bye bye road glide
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From: Illinois
Try gusting winds at 40 to 50 + mph at 90 degrees to the bike. Then you will know the rest of the story. I'm 6'3" and 200lbs. I can handle myself very well and have a history of taking care of business as needed.
This year I had the Road Glide out in 62 mph winds recorded at the Moline Airport from the west. I was going S at the time just 12 miles east of the airport. Leaned at some high angles but the RGC tracked well down the road. A fork mounted fairing would have been in serious trouble.
This year I had the Road Glide out in 62 mph winds recorded at the Moline Airport from the west. I was going S at the time just 12 miles east of the airport. Leaned at some high angles but the RGC tracked well down the road. A fork mounted fairing would have been in serious trouble.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2015
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From: Ohio
Try gusting winds at 40 to 50 + mph at 90 degrees to the bike. Then you will know the rest of the story. I'm 6'3" and 200lbs. I can handle myself very well and have a history of taking care of business as needed.
This year I had the Road Glide out in 62 mph winds recorded at the Moline Airport from the west. I was going S at the time just 12 miles east of the airport. Leaned at some high angles but the RGC tracked well down the road. A fork mounted fairing would have been in serious trouble.
This year I had the Road Glide out in 62 mph winds recorded at the Moline Airport from the west. I was going S at the time just 12 miles east of the airport. Leaned at some high angles but the RGC tracked well down the road. A fork mounted fairing would have been in serious trouble.
That is speculation and opinion. You can not say that unless you tried the the batwing right after the shark for a fair comparison.
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Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Garland, TX
bye bye road glide
Try gusting winds at 40 to 50 + mph at 90 degrees to the bike. Then you will know the rest of the story. I'm 6'3" and 200lbs. I can handle myself very well and have a history of taking care of business as needed.
This year I had the Road Glide out in 62 mph winds recorded at the Moline Airport from the west. I was going S at the time just 12 miles east of the airport. Leaned at some high angles but the RGC tracked well down the road. A fork mounted fairing would have been in serious trouble.
This year I had the Road Glide out in 62 mph winds recorded at the Moline Airport from the west. I was going S at the time just 12 miles east of the airport. Leaned at some high angles but the RGC tracked well down the road. A fork mounted fairing would have been in serious trouble.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 905
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From: New Jersey
I went from a RGU to a Limited. Road the RGU for 4.5 years and just like the batwing look better. From the cockpit the RG just looks like something is missing.
I challenge anyone who says the batwing can't handle the same kinds of wind conditions and do it well. I haven't found that to be the case
I challenge anyone who says the batwing can't handle the same kinds of wind conditions and do it well. I haven't found that to be the case
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Joined: Apr 2009
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From: PNW
Beautiful color. Again - congrats!
PS - on crosswinds - never had an issue. My two batwings have been coast to coast with some fairly serious cross winds. Not saying an issue hasn't happened to anyone. Just hasn't happened to me.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: CT
Been thinking of changing myself and a new RG as been of high interest. But I do like my SG as well. For those with the newer bikes that have a fairing vent, is it that much better or do you not notice a difference from the older style? My one issue with current batwing is the head buffeting, reason for thinking about a RG. And can I get what I want ($$$) for my current ride. Appreciate the feedback.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: New Jersey
Been thinking of changing myself and a new RG as been of high interest. But I do like my SG as well. For those with the newer bikes that have a fairing vent, is it that much better or do you not notice a difference from the older style? My one issue with current batwing is the head buffeting, reason for thinking about a RG. And can I get what I want ($$$) for my current ride. Appreciate the feedback.
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From: Delafield,Wi. 53188
Been thinking of changing myself and a new RG as been of high interest. But I do like my SG as well. For those with the newer bikes that have a fairing vent, is it that much better or do you not notice a difference from the older style? My one issue with current batwing is the head buffeting, reason for thinking about a RG. And can I get what I want ($$$) for my current ride. Appreciate the feedback.
