Windshield vs Batwing
Road Master
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From: Rijssen, the Netherlands
Sometimes you need some luck and sometimes you have to wait your opportunity. Some people are fond of classic bikes, especially on Heritage Classics from anniversary years...I know some people over here, who are real collectors and own >35 Harleys from several years and models. All collectors items.
But also tenths of collector items of cars, from Lambo's to T-Fords.
When you are lucky somebody like these will buy your own riding collectors item or exchange this for a brand new bike of your choice...Wonderfull world overhere.
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From: Brockport, NY
Used to own RKC which had Beach Handlebars. T'was so cool anytime besides cold weather which wasn't fun at all. My hands would freeze. Now, I own an Ultra...Love the fairing so much. Not regretting one a bit here. So, a Batwing gets my vote.
Thorey
Thorey
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From: West Texas Sandhills
How do you like the stereo on the quadzilla, especially at highway speeds?
Road Captain
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From: New York
The radio is Adequate. It's got enough power and the 4 speakers do the job. I'm sure there are better set ups you could upgrade to but hey....it's a bike with exhaust, wind and traffic noise. I'm happy with it, no regrets. Haven't taken it off since installing it four years ago.
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From: Wisconsin
Nice ride!
Road Captain
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From: New York
Yeah...you're probably right. But I posted these two photos to show the OP what a Roadking looks like with and without the Fairing cause that's exactly what he asked for.
I had money down on a new Streetglide when a friend offered me this with 7K miles on the clock for $10K less than the new SG sticker price. I paid cash for it and never looked back. I only added the fairing for the radio.
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From: Georgia Mountains
For shorter trips with no need for a radio, you can't beat the RK.
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From: Georgia
My Road King with the big standard windshield blocked more wind than my batwing with a decent looking windshield. Now I could put a 15" windshield on it, but I think they look goofy as hell.