My 2014 SGS is a piece...
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Road Master
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 1,026
Likes: 4
From: Lansing, MI
My 2014 SGS is a piece...
...of art.
I did lots of research prior to buying my bike, as all my experience was on crotch rockets.
I ordered my bike in January and picked it up about 2 weeks ago. I have about 700 miles on it and I keep expecting to be disappointed because of all the hater's comments... but I just keep riding!
I expected my radio would suck, but I can hear it doing 75 MPH down the highway.
I imagined the buffeting would nearly rip my head off, but it's the same as on every other motorcycle I've been on... it's wind in your face.
I thought the ride would be harsh and the seat uncomfortable, but even with myself (260#) and my wife (170#) on the bike, she found the ride extremely comfortable... even with the stock seat and the fact that I forgot to adjust the rear shock for the two of us. The stock seat is a little soft for me, but it's not bad. My wife has an Audi TTS Convertible and she made the comment that my bike rides smoother than her car.
I thought the bars would be so uncomfortable, I couldn't ride 100 miles without all sorts of back pain, but the only thing that's uncomfortable for me is the wrist angle. Full Disclosure: I do have Vindikta's waiting to install in a few weeks.
I've not had the fork lock screw up, the radio volume not work, or the hydraulic clutch stop working.
My dealer has went above and beyond to be helpful with any questions; when I wanted to try out a backrest, the Parts Guy said they're on backorder, but he offered me his own brand new unused one for a week and if I liked it, I could purchase his and he'd deal with backorder issues for his own.
Sure, I'd like to have another 30 HP and get 150 MPG... who wouldn't? But, I'm LOVING this bike.
Anybody thinking about buying the new Rushmores: read less and ride more.
My wife laughs because I just take off at night and ride for a few hours with nobody by my side and no destination in mind.
I did lots of research prior to buying my bike, as all my experience was on crotch rockets.
I ordered my bike in January and picked it up about 2 weeks ago. I have about 700 miles on it and I keep expecting to be disappointed because of all the hater's comments... but I just keep riding!
I expected my radio would suck, but I can hear it doing 75 MPH down the highway.
I imagined the buffeting would nearly rip my head off, but it's the same as on every other motorcycle I've been on... it's wind in your face.
I thought the ride would be harsh and the seat uncomfortable, but even with myself (260#) and my wife (170#) on the bike, she found the ride extremely comfortable... even with the stock seat and the fact that I forgot to adjust the rear shock for the two of us. The stock seat is a little soft for me, but it's not bad. My wife has an Audi TTS Convertible and she made the comment that my bike rides smoother than her car.
I thought the bars would be so uncomfortable, I couldn't ride 100 miles without all sorts of back pain, but the only thing that's uncomfortable for me is the wrist angle. Full Disclosure: I do have Vindikta's waiting to install in a few weeks.
I've not had the fork lock screw up, the radio volume not work, or the hydraulic clutch stop working.
My dealer has went above and beyond to be helpful with any questions; when I wanted to try out a backrest, the Parts Guy said they're on backorder, but he offered me his own brand new unused one for a week and if I liked it, I could purchase his and he'd deal with backorder issues for his own.
Sure, I'd like to have another 30 HP and get 150 MPG... who wouldn't? But, I'm LOVING this bike.
Anybody thinking about buying the new Rushmores: read less and ride more.
My wife laughs because I just take off at night and ride for a few hours with nobody by my side and no destination in mind.
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 578
Likes: 22
From: Ontario, Canada
It's funny. I was never a Harley hater, but i did swear that I would never own one and get caught up in the the Harley "hype". I came off 600 Sportbikes and then moved to a sport cruiser. All my buddies were on Harley's.....so I bought the only one that appealed to me at the time, the Vrod. I traded that for a FatBob, then traded that for a Street Glide for the bags and fairing/radio. Guess what? I own a Harley and hate to admit it, but am caught in the hype! I also have never been happier on a bike!
