2015 Road Glide
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2015 Road Glide
The new RG is now shown on the Harley site. Other than a fixed fairing with dual headlight, it seems like the same offering as the Street Glide: no Tourpak and spartan passenger accommodations. I guess its all about style preference.
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Harley has to do a lot convincing on why I would rather be better off in getting rid off my 2009 Road Glide for this new 2015. I can see a 103 displacement, a nice looking fairing with larger instruments, bigger radio with newer technology, different rims both in the style and with the front wheel being bigger. But, after investing another $7,000 plus on accessories and up grades for my 2009, I would be hard pressed to give that up for this new 2015. I never did like the new style saddle bag lids and the 103 displacement is one of those up grades that I can always do for a lot lest on my 2009, then purchasing a brand new bike. I could always use a new bike, but is it all worth the trouble for me to give up what I already have for the 2015 Road Glide? Now, if they bring back the CVO in the Road Glide then that would probably do the trick....
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I'm really comparing it to the 2014 Street Glides. Most people would agree that the Rushmore additions are an improvement: 103 high output motor, centrally located large screen infotainment, and lever operated saddlebags. But I'm still not sure what differentiates the 2015 RG from a 2014 Street Glide except style. Maybe style is enough to justify the new model...
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I'm really comparing it to the 2014 Street Glides. Most people would agree that the Rushmore additions are an improvement: 103 high output motor, centrally located large screen infotainment, and lever operated saddlebags. But I'm still not sure what differentiates the 2015 RG from a 2014 Street Glide except style. Maybe style is enough to justify the new model...
Happy to see the road glides return. They have always been great bikes, going back to the original.
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Carefull what you wish for!
Harley has to do a lot convincing on why I would rather be better off in getting rid off my 2009 Road Glide for this new 2015. I can see a 103 displacement, a nice looking fairing with larger instruments, bigger radio with newer technology, different rims both in the style and with the front wheel being bigger. But, after investing another $7,000 plus on accessories and up grades for my 2009, I would be hard pressed to give that up for this new 2015. I never did like the new style saddle bag lids and the 103 displacement is one of those up grades that I can always do for a lot lest on my 2009, then purchasing a brand new bike. I could always use a new bike, but is it all worth the trouble for me to give up what I already have for the 2015 Road Glide? Now, if they bring back the CVO in the Road Glide then that would probably do the trick....
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A frame mounted fairing may work better is some circumstances........
Ask someone who rides a Roadie in a lot of rain how much better the fairing is.....not!
There will always be 2 camps on this one, I believe.
No bad days when you are on 2 wheels!
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[QUOTE=scottt;13059010] A frame mounted fairing works better than a fork mounted fairing, that is a fact. The real beauty is in the function.
This is my first bike with a fairing. What is the advantages of the frame mount? I love my bat wing faring!
This is my first bike with a fairing. What is the advantages of the frame mount? I love my bat wing faring!
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[QUOTE=Bigboyride;13059197]
I love my bat wing fairing as well. Just realize the advantages of a frame mounted fairing.
With a frame mounted fairing wind stresses are soaked up by the motorcycles frame, with a fork mounted fairing wind stresses go direct to the handle bars. The frame mounted fairings tend to be more aerodynamic as well. Their is a reason top of the line touring bikes tend to be frame mounted fairings. Example: The Honda Goldwing, BMW Touring series.
Please don't take me wrong, I am not putting down the bat wing, I own one and love it. I just have respect for the shark!
I love my bat wing fairing as well. Just realize the advantages of a frame mounted fairing.
With a frame mounted fairing wind stresses are soaked up by the motorcycles frame, with a fork mounted fairing wind stresses go direct to the handle bars. The frame mounted fairings tend to be more aerodynamic as well. Their is a reason top of the line touring bikes tend to be frame mounted fairings. Example: The Honda Goldwing, BMW Touring series.
Please don't take me wrong, I am not putting down the bat wing, I own one and love it. I just have respect for the shark!
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From: Flowery Branch GA
[QUOTE=scottt;13059312]
I love my bat wing fairing as well. Just realize the advantages of a frame mounted fairing.
With a frame mounted fairing wind stresses are soaked up by the motorcycles frame, with a fork mounted fairing wind stresses go direct to the handle bars. The frame mounted fairings tend to be more aerodynamic as well. Their is a reason top of the line touring bikes tend to be frame mounted fairings. Example: The Honda Goldwing, BMW Touring series.
Please don't take me wrong, I am not putting down the bat wing, I own one and love it. I just have respect for the shark!
Gotcha, yea I can see that maybe the wind could push our bars a little but I like the styling of the bat wing a lot better, but to each his own. I have no problem with the shark either, works for many people!! Now as far as top of the line touring bikes, well man, to me that is what we own...... Harley Ultra Limited !!!! HaHa.. I know I shouldn't post after a few Crown and Cokes.
I love my bat wing fairing as well. Just realize the advantages of a frame mounted fairing.
With a frame mounted fairing wind stresses are soaked up by the motorcycles frame, with a fork mounted fairing wind stresses go direct to the handle bars. The frame mounted fairings tend to be more aerodynamic as well. Their is a reason top of the line touring bikes tend to be frame mounted fairings. Example: The Honda Goldwing, BMW Touring series.
Please don't take me wrong, I am not putting down the bat wing, I own one and love it. I just have respect for the shark!