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Crisis management
9th July 2010, 12:54
I'm off to Brisbane later this month and have the opportunity to rent a Harley Davidson for the day, I've never ridden one and this seems an oportunity to pootle up the coast and enjoy the experience with my wife. The choices I have are:
FXD Fat Bob,
Super Glide custom
FLHT Electra Glide.
The only prerequisits we have are that it has to be pillion friendly and fun to ride.
So, whats the best one to get?
Any other advice is welcome...........:mellow:
Edit...apologies for the "Harley" typo in the header...not a great start eh? (Ta to whoever fixed that bollocks up)
sinned
9th July 2010, 13:04
You want to poodle up the coast with your wife on the back? On that basis there is only one answer: Electra Glide.
I was in Brisbane a few weeks ago and did some window shopping at morganandwacker.com.au (http://www.morganandwacker.com.au) looking for what HD I would buy when I move to Brisbane. The tourers are very popular with HD owners and suit the roads and long distances. If you want your wife to enjoy the poodle I wouldn't consider the Fat Bob - but then what would a Busa rider know?
MeHigh
9th July 2010, 13:06
Fat Bob for one day and short trip. Electra for longer missions, Super Glide for bling.
Ian can't you find someone who'll rent you a nice bike? :lol:
Crisis management
9th July 2010, 13:15
Fat Bob for one day and short trip. Electra for longer missions, Super Glide for bling.
Just to clarify, I would expect to be travelling an easy 400 kms for a day trip at a leisurely pace, am I deluded?
Crisis management
9th July 2010, 13:16
Ian can't you find someone who'll rent you a nice bike? :lol:
Bastard, I've got a "nice" bike, I want to try a comfortable bike!
sinned
9th July 2010, 13:16
Fat Bob for one day and short trip. Electra for longer missions, Super Glide for bling.
You must know something about his wife's arse if she is to sit on this (http://0.tqn.com/d/motorcycles/1/0/H/m/-/-/10_FXDF_R.jpg) for a day trip up the coast.
The Glide would be the best (only) 2 up bike.
Her on the back won't like the rear seats on the others for long.
Big Dave
10th July 2010, 12:16
Electra Glide. later the model the better. 2010 with an exhaust upgrade is one of my all time favourite bikes.
scumdog
10th July 2010, 12:20
Electra Glide. later the model the better. 2010 with an exhaust upgrade is one of my all time favourite bikes.
It's my pick for the renter we're picking up from Salt Lake City in three weeks, it seems ideal for two-up, lots of miles and room for gear.
It's my pick for the renter we're picking up from Salt Lake City in three weeks, it seems ideal for two-up, lots of miles and room for gear.
No mention of an Aquaglide. They are better in the wet.
blackdog
10th July 2010, 13:39
It's my pick for the renter we're picking up from Salt Lake City in three weeks, it seems ideal for two-up, lots of miles and room for gear.
jus lookin' at goog maps now, we are going to a wedding in vegas next year and trying to decide whether to go through new mexico or salt lake city to dakota afterwards hmmm
scumdog
10th July 2010, 14:59
jus lookin' at goog maps now, we are going to a wedding in vegas next year and trying to decide whether to go through new mexico or salt lake city to dakota afterwards hmmm
They're both gonna be hot if it's this time of year, both have lots of desert but Salt Lake City is more on the (almost) direct route however Denver is the way I've been - and great scenery through the Rockies that way.
(Will be stopping at Las Vegas myself in about 6 weeks time)
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blackdog
10th July 2010, 15:08
They're both gonna be hot if it's this time of year, both have lots of desert but Salt Lake City is more on the (almost) direct route however Denver is the way I've been - and great scenery through the Rockies that way.
(Will be stopping at Las Vegas myself in about 6 weeks time)
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;) nothing wrong with taking the long way there
scumdog
10th July 2010, 15:11
;) nothing wrong with taking the long way there
Depends how much time you've got and how far you need to travel - it's a long way between chip shops over there!
blackdog
10th July 2010, 15:15
actually looking at it, might have to do the round trip if we can. looks about 2500 miles. 10 days would be 'bout right i reckon
Big Dave
10th July 2010, 15:29
actually looking at it, might have to do the round trip if we can. looks about 2500 miles. 10 days would be 'bout right i reckon
You ridden over there before? 750km is a pretty easy day. Have done 1250km in daylight travelling back from Perth.
blackdog
10th July 2010, 15:36
You ridden over there before? 750km is a pretty easy day. Have done 1250km in daylight travelling back from Perth.
thinking about averages though. maybe 7 days riding? some short days some long:)
Big Dave
10th July 2010, 15:53
thinking about averages though. maybe 7 days riding? some short days some long:)
Depends on your agenda really - some places there are lots to see if you like looking at empty space and Gum trees. Some places you could be busy exploring for a week - same an NZ amenities wise - just that the distances between centres are sometimes vast and the roads are often gun barrel straight between them. Dial in the crusie control and watch it roll by and it's easy to roll out big miles on either side of the great divide. Conversely there are some good twisties ascending and descending it.
Shadows
10th July 2010, 19:06
No mention of an Aquaglide. They are better in the wet.
