Road Glide Special
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Road Glide Special
tomorrow I am trading in my fatboy for a 2015 Road Glide Special..
anyone else done similar.
what were the pro,s & cons for you doing the change
I have had Streetglides in the past...but never ridden a Road Glide
thanks
anyone else done similar.
what were the pro,s & cons for you doing the change
I have had Streetglides in the past...but never ridden a Road Glide
thanks
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 338
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From: Wisconsin
NEVER buy a bike you haven't ridden more than 10 min. I personally don't like the RGS. The stereo becomes useless over 50 mph (which won't be any different than your current bike) but you will have a lot more storage. The front end is way heavier on the road (not on the grips, but the tire) than the batwing. I love the side profile of the shark, but looks aren't doing anything for you when touring. Best of luck to you.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: outskirts of ba habba
Be prepared to hear from all the Road Glide / Shark Nose haters.....
As mentioned, may not be wise to buy without a test ride or two.
Hope you enjoy and are not disappointed ....There will always be mods to be done, enjoy this process.
As mentioned, may not be wise to buy without a test ride or two.
Hope you enjoy and are not disappointed ....There will always be mods to be done, enjoy this process.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Michigan
I traded my Night Train in on my Road Glide, other than the getting used to having a fairing out in front of you and the weight there really wasn't much to get used to. I test rode a Street Glide but after riding a stripped down bike for so long it felt like the fairing was right up in my face and it felt claustrophobic.
The RG's handle great, I have leaned mine over so far I thought my elbow was going to hit the ground. LOL They are rock steady on the road and I have ridden long distances with no problems. You will have the usual issues making it fit you, seats, windshield, highway pegs etc... but once you get it set up I'm pretty sure you'll like it. I know I would never go back to a stripped down bike as my main touring bike. Good Luck on your purchase.
The RG's handle great, I have leaned mine over so far I thought my elbow was going to hit the ground. LOL They are rock steady on the road and I have ridden long distances with no problems. You will have the usual issues making it fit you, seats, windshield, highway pegs etc... but once you get it set up I'm pretty sure you'll like it. I know I would never go back to a stripped down bike as my main touring bike. Good Luck on your purchase.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 519
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From: NC
I had a 2014 Street Glide and now have a 2016 Road Glide. After changing the windshield, wind management on the Road Glide is better. It also handles better because of the fixed fairing. The con is the angle of the Infotainment screen. There can be a wicked reflection off the thing if the sun is directly behind you. I still wouldn't go back to a Street Glide.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Bay Area
I went from a 99 FB to an 07 RG. I never looked back and to this day I still for the life of me never understood what I saw in a softail compared to a touring frame. That was 100k miles ago and Im on my 2nd RG which is a CVO. Not to start a war with the bat/shark fairings, but if you want to look like everyone else theres a BW, Sharks look like theyre going fast even when theyre parked lol. Enjoy.
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I went from a Street Bob to a Road Glide Special. Best move I ever made. When I got the Street Bob I just wasn't ready for an old man bike. When I started touring I realized that I should have gotten a bigger bike to start with. Enjoy it and ride safe.
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From: Los Lunas, NM
I went from a Wide Glide to my shark, and haven't looked back or redretted it at all. Although i made the decision after riding one. The SG just werent for me for several reasons. Handling, ergonomics and looks... In my experience the RG is the best decision for touring. Stereo isnt the greatest, not not that bad with a better windshield and a set of improved $50 speakers. Moco's speakers suck. But that's not limited to the RG, SG are the same shitty speakers. The RG is much more nimble and solid handling. Hands down in my experience. Congrats and welcome to the shark side brother!
