Road Glide, Road King, Electra Glide, Buell, aerodynamics
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Road Glide, Road King, Electra Glide, Buell, aerodynamics
I own an 05 Super Glide Sport. I put a small, chin high, H-D plexiglass sport windshield on it for one year. Then I replaced it with a Corbin fiberglass, electra glide looking fairing. I almost think the smaller windshield offered better wind protection. I am thinking of buying a new Harley for, one day, 8 hour, 500 mile long rides on the interstate followed by 8 hour, 250 mile long rides on roads such as the Blue Ridge Parkway or the Pacific Coast Highway. What do you fellow riders think of the various windshield configurations available on the many H-D models. For kicks lets throw in the Buell (how do you spell it) Ullseyes.
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RE: Road Glide, Road King, Electra Glide, Buell, aerodynamics
From what their owners say (and will say here- just wait!) the Road Glide is maybe the best HD for the highway.(wait for eglide arguments on that statement!). I have an 05 RKC and get some pretty good buffeting at 70 and up on the interstates. But for my riding preferences it is what I want.
The Ulysses is not a highway machine. Probably very goodon dirt roads with limited and infrequent long distance highway running. The Buell is not for the vertically challenged. Seat height is up there. I would love to try a Ulysses (I'm with you on the spelling) in Baja or maybe Costa Rica or even the great gravel roads in the Dakotas. Seems to be more of a dual sport than cruiser or touring.
The Ulysses is not a highway machine. Probably very goodon dirt roads with limited and infrequent long distance highway running. The Buell is not for the vertically challenged. Seat height is up there. I would love to try a Ulysses (I'm with you on the spelling) in Baja or maybe Costa Rica or even the great gravel roads in the Dakotas. Seems to be more of a dual sport than cruiser or touring.
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RE: Road Glide, Road King, Electra Glide, Buell, aerodynamics
I have an 07 EG std. and the windshield/fairing does a great job even in high winds. The only complaint I have is that I am 6'2" and the top of the windshield ends right in the middle of my field of vision. I have to either slump a little or sit up real straight (not that good posture is a bad thing, just not comfortable). I know hd makes a taller windshield and I may try that.
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RE: Road Glide, Road King, Electra Glide, Buell, aerodynamics
for wind protection I think the EG's are best, for riding the RG just flat rocks. Highway, twisties it takes it all in stride.
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RE: Road Glide, Road King, Electra Glide, Buell, aerodynamics
I have to go with road glide for air flow. I have rode the service bike that was electra glide. I only put 1000 miles on it in a week. I was so glad to get the road glide back for my highway rides. I go down to the dealership for the weekend demo rides. This is a good way to check out all the different bike types. The buell are fun bikes. They have less weight short wheel base. They will pull wheel off the the ground without thinking about it. The road kings ride nice. Do need the over sized windshield to keep the air off you.
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RE: Road Glide, Road King, Electra Glide, Buell, aerodynamics
rico - as having just traded in a Buell, Lightning, not Uly, I have to tell you...majority of the Uly riders are using them for distance highway riding...apparently they're very comfortable for this application. You can get the taller windshield, the seat and ergos are well thought-out..they also offer a lower seat for the vertically challenged...not to mention the hardcase luggage designed specifically for the Uly..
not my thing, but a cool bike.
not my thing, but a cool bike.
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From what their owners say (and will say here- just wait!) the Road Glide is maybe the best HD for the highway.(wait for eglide arguments on that statement!). I have an 05 RKC and get some pretty good buffeting at 70 and up on the interstates. But for my riding preferences it is what I want.
The Ulysses is not a highway machine. Probably very goodon dirt roads with limited and infrequent long distance highway running. The Buell is not for the vertically challenged. Seat height is up there. I would love to try a Ulysses (I'm with you on the spelling) in Baja or maybe Costa Rica or even the great gravel roads in the Dakotas. Seems to be more of a dual sport than cruiser or touring.
From what their owners say (and will say here- just wait!) the Road Glide is maybe the best HD for the highway.(wait for eglide arguments on that statement!). I have an 05 RKC and get some pretty good buffeting at 70 and up on the interstates. But for my riding preferences it is what I want.
The Ulysses is not a highway machine. Probably very goodon dirt roads with limited and infrequent long distance highway running. The Buell is not for the vertically challenged. Seat height is up there. I would love to try a Ulysses (I'm with you on the spelling) in Baja or maybe Costa Rica or even the great gravel roads in the Dakotas. Seems to be more of a dual sport than cruiser or touring.
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