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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 11:12 AM
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hi all, i was recently considering a streetglide but after me and my girlfreind nikki went and test rode a 2006 fatboy we aint so sure now. Please Help your opinioms please.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 11:27 AM
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Not to sound smart but unless you know for sure you'll be with your girlfriend for a very long time or she is paying for half of the bike buy whichever bike YOU like best. Just my .02 cents. I speak from experience
 
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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 11:41 AM
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I ride a fatboy and love it but you have to go with what you want not your g/f. You will know when you've found the right bike.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 12:10 PM
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Fat Boy all the way. Greatest darn motorcycle on the road today.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 12:19 PM
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My wife rides a Fatboy and I just purchased a SG. They are both very nice motorcycles but it depends on what your intentions are for the bike. If you are doing more long distance riding or 2 up riding the SG is going to be a better bet. If you are taking shorter rides and more solo riding go for the Fatboy.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 01:34 PM
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It really comes down to you and what you like or may want. I bought my Fatboy to ride two up where as some on here prefer to ride solo on it.

I am in the same boat getti ready to pick up another bike after the great A$$HOLE thieves. I want another Fatboy but am thinking about picking up a Deuce. I really do not know which way I want to go with ith.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 01:30 AM
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Hey vega I to debated over the deuce and the fat boy , but alas The FATBOY found its way to my heart. FAT is where its AT
 
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Let whoever is making the payment on it decide. But obviously you know what my choice would be!
 
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I dont own one but I know alot of guys that have them and the love them more that there wifes or girl friends.
 
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