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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 03:39 PM
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i'm partial to the FLTR. test ride them both, local and on the open road. spending this type of money you want to be happy with what you get.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 03:55 PM
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Luv my 08 Road Glide with ABS. Maybe even saved my life. Hit a deer going 65 and the fixed fairing handled the brunt of the crash with no twisting of handlebars. The ABS let me stop quickly without skidding, never losing control, and not going down. Thing is a very comfortable ride as well. Lowered mine like the SG so it has a sleeker look. Everyone is different, just figure it out. Riden prolly 3-4000 miles on my son in laws SG as well and its very good too.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ttboy
Luv my 08 Road Glide with ABS. Maybe even saved my life. Hit a deer going 65 and the fixed fairing handled the brunt of the crash with no twisting of handlebars. The ABS let me stop quickly without skidding, never losing control, and not going down. Thing is a very comfortable ride as well. Lowered mine like the SG so it has a sleeker look. Everyone is different, just figure it out. Riden prolly 3-4000 miles on my son in laws SG as well and its very good too.
Dang, you are 1 lucky man.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by sick1
I Had the girlfriend pick, and she liked the RG better, so that's what I ended up with.
...... your GF is obviously intelligent, in addition to being spectacularly hot. ...

 
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 05:30 PM
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I may be biased but I love my SG.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by OCCoastie
The women like the street glide more, need I say more?
Yes, my woman (wife) rides a Street Glide. Her man rides a Road Glide Ultra....
 
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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I just picked up my new '11 Road Glide 103. This is the one to get. Lighter on the front end when driving slow. Awsome at night with both lights. Actually chicks like it better than the Street since everyone and his sister has a Street Glide. If you're a bigger/taller guy, it gives you the impression of a hell of a lot more room. The 103/ABS/Security package is well worth the money, this 103 has a lot more punch. I got the black denim and the dealership actually wanted to keep it longer since it looks so good.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 07:57 AM
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I have an 09 SG and love it. They both are good bikes, I would get whichever you like the best!
 
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 08:14 AM
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Road glides are gay.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 08:21 AM
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Road glides are gay.
Street Glides are the new Girls bike. Least in my house. My wife rides one.

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