Wide Glide or Softail Custom?
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RE: Wide Glide or Softail Custom?
Good advice, Citoriplus! Oh, I certainly avoid hazards! However, the roads I like to ride on are paved, but occasionally I'll come across some scattered gravel on a turn. I think I'm pretty set on the WG!
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RE: Wide Glide or Softail Custom?
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I think I'm pretty set on the WG!
Mike
I think I'm pretty set on the WG!
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RE: Wide Glide or Softail Custom?
ORIGINAL: mgellar
Hi. Your Heritage looks great. You mentioned the reason you got that was the bags and windshield. You can get those on any bike, so just wondering - or is it that they just look good on the Heritage?
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My second favorite bike is the Custom. I just love it's clean lines. I bought my favorite bike, the Heritage because I wanted bags and a windshield to ride back and forth to work, and make overnight stays a little easier. I have ridden a cust but never a WG. My guess is they would both be very close in comfort, so really it just comes down to which one you think looks better!
My second favorite bike is the Custom. I just love it's clean lines. I bought my favorite bike, the Heritage because I wanted bags and a windshield to ride back and forth to work, and make overnight stays a little easier. I have ridden a cust but never a WG. My guess is they would both be very close in comfort, so really it just comes down to which one you think looks better!
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RE: Wide Glide or Softail Custom?
Like one of the guys said: It's going to be your bike, buy the one you like. The reason HD makes so many models is because all of us have different tastes. I like the retro look, which means wire spokes and no plastic or fiberglass. I love the Sporties, WGs, Fatboys, Heritages and Softail Deluxes. Wire, retro look etc. I love the look of the 21" Wire but not the lack of traction on San Antonio Asphalt. I would suggest riding a WG, a Heritage or Softail Deluxe and maybe even an RK or other FLH before you buy. They are all different beasts made for different riding styles and looks. For me the Heritage was my choice for a multipurpose retro ride. I'd like to own all of them, but that's not pratical.
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RE: Wide Glide or Softail Custom?
ORIGINAL: Heritage07
Thanks! and yes I think they look good on the Heritage and they are pretty roomy.
Thanks! and yes I think they look good on the Heritage and they are pretty roomy.
What seat/passenger seat is that? I like the studded pax seat.
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RE: Wide Glide or Softail Custom?
I looked at the Custom, nice ride. In the end I went with a Fatboy. Going from a Sporty to a Fatboy was like night and day, both in terms of comfort, power and handling. I love my Fatty now, but I have to say the first twisty I went down was an eye opener, you can't throw a Fatboy around like you can a sportster (you can't do it with a Dyna either).
Ride them all then decide. I know the customs are new and a rental will be difficult, but it is basically a Softail Standard with a few more inches and an extra gear, I don't think the handling is much different.
GL with your decision.
Ride them all then decide. I know the customs are new and a rental will be difficult, but it is basically a Softail Standard with a few more inches and an extra gear, I don't think the handling is much different.
GL with your decision.
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RE: Wide Glide or Softail Custom?
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I know the customs are new and a rental will be difficult, but it is basically a Softail Standard with a few more inches and an extra gear, I don't think the handling is much different.
GL with your decision.
I know the customs are new and a rental will be difficult, but it is basically a Softail Standard with a few more inches and an extra gear, I don't think the handling is much different.
GL with your decision.
Its the outsides where they differ, the Custom has fancier "trim" with more chrome, the black and chrome engine/tranny, two up seat with integrated sissy bar, fancier wheels, and the higher mini ape handle bars. Plus a wider choice in colors, including the two tone types. If your looking to make a fancy custom from one I would suggest looking at the Standard as its cheaper and your probably going to change a lot of things on it anyway.
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RE: Wide Glide or Softail Custom?
thats a hellava choice.....before i got my Heritage, I was looking at a Wide Glide, but after sitting on the Heritage and riding one, my choice was clear.....but to each his own....as the other guys said...you can't go wrong with either......I agree 100%...as long as it says Harley Davidson on the tank.......GOOD LUCK AND RIDE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT!!!!!
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RE: Wide Glide or Softail Custom?
Okay, big surprise here! I'm sure I won't be too popular;-) I was pretty much set on the Wide Glide; spent hours picking out accessories, etc. Then to confirm this was the bike for me, a dealership near me rents bikes for 4 hours for $ 50. So I reserved the WG and within the first hour I was not happy with the vibration, the wind (it had a windshield) and the handling. Also the forward controls which felt great in the showroom now were uncomfortable - the wind and the motion pushed my body back some so I had to pull myself forward. So, the dealership let me ride the other rental bikes they had: The Fatboy - engine was smoother, but I didn't like the body and handlebar positon. Then I rode a Road King and it was unbelievalbe how much smoother and stable it felt while handling incredibly well on the backroads as well as the highway. I didn't think a touring bike would fit me as I was very crampled on an Ultra Classic in New Zealand. But riding, the leg positoin and the floorboards were very comfortable. I've been trying to decide for weeks and when I rode the Road King, it only took me minutes! It also will actually cost me less as I won't need to buy saddlebags, windshield, engine guard, etc.