FLHT vs. FLHX
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I just noticed that the FLHT seat height is 3" higher then the glide (unladen, at least... looks like only 1" laden)... is that right? That could definitely be a factor
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Clean looks, no rails around the rear bags, colour matched bag locks, stereo, black motor, clean front fender, smaller turn signals, lowered, smaller seat, and a great marketing campaign.
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I thought about getting a standard but sat down did the math and found its alot cheaper to buy a street glide then buying a standard and then putting a bunch of money into upgrades.
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From someone who doesn't like chrome and would rather start with a blank canvas, I opted for the EGS. Another thing is the SG is not offered in denim black. If I would have went with the SG, I would have replaced the radio and speakers, removed most of the chrome, replaced the seat and so on. As you can see it would have been a waste of money for me. It all boils down to what you want and where you are going.
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Some of the reasons I went with the SG over the EGS: SG is lowered, does not have the fender trim, does not have the extra lights up front, wanted radio right away, and liked the fairing mounted mirrors.
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Actually strolled into the dealership to look at a used 2 year old Ultra when my current bike caught my eye. Needless to say, I rolled out on the SG, not the Ultra.
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I went back and forth and also went with the street glide. I have since put the bag gaurds on it in case of a parking lot mishap. I do like the denim black and in my opinion, rs4lf's bike is one of the nicest looking ones I have seen lately on this forum.
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Agreed
From someone who doesn't like chrome and would rather start with a blank canvas, I opted for the EGS. Another thing is the SG is not offered in denim black. If I would have went with the SG, I would have replaced the radio and speakers, removed most of the chrome, replaced the seat and so on. As you can see it would have been a waste of money for me. It all boils down to what you want and where you are going.
Thats says it all for me .. Was wanting a Street Glide until they offered me the FLHT for 4 grand less than a new 09 SG wanting to get it off the floor was their last 08.. except for Ultras ... Also Happen to love Denim Black and had enough Chrome shining for a while ..
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