Street Glide question
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From: So Cal
IMO the Touring Line are better handling bikes than the FL Softails at all speeds. I find my Road Glide is more nimble as soon as Im moving compared to my fatboy. At a stop they are heaver but that disapears as soon as your feet are up on the boards.
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From: Al Bu Ker Key, New Mexico
Tourer
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From: North Central CT
As the second poster said, its all about practice. The touring bikes are pretty easy to maneuver once you start rolling, but your own experience will be the key. Now...depending on your leg length, moving it around on your feet might be problematic, but not under power. Dont forget...the touring bikes are the geometry you see all the cops doing those crazy low speed cone circuits on!!!!
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
touring bikes are heavy, slow stability is always a challenge.
The front ends are specifically designed to help with this.
The size of the riders makes little difference, check out some of the youtube videos from jerry paladino, "motorman"
mike
The front ends are specifically designed to help with this.
The size of the riders makes little difference, check out some of the youtube videos from jerry paladino, "motorman"
mike
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Big Kahuna HDF Member
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From: Shit Weather USA
All the new touring bikes handle great at any speed. Remember in slow speed riding like parking lots,forget the front brake. Use only the rear brake,and you will be surprised how good they handle.
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From: Nevada
With the extra weight of the fairing they can put you down fast. This is not a flaw, just a learning curve. While turning at parking lot speeds, stay off the front brake.
