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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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I rode and 08 Ultra today to see if I would like a touring model.
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I'm comming from an 07 Fatboy.
I could not ride what I can afford which is either a 09 Road King, 09 Road King Classic or
if I'm real lucky on the trade... the option of a Street Glide.
I guess I have some mixed feelings about the Bat Wing but I like the bikes lower attitude.

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Help!!

Paul
 
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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hey pg, the bat is where it's at! I ride an Ultra and had a Road King before that, if you want to hit the road for any distance, get the batwing and never look back.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 11:00 PM
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That is if the $$$ part hlds up.
It will be.... SG
I think I'm influenced to much by what I think a motorcycle or of course Harly should look like.
But what is happing is the more I look at the SG that friggin thing is slick.
I like cause it is lower. Tunes if I want em. Protection, but not too much and besides I can by a toller or shorter wind deflector thingy anyway.
Now comes the $$ and color and if I can swing the ABS.
I'd rather have the ABS if that is the deciding factor though.

Thanks mo>
 
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 11:39 PM
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I went from a 79 FLH to a 04 FLHT. I've been in heaven ever since!
 
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 11:42 PM
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StreetGlide. I have made the same transition from softails to the Glides. Save yourself a step and go right to the SG.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 12:14 AM
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Street Glide is a great bike you wont be disappointed.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 01:28 AM
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I took it up the *** when I traded in my 07 Fatboy for my 08 SG. Still all smiles though!!
 
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 02:45 AM
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Man, I am going through the exact same decision process - 07 Fatboy for a touring bike. Like the SG, but the Motor Co. has them quite pricey as compared to the RK. Decisions decisions. Maybe I should just bite the bullet and get an Ultra!
 
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