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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 03:27 PM
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Default Handling differences between SG and EGC
The wife and I are attending a wedding in Vegas in about a month. We are going to fly in and fly out over a few days. I'd like to rent an electra or an ultra while we are there just to see the area.

I've never ridden a EG before and I'm curious how much different it will handle compared to my SG. Would I even notice the 50-75lb difference? In any case it's gonna be fun.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 03:30 PM
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maybe a little more top heavy at slower speed, but will handle just fine after rollin'......
 
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Very slight in my experience.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 04:33 PM
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Negligible difference. You'll have 3" instead of 2" rear suspension travel
 
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Negligible. The weight difference is about the same as luggage or an empty tank verse full tank.
 
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If you are on your tippy-toes on the SG when stopped, the Ultra is an inch taller. Take a run by your local dealer and just sit on one with your feet down and be sure you can be comfortable when stopped.
 
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youll notice the smoother ride more than the handling.only time youll notice is at very low speed.
 
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