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Sneak peak of the HD 2015 line up

Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by badinfluence63, Aug 25, 2014.

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  1. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    I thank yo ars corectomongo Yankee from de nor easty cournty
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    All the SG's had and have air shocks but. an inch and a half shorter than on the EGs, So to keep my fat ars from bottoming out I had to run with so much pressure in them it was always a rough ride. Finnally replaced them with Progessive EG air shocks, Way better. now can ride with less pressure and more comfy.
    charlie46, Aug 30, 2014
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    Progressive Suspension is a great company.
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    I thought the new ones still has the shorty air shocks.
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    I would have bet your bike of choice would have been the Street Bob.
    ultra200922, Aug 30, 2014
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    That's a nice one, too, but I like the Soft tail Slim because of the soft tail, no rear shock look. Isn't the soft tail a bit lower to the ground, too?
    joshbob, Aug 30, 2014
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    Yep and less ground clearance and shorter rear suspension travel. But to you Josh it would be like riding in a rolls Royce !
    Fatboy128, Aug 30, 2014
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    Street Glide Special has adjustable hydraulic rear shocks. tHA STANDARD s.g. HAS the old(short) air adjustable shocks. I can't see if the Hydralic shocks have more travel.
    charlie46, Aug 31, 2014
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    I like Street Glides, fit me well. Stock, not lowered, Ultra a bit tall for me, not on toes, but just a little high. Noticed the Ultra Low is actually lower seat height than Street Glide...interesting...
    MountainCruiser, Aug 31, 2014
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    Seems like the Ultra Low is a good addition
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  12. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Street Glide is just a stripped down Ultra or now Ultra Limited. The new Ultra and Ultra limited are the same height as the last few years. The CVO Limited has a taller seat height simply because of the seat itself being a thicker taller seat.

    The Ultra low is an overdue motorcycle simply for those shorter people. Yet I've seen many a shorter guy and women riding the sport touring bikes with seat heights that are over 30".
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    FLHTbiker, Aug 31, 2014
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    I agree, will be liked by mid size... I am 5'11" and like the height of the SG a lot better than ultra. Amazing how much an inch or so makes...
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    The seat height on my new Screaming Eagle Ultra limited is to high might look for a lower one in the future.
    FLHTbiker, Aug 31, 2014
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    Sat on a 2015 ultra Low today and there is definitely a difference in height. For the rider that is a bit shorter this should be a welcome touring bike.
    FLHTbiker, Sep 3, 2014
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