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Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 59
Likes: 7
From: Greenfield, Indiana
Same here
It's funny. I was never a Harley hater, but i did swear that I would never own one and get caught up in the the Harley "hype". I came off 600 Sportbikes and then moved to a sport cruiser. All my buddies were on Harley's.....so I bought the only one that appealed to me at the time, the Vrod. I traded that for a FatBob, then traded that for a Street Glide for the bags and fairing/radio. Guess what? I own a Harley and hate to admit it, but am caught in the hype! I also have never been happier on a bike!
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 3,414
Likes: 374
From: Southern NY, known as Florida
I am with you all the way. I have had zero issues with the bike. And the infotainment issues are just my learning curve of the system. My dealer has been great, the bike has been great.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 1,920
Likes: 77
From: dallas
I did lots of research prior to buying my bike, as all my experience was on crotch rockets.
I ordered my bike in January and picked it up about 2 weeks ago. I have about 700 miles on it and I keep expecting to be disappointed because of all the hater's comments... but I just keep riding!
I expected my radio would suck, but I can hear it doing 75 MPH down the highway.
I imagined the buffeting would nearly rip my head off, but it's the same as on every other motorcycle I've been on... it's wind in your face.
I thought the ride would be harsh and the seat uncomfortable, but even with myself (260#) and my wife (170#) on the bike, she found the ride extremely comfortable... even with the stock seat and the fact that I forgot to adjust the rear shock for the two of us. The stock seat is a little soft for me, but it's not bad. My wife has an Audi TTS Convertible and she made the comment that my bike rides smoother than her car.
I thought the bars would be so uncomfortable, I couldn't ride 100 miles without all sorts of back pain, but the only thing that's uncomfortable for me is the wrist angle. Full Disclosure: I do have Vindikta's waiting to install in a few weeks.
I've not had the fork lock screw up, the radio volume not work, or the hydraulic clutch stop working.
My dealer has went above and beyond to be helpful with any questions; when I wanted to try out a backrest, the Parts Guy said they're on backorder, but he offered me his own brand new unused one for a week and if I liked it, I could purchase his and he'd deal with backorder issues for his own.
Sure, I'd like to have another 30 HP and get 150 MPG... who wouldn't? But, I'm LOVING this bike.
Anybody thinking about buying the new Rushmores: read less and ride more.
My wife laughs because I just take off at night and ride for a few hours with nobody by my side and no destination in mind.
I ordered my bike in January and picked it up about 2 weeks ago. I have about 700 miles on it and I keep expecting to be disappointed because of all the hater's comments... but I just keep riding!
I expected my radio would suck, but I can hear it doing 75 MPH down the highway.
I imagined the buffeting would nearly rip my head off, but it's the same as on every other motorcycle I've been on... it's wind in your face.
I thought the ride would be harsh and the seat uncomfortable, but even with myself (260#) and my wife (170#) on the bike, she found the ride extremely comfortable... even with the stock seat and the fact that I forgot to adjust the rear shock for the two of us. The stock seat is a little soft for me, but it's not bad. My wife has an Audi TTS Convertible and she made the comment that my bike rides smoother than her car.
I thought the bars would be so uncomfortable, I couldn't ride 100 miles without all sorts of back pain, but the only thing that's uncomfortable for me is the wrist angle. Full Disclosure: I do have Vindikta's waiting to install in a few weeks.
I've not had the fork lock screw up, the radio volume not work, or the hydraulic clutch stop working.
My dealer has went above and beyond to be helpful with any questions; when I wanted to try out a backrest, the Parts Guy said they're on backorder, but he offered me his own brand new unused one for a week and if I liked it, I could purchase his and he'd deal with backorder issues for his own.
Sure, I'd like to have another 30 HP and get 150 MPG... who wouldn't? But, I'm LOVING this bike.
Anybody thinking about buying the new Rushmores: read less and ride more.
My wife laughs because I just take off at night and ride for a few hours with nobody by my side and no destination in mind.
