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Jan 12, 2009 | 09:31 PM

#11

Texas Fat Boy

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From: ST. Louis

The next time you ride with your buddies and they have to stop and you are wondering why, then you'll know you made the right choice.

I traded an 07 Fat Boy, for my 08 Street Glide. I haven't thought about it since I pulled out of the dealershp.

Jan 12, 2009 | 09:52 PM

#12

Thor

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From: Levittown, Pa

Went from an 07 FXST to an 08 SG, couldnt be happier!
As posted though, hopefully you took it out for a test ride...

Jan 12, 2009 | 10:48 PM

#13

cap5369

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From: Blue Springs, MO

The min you get on the road you will really feal the difference. Like they said you will love it. Baggers are the way to go. Longer trips and the miles rack up.

Jan 12, 2009 | 11:19 PM

#14

ben67zl1

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From: MCGAHEYSVILLE VA.

If you want to replace your FB with a touring bike that just means your priorities have changed, but if you want to throw stones in the corners! why are you considering a sg when they come stock lowered and therefore unable to lean as much the true handling tourer which is of course the ROADGLIDE ! and of course they are so much more attractive than the rest of the family.

Jan 13, 2009 | 04:16 PM

#15

burnafatty

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Tourer

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From: Florida

you guy make some good points

I have road the sg but my last thoughts of that day where dulled by the fatboy ride home! Riding to sturgis on the fatboy was easy and fun ! but having room for all the little stuff you need to travel makes it easy with the touring ride! Is the lean angle similar on the two! You guy's make some good points. thanks a ton!

Jan 13, 2009 | 05:04 PM

#16

Thor

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From: Levittown, Pa

It feels more stable, but I think the lean angle is less due to all the stuff hangin off it. My disclaimer is I haven't put it through the paces yet...

Jan 13, 2009 | 05:54 PM

#17

SleeplessinVegas

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From: Vegas

You will enjoy, also some of us have to wear a drool bucket around our necks, but it's worth it.

Jan 13, 2009 | 06:04 PM

#18

Ca.Fatlad

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Joined: Mar 2008

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From: Toronto On. Ca.

Went from My Pride and Joy 2004 Fat Boy to a 2008 FLHX, can't wait for
the riding season to START

Tired of not being able to carry extra gear, plus 55 yr old body
looking for a bit more comfort:

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Jan 13, 2009 | 06:18 PM

#19

falbound5

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I to went from a 07 FB to a 09 SG. Ill say it again I miss my FB but would never go back. The ride is a lot more comfortable and I feel better when I get off. Who gives a **** what anybody else thinks