Back problem...need a bagger?
Road Warrior
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From: Sedalia,Missouri
I went from 10 years on a Valkyrie bagger to a 2010 Wide Glide.After many changes and almost 7,000 miles I traded for a 2010 Ultra.There really is no comparison I'm back to a bagger for good.Good Luck
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Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Enterprise, AL
Thanks so much for all the good advice. After reading your comments and giving it much thought, I have boiled my issue down to this:
How much smoother on my back will a Road King or Heritage Softail be on my back than my current Dyna Fat Bob? Sure, I could change the handlebars and seat, but if there is a huge difference in the smoothness of the ride, then it's settled. I'll go test drive, sell my current scoot and get a King or Heritage...
Thanks again for any help!
Matt
How much smoother on my back will a Road King or Heritage Softail be on my back than my current Dyna Fat Bob? Sure, I could change the handlebars and seat, but if there is a huge difference in the smoothness of the ride, then it's settled. I'll go test drive, sell my current scoot and get a King or Heritage...
Thanks again for any help!
Matt
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Abilene, KS
Matt, Matt, Matt,
I told you these things man. LOL Man what a small world. I would recommend a RK police model man. Great price, bigger engine. Smooth ride for guys who have to sit in them all day (who's job does that sound like). Good luck in your search brother, and don't let those flight students kill you.
I told you these things man. LOL Man what a small world. I would recommend a RK police model man. Great price, bigger engine. Smooth ride for guys who have to sit in them all day (who's job does that sound like). Good luck in your search brother, and don't let those flight students kill you.
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From: San Antonio, Republic of TEXAS
THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE! I appreciate it.
I recently moved from a Fatboy to a Road King Classic. I changed everything I could on the Fatboy so I could go longer than 2 hours.... windshield, bars, seat, moved the floorpans, shifter lever, brake lever. all of it helped, but not enough. the RK is great. I'm really not a bagger kind of guy, and the RK gives me a decent ride without all the fairings and hard bags. I've extended the floorpans, added extended shift lever and brake lever. I do plan to send the stock seat to MCC to lower me a bit and put in a gel pad.
I certainly understand what you mean about being an aviator - I flew Hueys, Mike model Hueys and 58As.... talk about screwing your back. but it was all worth it.
thanks again for your service. he he he... enjoy Mother Rucker
I recently moved from a Fatboy to a Road King Classic. I changed everything I could on the Fatboy so I could go longer than 2 hours.... windshield, bars, seat, moved the floorpans, shifter lever, brake lever. all of it helped, but not enough. the RK is great. I'm really not a bagger kind of guy, and the RK gives me a decent ride without all the fairings and hard bags. I've extended the floorpans, added extended shift lever and brake lever. I do plan to send the stock seat to MCC to lower me a bit and put in a gel pad.
I certainly understand what you mean about being an aviator - I flew Hueys, Mike model Hueys and 58As.... talk about screwing your back. but it was all worth it.
thanks again for your service. he he he... enjoy Mother Rucker
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Toms River, NJ
First Thank You for your service to our Country. I was in your spot about 1.5 years ago. I have lower back problem. I also wanted a Fatboy and bought a new 2007. I rode it less than 3000 miles before I traded it for my 2009 Ultra. In 2007 HD didn't have a back rest for the Fatboy. After I traded it, I found out they now sell one for the Fatboy because a friend has one. I rode his bike and LOVED IT !!!! My 2 cents, just get the HD backest for your bike and try it before you spend 1000's of dollars on a different bike.
Be Safe JIM
Be Safe JIM
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Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Enterprise, AL
Spud, you are one MAGNIFICENT son of a bitch! ndeed it is a small world...I hear ya, man. I've been looking. Just wanted to get the opinions of those who might have made the switch.
The problem I have with modifying my bike is that it looks like the seat and handlebars will have to change. Well, a seat is not cheap, and to modify the handlebars costs a hell of a lot more than expected for the wiring, etc etc etc.
I wanted to look at a backrest, but it seems that with the riding position, I won't be able to relax back onto the rest without moving the hands from the controls. I got no problem with riding without hands, but it's going to be a little more difficult when it comes time to steer, slow down, put my turn signal on, START the bike, etc etc etc...
The thing is that I was thrilled about the riding position, until I started riding for longer periods. Then, my back took the high ground and the rest of me continues to retreat.
Anyway, Tim, keep your head down. Keep surfing the net (wha? yeah!), and worry not. I will prevail.
The problem I have with modifying my bike is that it looks like the seat and handlebars will have to change. Well, a seat is not cheap, and to modify the handlebars costs a hell of a lot more than expected for the wiring, etc etc etc.
I wanted to look at a backrest, but it seems that with the riding position, I won't be able to relax back onto the rest without moving the hands from the controls. I got no problem with riding without hands, but it's going to be a little more difficult when it comes time to steer, slow down, put my turn signal on, START the bike, etc etc etc...
The thing is that I was thrilled about the riding position, until I started riding for longer periods. Then, my back took the high ground and the rest of me continues to retreat.
Anyway, Tim, keep your head down. Keep surfing the net (wha? yeah!), and worry not. I will prevail.
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