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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 07:10 AM
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You will love the street glide, the bbp color is awesome in the sun, have had mine for 3 months now.... No complaints
 
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 07:10 AM
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Been down that road. $$$$$ Both are great bikes. I guess my next stop will be a Ultra.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 07:21 AM
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You should write for a magazine.
I have to agree on both of your descriptions.
Like my friends Road King but love my Street Glide.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 08:28 AM
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To me the Road King is "Old School basic Touring bike" while the Street Glide in the "New Generation Hot Rod Bagger".
 
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by mkguitar
jeez, sounds like he works for H-D !
........ and just stop to think, he didn't even take out MoCo's best ride .... that one w/the fugly lookin' fairing ..

..... either way you go, Gump ....... you're going to really enjoy the ride !
 
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 09:04 AM
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you are walking in the same shoes I did a few weeks ago.....I said same thing if I buy RK I will always think I should got SG....was very worried about going to a touring bike!!!!no regrets today!!!!!the BPB caught my eye too then I seen it in the sun and I had to have it........
 
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 11:52 AM
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Thanks for the kind words, I am now just waiting on the bank to draw up the paperwork.
I think the touring platform is going to be a doorway to new adventure's and fun with the wife. I can't wait!!!
 
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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Congrats and good luck.

That BBP color just pulled me in and hasn't let go yet, I smile every time I see mine in the sun. I've had a Deuce, Road King Custom, Softail Deluxe and now the SG, and the SG is the best by far (although I miss the FLHRS). I enjoy the SG more and more every time I ride it.
 
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Street.....glide.....all.....the.....way.....!!!!!
 
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 01:25 PM
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RK is a fabulous bike. But why stop half-way with a Street Glide? Where is your write-up about the Ultra? You mean you didn't even try one? That's like going to the movie and leaving at intermission. Good luck on your choice.
 
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