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I'm not getting into a bike slamming contest. I rode Harley baggers for years and was always feeling cramped at 6"2". One day I sat on a Victory Cross Country and realized I didn't know what I didn't know. Not only was it bigframed bike, the floorboards were adjustable. To be tall and sit on a bike that actually was big enough to ride comfortably was a treat. The looks of it grew on me, and I wasn't splayed out like a Christmas ham while trying to be comfortable with my feet on highway pegs all the time.
I already have a Polaris (snowmobile)... LOL.
Just Kidding... There's just something about a Harley that gets in your blood.
Last edited by MDSledhead; Mar 16, 2026 at 01:47 PM.
I hear ya. Don't let seat hinder your decision. The bike is absolutely superior in just about every way. The only excellent stock seat that ever came on a motorcycle was my 2015 CVO Limited with the hammock seat of the time. There's a lot of great aftermarket options out there that will plug right in and provide heat. I'm 6'1" and ordered the Mustang Deluxe Touring Extended Reach along with the passenger pad and rider back rest. Link below. I have this on my 25 Street Glide Ultra and my 25 CVO Road Glide. Love this seat. I tried Saddlemen and it was a no go for me. I also have lower back and tailbone issues. This Mustang sits you back about 1.75" further than stock. Note the pic in my signature was the Saddlemen before switching to Mustang.
Good info right there, and very nice looking bike. Just curious which bike you prefer riding? The RG or SG? I'm specifically changing to a RG because it felt better for low speed maneuvers and the handlebars fit me better.
Lifted me up and back. Not crowded anymore. Can still reach ground. And comfortable as hell. They can retain heated setup for you as well. Just a thought. Never had a comfortable bike in years. Last one I did was a k1200lt years ago
I can't help you with seat/floorboards. I'm 5'8" and the tank is a bit wide on my 2025 but otherwise no fit issues. Chrome vs black, pick what you like. I always get chrome on all my bikes and do have some bad reflections off the chrome parts especially the tank console reflecting onto the underside of windshield.
I test road a ‘26 RGL on Saturday about 20 or so miles. At 5’11” the seat to tank space was too tight. If I were to make the purchase I would call Bad Boyz Cycles and order a new seat from them. I’m currently riding their Python on my ‘23 RGST.
As for the bike itself, I thought it handled very good on the stock suspension. Motor was quiet, and very responsive. Ran much cooler than my current stage 2 117.
I didn’t care for the appearance of the vent on the dash and the windshield both seemed cheaply made. The electronics are nice and I could hear the stock radio at 85 MPH.
A few weeks ago I text road a ‘25 SG Ultra. While I’ve really enjoyed my RGs through the years, bought my first one in 2018, I actually liked the SGU better than the RGL. If I was ready to purchase, I would have to ride the SGL first and that might be the bike I would buy.
Floorboard extensions make a big difference for me on my current bike. I think both sides are out .75”
Good info right there, and very nice looking bike. Just curious which bike you prefer riding? The RG or SG? I'm specifically changing to a RG because it felt better for low speed maneuvers and the handlebars fit me better.
Unfortunately I haven't had a chance to ride the Road Glide yet. bought it late last October 25 when the riding season was done here for the winter. It's still sitting at the dealer waiting for pickup. I have sat on it plenty of times. Ordered the exact same seat for both bikes. The Street Glide needed taller bars and to come back a little closer to me. The stock bars were a little low for my size. I do hear that the Street Glide had a quieter air pocket for the rider which is the opposite from the previous models.
Here's a pic of the Road Glide. Installing Advanblack color matched speaker pods when they come in to fill in the gap where I installed the tourpak.
Unfortunately I haven't had a chance to ride the Road Glide yet. bought it late last October 25 when the riding season was done here for the winter. It's still sitting at the dealer waiting for pickup. I have sat on it plenty of times. Ordered the exact same seat for both bikes. The Street Glide needed taller bars and to come back a little closer to me. The stock bars were a little low for my size. I do hear that the Street Glide had a quieter air pocket for the rider which is the opposite from the previous models.
Here's a pic of the Road Glide. Installing Advanblack color matched speaker pods when they come in to fill in the gap where I installed the tourpak.
Love the look of the CVO... almost bought that very bike. The lack of a tour pack kept me from buying - I know I could buy all the pieces, but that turned me off.
I like the CVO pipes and exhaust shields way better than than the black limited. I just can't justify the extra cost of the CVO plus the King tour pack I would need.