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Road Warrior
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 1,570
Likes: 117
From: Southeast NC
...of art.
I did lots of research prior to buying my bike, as all my experience was on crotch rockets.
I ordered my bike in January and picked it up about 2 weeks ago. I have about 700 miles on it and I keep expecting to be disappointed because of all the hater's comments... but I just keep riding!
I expected my radio would suck, but I can hear it doing 75 MPH down the highway.
I imagined the buffeting would nearly rip my head off, but it's the same as on every other motorcycle I've been on... it's wind in your face.
I thought the ride would be harsh and the seat uncomfortable, but even with myself (260#) and my wife (170#) on the bike, she found the ride extremely comfortable... even with the stock seat and the fact that I forgot to adjust the rear shock for the two of us. The stock seat is a little soft for me, but it's not bad. My wife has an Audi TTS Convertible and she made the comment that my bike rides smoother than her car.
I thought the bars would be so uncomfortable, I couldn't ride 100 miles without all sorts of back pain, but the only thing that's uncomfortable for me is the wrist angle. Full Disclosure: I do have Vindikta's waiting to install in a few weeks.
I've not had the fork lock screw up, the radio volume not work, or the hydraulic clutch stop working.
My dealer has went above and beyond to be helpful with any questions; when I wanted to try out a backrest, the Parts Guy said they're on backorder, but he offered me his own brand new unused one for a week and if I liked it, I could purchase his and he'd deal with backorder issues for his own.
Sure, I'd like to have another 30 HP and get 150 MPG... who wouldn't? But, I'm LOVING this bike.
Anybody thinking about buying the new Rushmores: read less and ride more.
My wife laughs because I just take off at night and ride for a few hours with nobody by my side and no destination in mind.
I did lots of research prior to buying my bike, as all my experience was on crotch rockets.
I ordered my bike in January and picked it up about 2 weeks ago. I have about 700 miles on it and I keep expecting to be disappointed because of all the hater's comments... but I just keep riding!
I expected my radio would suck, but I can hear it doing 75 MPH down the highway.
I imagined the buffeting would nearly rip my head off, but it's the same as on every other motorcycle I've been on... it's wind in your face.
I thought the ride would be harsh and the seat uncomfortable, but even with myself (260#) and my wife (170#) on the bike, she found the ride extremely comfortable... even with the stock seat and the fact that I forgot to adjust the rear shock for the two of us. The stock seat is a little soft for me, but it's not bad. My wife has an Audi TTS Convertible and she made the comment that my bike rides smoother than her car.
I thought the bars would be so uncomfortable, I couldn't ride 100 miles without all sorts of back pain, but the only thing that's uncomfortable for me is the wrist angle. Full Disclosure: I do have Vindikta's waiting to install in a few weeks.
I've not had the fork lock screw up, the radio volume not work, or the hydraulic clutch stop working.
My dealer has went above and beyond to be helpful with any questions; when I wanted to try out a backrest, the Parts Guy said they're on backorder, but he offered me his own brand new unused one for a week and if I liked it, I could purchase his and he'd deal with backorder issues for his own.
Sure, I'd like to have another 30 HP and get 150 MPG... who wouldn't? But, I'm LOVING this bike.
Anybody thinking about buying the new Rushmores: read less and ride more.
My wife laughs because I just take off at night and ride for a few hours with nobody by my side and no destination in mind.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,468
Likes: 4
From: South Carolina
baldguy13, there is a theme on the forum that usually results in beating up the Harley Davidson brand. 1. what motorcycle do you think I need? 2. How do I re engineer it because I cant ride it and it doesnt fit? 3. what tools do I need? 4. How do I replace? 5. How do I repair what I tried to replace? 6. I know more than a certified MMI graduate because I look on the internet while I'm in my prairie dog cubicle. LOL!
It's a great motorcycle and will give you years of fun....ride the hell out of it.
It's a great motorcycle and will give you years of fun....ride the hell out of it.