Back to a batwing.
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Joined: Nov 2022
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From: France
This is my third Road King and I ride all year round, regardless of the weather conditions.
It's true that my hands aren't protected in bad weather, whereas the windshield adequately protects my upper body.
I recently tried the new Street Glide and was struck by the protection the Batwing provides, not only for my upper body but also for my hands and there is also less air rising along the tank.
You're much better protected than with a windshield, and with age, I'm paying more and more attention to my comfort. So maybe I'll start thinking about a Street Glide.
I think the protection is better than on the Road Glide, especially because the fairing is closer to the rider, and I also appreciate the closer position of the screen ot the gauges, as well as better visibility of the road ahead and the immediate surroundings of the bike.
I also prefer the more classic look of the Street Glide, I find the new Road Glide fairing too bulky compared to the old one, but that's a matter of personal preference...
It's true that my hands aren't protected in bad weather, whereas the windshield adequately protects my upper body.
I recently tried the new Street Glide and was struck by the protection the Batwing provides, not only for my upper body but also for my hands and there is also less air rising along the tank.
You're much better protected than with a windshield, and with age, I'm paying more and more attention to my comfort. So maybe I'll start thinking about a Street Glide.
I think the protection is better than on the Road Glide, especially because the fairing is closer to the rider, and I also appreciate the closer position of the screen ot the gauges, as well as better visibility of the road ahead and the immediate surroundings of the bike.
I also prefer the more classic look of the Street Glide, I find the new Road Glide fairing too bulky compared to the old one, but that's a matter of personal preference...
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From: backwoods
Is this bad?
I finally had the surgery, I don't recall the numbness, I'll have to pay attention this year. But there were times I would have to hold my hand down. Same with snowmobiles. If I sit my hand would go numb after awhile.
I finally had the surgery, I don't recall the numbness, I'll have to pay attention this year. But there were times I would have to hold my hand down. Same with snowmobiles. If I sit my hand would go numb after awhile.
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From: Eastern Ohio
Yes, it wrecks my lower back and I feel like I'm holding myself up with my arms. Not relaxing. Now I have finally added a rider backrest. Maybe it wouldn't have been so bad with a backrest?
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I've never road a Road Glide. I did ride a Tour Glide back in those days. I have talked to many riders who have never rode an ElectraGlide or Street Glide.
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From: Eastern Ohio
I'm not bad enough for surgery yet. At least it doesn't bother me that bad yet. Bursitis is starting up. Elbows and I think my right hand had a flare-up a few weeks back. Golfers elbow too. Electrician 23 years. Hands go half numb across the middle, ring, and pinky.
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From: backwoods
We all have out different aches and different places in our lives. But I don't have interest in backrest unless its a bar stool
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2019
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From: CLT NC
I had backrest for short time. OL hated it, hard for her to get on. Plus I think it made it worse, for me, the angle was not right. Sometimes start of season, need to develop core muscle with some riding, Varies by person. Went to Alaska without it, and many other places. I gave up highway pegs cause I thought they put the weight on hips. I will put my toes on them.
We all have out different aches and different places in our lives. But I don't have interest in backrest unless its a bar stool
We all have out different aches and different places in our lives. But I don't have interest in backrest unless its a bar stool
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From: Inland NW
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Joined: Apr 2020
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From: Gilbert, AZ
Put me in the category of I love both. Think both do exactly what I want/need. I prefer the road glide because of the ease of Tbars... yep, I am a bar and riser guy... I know, I know...Give me a good tbar style/riser bar set up at about sternum to slightly above sternum height on the street glide that does not block the screen/gauges/mirrors and I would own a street glide.