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Old May 19, 2015 | 07:41 PM
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Sold my bike over the winter. Combination of bad loan and wanting different bike. Regretted as soon as I bought my street bob not buying street glide. I really regretted not buying touring with hard bags. Not necessarily sg. Going Saturday to buy a bike and my question is there much difference between street glide and special? Thanks
 
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Old May 19, 2015 | 07:47 PM
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The special has more bells and whistles stock. Not sure exactly what all the upgrades are, but I know the special has the better infotainment system. I think they also have the premium shocks and security.

One thing I personnally like about the standard is I doesn't have the pin stripes.

Good luck with your purchase, you will be happy with wich ever one you choose.
 
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Old May 19, 2015 | 08:03 PM
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You can't go wrong with either.
 
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Old May 19, 2015 | 08:19 PM
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If you compare features to dollars, the Special wins buy quite a bit.


I reckon I don't see the problem with the pinstripes.
 
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Old May 19, 2015 | 11:19 PM
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If you compare features to dollars, the Special wins buy quite a bit.


I reckon I don't see the problem with the pinstripes.
Ditto. The special is a much better buy and I think the extras are all very usable things and well worth every extra penny.
 
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Old May 20, 2015 | 02:41 AM
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I notice a lot of people seem to not like the pin stripes, but I thnk it breaks up the monotony of a solid color tank.
 
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Old May 20, 2015 | 03:16 AM
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Well you have SG,SGS and road glides to test ride. The Road glides give the street glides a hell of a run for there money for looks now.
 
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Old May 20, 2015 | 04:49 AM
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Yeah, I notice that I haven't seen the word "fugly" used much lately. Love 'em or hate 'em, I guess.
 
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I have the special 2014
iner farning is painted
hydraulic clutch
radio with GPS and all the other ****
under the head light painted
gas shocks
pin strip (I would rather do my own)
maybe some other dress up parts
I think the extra money is worth it.
 
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Old May 20, 2015 | 06:59 AM
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Special comes standard with
ABS. ($795 option on SG)
Security. ($395 option on SG)
6.5 infotainment (not factory option on SG but $1800 in P&A catalog)
Hand adjustable shocks (not factory option on SG but $549 in P&A catalog)

The above add up to $3539. The difference in base price is $2,300. Making the SGS a "good deal" on paper.
 
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