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Old Nov 8, 2018 | 06:02 PM
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Took a Lowrider for a test ride yesterday, feels like getting back on a real Harley motorcycle compared to my 2014 Street Glide rolling couch.
It rode better over bumps even though I have Ohlins shocks on the Street Glide, It feels light, handles great and is fast, great torque pull. So, traded the Street Glide in.
I guess the primary on the 2019's doesn't stick out as far as the 2018's so I'm setting a 2019 but I didn't like the colors for 2019 so getting tins switched since I always liked the white Lowrider.
Getting cruise control installed too. It's at the dealer getting the work done, this is a picture of the donor bike, I'll have a custom color 2019 Lowrider.


 
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Old Nov 8, 2018 | 06:07 PM
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Congrats on your new ride. The low rider is a great looking bike.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2018 | 06:08 PM
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Congrats on your new ride. The low rider is a great looking bike.
It and the Sportster keep the old school look.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2018 | 06:35 PM
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Congratulations! They sure are one of the best looking Harleys.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2018 | 06:58 PM
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Congratulations OldMike!!! I always likes the white tins on a Harley!! I ordered a pearl white Fatboy in 2001 but took forever to come in so I came with with a black one after waiting for some time. I would love to see some pics when the tin swap is all finished!
 
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Old Nov 8, 2018 | 07:14 PM
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Congratulations!!!

I did the exact same thing...Traded my '14 glide for a '18 Low Rider and absolutely love it!!!
 
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Old Nov 8, 2018 | 07:20 PM
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Congratulations!!!

I did the exact same thing...Traded my '14 glide for a '18 Low Rider and absolutely love it!!!
My last Softail was in 1987. Test riding this one yesterday blew me away.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2018 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by OldMike
My last Softail was in 1987. Test riding this one yesterday blew me away.
That bike looks good. It must be nice to have a bike that handles well AND is light!
 
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I got a 91 fxlr I bought new, haven't rode much in years, and just bought a new Breakout. I find it interesting how you've gotten rid of your touring bikes (if I'm correct?) and got new cruisers. Pretty cool. I'm just now 60 years old, and my buddies thought it was strange I didn't get a StreetGlide. Just wasn't what I wanted right now. Plan on riding the **** out of the fxbr and MAYBE trade the 91 in on a SG.
 

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Old Nov 9, 2018 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 58jdn58@gmail.com
I got a 91 fxlr I bought new, haven't rode much in years, and just bought a new Breakout. I find it interesting how you've gotten rid of your touring bikes (if I'm correct?) and got new cruisers. Pretty cool. I'm just now 60 years old, and my buddies thought it was strange I didn't get a StreetGlide. Just wasn't what I wanted right now. Plan on riding the **** out of the fxbr and MAYBE trade the 91 in on a SG.
I owned a 1991 FXLR custom, I like cruisers and fast bikes, I wanted to try a touring bike but after 5 seasons it's time for a change back since the new designs are proving themselves. I'm 64, never grew up.
 

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