Not sure if anyone else has said this, but one big difference to me between the 17's and earlier models the addition of ABS. Never understood why the trikes did not get ABS
Our combined weight will be around 500, GARYD, though, once in a blue moon we may have an overnight bag that will come in around 10-15 pounds. As we both work and have wee ones, long, multi-day trips aren't going to happen for a while. Most of the riding will be me solo going to and from work, with occasional jaunts with the wife thrown in.
Thank you much for the numbers, Bob. I think we'll be ok with the 103 stock, at least for a while. We can always do a Stage I, II or III at a later date if power becomes an issue. The power and cooler running temps of the 107 still appeals but I just can't bring myself to pull the trigger on a '17.
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I've pretty well decided on the 103, roadking, for just the reason you mentioned.
If Les and I were going to be making long, multi-day trips with hours at a time riding, I might feel differently about want versus need for the 107, but I suspect for what we will be doing, the 103 will be more than adequate. Factor in that dealers are willing to deal on the '16s and it becomes almost a no-brainer for me.
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Exactly, Trike4u, and that is the primary reason we are going with a '16. My only quandary now is Freewheeler or Tri Glide.
Decisions decisions lol
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I thought the same, UltraV, but every dealer I have talked to said the HD site is incorrect and that the trikes did not get the new rear suspension or the ABS.
I am befuddled.
I'm glad the TG doesn't have ABS. I hate ABS and don't want ABS in my autos or bikes. I don't even like the linked brakes I have on my '14 TG. That's just me.
Freewheeler vs TriGlide. Biggest difference is storage capacity. Freewheeler is about 1/6 as much. Don't know the exact percentage, but it is waaaaay to little for me.
Passenger comfort is almost non existent on the Freewheeler compared to the TG.
Plus the radio is an absolute necessity for me.
If you are a bare bones person, the Freewheeler is perfect for you.
Good luck - I guarantee you will love whichever one you get.
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Good grief! 1/6 the capacity and comfort non existent? A bit of a exaggeration wouldn't you say?
I totally understand liking your trike, but come on now.
Throw a tour pac on a freewheeler and you haven't got enough more storage on your tri to hold more than a pair of jeans.
Thank you much, Gary.
Les prefers the Tri Glide but we've thought about this long and hard and we think - think being the key word - we're better off with the Freewheeler.
You're absolutely right that the Tri Glide offers more storage and more comfort for the passenger, and Les loves them. In a few years, when the wee ones are old enough to be left alone for more than an evening, we'll likely trade up for one.
Right now, though, it's a luxury we don't really need.
We can't get away for too long at a time, plus, the Freewheeler is 150 pounds lighter. While 150 may not sound like much on paper, I suspect it will make a difference when hauling both of us with the 103. Plus, the Freewheeler is more sporty. Makes me feel more manly, especially after I have some Z bar 14" apes and chrome wheels added LOL!
I own a 2015 freewheeler. I have been from BC Canada to New Orleans, Sturgis twice, Nashville, and down the Oregon trail. I had a 2010 street glide trike FLHXXX before the freewheeler. The Freewheeler handles better, is much faster and the comfort level is Identical. Both have and had Mustang seats. The suspension on the free and on the tri are identical and with the right luggage the capacity can be made the same