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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 08:46 PM
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You say that like its a BAD thing? I dare say most of us reading this are 'just plain ugly and stupid looking' and we do just fine, thank you!!
 
Old Jul 23, 2011 | 09:38 PM
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I like it, and I think smaller men and women who don't feel comfortable on a RK will too.
 
Old Jul 23, 2011 | 09:59 PM
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Threw my leg over it yesterday. I do like the bike. I would need a lower and narrower seat. But it does look good in person.
 
Old Jul 23, 2011 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Stash905
Is it just me, or is that thing just plain ugly and stupid looking? It just seems to be a real bad idea to me. Trying ot mix a Dyna and a Tourer is like cross breeding cats and dogs.
It's just you.
 
Old Jul 23, 2011 | 10:34 PM
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Just to plain. I need to see a two tone one.
 
Old Jul 24, 2011 | 06:33 AM
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Stash905,
After reading all of the comments, looks like my original reply was spot on. It's just you. The bike is a winner and there aren't many that agree with your "ugly" assessment. Time for you to try and develope a sense of good taste because there does not seem to be many that share your "plain ugly and stupid" review of the bike.
 
Old Jul 24, 2011 | 07:01 AM
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Man, I sure didn't expect this to turn into this kind of thread. The bike just hit my sense of taste. I think it is clunky looking and a bad idea. Obviously, others like it. It is true, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Some people find my RG to be ugly and not a real Harley. That's fine. I'm sorry for stirring up such a **** storm here.
 
Old Jul 24, 2011 | 07:32 AM
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"Your" RG is not ugly! All RG's are UGLY.

Originally Posted by Stash905
Man, I sure didn't expect this to turn into this kind of thread. The bike just hit my sense of taste. I think it is clunky looking and a bad idea. Obviously, others like it. It is true, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Some people find my RG to be ugly and not a real Harley. That's fine. I'm sorry for stirring up such a **** storm here.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 07:57 AM
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Stash, heres my view. Your ride the Road Glide, its a fantastic motorcycle. One of the best vehicles Harley has ever produced, but I'm one of those who thinks its hands down the ugliest motorcycle sold by the MOCO.......but thats nothing but my opinion. The point is, if we all liked the same bike, Harley would only make one motorcycle. I think the switchback is sharp.

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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 08:10 AM
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I think it is good looking bike and will sell, was talking to a friend the other day and he wanted to trade for a touring bike but he is not very tall and this would be a good bike for him,
 



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