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A righteous bagger

So, how does a Deuce owner end up in a bagger?
Long story short: Have a really long trip or rent an Electra-Glide once. In my case both things happened, in 2005 I rented an Electra-Glide for the HOG Road Candy Tour (I live in Dominican Republic so riding my bike to the event is out of the question...) and I discovered the comfort of a bagger. Back home and I was still very happy with my Deuce but then came a trip to Haiti (covered on The Horse Backstreet Chopper magazine) and I dearly missed the comfort of the Electra Glide.
So first thing after the ride back from Haiti was getting a bagger... but which one?
After looking at H-Ds Touring line up I found that the FLHX Street Glide offered me just what I was looking for and in the right amounts.
Comfortable ride:
For rider and passenger particularly with the tall backrest for the ol' lady. The only gripe is that the lowered suspension is just a bit on the harsh side, but thanks to the air adjustable rear shocks you can do some fine tuning.
Also the lower ride suits my height very well, so this is a good choice for short riders.
Power:
The 96 ci Twin Cam engine has good get up and go power and torque, a true hauler if you put a better air cleaner and correct the AFR mix with a fueler. Total cost under USD 300.
Music:
And plenty of it! With the Harman-Kardon Advanced Audio System this baby plays MP3 CDs, radio and even an Aux input for you iPod or Zune. Controls integrated into the handlebar allow for safe tinkering with the audio system.
Looks:
The Street Glide has a peculiar stance, kind of a stripped down bagger, almost saying: Too old for cruisers too young for baggers. Get a model with the denim (flat) color and it is a nasty looking ride.

So now I have everything I wanted... and in the right amount.

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