bye bye road glide
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I didn't like the last gen Roadie but the new fairing looks pretty nice. I really don't like everything being so far forward though and especially not being able to see the infotainment screen with the sun behind you. That can be bad too even with the bat wings but not AS bad for sure. I've ridden my Limited in some very strong winds at high speeds for long distances and after one 800 mile day going cross country, I was ready to get right back on and go some more. Nice choice.
Nope! I went from an 11 RGC CVO Ultra to a 16 RGC CVO Ultra. It was an considerable improvement in ride and handling.
I went from a 10 Ultra Classic to a 12 RGC CVO in 2012 after being caught in a extreme wind and rain storm in North Dakota. It took all that I had to hold the grips from being ripped from my hands with the winds twisting the Bat Wing.
Since I tour expensively every year I will never go back to a fork mounted fairing. It just doesn't cut it.
I went from a 10 Ultra Classic to a 12 RGC CVO in 2012 after being caught in a extreme wind and rain storm in North Dakota. It took all that I had to hold the grips from being ripped from my hands with the winds twisting the Bat Wing.
Since I tour expensively every year I will never go back to a fork mounted fairing. It just doesn't cut it.
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It`s not like I`m new to the shark nose. Had an `84 Flt for 11 years. Then this `09 FLTR for 7 years. Yesterday I was favoring the looks of the RG and took one out. Didn`t even get out of the lot and could feel the weight up front. Had no negatives on the SG so sealed the deal. About $5k depreciation after 7 years of hating the black paint so couldn`t go wrong. Cosmic Blue looks way better to me and now ABS to boot.
Like I said, "hope you enjoy your new SG and stay safe"
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We say that because that's what we've experienced. There's just no comparison between the two bikes. I get on a Batwing and it just feels wrong.
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[QUOTE=nevada72;15347994]Congrats Red! I love my SGS. Great bike.
Post up a pic when you get her.[/QUOTE
Thanks Bob. Trying to think of a good background to shoot some pics. The bikini`s at Pewaukee beach comes to mind.
Post up a pic when you get her.[/QUOTE
Thanks Bob. Trying to think of a good background to shoot some pics. The bikini`s at Pewaukee beach comes to mind.
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Oh...right....bikinis. This was from last October when I did a sammich run while Cheryl painted. Did a cruise past yesterday. Noticed some thick gals not necessarily from this part of town were obscuring the better views.
We gotta get the cousins (Street Glides) together at the Bear Trap. Been there on your recommendation. Like it.
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New Street Glide Special
Cloudy day, not good for beach attendance or pics. This Cosmic Blue really pops in the sun with the multi colored metal flakes.
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Its a fad. Like others have said "not for everyone" I tend to agree with the Op i have rode the 16 shark numerous of times and like the bat better as well
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, I have never experienced anything like yall describe, even in really strong winds and rain.