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107 Softail Low Rider

  • Choco
    Choco
    4 years ago
    G'day all. First off can I ask not to get into a debate about the new 107 Low Rider name being a Softail and not a Dyna thanks. Ok might be doing a deal on a 2019 Low Rider this week coming depends if the dealership try's not to shaft me on my over the phone agreed trade in value. So anyone here own a new Low Rider, out of the new Harley range of bikes it's my favorite perfect for my riding style. Done a lot of YouTube and web reviews on this bike and can't find anyone that dislikes this bike. I am more than happy with the power the 107 puts out I have ridden two bikes of the new Harley range (unfortunately not a Low Rider yet) and impressed with the way they ride. The only thing I am going to do with my new bike is fit Vance & Hines slip on mufflers hopefully I can get away without fitting a turner so I been told. Ok this is my last throw of the dice, my last bike at sixty years old I can't see anymore bikes in my future so any information about the new Harleys good or bad wiil be helpful  cheers. 
  • Ratbob
    Ratbob
    4 years ago
    I assume you’ve read the M8 Owners thread and also searched M8, long but good reading.
  • RossW
    RossW
    4 years ago
    Quoting Choco on 28 Sep 2019 10:30 PMedited: 28 Sep 2019 10:35 PM

    G'day all. First off can I ask not to get into a debate about the new 107 Low Rider name being a Softail and not a Dyna thanks. Ok might be doing a deal on a 2019 Low Rider this week coming depends if the dealership try's not to shaft me on my over the phone agreed trade in value. So anyone here own a new Low Rider, out of the new Harley range of bikes it's my favorite perfect for my riding style. Done a lot of YouTube and web reviews on this bike and can't find anyone that dislikes this bike. I am more than happy with the power the 107 puts out I have ridden two bikes of the new Harley range (unfortunately not a Low Rider yet) and impressed with the way they ride. The only thing I am going to do with my new bike is fit Vance & Hines slip on mufflers hopefully I can get away without fitting a turner so I been told. Ok this is my last throw of the dice, my last bike at sixty years old I can't see anymore bikes in my future so any information about the new Harleys good or bad wiil be helpful  cheers. 

    I recently bought a Sport Glide, which is very similar except for having forward controls, fairing and bags. I am really happy with it. I fitted the SE stage 1 exhaust and a ventilator air cleaner, but rather than the SE tuner the dealer used an aftermarket one with fewer restrictions.
    I've also just fitted a Saddlemen Explorer seat, mostly so I don't get complaints from behind me. Haven't ridden on it yet but it feels ok to sit on.
  • Birtyyy
    Birtyyy
    4 years ago
    I was tossing up between the Low Rider and Street Bob and I went with the FXBB. I'm pretty happy with the 107. Had it for 9 months and just about to book in for my 8000 km service.
    If I was making the choice today though I would've gone for the Low Rider S with the 114.

    I am pretty confident you would be fine running slip ons without a tuner, I ran mine with a Bassani full exhaust system for a little while before I got my air cleaner and tuner.
  • Daffy
    Daffy
    4 years ago
    Quoting Choco on 28 Sep 2019 10:30 PMedited: 28 Sep 2019 10:35 PM

    G'day all. First off can I ask not to get into a debate about the new 107 Low Rider name being a Softail and not a Dyna thanks. Ok might be doing a deal on a 2019 Low Rider this week coming depends if the dealership try's not to shaft me on my over the phone agreed trade in value. So anyone here own a new Low Rider, out of the new Harley range of bikes it's my favorite perfect for my riding style. Done a lot of YouTube and web reviews on this bike and can't find anyone that dislikes this bike. I am more than happy with the power the 107 puts out I have ridden two bikes of the new Harley range (unfortunately not a Low Rider yet) and impressed with the way they ride. The only thing I am going to do with my new bike is fit Vance & Hines slip on mufflers hopefully I can get away without fitting a turner so I been told. Ok this is my last throw of the dice, my last bike at sixty years old I can't see anymore bikes in my future so any information about the new Harleys good or bad wiil be helpful  cheers. 

