First bagger purchase..could use some advice
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
In some parts of the country we are waiting for our full riding season to return. The dealers will get busier
Mike
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Switched to Road Glides while back on my 5th one now a 2016 RGU. Would not considering going back to a bat wing.
If you ride a lot the RG or RGU offers advantages.
The RG and RGU are different bikes in the way they sit and ride. I never had an issue with the pre 2014 faring but the new one is great. Made a fair deal on the new RGU 28 August.
If you ride a lot the RG or RGU offers advantages.
The RG and RGU are different bikes in the way they sit and ride. I never had an issue with the pre 2014 faring but the new one is great. Made a fair deal on the new RGU 28 August.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2015
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From: NC
I have a 2015 RG Custom and absolutely love it, but when I pulled out of the dealer next to a friend on his Street Glide right after purchase I wasn't so sure I made the right decision. Its about a mile ride to a 4 lane Highway from dealer, after hitting the highway it only took about 2 miles a 55 mph that I knew I made the right decision and have had no regrets since. I like the look of the 2015 RG's, if they hadn't had the style change I would be on a 2015 SG... To each his own I guess.
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From: Central Texas
Oh hell they're both ugly flip a quarter,,, just joking, really rent one for
twenty four hours, then rent the other for twenty four hours, and make sure
you ride each one in both daylight and dark then you will be equipped to
make the right dissension, because what you see in the day, is not what you
are going to see in the dark. The Street Glide's headlight points to where you
turn the handle bars, and the Road glide's head light points to where the
whole bike is pointed, and for me that is an uneasy feeling.
twenty four hours, then rent the other for twenty four hours, and make sure
you ride each one in both daylight and dark then you will be equipped to
make the right dissension, because what you see in the day, is not what you
are going to see in the dark. The Street Glide's headlight points to where you
turn the handle bars, and the Road glide's head light points to where the
whole bike is pointed, and for me that is an uneasy feeling.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2014
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From: Burleson, TX
I was recently in the same situation as you Vern. Test rode both SG/RG back to back and decided on the SG over the RG. Ultimately I felt more comfortable on the SG and I could hear the radio better. Another thing that I was unsure about was the infotainment screen angle on the RG. Many complain of visibility in the sun on the RG.
I have no regrets on my choice of SG over RG.
Test ride both back to back (to back if needed) and you will know. Hopefully your dealer will let you take your time on the test rides.
Road glide owners, I see some aftermarket screens for the 2 vents in the fairing available. Are bugs and road debris an issue hitting the rider if the vents are open?
I have no regrets on my choice of SG over RG.
Test ride both back to back (to back if needed) and you will know. Hopefully your dealer will let you take your time on the test rides.
Road glide owners, I see some aftermarket screens for the 2 vents in the fairing available. Are bugs and road debris an issue hitting the rider if the vents are open?
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2015
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From: NC
I have never had an issue with bugs flying in the vents, I guess it could happen but hasn't yet. They have collected in the upper vent when I haven't used it for a while and when I did open it on a hot ride the collected bugs hit the girl I was riding in the face. I thought it was funnier than she did...
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2015
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From: San Francisco
I like the look of the 2015 RG's, if they hadn't had the style change I would be on a 2015 SG... To each his own I guess.
To be honest man if you like the way the SG fairing looks and feel you should buy it. Your $ and you have to look at it.
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Joined: Jul 2015
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From: Massachusetts
I just purchased my first bagger the last day of April. I preferred the look of the Street Glide. Sat on the RG and didn't like the way it felt. Sat on the SG and liked the fairing closer to me. Purchased that SG I sat on. Added a bunch of accessories including a Mustang seat, 14 inch chubby bars and a Freedom shield. Turned 5000 miles today including a trip in July that was 2300 miles. I never even test rode it and I LOVE it. Love the batwing and it is super comfortable.
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Cruiser
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Test ride them both. I only test rode an Electra Glide my first bagger and bought it. 4 years later I tried a road glide special and have been kicking myself in the butt for not getting a road glide 4 years ago. Totally different feel and ride. The road glide fits me so much better being a taller rider. Handles much better with less rider input as well. That is for me anyway. Everyone needs to find what fits them.
