Looking to upgrade.....
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Cruiser
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From: Arizona
Thanks for all of the input. Working a lot of hours so I won't be test riding till later in the week.
The RG is an Ultra so it has pretty much the same options as the Ultra Limited except the heated grips.
We do a lot of 2 up riding so i want to take my wife for a ride too because they say "happy wife, happy life".
Thanks again for the info.
The RG is an Ultra so it has pretty much the same options as the Ultra Limited except the heated grips.
We do a lot of 2 up riding so i want to take my wife for a ride too because they say "happy wife, happy life".
Thanks again for the info.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Canada
If I went FLTRXS she'll end up with more wind? I thought she was shielded by me and my big head.
I guess demo ride / rental.
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From: SE FL & Black Hills SD
The price difference is huge and I personally don't think they are that much better. They are marginally better, but not at the cost they come with...This is not sour grapes. I have rode a ton of them. I looked at getting a new Streetglide (mainly for the tunes) and honestly didn't think the difference was enough...I am ordering a detachable fairing and keeping my bike.
I am going to let a bud and his wife take mine for a spin soon, he has an 11 RGU and the wind on her is his only beef... This is what the new fairing is all about, but without a windshield that is right for you (which I suspect you'd find on a rental), I think you still won't have an answer.
Advanced
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From: Canada
If your ever in my neck of the woods I am sure you and your wife can give my FLTRXS a try. It could get expensive thou...
PS - I hate winter.
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From: Eastern NE
When you finally get to fit in a test ride on these bikes...make sure to have your sweetie along so she can give you input fm the rear/passenger seat. Good luck, both are nice rides (can't go wrong w/either) and keep us posted on your decision.
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From: Bloomfield, NM
The price difference is huge and I personally don't think they are that much better. They are marginally better, but not at the cost they come with...This is not sour grapes. I have rode a ton of them. I looked at getting a new Streetglide (mainly for the tunes) and honestly didn't think the difference was enough...I am ordering a detachable fairing and keeping my bike.
I have a friend with a Rushmore Limited and have ridden it quite a bit. Can't tell a real difference in handling, DO NOT like the radio system or the Mini Cooper hood scoop, but I did like the size of the tour pack, just not the look, and I like the latches on the saddle bags. Might have a little more power, but not enough to get excited about. They are nice, but just not worth the extra $'s over a low mileage '12 or '13.
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