    Quoting RossW on 01 Oct 2019 10:21 AM

    I recently bought a Sport Glide, which is very similar except for having forward controls, fairing and bags. I am really happy with it. I fitted the SE stage 1 exhaust and a ventilator air cleaner, but rather than the SE tuner the dealer used an aftermarket one with fewer restrictions.

    I've also just fitted a Saddlemen Explorer seat, mostly so I don't get complaints from behind me. Haven't ridden on it yet but it feels ok to sit on.

    Had a Saddlemen Explorer on a previous bike and thought it was the best. Where did you get it please?  Good price,service,etc?
  • RossW
    RossW
    4 years ago
    Quoting Choco on 28 Sep 2019 10:30 PMedited: 28 Sep 2019 10:35 PM

    G'day all. First off can I ask not to get into a debate about the new 107 Low Rider name being a Softail and not a Dyna thanks. Ok might be doing a deal on a 2019 Low Rider this week coming depends if the dealership try's not to shaft me on my over the phone agreed trade in value. So anyone here own a new Low Rider, out of the new Harley range of bikes it's my favorite perfect for my riding style. Done a lot of YouTube and web reviews on this bike and can't find anyone that dislikes this bike. I am more than happy with the power the 107 puts out I have ridden two bikes of the new Harley range (unfortunately not a Low Rider yet) and impressed with the way they ride. The only thing I am going to do with my new bike is fit Vance & Hines slip on mufflers hopefully I can get away without fitting a turner so I been told. Ok this is my last throw of the dice, my last bike at sixty years old I can't see anymore bikes in my future so any information about the new Harleys good or bad wiil be helpful  cheers. 

    Quoting RossW on 01 Oct 2019 10:21 AM

    I recently bought a Sport Glide, which is very similar except for having forward controls, fairing and bags. I am really happy with it. I fitted the SE stage 1 exhaust and a ventilator air cleaner, but rather than the SE tuner the dealer used an aftermarket one with fewer restrictions.

    I've also just fitted a Saddlemen Explorer seat, mostly so I don't get complaints from behind me. Haven't ridden on it yet but it feels ok to sit on.

    Quoting Daffy on 01 Oct 2019 11:29 PM

    Had a Saddlemen Explorer on a previous bike and thought it was the best. Where did you get it please?  Good price,service,etc?

     actually bought this one on eBay.  It was new in the box. I paid AUD644.92 + postage that was relatively reasonable (around $80), so YMMV with exchange rates.
    The seller was a company called Get Lowered. I didn't have any issues with them.

    It is a very supportive seat, but it feels harder than the original when you first sit on it. The slotted hole in the attachment tab gives a small amount of adjustment fore and aft. 


  • Thelodger
    Thelodger
    4 years ago
    Quoting Choco on 28 Sep 2019 10:30 PMedited: 28 Sep 2019 10:35 PM

    G'day all. First off can I ask not to get into a debate about the new 107 Low Rider name being a Softail and not a Dyna thanks. Ok might be doing a deal on a 2019 Low Rider this week coming depends if the dealership try's not to shaft me on my over the phone agreed trade in value. So anyone here own a new Low Rider, out of the new Harley range of bikes it's my favorite perfect for my riding style. Done a lot of YouTube and web reviews on this bike and can't find anyone that dislikes this bike. I am more than happy with the power the 107 puts out I have ridden two bikes of the new Harley range (unfortunately not a Low Rider yet) and impressed with the way they ride. The only thing I am going to do with my new bike is fit Vance & Hines slip on mufflers hopefully I can get away without fitting a turner so I been told. Ok this is my last throw of the dice, my last bike at sixty years old I can't see anymore bikes in my future so any information about the new Harleys good or bad wiil be helpful  cheers. 

    Picked up my new Lowrider on last Friday....the 13th it was too.
    At 58 I would think I'm in the same frame of mind as yourself as in "last bike"
    After only a week I have fallen arse over in love with the thing......I have V&H Slashcut slipons and the sound is plenty loud.
    Like the Nike people say..JUST DO IT.