Street Glide
Street Glide
I am getting very close to a new bike. I test rode a new Street Glide and I have some questions. I was very un-impressed with the new clutch and had a hard time finding neutral. I understand the bike was stock and needed a stage one but it felt gutless compared to my 88 twinky. I am leaning towards a Road King because I really don't care for a radio on a bike so I will test that one next. Was the shifting stiff on this bike because it is new, or is that common with the new glides?
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Ontario, Canada
I think it's because it's new, and the transmission fluid. My 12 felt much different than the one my dealer had as a demo, but it was much better after I put some miles on it and changed to Amsoil fluid.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Upstate SC
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Never heard that before.
But then again, what work has been to to aforementioned 88 has not been revealed either.
But then again, what work has been to to aforementioned 88 has not been revealed either.
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Tourer
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 386
Likes: 4
From: ND
So far, between our snowstorms, I have put 140 miles on my 1st street glide. The 1st ride neutral was hard to find but subsequent rides it is as easy as the softails I've owned. Each ride I like it more and more. I've had Road Kings also but you'll enjoy a street glide more as you get used to it.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 1,920
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From: dallas
+ 1 on tranny braking in to find nuetral easier ( that or I got better at it). Vis a vis 103 hipo 'gutless',,, not. The power on my bike scares me every time I ride. You must have one hellava modded 88.