uncomfortable (jackknifed) and restricting, especially for low speed handling. With apes, you sit up more comfortably and at highway speeds the counter-steering, just as I've described it, is all you need do. At slow (parking lot) speeds, believe it or not, that pudgy rear tire acts like a set of training wheels. It holds you up .

Bottom line, if you're attracted to the FXSB, don't be put off by well intentioned handling theories. With apes, most definitely, this is a wonderfully easy bike to ride. I wouldn't worry much about the "peg" thing either bro. You ride feet forward on this thing. Just counter-steer. It works I assure you.