would you do it again?
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From: East Alton, IL
RE: would you do it again?
I don't think my radio has been off since I bought the bike - yes, I would do it again. That said, I'd like to also have a Dyna of some sort, maybe a Fat Bob.
Tourer
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RE: would you do it again?
The biggest surprise I had was how much I liked having the tunes while on a ride.I just liked having all the gauges right up front and the batwing. I thought, radio? I don't need no stinkin radio & I don't but it sure is nice once you have it. Now I seldom go anywhere without it on.
When I first bought the SG I had to get used to the seat position coming from a Softail Custom a few years back. Putting a backrest on it made all the difference in the world & then I did a little practice from Ride Like a Pro (not enough but at least some) to get used to how it handled differently.
Now I look at the old Softail like an old girlfriend. They can still catch your eye & you have fond memoriesbut you can't go back, it's just not the same. Once you get used to a SG & some creature comforts you won't look back.
When I first bought the SG I had to get used to the seat position coming from a Softail Custom a few years back. Putting a backrest on it made all the difference in the world & then I did a little practice from Ride Like a Pro (not enough but at least some) to get used to how it handled differently.
Now I look at the old Softail like an old girlfriend. They can still catch your eye & you have fond memoriesbut you can't go back, it's just not the same. Once you get used to a SG & some creature comforts you won't look back.
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From: sand mountain Alabama
RE: would you do it again?
Yes I would do it again. I use my tunes every time I ride, love the wind shield.
Yes is is heavy, I have a bad knee also and I have a knee brace I wear most of the time. Makes a big difference with the extra support. I do not worry about that knee going out and know I can handle the bike much easier with it.
The Ultra is nice, but it's heavy and I have a bad knee.
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Tourer
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RE: would you do it again?
Tunes are a must, but like me tell you first hand ......you will probably sell the sporty, give it to wife (if you have one, or if she wants to ride), or it will sit 99.9% of the time.
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From: Northwest Arkansas
RE: would you do it again?
Went from FXSTC to FLSTS and just loved the look of the SG. Wasn't worrying 'bout the tunes. Now don't go anywhere without them on. Got the detachable tourpak and hardley ever take it off. Love the storage. Makes it more ridable to more places.