Help on choosing a bagger
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RE: Help on choosing a bagger
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Road King Custom!! No faring but add a detachable windshield & you've got all the comfort you need + the looks
. The ride is great.
Road King Custom!! No faring but add a detachable windshield & you've got all the comfort you need + the looks
. The ride is great.
I have tried a variety of different shocks & all of them improved the ride dramatically.
~John
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RE: Help on choosing a bagger
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Dollar for Dollar there is no better deal that Harley offers than the Electra-Glide Classic....it absolutely, positively is the best "bang-for-the buck" that Harley offers.
Dollar for Dollar there is no better deal that Harley offers than the Electra-Glide Classic....it absolutely, positively is the best "bang-for-the buck" that Harley offers.
That is absolutely true, I agree 100%
~John
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RE: Help on choosing a bagger
I am not going to tell you which bike you would like or should get. But I can give you some info on the batwing verses the frame mounted RG. I ride a Heritage Classic. Rented a RG in Vegas and rode it for 2 days. I found it to be front end heavy at the slow end of the envelope. At speed it was great. I later rode an Ultra. Took it to the parking lot and rode nice and slow to compare. I found it to handle great at slow speeds. Took an 07 on the interstate the other day to check the wind at high speed. No problems. Handled great. So bottom line. The sight line is different that what you are riding now but they handle great. Hope that helps some
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RE: Help on choosing a bagger
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I gotta tell ya', I love my Electra Glide Standard.
I gotta tell ya', I love my Electra Glide Standard.
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I own a '05 rk custom. '07 is the last year they will make it. I love my bike, and I love the versatility of it. You can really dress it up with detachable windshield (or fairing), tour pack and such, or dress it down without those things. Like having multiple bikes with multiple looks. I have added a few touches to my bike, but I found that stock, I was very pleased with it. Whatever you decide, I sure you will be happy. Just make a list of what you are looking for, and if you still want a little advice, post the list. We all ride touring bikes in this section, and have very different lists of what we wanted in a touring bike. If all you are looking for is more comfort, any touring bike is great. I was fortunate enough to rent many, many different Harley's before I made my decision, but that isn't a viable option to you. Might you have a good buddy with a touring bike, I would ask them. Most of us frown on letting anyone on our bike, but it wouldn't hurt to ask. Let them take your out for a spin as well. Then they can be reminded how nice these touring bikes are. Also, if money is any concern, they police bikes are less expensive, and have the most comfortable solo riding seat available. Just my $0.02
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