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Jan 20, 2013 | 01:03 PM

JockWhisky

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batwing vs sharknose

I've read a lot of threads about this but I'm gonna ask anyway. I know the sharknose is frame mounted and gives a more stable ride. For those who have ridden both, how much of a difference does it REALLY make.

Is it only when passing large vehicles at slab speed?
Does the batwing start giving grief at high speeds and if so, when ie 60 mph, 70, 80?
What percentage of your riding time does the sharknose make a difference

After hitting a bikeshow yesterday I'm leaning toward the batwing but I want some final experienced opinions before I pull the trigger.

Thanks for your patience and help

JW

Jan 20, 2013 | 01:13 PM

drukanfu

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If you've researched it as much as you say, my only comment as to not waste repeating to you what you already know.....Batwing.

Jan 20, 2013 | 01:15 PM

bigdumbnoitall00

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the ugly has a much lighter steering feel,i prefer the handling and stability but my passenger says no way, the wind beats her up.she prefers the batwing.

Jan 20, 2013 | 01:47 PM

dusturbd

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I demo both Ultras with a batwing and a shark and I say shark all the way and I got a 2013 Road Glide Ultra

Jan 20, 2013 | 02:00 PM

White Ice

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdumbnoitall00

the ugly has a much lighter steering feel,i prefer the handling and stability but my passenger says no way, the wind beats her up.she prefers the batwing.

Happy Wife = Happy Life......Batwing

Jan 20, 2013 | 02:05 PM

FXR_Hamster

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Suggest doing a search with the forums , however be warned , this is a contentious issue and so lots of opinions, with the typical end result is: TEST drive both and decide what you like/want.