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FXLRST - when in Australia?

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  • stripedtomato
    stripedtomato
    2 years ago
    Has anyone seen the Low Rider ST (FXLRST) in Australia yet, or know when they’re due to arrive? Thinking of upgrading between FLSB and FLXRST but can’t find the ST anywhere.
  • John.R
    John.R
    2 years ago
    Not due to start arriving till end of this month/next month, most/all should be spoken for via orders, but floor stock will be available if people with orders and deposits don't want to proceed with sale.
  • tussuck
    tussuck
    2 years ago
    Gunship grey looks like a chit colour on the bike too!  Needs a LOT of Kandy and Flake and pinstriping. 
  • Far Canal
    Far Canal
    2 years ago
    Quoting tussuck on 10 Apr 2022 02:30 AM

    Gunship grey looks like a chit colour on the bike too!  Needs a LOT of Kandy and Flake and pinstriping. 

    Could not agree more!, Very impressed with what the bike looks like but 2 miserable colours to choose from.
  • Grease Monkey
    Grease Monkey
    2 years ago
    Black or undercoat.......
  • John.R
    John.R
    2 years ago
    Primer is extra too. Luckily I got it thrown in for free.
  • stripedtomato
    stripedtomato
    2 years ago
    Thanks guys, I test rode the low rider s today and I don’t think the ST will be for me in the end. Deliveries from dealers ranged from 8 weeks to 6 months. 
  • Far Canal
    Far Canal
    2 years ago
    Quoting stripedtomato on 11 Apr 2022 09:47 AM

    Thanks guys, I test rode the low rider s today and I don’t think the ST will be for me in the end. Deliveries from dealers ranged from 8 weeks to 6 months. 

    Why won't it be for you stripedtomato? please tell us more.
  • stripedtomato
    stripedtomato
    2 years ago
    Quoting stripedtomato on 11 Apr 2022 09:47 AM

    Thanks guys, I test rode the low rider s today and I don’t think the ST will be for me in the end. Deliveries from dealers ranged from 8 weeks to 6 months. 

    Quoting Far Canal on 11 Apr 2022 10:00 AM

    Why won't it be for you stripedtomato? please tell us more.

    I didn’t like the riding position at all with the mid controls, I just felt very cramped. 

    I also test rode the sport glide and found it much better riding position for me, motor was different but still had plenty down low, and it seemed more comfortable on the road - it did seem to run out of lean angle pretty quick though.
  • Far Canal
    Far Canal
    2 years ago
    Quoting stripedtomato on 11 Apr 2022 09:47 AM

    Thanks guys, I test rode the low rider s today and I don’t think the ST will be for me in the end. Deliveries from dealers ranged from 8 weeks to 6 months. 

    Quoting Far Canal on 11 Apr 2022 10:00 AM

    Why won't it be for you stripedtomato? please tell us more.

    Quoting stripedtomato on 11 Apr 2022 11:05 AM

    I didn’t like the riding position at all with the mid controls, I just felt very cramped. 


    I also test rode the sport glide and found it much better riding position for me, motor was different but still had plenty down low, and it seemed more comfortable on the road - it did seem to run out of lean angle pretty quick though.

    Interesting answer mate, just why HD puts mid controls on a low rider (a bike you would think has a low seat height by the sound of it) is a bit of a mystery.
    When I rode my mates Sport Glide who lives at Gympie QLD I thought it was great in the handling department but when he came down to Tassie for a tour and experienced lots of serious corners his Sport Glide failed the peg scraping test big time.
    Have read the new Low rider has a bit more travel on the rear shocks.
  • WideglidingNZ
    WideglidingNZ
    2 years ago
    Quoting stripedtomato on 11 Apr 2022 09:47 AM

    Thanks guys, I test rode the low rider s today and I don’t think the ST will be for me in the end. Deliveries from dealers ranged from 8 weeks to 6 months. 

    Quoting Far Canal on 11 Apr 2022 10:00 AM

    Why won't it be for you stripedtomato? please tell us more.

    Quoting stripedtomato on 11 Apr 2022 11:05 AM

    I didn’t like the riding position at all with the mid controls, I just felt very cramped. 


    I also test rode the sport glide and found it much better riding position for me, motor was different but still had plenty down low, and it seemed more comfortable on the road - it did seem to run out of lean angle pretty quick though.

    I didn't like the mid controls either, I had forwards put on pre delivery and it wasn't too expensive from memory, I'm now thinking of just going for the lowrider S not the ST, basically because it's $5000 for a fairing and bags, I thought the ST came with cruise control and stereo included but apparently they are extra's, I like the speedo set-up more than the ST's little streetbob's one also
  • Mr.Mow
    Mr.Mow
    2 years ago
    Just got a call from my dealer, bike is booked to be on the water April 21, arrival expected 3-4 weeks after
  • John.R
    John.R
    2 years ago
    Quoting Mr.Mow on 15 Apr 2022 07:32 AM

    Just got a call from my dealer, bike is booked to be on the water April 21, arrival expected 3-4 weeks after

    Seems to be a pretty common timeframe window, including mine. Late April, early May for first batches to be gettin on boats.
  • steelo
    steelo
    2 years ago
    I hate myself
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  • Grease Monkey
    Grease Monkey
    2 years ago
    Quoting steelo on 16 Apr 2022 11:38 AM

    I hate myself

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    Hahaha, funny arsehole 
  • John.R
    John.R
    2 years ago
    While I feel bad, I have been having a bit of a laugh on the ST Facebook page with nearly every single person carrying on about them being the 'first in line/first order' at their delearships, only for a  bunch of bikes to be randomly delivered and sold to people who have just walked into the show room. Those 'first in line' guys are still waiting to get a date for their bikes.
  • Mr.Mow
    Mr.Mow
    2 years ago
    Quoting John.R on 17 Apr 2022 12:44 AM

    While I feel bad, I have been having a bit of a laugh on the ST Facebook page with nearly every single person carrying on about them being the 'first in line/first order' at their delearships, only for a  bunch of bikes to be randomly delivered and sold to people who have just walked into the show room. Those 'first in line' guys are still waiting to get a date for their bikes.

    What I’ve read from the US is people who put down deposits are getting the call, they don’t get down that day it goes to someone else.. other thing that’s happening is the random pricing, they’re what 21,000US, dealers are asking 28000 for them, guys who ordered are being told ‘bike you ordered is now 28k, take it or leave it’
  • brucefxdl
    brucefxdl
    2 years ago
    good way to win friends.
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