2018 Sport Glide Sales
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From: Flat Rock, MI
Same suspension from what I read, but the layout is a lot different. Floorboards, mini apes, different tires, and the big seat on the heritage are going to make a big difference in how the bike feels compared to the sport glide.
Last edited by dagnabit; Jun 9, 2018 at 01:24 PM.
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From: LA
We completely sold out of all the Fat Bob's we got in. Total of five, if memory serves.
And no, a P&A bike isn't an indicator of which bikes aren't selling well. We do P&A bikes all the time, and they always sell for their price tag.
Things are indeed changing...but it isn't the doom and gloom some here constantly insist is happening...
And no, a P&A bike isn't an indicator of which bikes aren't selling well. We do P&A bikes all the time, and they always sell for their price tag.
Things are indeed changing...but it isn't the doom and gloom some here constantly insist is happening...
The guys on the floor of my local dealership were explicit that they did it to three 107 FXFBs to try and catch them up to the 114s, and four months later they're still on supply.
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We only had one or two 114 versions.
I actually have a 107 FXFB.
Truth be told, stock for stock, there isn't a whole lot of difference between the two.
That is the benefit of working at a dealership, being able to ride these bikes, every day.
If you plan on building a motor, buy the 114. If you are someone that just rides, the 107 will not leave you wanting.
On a side note...
We are having no issues selling these new M8 Softails.
Test rides sell these bikes themselves.
I actually have a 107 FXFB.
Truth be told, stock for stock, there isn't a whole lot of difference between the two.
That is the benefit of working at a dealership, being able to ride these bikes, every day.
If you plan on building a motor, buy the 114. If you are someone that just rides, the 107 will not leave you wanting.
On a side note...
We are having no issues selling these new M8 Softails.
Test rides sell these bikes themselves.
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That's what I noticed in my area. There are a couple black ones that have sat around awhile, but the red ones go just about as fast as the dealers put them on the floor. I'm guessing they're probably not being bought by the typical HD crowd. It's just a good standard package without any big wheels, rakes, or funny handlebars that stand out in the bar parking lot, but ruin the ride.
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Joined: May 2018
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From: PNW
If you haven't seen one of the new bikes in Fortune Silver yet, you should before you put money down on one unseen. I bought a new Fat Boy last night and saw one of their baggers (not sure of the model), in that color and it was over the top. Cool color but it was, to me, somewhat gaudy. My tastes are my own and YMMV but you should see it before you choose it just to make sure. You WILL be noticed!
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From: Louisiana
Thanks
Thanks for all the input and comments.
I think I've convinced myself to make the 7 hour drive. Hopefully all 3 colors will still be there by next weekend. The only downside is that I'll have no negotiating leverage left on price. 7 hours away with a trailer in tow I'm pretty sure they will know I'm not leaving without a bike, lol
I think I've convinced myself to make the 7 hour drive. Hopefully all 3 colors will still be there by next weekend. The only downside is that I'll have no negotiating leverage left on price. 7 hours away with a trailer in tow I'm pretty sure they will know I'm not leaving without a bike, lol
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I just bought a Sport Glide yesterday... very nice bike but since I have less than 100 miles on it I can't speak on it much.. My reasons for buying were my own. I had a Breakout for a while and it was really nice... my style of riding... but the wife was uncomfortable on it... traded for a Road Glide Ultra for the ride and comfort for her. I never really was comfortable on it at low speed.. I'm not as young and strong as I once was and it was almost 1000 lbs..... so I traded the RG Ultra for the Sport Glide yesterday... 225 lbs LESS of dead weight at low speed makes a whole lot of difference for me. So far I love it... no big plans for upgrades... sissy bar and maybe the 5.5 in windshield and possibly exhaust and Stage 1 stuff in the future. It rides a lot like the Breakout but a little more nimble and easier to corner.
he red bike in the background is the RGU I traded in..
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From: Louisiana
I just bought a Sport Glide yesterday... very nice bike but since I have less than 100 miles on it I can't speak on it much.. My reasons for buying were my own. I had a Breakout for a while and it was really nice... my style of riding... but the wife was uncomfortable on it... traded for a Road Glide Ultra for the ride and comfort for her. I never really was comfortable on it at low speed.. I'm not as young and strong as I once was and it was almost 1000 lbs..... so I traded the RG Ultra for the Sport Glide yesterday... 225 lbs LESS of dead weight at low speed makes a whole lot of difference for me. So far I love it... no big plans for upgrades... sissy bar and maybe the 5.5 in windshield and possibly exhaust and Stage 1 stuff in the future. It rides a lot like the Breakout but a little more nimble and easier to corner.
he red bike in the background is the RGU I traded in..
