72 versus 48
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Cruiser
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From: DuBois, PA
72 versus 48
I'm going to be upgrading my bike next year when I get out of school. I've been thinking a lot about either the 72 or the 48. I can't wrap my head around either or though. The 72 has a lot of style, and with the red flake it has some 2nd look appeal. But the 48 looks like it might be a better handling bike with the bigger front end. How much better handling is the 48 then a normal sporty like the iron or nightster, and how much worse is the 72 then the 48 and normal? Any input will be helpful
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From: San Diego, CA
I have a 48, and absolutely love it. Not sure whether it handles better or worse than the 72 based on the front tire, as this is my first Harley, but I can tell you it's stable and it's a blast to ride. I think really it comes down to your style - do you like the look of that big ol' gorgeous fat tire up front, or do you like the kind of chopper-look of the 72? Heck, go see if you can demo ride both and see what you think!
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Likewise, I can't speak to the 48 but the 72 handles just fine. I have had it on the freeway to 70 mph and took it on a windy road for the twisties and it was an absolute blast. I think one major difference might be the riding position. On the 48 you are more into the wind, on the 72 with the miniapes, you are a human parachute and I would not want to go more than about 70 mph. I think it comes down to which one will give you more pleasure to look at and admire.
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I have a 48 with mini apes and wind is just as bad with the apes as without. With the fat front tire, everything is a commitment. I have to commit to the turn because the bike resists turning into the turn, whereas a narrow front tire falls into turns a lot easier. Something I learned on dirt bikes. The look is really what it is all about. The fat tire just screams badass.
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Cruiser
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The fat tire is really badass.
I thought maybe because there is more surface area on the 48 front tire that possibly it could achieve more lean or lean more stable. I really do need to demo both, but I have no idea when they hold their demo days.
I thought maybe because there is more surface area on the 48 front tire that possibly it could achieve more lean or lean more stable. I really do need to demo both, but I have no idea when they hold their demo days.
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Just go to a dealer and test drive both.
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