StreetGlide vs RoadKing
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 681
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From: Atlanta
have a RK and ended up putting a aftermarket removable batwing and streetglide length shocks on it but honestly I bet the stock windshield hasn't been put on twice by me since I added the batwing . I since have bought a Ultra and my son parked his Sporty and took the RK put the windshield on once put the batwing back on and that was nearly a year ago.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,205
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From: SE Michigan
Slap it...
Wow great responses. Yes I know I need to get on each of them and RIDE. I havent riden either any distance. I have rode my Boss old RoadKing and his Ultra, But not far at all. I was honestly thinking Fatboy until I got there. And really started thinking RoadKing. But after sitting on them I started liking the StreetGlide. I dont know if I really want the fairing all the time though!! Im only 36, so Dont want a GeezerGlide yet. But kinda fell in love with the streetglide. And yes at $18-$20k before any accessories, I need to be sure!! Thanks again guys.
I will keep you all posted on what we decide. Oh also the wife dont't like the looks of the fairing as well either.
On a side note: I found the thread yesterday about the bufferring/buffetting whatever wind turbulance with a the Streetglide. That made me really start second guessing!!
Shane
I will keep you all posted on what we decide. Oh also the wife dont't like the looks of the fairing as well either.
On a side note: I found the thread yesterday about the bufferring/buffetting whatever wind turbulance with a the Streetglide. That made me really start second guessing!!
Shane
I prefer a clear view in front of me with a sawed off windshield if any and there are plenty of warm gloves and liners to keep your hands warm IMO.
I just put a deposit down on a 2007 FLHP Road King with a 103 incher in it. Wow! My test ride still makes me grin thinking about it. Can't wait to finalize the deal.
Last edited by Tactical111; Nov 2, 2012 at 07:30 PM.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 404
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From: Piedmont NC
I picked up my 2013 this past Tuesday morning. Fell in love with her during the test ride last week. Never looked back. Traded in my '96 Heritage Softail Nostalgia and what a difference there. I love the clear view in front of me. Never could get used to the faring. To each his own. Some love them, some hate them. I don't hate them, just can't warm up to the blocked view. It's all good though.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 2,385
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From: Brentwood
Road King with King Tour Pak... Strip it down in less than 5 Minutes for around town. Put everything back on and you and the wife are set for high mileage touring. That's why I went with a RK. I love the vintage look but I have to admit a fairing and some tunes are nice as well. A detachable fairing might be a good idea?
What the hell as long as you like it roll with it!
What the hell as long as you like it roll with it!
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The Street Glide for me for no other reason than the audio system.
I held out from getting a touring bike until I was in my 40s and the ONLY reason I got one then was for the stereo.
I held out from getting a touring bike until I was in my 40s and the ONLY reason I got one then was for the stereo.