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Posted: 3/28/2024 4:13:54 PM EDT
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My wife used to own a Sportster 883XL. She is 5'4", 120 lbs. This Lowrider looks like it's seat height is a bit higher off the ground and certainly heavier than the 883 XL. And a lot more $$$. She has been talking about maybe getting a bike again. I wonder if this would be too intimidating for her...
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 4:16:49 PM EDT
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HD only made one bike I like. The V-Rod. That was until I owned one (2009 Muscle) and absolutely hated the seating position. Sold it for the same I bought it for.
I'd give HD a chance again if they made the Bronx. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 8:23:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tangbang: My wife used to own a Sportster 883XL. She is 5'4", 120 lbs. This Lowrider looks like it's seat height is a bit higher off the ground and certainly heavier than the 883 XL. And a lot more $$$. She has been talking about maybe getting a bike again. I wonder if this would be too intimidating for her... It is higher and much heavier. It will also get up and haul ass in short order. So much so I needed to get used to the throttle for a few days to keep it from getting frisky when pulling out. I don’t know your wife’s skill level but I would not classify this as a beginner bike. However, it does handle very, very well for a heavy bike. Better at low speeds and probably at high speeds too than my BMW. Most aftermarket seats lower the seat height. I am actually looking at one that raises it a touch and moves me forward a tad, just to make it better ergonomically for riding. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 8:37:03 PM EDT
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This RK without the stupid bars and a quick detach windshield.
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Posted: 3/28/2024 8:47:00 PM EDT
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Maybe it’s been a while for me but that bike sure looks more like a road glide than a low rider.
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Posted: 3/28/2024 8:47:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HighlandMac: Maybe it’s been a while for me but that bike sure looks more like a road glide than a low rider. Really it looks like an old FXR police. Or a club bike from the early eighties. |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:07:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JamiesGotAGun: Congrats on the new bike. Personally, I always wanted American Iron, but Harley's styling just doesn't do it for me. It's like they're 20 years behind on the design/styling. That's what you're buying. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:28:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Canoeguy: It’s really good for its size. I did add a taller windshield though. The stock height looks better but I need the ride to be right before I care about looks. This bike is a riders bike. It has cruise control and traction control. But they are simple and sleek in operation. Other than that it is stripped down. I will add heated grips to mine, however. I will also ditch the crazy air filter it has for something a little lower profile. The 117 is a great motor putting the useable power right where you most need it. Now let’s talk about my BMW GSA, which I am on today… 12 buttons on the handlebar and one of them is a magic wheel thingy that brings up more information than I could ever use. It is also a fantastic machine and can do a lot. But for pure road fun it is hands down the Lowrider ST. ETA: The Harley genuinely makes me want to just hit the road and ride through small towns, stop at little diners, ride Rt.66. Of course all my bikes do that...they just want me to take different routes. I put a shorter, 17", windshield on my Road King. When I started wearing my Shoei FF helmet on all of my bikes, the windshield height made less difference. I don't care for "rider aids", except ABS, because I won't use them. I always try to buy the Base model of anything and add a few accessories. I'll take a test ride on BMW's R1300 GS and check out the new R1200 nine T bikes. There is supposedly a more dirt worthy Urban GS in the works. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 10:34:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SeanTX: This RK without the stupid bars and a quick detach windshield. https://i.pinimg.com/originals/97/f4/ed/97f4ed1cfbea515340012faba36dc7df.jpg Now thats a good looking HOG |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 10:39:44 PM EDT
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Meh, it’s a bagger.
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Posted: 3/28/2024 10:53:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jarhead13: Meh, it’s a bagger. Meh, not really at all. 100 pounds lighter than the current Road glide which lost a lot of weight this year. And honestly its just not as big in any stretch. The hard bags pop off in literally 20 seconds. Fair warning though that in stock configuration there is no passenger pegs or seat. Its actually a very lean bike with few bells and whistles...for a big fat Harley. |
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Posted: 3/29/2024 7:57:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Canoeguy: The Lowrider ST is the best bike Harley has ever made. It got me to buy one to add to my flock. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/191077/IMG_7175_jpeg-3171697.JPG Nice. Reminds me of an Evo FXRP that put on weight. |
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Posted: 3/29/2024 8:03:23 AM EDT
[Last Edit: 1975]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 67Firebird: *Non-rider, but I like looking at them. How does riding one of those, compare to riding a Dyna? (My favorite for looking at). Internet pic; https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/51036/HD_Dyna_Wide_Glide-3171995.jpg My FXDC rides the same except for mid vs. forward controls. |
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Posted: 3/29/2024 9:23:01 AM EDT
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Thanks.
