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Jan 30, 2022 | 03:13 AM

#21

Keithhu

Seasoned HDF Member

Joined: Sep 2009

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From: SE Michigan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taxgod4u

I heard the same thing, Road Glides just don't have the power, handling, or looks to pull a trailers. The Street Glide pulls them with ease...

What? LOL!

Jan 30, 2022 | 07:57 AM

#22

leachman

Road Captain

Joined: May 2006

Posts: 543

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From: clinton CT

Sticking with HD gives you more versatility if you do any traveling and have any issues. You will have no issue finding a dealer to help you out and in most cases if you let them know you are traveling they will sometimes get you in and take care of your issue and get you back on the road. Indian has a good product however I don't think they carry the same comroderie that Harley brings to the table. As far as choice between the street glide and road glide it really is a matter of whether you like the fixed fairing or not. Roadglides tend to be better on the highway than the street glides as far as wind pushing bike around in the wind. I have an aquantence that owns both and prefers the roadglide for touring and the street glide for shorter day rides. It's all about preferences and what you want out of the bike. Good luck and enjoy whatever you end up with.

Jan 30, 2022 | 12:57 PM

#23

rauchman

Grand HDF Member

Joined: Sep 2008

Posts: 3,684

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From: Northeast, NJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crazy8s

Ended up buying a used 2020 Road Glide Standard in vivid black with 107 Milwaukee 8. Absolutely love the change up.

Fantastic and congratulations. How do you find the transition of going from the Dyna to the RG?

Jan 30, 2022 | 01:32 PM

#24

686 Shooter

Tourer

Joined: Jun 2021

Posts: 307

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From: Saskatchewan Canada

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keithhu

Yes, get the Road Glide. Street Glides are for trailers.

Ouch! That cut me Keithhu, that cut me deep. Lol

Feb 2, 2022 | 11:50 PM

#25

Crazy8s

Thread Starter

Intermediate

Joined: May 2021

Posts: 35

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From: CA

With the exception of the added weight and not being able to firmly plant my feet at a stop, I absolutely love the transition from the Dyna to the Road Glide. Installed Cobra slip-ons a few days ago and got an Arlen Ness Big Sucker Stage 1 air cleaner kit.

Feb 19, 2023 | 08:57 PM

#26

ricer_rick

Stage I

Joined: Feb 2023

Posts: 1

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From: California

Rd400

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jehu

Congrats on the RG Standard; it's what I have put the most miles on in my current stable.
Fairings may very well be a personal choice but have you ever seen a faired racing bike with the fairing mounted on the handlebars?

gold ole 1979 rd400 Daytona

Feb 19, 2023 | 11:40 PM

#27

Dispatch

Stellar HDF Member

Joined: Apr 2008

Posts: 2,130

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From: Gettysburg, PA (For Now)

Oh No!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crazy8s

Sold my 2017 Dyna Street Bob about a month ago because I want to move up to a bagger. Not in a rush because I've got some renovations that the wife wants us to do on the house. I recently test rode a '20 Indian Chieftain, '21 HD Road Glide Special and Street Glide Special. Waiting to test ride the Indian Challenger. So far I'm leaning toward purchasing a used (2019-2020) Road Glide Special but won't be ready till about Oct-Dec. Got an email from local Harley stating zero down with zero interest on new 2021 models. Again, I'm not looking to make any major purchases until after home renovations. Figure that'll give me time to save up and use the $13k I got for selling my Dyna. Any recommendations from the group?

This is HD Forums.

You use the 'I' word in here again Mr. and you will be severely beaten and punished for doing so, Boyo!