New RG OR SG
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
Ya, people think "just ride them both and let us know". That isn't easy in Oklahoma, the insurance laws are such that there are no rentals and only a few dealers let customers test ride their bikes for more than 10 minutes. I had to drive two hours to find a Harley dealer who would let me test their bikes for more than an hour.
If you can test ride a bike, I suggest riding it for at least an hour or more to really get a feel for it. It took that long for me to figure out that the helmet buffeting with the RG was worse than the batwing fairing. That was pre 2014, so I don't know about the new Rushmore designs.
Beary
If you can test ride a bike, I suggest riding it for at least an hour or more to really get a feel for it. It took that long for me to figure out that the helmet buffeting with the RG was worse than the batwing fairing. That was pre 2014, so I don't know about the new Rushmore designs.
Beary
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 242
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From: Littleton
Imo....
Buy the new road glide ultra, lower it, get the tour pack disconnect and a shorty windshield.
Now you have a Road Glide with wet heads that is a do it all.
That's my plan next spring.
Buy the new road glide ultra, lower it, get the tour pack disconnect and a shorty windshield.
Now you have a Road Glide with wet heads that is a do it all.
That's my plan next spring.
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Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Georgia
Buy a Road Glide if you want to be on the most popular bike 3 years from now. They are the latest fashion trend. If you want the best looking bike, buy a Street Glide. Either way, they are both fantastic rides.
Intermediate
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 39
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From: Austin Tx
I was 90% convinced I was going with a Street Glide until I actually test rode both bike. A lot of threads are out the about how the SG is more compact and that the RG seems to favor taller riders. It seemed the opposite to me. I'm (maybe) 5'6" and the riding position of the RGS with the different bars just worked for me. Now reaching the ground on both is an entirely different story! Still working on that issue. Not sure what your current bike is but both bikes are awesome!