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Posted: 3/29/2024 12:56:27 PM EDT
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Man today is 70 and sunny with low humidity...I saw a bunch of folks out on their HOGs today...boy I wish I was carnking a HOG this Good friday!
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Posted: 3/29/2024 3:21:41 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/29/2024 3:25:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By STL_Nik: Mounted the exhaust and seat this AM. Been out enjoying this wonderful weather. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/433200/1000005584_jpg-3172881.JPG That’s the seat I want. Do you find it moves you up and forward a tad as most report? |
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USA
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Posted: 3/29/2024 3:32:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CenterMass762: We need more pictures of the bike sitting next to it.  "It's a choppa" |
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USA
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Posted: 3/29/2024 4:02:24 PM EDT
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Pretty neat bike. I stay out of the dealerships for the most part and didn't know those were out either. I am tall so I own two tourers. These make sense for a lot of people. The full sized touring frame can be a handful around town.
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Posted: 3/29/2024 6:01:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Canoeguy: That’s the seat I want. Do you find it moves you up and forward a tad as most report? Definitely, its more of a sit on top of the bike vs in the bike seat. I like that because you gain more control of the bike. The back rest I like in the down position, if I was out shredding canyons and mountains I'd put it up to lock me in more. |
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Posted: 3/29/2024 8:42:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By STL_Nik: Definitely, its more of a sit on top of the bike vs in the bike seat. I like that because you gain more control of the bike. The back rest I like in the down position, if I was out shredding canyons and mountains I'd put it up to lock me in more. That’s exactly what I wanted to hear, thanks man. |
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Posted: 3/29/2024 10:52:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Canoeguy: That’s the seat I want. Do you find it moves you up and forward a tad as most report? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Canoeguy: Originally Posted By STL_Nik: Mounted the exhaust and seat this AM. Been out enjoying this wonderful weather. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/433200/1000005584_jpg-3172881.JPG That’s the seat I want. Do you find it moves you up and forward a tad as most report? FWIW, the Mustang solo seat that I bought for my Road King sat me farther up and forward about an inch. I called the factory to make sure it would do that before I bought it. I bought a detachable backrest with it. I prefer to sit ON a bike, not in it. |
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Posted: 3/29/2024 11:41:20 PM EDT
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I have a friend who has a Pan America, a KTM XCFW 350, a Husky 701 and a Breakout 117.
He's been saving his money for the 135 Crate Engine for the Breakout all winter long. He just pulled the trigger last week. 126.1 hp at 5,490 rpm and 141.2 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,700 rpm He's going to add some go fast goodies to it. |
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Posted: 3/29/2024 11:48:14 PM EDT
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 I love my 2018 Fat Bob. I’ve had a few different HDs and this one rules them all for me. |
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Posted: 3/30/2024 11:35:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SgtThump: https://i.imgur.com/uYGzJ9O.jpeg I love my 2018 Fat Bob. I’ve had a few different HDs and this one rules them all for me. I like the 2018 and up fat bob models, very agile, comfortable, good looks, good power. Had a 2022 myself. Only dislike was the smaller gas tank, why they didn't mount the 5 gallon just mystified me. |
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LA, USA
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Posted: 3/30/2024 11:51:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tangbang: My wife used to own a Sportster 883XL. She is 5'4", 120 lbs. This Lowrider looks like it's seat height is a bit higher off the ground and certainly heavier than the 883 XL. And a lot more $$$. She has been talking about maybe getting a bike again. I wonder if this would be too intimidating for her... I’m same height. Was able to ride stock. Aftermarket seat made it lower and slightly more forward. Then I lowered the rear an inch. |
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Posted: 3/30/2024 11:56:57 AM EDT
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<--- Rice burner...
