I went through the same thing awhile ago. I decided to stay with my Lo and change a few things.
SG vs. Fatboy Lo...
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Rhode Island, USA
I went from a Deluxe to a Road Glide and was very surprised to find that the touring bike was easier to handle, period. Parking lot speeds, highway speed...the touring bike was flat out easier to ride.
I just let a 2011 Fatboy Lo for a 13 Street Glide. The lo was my 1st HD. I thought it rode great, until I rode the Street Glide. 1 ride and I was hooked. In my opinion the FBL was like riding in a cavalier, while the Street Glide was like riding in a Cadillac. Don't get me wrong, I liked the FBL, but the DG is better for me. The weight difference was not an issue for me.
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Spokane, WA.
Bought my first HD in '07 a FLSTF, traded it in on the '11 Roadking I have. Thr RKC fits my ride needs better, handles and rides better, and I like the look of the RKC.
I made the mistake of not doing comparison test rides, of HD models when I first bought my FLSTF, I think that I would have went Roadking from the start.
I made the mistake of not doing comparison test rides, of HD models when I first bought my FLSTF, I think that I would have went Roadking from the start.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 880
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From: Houston, Texas
* Holy Crap that's a sick FB Lo!!! Very nice. I've ridden both and prefer my SG, but dude that is the coolest looking FB I've ever seen!
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 349
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From: Central Florida
By all means, go to your dealer and ride before you buy. However, please keep in mind that the windshield you will be riding behind is absolutely horrible. Not to worry. There are a number of reasonable solutions out there. Just search the subject on the Forum and you'll find a solution.
When I first rode my SG home from the dealer I thought I made a terrible mistake. Two easy accessory fixes and I was out yesterday, 80 mph, listening to the radio... no problem.
And you'll find yourself searching out the "twisties".
Enjoy
When I first rode my SG home from the dealer I thought I made a terrible mistake. Two easy accessory fixes and I was out yesterday, 80 mph, listening to the radio... no problem.
And you'll find yourself searching out the "twisties".
Enjoy
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 220
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From: Kansas
The SG is by far the more versatile bike. It is cool looking and good for around town but also gives you the ability to really enjoy longer rides. The FB is a cool looking cruiser but on longer rides not really enjoyable or comfortable.
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Tourer
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: KS
Well I have an offer on my FBL already. The Harley gods are pushing me towards the SG quickly 
. Im trying to schedule a demo for Monday. Hopefully the dealer and the weather allow it.
What size windshield do you guys end up going with? I have heard a lot about the stock being too low, but no real consensus on the better improvement.
. Im trying to schedule a demo for Monday. Hopefully the dealer and the weather allow it. What size windshield do you guys end up going with? I have heard a lot about the stock being too low, but no real consensus on the better improvement.
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From: On. Canada
Well I have an offer on my FBL already. The Harley gods are pushing me towards the SG quickly . Im trying to schedule a demo for Monday. Hopefully the dealer and the weather allow it.
What size windshield do you guys end up going with? I have heard a lot about the stock being too low, but no real consensus on the better improvement.
. Im trying to schedule a demo for Monday. Hopefully the dealer and the weather allow it. What size windshield do you guys end up going with? I have heard a lot about the stock being too low, but no real consensus on the better improvement.
The 12 inch stock windshield on my ultra was right at eye-level and i got some buffeting. I bought a 10 recurve from fastaire
(forum sponsor) and it's great. I'm 6.1 with stock seat. Lots of options on windshields from dealer and other forum sponsors besides fastaire.
http://www.fastaire.com/
Last edited by Pete6114; Apr 7, 2013 at 12:32 PM.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 220
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From: Kansas
Well I have an offer on my FBL already. The Harley gods are pushing me towards the SG quickly . Im trying to schedule a demo for Monday. Hopefully the dealer and the weather allow it.
What size windshield do you guys end up going with? I have heard a lot about the stock being too low, but no real consensus on the better improvement.
. Im trying to schedule a demo for Monday. Hopefully the dealer and the weather allow it. What size windshield do you guys end up going with? I have heard a lot about the stock being too low, but no real consensus on the better improvement.