Fuck that's cool. Livebait tank on the back, tackle boxes on the side, even looks like it has a sounder/chartplotter up front. Stick your Fyran up your arse, I'll have one of those.
Fuck that's cool. Livebait tank on the back, tackle boxes on the side, even looks like it has a sounder/chartplotter up front. Stick your Fyran up your arse, I'll have one of those.
Yup and no worry about the anchor draggin. Aye
Shadows
10th July 2010, 19:21
Yup and no worry about the anchor draggin. Aye
Another excellent point which I never considered!
bluebird
10th July 2010, 20:27
These bikes should be fine for Aussie, there are not that many corners. But if you happen to come across any of the said "corners" make sure you plan well in advance of these as your ride my have other ideas. (LOL)
Big Dave
11th July 2010, 10:14
These bikes should be fine for Aussie, there are not that many corners. But if you happen to come across any of the said "corners" make sure you plan well in advance of these as your ride my have other ideas. (LOL)
Yerrrs - but atchally. If we're talking about the Electra Glide, The 2008 onwards Touring Chassis is a tidy handling motorcycle with 'better than a cruiser' cornering clearance. Good end Showa suspension, Brembo brakes, you can even stand on the brake and drift the rear end into a corner slightly it's so well balanced. In the Kiwi Rider test I said it's a PT boat dressed as a battleship. I meant it. It's all relative of course - compared to an aprilia 125 it's still a battlestar - but for the class of bike it's 'nimble'.
Crisis management
12th July 2010, 08:09
Thanks for the replies guys, I "think" I'm better informed......
Iain
Is there no Victory hire places? If i had a choice between the Harley and a Victory I'd choose the victory. That 106cu in victory motor is sweet and the brakes work. Gotta get me a ride on the cross country.
BIG DOUG
12th July 2010, 11:03
The 09 on glides are very good,the new chassis makes a big difference plus the front forks now have a cartridge in them which makes the front work surprisingly well I did a little test to see how the chassis handled I headed up the rimutaka's and just as you go past the lake at te marua there is a double passing lane with a nice sweeping left hander with a bit of faith in the new chassis I hit the corner at 170k's and it went around like it was on rails whereas the 08's and back hd 's would have protested by moving around a bit but not the 09's but I would have to wait another 10 years before I get one as I'm just not old enough yet lol.
Big Dave
12th July 2010, 11:29
Is there no Victory hire places? If i had a choice between the Harley and a Victory I'd choose the victory. That 106cu in victory motor is sweet and the brakes work. Gotta get me a ride on the cross country.
Late model Hogs have brembos or nissins. I preferred the Cross Roads - iz nekkid.
HenryDorsetCase
12th July 2010, 11:32
It's my pick for the renter we're picking up from Salt Lake City in three weeks, it seems ideal for two-up, lots of miles and room for gear.
Bastard! I am jealous
scumdog
12th July 2010, 13:49
Bastard! I am jealous
Kinda sort of 'bucket-list' stuff - after seeing so many people pop their clogs without warning I ain't sitting around too much as long as I can afford it.
Ya can't press 'REPLAY' in life, one shot is all ya get......and you're dead a long time.
Crisis management
12th July 2010, 15:50
Is there no Victory hire places? If i had a choice between the Harley and a Victory I'd choose the victory.
It's not the point Andy, I am unlikely to ever ride a Harley again so this is the chance to, bit like Scummies bucket list but more something you have to do rather than desire to do!
Big Dave
12th July 2010, 16:57
Kinda sort of 'bucket-list' stuff .
Given the choice I'd do another epic on the mainland.
BIG DOUG
12th July 2010, 20:55
Scumdog Get the hell out of utah to many weird people lol,go have a look at the salt flats and the museum in wendover is worth a look as this where they loaded the bombs they dropped on japan and they have fullsize bomb there and it's not that big for the amount of damage it did,I would head for colorado stunning piece of the country but don't get caught in rush hour in denver we where in a van doing 100mph and getting flipped the bird for going to slow but once we cleared that it was cool and boulder is just up the road going back in 2012 and taking bikes this time as I want to ride to sturgis this time .
scumdog
12th July 2010, 21:06
Scumdog Get the hell out of utah to many weird people lol,go have a look at the salt flats and the museum in wendover is worth a look as this where they loaded the bombs they dropped on japan and they have fullsize bomb there and it's not that big for the amount of damage it did,I would head for colorado stunning piece of the country but don't get caught in rush hour in denver we where in a van doing 100mph and getting flipped the bird for going to slow but once we cleared that it was cool and boulder is just up the road going back in 2012 and taking bikes this time as I want to ride to sturgis this time .
Weird people in Utah? - I'll fit right in....
And yep I'lll have a look at the Wendover museum for sure!
Been through Colorado a few times - have you been to Kermits Bar south of Denver at Idaho Springs? (Great bikers bar!!) but will be missing it out this time.
(Soda
BIG DOUG
13th July 2010, 21:44
No haven't been to that bar,we couldn't get a motel in boulder so ended up in fort collins,you no were the balloon boy comes from saw a biker nite at a local carwash so ventured over "hey man stay and party with us " ah dude there no alcohol yea we only have soda wtf another weird place but hey we did meet a lot of good people.
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