Nice looking ride! Congrats! |
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Posted: 3/30/2024 11:58:42 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By STL_Nik: I'll preface with the fact that I own 6 Harleys. I'm not a HD hater but I'm definitely not a motorco fan either. I stopped in the dealership to grab some parts for a customers bike and that led to me sitting on the 2024 Lowrider ST, I knew they were supposed to be bad ass but I had never sat on one. HOLY SHIT, it was like Cinderella sliding on her slipper. I've never had a bike fit me as well as this one did. I walked into the sales managers office and laid it out simple. " I'm going to buy that ST sitting over their except in red, I have a 2016 Indian springfield that I want $7500 in trade" "well I'll have to see what we can do on it.... but I'm probably closer to $7k" "I want $7500 and I'll write you a check for the rest" "Are you serious or bullshitting me?" "Dead serious" "I'll have to see if I can source a red one" "you're sister dealership has a red one in stock" "I'll send a driver right now to get it" One of the easiest deals I've ever done. This thing shits and gets between the 117 engine, inverted forks, and brembo brakes It's the best STOCK bike I've ever rode. Wanna go 120mph? Don't even gotta try! It'll do it and ask for more. I'll leave it mostly stock for the riding season then make some real power this winter. I'm pretty stoked to get this thing in the mountains next month, I know it's gonna be a blast. Bike: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/433200/20240327_135219_jpg-3171674.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/433200/20240327_135320_jpg-3171675.JPG My 5'5 daughter sitting on it https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/433200/20240328_082806_jpg-3171677.JPG More photos of the springer please. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 3/30/2024 12:07:09 PM EDT
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Harley FINALLY made a bike I like Me too, 1948 panhead. |
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LA, USA
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Posted: 3/30/2024 12:12:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By STL_Nik: Mounted the exhaust and seat this AM. Been out enjoying this wonderful weather. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/433200/1000005584_jpg-3172881.JPG How do you like the handlebar height? You can swap the stock for 5.5” risers and only have to replace the upper clutch, rotate the upper brake cable banjo and some wire management. |
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Posted: 3/30/2024 12:32:37 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/30/2024 12:39:38 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/30/2024 3:17:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NachoDip: More photos of the springer please. My 99 Sportster Chopper. It's my beater daily ride.  Attached File Attached FileMy 2003 Sportster:  Attached File Attached FileMy 1977 FLH that is getting a panhead  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/30/2024 3:19:13 PM EDT
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That’s a sportster I’d ride. Looks like a fun daily.
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Posted: 3/30/2024 3:20:14 PM EDT
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My 84 wideglide. It's my show bike for the 2024 show season, currently at paint. It'll be at Thunder on the Speedway and Fuel Cleveland
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Posted: 3/30/2024 3:26:14 PM EDT
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My dad is an avid rider. Not sure why I never tried to get into this game.
Got me thinking. |
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Posted: 3/30/2024 3:59:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FourLoko: My dad is an avid rider. Not sure why I never tried to get into this game. Got me thinking. My dad was a cop back in the late 50's early 60's and rode a Harley. When I was a kid he rode bikes. When I turned 16 and had a job pumping gas, he help me buy a 1972 Yamaha RD200, two-smoker... Didn't stop riding to this day... Go take a riding class! |
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Posted: 3/30/2024 4:18:33 PM EDT
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some nice rides..for me Harley styling has been meh to OK..not really appealing to me.
Here's my 99 FXDWG .  |
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Posted: 3/30/2024 4:27:55 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Enzo300]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kc215: stay off the gravel I put mine down, as I was turning, in some leaves the neighbor blew into the street: 18 Road Glide special engine guard did its job May I preach to you about Bosch ABS cornering, so that you may be saved? |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/30/2024 5:41:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By midcap: BMW doesn't sound like a HOG, and you ain't getting laid on a Bimmer at Sturgis...you need to be riding a HOG to get laid. The ladies at the big HOG rallies know if you cranking a HOG or not. I wouldn't want to get laid by what I have seen being passed off as a lady hanging around Sturgis, hog rallies or a Harley. Hog rally is really an appropriate name. |
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Posted: 3/30/2024 7:47:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By STL_Nik: My 84 wideglide. It's my show bike for the 2024 show season, currently at paint. It'll be at Thunder on the Speedway and Fuel Cleveland https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/433200/1000005100_jpg-3173763.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/433200/1000004316_jpg-3173764.JPG Very nice Wide Glide! |
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Posted: 3/31/2024 1:07:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MB_GELANDEWAGEN: I wouldn't want to get laid by what I have seen being passed off as a lady hanging around Sturgis, hog rallies or a Harley. Hog rally is really an appropriate name. Hog rally. Also known as a Midcap party? Yeah. No thanks. There’s not-so-fresh bread baking under that fupa. |
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