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I just purchased a 2012 Streetglide after 8 years on a Heritage. I immediately noticed the handlebars turn much further which makes the bike harder to hold up in tight places. A friend sat on it and that was the first thing he noticed, he rides a Deuce. I was looking and don't see any stops. The steering turns until the top section of the fork touches the frame. Is this normal or has the previous owner modified something?
 
It does turn a lot and and makes it interesting when in a tight spot but you will get used to how it feels


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It was a serious question. no offense but there was no need for you to act like a jerk.
 
Wasn't being a jerk. I took it as a serious question. You apparently did not sit on the bike or ride it before buying it then. This is not a characteristic of the bike that just pops up from time to time. There is a wide variation of chassis designs from bike to bike. Just not sure how this went unnoticed til now. I went from little Honda street bikes and a Sporty to an SG. It's just different. Ride it. That's all you can do. Maybe if your that sensitive it's not for you.
 
With some practice you can turn at nearly full lock leaned over with the floor board touching the road.

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Thanks. I could do that with my Heritage. The center of gravity is higher on the street glide. I'm sure I will get used to it.
 
Jim you will need to go find some empty parking lots and get some practice in with this machine. These bikes handle like a dream all it takes to improve your confidence and ability is practice. Go practice some slow tight turns and figure eights and your confidence will grow in no time.

Have fun and learn to enjoy this machine.
 
I am new to riding a Street Glide, just got my 2014 SGS the first of June. I had a Dyna before. I have enrolled in a "Ride Like A Pro" course coming up on Oct 11th. The Street Glide is a big bike for me, I am 5'7" and weigh 175. I have had the seat modified and lowered slightly by Mean City Cycles. They did an amazing job with the seat. Like you, I am sure I will get used to the bike, it is an awesome machine.
 
You are bigger than me. The original owner put a lowering kit on it. It was lowered 1inch in the back, but I lowered it to 2. I may have the front lowered an inch and bring the back up to 1 this winter. I would like to take such a course if it was offered near me.
 
Check on line for "ride like a pro" courses. Offered in many spots across the country. I am in the Atlanta area.


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TomA said:
Jim you will need to go find some empty parking lots and get some practice in with this machine. These bikes handle like a dream all it takes to improve your confidence and ability is practice. Go practice some slow tight turns and figure eights and your confidence will grow in no time.

Have fun and learn to enjoy this machine.
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Plus 1, the handling is excellent on the 14 SGS's
 
You will enjoy the course.
Two tips here:
A.) Cut some pipe hose about 1 foot in length to fit over the lower area of your engine guard to protect it as you learn tight turns.
B.) You can also get quite a bit of Ride like a Pro stuff on You Tube.
 
In what way did they modify the seat? I have had Corbin seats on my last 2 bikes. I've thought about one for this bike, but would like to put the Harley backrest on and it isn't compatable with corbin seats.
 
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