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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 08:20 AM
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Well everybody says the 103 is better, I haven't ridden one. But I did ride an 08 SG with the 96 and six speed and it didn't seem any faster than my 06 was when it was stock.

Have you ridden a SG yet in any version? If not, that would be the first thing you should do. Not everyone likes them.

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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 09:42 AM
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pickin it up at 2 today. ill take some pics and post asap. i hope i dont regret this!!!! thanks guys
 
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 10:12 AM
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Your money,your decision,but I'd do it.Good luck with whatever u decide to do.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 10:22 AM
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What about the young mans bagger? Road Glide Customs are considered the choice for younger riders out here in california...I'm picking my 2011 custom tomorrow with the 103" and I can feel a nice difference in torque from my 2008 RKC.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by steveg56
What about the young mans bagger? Road Glide Customs are considered the choice for younger riders out here in california...I'm picking my 2011 custom tomorrow with the 103" and I can feel a nice difference in torque from my 2008 RKC.

just dont dig the road glide. something about the fairing..
 
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 10:29 AM
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your going to love the street glide too, its a sweet bike:-) have fun!!!
 
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 11:08 AM
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thanks a lot, im pumped to pick it up, even though its 34 degrees and i have a 30 mile ride there then back home =)
 
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 11:25 AM
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Trade in? Just pre-lube your rectum before going in, but from what I see on the forums most guys find a good jamming worth it to have the bike they want.
take my OL ... but not that
 
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 11:46 AM
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Sounds like a done deal you will not be sorry. I traded my 06 Heritage in on a 08 SG after renting one in Hawaii. I love my SG and wouldn't go back to a softail . Especaily now that my wife has a Deluxe that I can ride when ever I feel like it, well almost when ever..... .
 
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 08:13 PM
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Wow, what a difference. I couldnt go over 2500rpm but the ride is unbelievable, and goin down the interstate with te cruise set and radio jammin was bad... Ill take pics tomorrow and post em!
 
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