Touring to softail
Touring to softail
Well I finally did it. I traded my 2011 electra glide limited with 19,000 miles for a 2013 anniversary edition fatboy low, it's coming in to the dealer on Tuesday and I got them to throw in a detachable windshield so they will be putting that on and I will pick it up on Friday. While I really enjoyed my limited on my road trips, 90% of my riding is local which includes riding to NYC for work, so after taking a test drive on the heritage and the low I decided I liked the low better and that's what I got.
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Cool! Post some pics when you can.
While I've never ridden a touring bike, I'd like to test a Street Glide. But the just seem too heavy. Even if they weren't, I still prefer my Blackline. Or a Breakout if I could afford it.
While I've never ridden a touring bike, I'd like to test a Street Glide. But the just seem too heavy. Even if they weren't, I still prefer my Blackline. Or a Breakout if I could afford it.
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I just did the same thing for basically the same reasons.'
I sold my 2012 Street Glide with 7000 miles on since new and bought a 2012 Fat Boy with 20 miles on the clock.
For me the Fat Boy just suites my riding style better, and I enjoy riding it more.
The only thing that is a negative so far is the amount of heat that comes off the right rear cylinder that i can really feel under my right thigh. On my Street Glide wasn't nearly as noticeable. I am sure you will also notice this difference, but I think you will enjoy the ride!
I sold my 2012 Street Glide with 7000 miles on since new and bought a 2012 Fat Boy with 20 miles on the clock.
For me the Fat Boy just suites my riding style better, and I enjoy riding it more.
The only thing that is a negative so far is the amount of heat that comes off the right rear cylinder that i can really feel under my right thigh. On my Street Glide wasn't nearly as noticeable. I am sure you will also notice this difference, but I think you will enjoy the ride!
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Welcome to the land of Softails. Hold on tight to your wallet because people here, including myself, are going to try to get you to spend more money to "Make the bike yours". Good luck and ride safe Dude.
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