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Old Sep 7, 2014 | 06:41 PM
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About 18 months ago I almost bought a new 2013 Electra Glide Classic, instead I went with a 2013 Deluxe. Last week I traded the Deluxe in on a new 2014 RK which I really like. Had I bought the Electra Glide Classic, I think I would still own it. But who knows?
 
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Old Sep 7, 2014 | 06:55 PM
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I would have kept my Dyna Street Bob. I went from a 2011 Dyna to a 2013 Street Glide to a 2014 Road king and still cant get that Dyna off my mind .
 
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Old Sep 7, 2014 | 07:11 PM
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I would have skipped buying my 2012 Limited if I knew they were making the Rushmore changes in '14. Would probably have just bought a used 2009 Ultra Classic and rode it for a couple of years. No regrets buying the 2014 Limited. Love this bike so far!
 
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Old Sep 7, 2014 | 07:19 PM
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I am happy with my 2014 Vivid back ABS Road King; too much money/mods in it now anyways. If I were in the market now for a different bike, I think a black Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring would be a top contender.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2014 | 08:04 PM
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Would not have married the second time..
 
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Old Sep 7, 2014 | 09:49 PM
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I plead the fifth!
 
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Old Sep 7, 2014 | 10:02 PM
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Wouldn't have done a single thing differently. Very happy with current bikes.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2014 | 10:36 PM
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I would have left my 07 FLHX closer to stock and saved the money toward a new Rushmore bike. Live and learn, I used to do the same the with custom trucks too :-).
 
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Old Sep 7, 2014 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Recycled
Nope, wouldn't do anything different. Just made it the way I wanted and plan on keeping it for many years, in order to reap the benefits of the mods done. It has evolved into a simple yet solid, well sorted bike that is a real pleasure to ride.
Same here. I new I wanted the a police bike as it was the only way in 09 to get the new frame, 103 and ABS. For me the police seat is a plus.

The only thing I wish I kept was the police controls...
 
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Old Sep 8, 2014 | 12:57 AM
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I love my Street Glide, but if I were to do it over, I'd probably take a longer look at the '14 CVO Road King. I love the colors and just the overall look. I still stop and look every time I see one at the dealer.
 
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