Introduction: New to Touring
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Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Peoria, IL
Welcome ...
I have made the transition from street to touring ... at some point you will get over it.
Regardless of what people say ... the touring bikes do not compete with the performace of bikes the the VRod ... (* sure $20k later u can make some monster ... but still not the same *)
I have made the transition from street to touring ... at some point you will get over it.
Regardless of what people say ... the touring bikes do not compete with the performace of bikes the the VRod ... (* sure $20k later u can make some monster ... but still not the same *)
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,441
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From: Eastern N.C.
welcome, and you,re gonna love the sg. I left a 800cc suzuki. tried out a sg and was amazed at how nimble it was. My first thought when I sat on it was, man, this dang thing is to heavy and to wide for me. rode it, and bought it.
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Tourer
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 267
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From: Bear Creek PA
T.Sawer, I'm in the exact same boat--trading in my Suzi Boulevard M50, waiting for my 2014 SG to arrive at my dealer. I had/have the exact same feeling you had--this thing is way heavier than my Boulevard, it's really wide, I can't flat foot, etc. So you're saying I'm gonna get used to it? 
Thanks you all.
I've been on superbikes for a number of years and the Sporty was my first Harley. Thing is, having a 3yr old, I can't think of anything better than swinging him on the back and going for a ride. He loves cruising on the Sporty but having ripped out the baffles, it's just too damn loud.
There will be another Sporty in my near future. He he he
I've been on superbikes for a number of years and the Sporty was my first Harley. Thing is, having a 3yr old, I can't think of anything better than swinging him on the back and going for a ride. He loves cruising on the Sporty but having ripped out the baffles, it's just too damn loud.
There will be another Sporty in my near future. He he he
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Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 2,053
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From: San Diego
Scorp…Welcome to the long road. Lots of guys have changed from sport bikes and Sportsters to road bikes.
I heard the expression to explain that Sport bikes are fun to ride fast, but not so much to ride slow or long.
Harley Touring bikes are great fun to ride slow (up to 80 mph) but not so much faster.
Enjoy your new ride!
Love the picture of you and your Son. Kinda puts things into perspective.
I heard the expression to explain that Sport bikes are fun to ride fast, but not so much to ride slow or long.
Harley Touring bikes are great fun to ride slow (up to 80 mph) but not so much faster.
Enjoy your new ride!
Love the picture of you and your Son. Kinda puts things into perspective.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Montgomery, AL
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Joined: Feb 2011
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Hi All, My name is Scorp and I'm a Harley-holic.
Had my 2013 883 Iron since March but it is time to get something bigger. So, she is going back to the stealership tomorrow and I'm bringing home a 2013 Street Glide. Pretty excited about it. Will post some pics when she's in the garage.
So I guess the point of the post is just to say, Hi.
Had my 2013 883 Iron since March but it is time to get something bigger. So, she is going back to the stealership tomorrow and I'm bringing home a 2013 Street Glide. Pretty excited about it. Will post some pics when she's in the garage.
So I guess the point of the post is just to say, Hi.