Need some advice
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 259
Likes: 1
From: Pennsylvania
Need some advice
So my wife is sick of hearing me talk about it so I thought I'd come here for some help. I have an 07 nightster and really enjoy riding it but as everyone knows they aren't the greatest for long rides or two up. Today I test rode a 2013 street bob and like how smooth it is and the feel on the highway. I'm pretty torn on weather I should trade in for it and Unfortunately I cant have both. Any advice will be helpful. Thanks all
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 725
Likes: 3
From: Hagerstown, MD
is buying a 2nd nightster an option? Sportster are just terrible for 2up riding,
I only have a sportster because it was about the only Harley I could afford, even though HD was willing to fiancé up to $13,000 for me I still decided to go with a $7,000 sportster so I didn't have to borrow more money than I had to. But sometimes I wish I had gone ahead and gotten the bigger, faster, bike just because the sportsters are so small.
I only have a sportster because it was about the only Harley I could afford, even though HD was willing to fiancé up to $13,000 for me I still decided to go with a $7,000 sportster so I didn't have to borrow more money than I had to. But sometimes I wish I had gone ahead and gotten the bigger, faster, bike just because the sportsters are so small.
Advanced
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 71
Likes: 0
From: Cambridge, UK
I love the Street Bob, if it was available in a 103 when I got my Wide Glide I'd have got one instead. Then like true arseholes Harley brought out the special edition SB 103, just as well I hate the paint job. The SB as standard is a single seat and may not be as good two up. Go for the Street Glide mate.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 3,146
Likes: 50
From: A barrier island in NJ
is buying a 2nd nightster an option? Sportster are just terrible for 2up riding,
I only have a sportster because it was about the only Harley I could afford, even though HD was willing to fiancé up to $13,000 for me I still decided to go with a $7,000 sportster so I didn't have to borrow more money than I had to. But sometimes I wish I had gone ahead and gotten the bigger, faster, bike just because the sportsters are so small.
I only have a sportster because it was about the only Harley I could afford, even though HD was willing to fiancé up to $13,000 for me I still decided to go with a $7,000 sportster so I didn't have to borrow more money than I had to. But sometimes I wish I had gone ahead and gotten the bigger, faster, bike just because the sportsters are so small.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 125
Likes: 0
From: Mt Juliet
Get her a sportster. Cheaper than a Street Glide. You get to keep yours that you love so much and she can have whatever seat she likes. It's a win - win.
Trending Topics
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 4,337
Likes: 9
From: Phoenix, AZ
If you plan to do a lot of long rides and go two up all the time then a bigger bike will be better I would go the Glide thou, rather than the bob-
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
2nd Gear
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
From: Germany
When you're mainly doing several 100 mile rides you'd better get a touring model due to comfort.
Otherwise an own bike for your wife may be another option, as riding a sportster 2up for more than 100miles definitely is a pain in the a**.
Otherwise an own bike for your wife may be another option, as riding a sportster 2up for more than 100miles definitely is a pain in the a**.