I am just curious on the handling traits between a Road Glide with a fixed fairng versus say an EG Classic without a tourpak. I am close to buying a Road Glide and having had one, I loved the way the bike handled and it was very comfortable. However, I've also seen some pretty damn nice looking classics sans tour pak with the looks of a bar hopper... basically a street glide look. A bagger is a must. Just wondering what the ill effects if any are driving a fork mounted versus frame mounted ride. I like the look alot. I'll end up with one or the other and with some good luck, fairly soon.

Thanks

 

Same bikes, fork or frame mount? Streetglide styling got me and it handles great. Perfect everyday rider or trip bike. You know whatcha like, just go with it!

 

I agree. You sound like you know what you like. There was a thread on this subject a little while ago. I went with the EG Standard cause I like the batwing fairing, dont need the radio and it is a blank canvas for me to make it look like I want it to look... The Roadies Sharknose did not appeal to my tastes...

 

To batwing or not to batwing, is that the question? Nnnannnannnannna BATWING!

 

Dido...

 

I liked the idea of having dual headlights, if one burns out, you still have a bachup![sm=escape.gif]

 

The RoadGlide is the best handling bike Harley makes. I've owned both. For me, at least, the difference is dramatic.

Rent & ride. It's best to make an informed decision based on your own experience. That way you will never look back and wonder "what if..."

 

I can answer it! I've owned both an FLHTCUI and 2 Roadglides.......still on my second FLTRI. Road glides handle better because of the frame mounted fairing for a couple of reasons:
1. Less weight on the forks.......quicker slow-speed handling and faster rebound.
2. Less turbulence and front wheel agitation at highway speeds. The batwing fairing on the FLH induces some oscillation of the front end due to the fork mounted fairing.

Test ride both and you'll see what I mean..............

 

I’m not arguing with you and in theory the frame mounted fairing should produce less wind “agitation” in the bars. But I can set the cruise on my Ultra and ride down the highway no handed and those handlebars DON’T move, wind gusts or not.

 

BEST handling bike Harley makes, DRAMATIC difference, QUICKER slow speed handling, FASTER rebound, LESS turbulance/front wheel agitation and oscillation. DAMN, shoulda got a Road Glide. [:'(]