Wide Glide or Softail Custom?
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Wide Glide or Softail Custom?
Hi,
I have a 2004 Sportster 1200 Custom with Screamin' Eagle pipes. I am tired of the vibration and want a bigger bike and a smoorther ride. The Wide Glide fits me really nice, especially with the very forward controls. I am also considering a Softail Custom, which definitely vibrates less than the Wide Glide. I do like the look and fit of the Wide Glide better. Has anyone gone from a 2004 or later Sportster to a Wide Glide and if so, how is the vibration on a long trip? Any suggestions about my decision?
Thanks!
Mike
I have a 2004 Sportster 1200 Custom with Screamin' Eagle pipes. I am tired of the vibration and want a bigger bike and a smoorther ride. The Wide Glide fits me really nice, especially with the very forward controls. I am also considering a Softail Custom, which definitely vibrates less than the Wide Glide. I do like the look and fit of the Wide Glide better. Has anyone gone from a 2004 or later Sportster to a Wide Glide and if so, how is the vibration on a long trip? Any suggestions about my decision?
Thanks!
Mike
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RE: Wide Glide or Softail Custom?
My friend just went from an '04 1200 sportster to an '06 super glide custom, he said it's a HUGE difference in ride compared to the sportster.
I just bought an '06 softail deuce, I'll let you know how that rides when I pick it up on Friday!
I just bought an '06 softail deuce, I'll let you know how that rides when I pick it up on Friday!
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RE: Wide Glide or Softail Custom?
i went from a 2005 1200r to an 07 softail standard. difference is night and day. love the softail. either, the wg or fxstc will be a much better ride than the sporty, go with whichever you like better, you won't regret either once you are on it.
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I would say that if you like the look and fit of the Wide Glide better, then that is it. They are both nice bikes and either would be a smoother ride than your sportster.
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RE: Wide Glide or Softail Custom?
JMHO...
I don't particularly care for the rear fender/tire look of the WG.
It just doesn't fit together.
I like the flowing lines of a Softail myself.
Buy the FXSTC, toss out that rear seat and sissy into a near by dumpster, and get a set of internally wired fat apes, and I think you'll have the best of both worlds.
I don't particularly care for the rear fender/tire look of the WG.
It just doesn't fit together.
I like the flowing lines of a Softail myself.
Buy the FXSTC, toss out that rear seat and sissy into a near by dumpster, and get a set of internally wired fat apes, and I think you'll have the best of both worlds.
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RE: Wide Glide or Softail Custom?
I like the soft tail better, but it's up to you. You should go to your dealer and ride both to see what fits you best. I would think comfort would be the number one prioity.
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Ok...sombody please correct me if i am wrong (and tell me why). How can you say a wide glide vibates more than the softail. a softail frame has a rigid mounted motor while the wide glide dyna frame is rubber mounted so the shake will be contained within the frame. i know the new softail motors are counterbalanced but still. [just playing devils advocate].
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RE: Wide Glide or Softail Custom?
You just answered your own question - the Balanced motor is very smooth at idle - either are fine at speed.
Unless you like (or dislike) the rockin' roll of the motor while sitting at a light, either is going to suit you... as said before, go to the dealer and ride them both... hell do a rental of each and roll a couple hundred miles per ride... remember, once you own it you ain't gonna be "test ridin" - anything will be okay for 5 or 10 miles... making a big investment may require a couple days rental fees, and hell a good dealer may even give you all or part of the rental fees back in upgrades once you buy your new sled from them.
Unless you like (or dislike) the rockin' roll of the motor while sitting at a light, either is going to suit you... as said before, go to the dealer and ride them both... hell do a rental of each and roll a couple hundred miles per ride... remember, once you own it you ain't gonna be "test ridin" - anything will be okay for 5 or 10 miles... making a big investment may require a couple days rental fees, and hell a good dealer may even give you all or part of the rental fees back in upgrades once you buy your new sled from them.