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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 12:22 PM
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Just traded the wide glide for a street glide. Got a lot of great info on this forum and look forward to a lot more. A little concerned about the weight difference, any advice? What was your first mods? Got the stage one and pipes from the dealer.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 12:24 PM
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Congrats on the new Street Glide.

First mod for me was a KlockWerks windshield. Then Custom Dynamics Plasma Rods for extra brake lights.

Should have everything for my full stage one buy the end of the week.

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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 12:36 PM
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Practice riding slow, watch the "ride like a pro video".
My last mod was the Balance Masters for the primary and the clutch.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 12:40 PM
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 12:41 PM
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Congrats, you are gonna love it... After the stage one....one word...chrome
 
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by kneichko
Just traded the wide glide for a street glide. Got a lot of great info on this forum and look forward to a lot more. A little concerned about the weight difference, any advice? What was your first mods? Got the stage one and pipes from the dealer.
I came from riding sport bikes for decades (Buells, Sportsters, Ninja, etc.) I was a little concerned about the weight myself, but I was surprised to find my SG much easier to handle than I expected. I'm 5'-8" so can't get both feet flat, but I've had many other bikes that I couldn't either (including the Buells) and the SG is no harder to keep balanced than the others. I just love the thing, if I had known they were this much fun I would have gotten one a loooong time ago As for mod's, that's really personal preference. Read up on threads here, just about any mod you can imagine has been covered, there's a wealth of info. Personally the first thing to go on mine was the stock pipes and windshield (I bought it with a detachable tour pack, highway pegs and separate backrest so those were covered), then came fork deflectors to stop the buffeting, then HD Dark Custom covers, then a larger 2012 front wheel, then intake & tune, black Linbar, black LED headlight, lots of little cosmetic stuff like plug wires, contrast cut saddlebag latches & smoked lenses, now upgraded speakers/ amp are waiting to be installed. A C&C seat will be next. After that probably Ohlins shocks and a painted inner fairing. It's really up to you, every single person here has followed a different and unique mod path. The sky is the limit
 

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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 12:48 PM
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Congrats on the new bike. I wouldn't worry about the weight difference, you'll do just fine.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 01:02 PM
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Congrats - did you go new, or used? Either way - great bike & you'll learn to love all the creature comforts of these so called "geezer glides."

If you completed stage-1 then rack some miles...the mods will come to you over time & it's never ending. Ride safe!
 
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Welcome to the bagger world bud. Enjoy. Don't think you will even notice the weight difference, as long as u keep it upright at stops. May I suggest a PC-V and have a reputable tech dyno her. I noticed considerable more off the line...if that's what u r looking for. I ride a 2010 SG and love it. Again ...enjoy..and speed safely !
 
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 01:15 PM
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Congrats, and welcome to the "glides".
 
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