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Old Feb 27, 2021 | 07:14 PM
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I was comparing 2021 Road Glide and 2021 Road Glide Special and noticed that there is more lean angle on the RGS than the RG. I thought this is a typo since the RGS has shorter shocks and extended bags. what do you thinK?
 
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Is there a difference in the floorboards? I'd think those would hit before the bags.
 
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I was comparing 2021 Road Glide and 2021 Road Glide Special and noticed that there is more lean angle on the RGS than the RG. I thought this is a typo since the RGS has shorter shocks and extended bags. what do you thinK?
Both RG and RGS use 12" rear shocks. Only the RG Ultra uses 13" shocks.
 
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Both RG and RGS use 12" rear shocks. Only the RG Ultra uses 13" shocks.
I did not know that. Still, should be the same lean angle no?
 
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Originally Posted by Kraven
I did not know that. Still, should be the same lean angle no?
You'd think so. Only other difference between the two is the RGS now runs the chopped engine guard but I can't see that affecting lean angle.
 
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Can anyone explain the difference in ground clearance between the standard and special?

There is a similar difference with the Street Glides.

 
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Different rims, could they be different sizes too?
 
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Different rims, could they be different sizes too?
Time was, the non-Specials had 16" rear wheels but now they're all 18".
 
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Lower profile tires on the Specials??
 
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