Might be going back to the batwing
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RE: Might be going back to the batwing
ORIGINAL: Monstermile
The bad thing about using lowers is trying to find a set of highway pegs that would work with them. And for me. I have my highway pegs set so I can put my heels on the boards and my toes on the pegs. This is exactly how they are on my RG.
I would need to find highway peg mounts that would go around the lowers and still put the pegs in the same position. I can't ride w/o them there. I'm too used to it. Any suggestions on that???
The bad thing about using lowers is trying to find a set of highway pegs that would work with them. And for me. I have my highway pegs set so I can put my heels on the boards and my toes on the pegs. This is exactly how they are on my RG.
I would need to find highway peg mounts that would go around the lowers and still put the pegs in the same position. I can't ride w/o them there. I'm too used to it. Any suggestions on that???
I have highway pegs on my Ultra, and by using the HD long off set mounts, I was able to swing them around the lowers, into a position that is fairly close to the way you have yours set up. I can ride with my heels on the boards and toes on the pegs, or put my feet on the pegs. Now that I take a 2nd look, I have the EXACT same set up that Wldbill has, and it works great.
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RE: Might be going back to the batwing
I really think you should try the lowers on your RG. The nice thing is they really hold their value. Buy a set on eBay, try them out, re-sell them on eBay if they don't work. Heck, I might even have to buy them from you. I've been thinking hard about adding them. Look up a pic of Rocket Jockey's roadie for a visual on how they will look.
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RE: Might be going back to the batwing
I knew I should have stayed out of this thread. All this talk about lowers made me order a set just now from Chicago HD for $539.20, shipped. Looking forward to getting them as the forced air blowing up from the batwing is unforgiving and they will come in handy on rainy touring days too. Besides, I love the look of the lowers on a SG as it gives it a sled look. [/align]
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RE: Might be going back to the batwing
ORIGINAL: CigarCritic
I knew I should have stayed out of this thread. All this talk about lowers made me order a set just now from Chicago HD for $539.20, shipped. Looking forward to getting them as the forced air blowing up from the batwing is unforgiving and they will come in handy on rainy touring days too. Besides, I love the look of the lowers on a SG as it gives it a sled look. [/align]
I knew I should have stayed out of this thread. All this talk about lowers made me order a set just now from Chicago HD for $539.20, shipped. Looking forward to getting them as the forced air blowing up from the batwing is unforgiving and they will come in handy on rainy touring days too. Besides, I love the look of the lowers on a SG as it gives it a sled look. [/align]
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RE: Might be going back to the batwing
ORIGINAL: GliderXXX
You are gonna LOVE those lowers! My new ones are arriving from Zanottis for right at that price shippped, Wednesday, after about a 6 week backorder due to color (pewter). I've really missed them this winter. I've had the Rivco quick detach kit for a few years, (HD offers one now), that is also cool should you want to play around with different looks and remove them from time to time.
You are gonna LOVE those lowers! My new ones are arriving from Zanottis for right at that price shippped, Wednesday, after about a 6 week backorder due to color (pewter). I've really missed them this winter. I've had the Rivco quick detach kit for a few years, (HD offers one now), that is also cool should you want to play around with different looks and remove them from time to time.
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RE: Might be going back to the batwing
ORIGINAL: Monstermile
And on a side note I have been calling around to a few dealers and I apparently won't take that bad of a hit on trade if I decide to go that route. I got two offers right now on an '08 Black Pearl Street Glide (yeah a blast from the past). One has security and is $20,801 OTD and the other w/o security is $20,500 OTD. That is including trade.
In a perect world I would be able to own two bikes for two seasons. RG for better climate riding and touring. And a SG/EG for the colder seasons. Unfortunately it is not a perfect world.
And on a side note I have been calling around to a few dealers and I apparently won't take that bad of a hit on trade if I decide to go that route. I got two offers right now on an '08 Black Pearl Street Glide (yeah a blast from the past). One has security and is $20,801 OTD and the other w/o security is $20,500 OTD. That is including trade.
In a perect world I would be able to own two bikes for two seasons. RG for better climate riding and touring. And a SG/EG for the colder seasons. Unfortunately it is not a perfect world.
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RE: Might be going back to the batwing
Damit bro, I told ya NOT to buy that ugly SOB'ing inbred thing.....LOL.
J/K all you RG'ers !!!!!
You gonna try those soft lowers ??? I have em & like em....just keep your knees glues to the tank & they really do seem to knock down some of that up-draft.
Good luck man & whatever you decide....we will be seeing ya soon I hope. Tell the wife we said hello.
J/K all you RG'ers !!!!!
You gonna try those soft lowers ??? I have em & like em....just keep your knees glues to the tank & they really do seem to knock down some of that up-draft.
Good luck man & whatever you decide....we will be seeing ya soon I hope. Tell the wife we said hello.
RE: Might be going back to the batwing
ORIGINAL: Towpro
You gonna try those soft lowers ??? I have em & like em....just keep your knees glues to the tank & they really do seem to knock down some of that up-draft.
Good luck man & whatever you decide....we will be seeing ya soon I hope. Tell the wife we said hello.
You gonna try those soft lowers ??? I have em & like em....just keep your knees glues to the tank & they really do seem to knock down some of that up-draft.
Good luck man & whatever you decide....we will be seeing ya soon I hope. Tell the wife we said hello.
Not sure about the lowers yet. If I had to guess I'd say probably not. Heidi is liking the idea of an EG Classic. Who am I to argue.
Playing three dealers against one another trying to see if we can get the deal I posted earlier even sweeter. And figuring if that is what we really want to do.When we gonna get everyone together for lunch/dinner???? Hopefully soon. We miss you guys. Any ideas for places??? I could go for a good burger and everyone says Fuddruckers is pretty good. And there is one in Annapolis. But I am open for suggestions.
Tell Vicki we said hi too.
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