Thinking about a change
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Road Warrior
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Thinking about a change
I know I'm going to catch a lot of heat from this thread. Maybe it's the near 100*. I love my 2012 SG and I've dumped so much money into it. But lately, I've been thinking about something lighter. I took a buddy's Wide Glide out and loved it. To be honest, it was a quick ride. I didn't do a lot of miles on it but it felt so good and easier to control.
A month ago, I rode the Snake in TN and it was a bear to control on a SG. Straight up, I don't have the cash for a 2nd bike and I'm not about to give up my SG. But, a man can have dreams, right?
A month ago, I rode the Snake in TN and it was a bear to control on a SG. Straight up, I don't have the cash for a 2nd bike and I'm not about to give up my SG. But, a man can have dreams, right?
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Idk why u think u would catch hell for wanting another bike.. I know plenty of people with smaller bikes that love them.. If the sg is too much of a hassle to control, dnt risk your safety. As stated above get an rg.. Less weight to push around up front
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Sounds you don't have enough experience on those types of roads. You have to know the bike's and the rider's (you) limitations.
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Very good advice here. It took me 3 bikes to figure this out.
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I hope you mean less weight on the handlebars to turn because the RG is no lightweight compared to a SG.
Kryinggame, are you sure you can't afford a second bike? I picked up a nice Evo Softail (love this bike) for less than $4500 and I've seen many nice sport bikes for less than $3000 on Craigslist.
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Kryinggame, are you sure you can't afford a second bike? I picked up a nice Evo Softail (love this bike) for less than $4500 and I've seen many nice sport bikes for less than $3000 on Craigslist.
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Road Warrior
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Guys, I'm not suggesting that I can't handle my SG. I love my SG and I've put some good miles on it. But I've always had a V-Twin. I've never rode anything else. Heck, 15 years from now, I'm still gonna have my 2012 SG. That's my baby.
But, I don't enjoy twisty moutains, such as the Snake on such a top heavy bike like a SG, no matter what. Riding my buddies wide glide felt so good because it was so light and nimble. I would love something stripped down and basic. Nothing fancy with so many add-on's but just a bike. Sorry, if I wasn't really clear. I was just rambling.
But, I don't enjoy twisty moutains, such as the Snake on such a top heavy bike like a SG, no matter what. Riding my buddies wide glide felt so good because it was so light and nimble. I would love something stripped down and basic. Nothing fancy with so many add-on's but just a bike. Sorry, if I wasn't really clear. I was just rambling.
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If you aren't brand driven then there a lot of stripped down rockets out there that are very nimble and wont cost an arm and a leg. If you have Harley blood then your options are somewhat limited.