2 up touring advice needed
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I'm 6' my wife is 5'9" we ride a 14 RoadKing with a stock windshield . She never complains about the wind. While on vacation in Florida and Las Vegas we rented bat winged bikes ( Ultra and Limited) , she loved them both. Recently we rode tested a RG ultra, I was surprised at how windy it was. 
Road Warrior
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From: Baltimore, MD
Originally Posted by LazySundays
Take her with you and demo ride both. Tell her up front that there are windshield, deflector and seat options that can work for both of you.
After we picked our bike, my wife even rode with me with the dealer's demo windshields on the bike to pick out one that worked for both of us.
If you make it clear that you're going to have to work together to find the best fit for both of you it should be a good experience
After we picked our bike, my wife even rode with me with the dealer's demo windshields on the bike to pick out one that worked for both of us.
If you make it clear that you're going to have to work together to find the best fit for both of you it should be a good experience
Road Master
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From: NE Oklahoma
Demo rides are the best way to check without any cash - at least initially! Batting fairing with the tallest windshield you're comfortable with.
I'm 5' 11" and the Mrs. is 5' 7" and my shield is a 12" Freedom Shields with the aircurve top. I look through the shield and like the protection. The Mrs. feels no buffering in the calm air pocket.
I'm 5' 11" and the Mrs. is 5' 7" and my shield is a 12" Freedom Shields with the aircurve top. I look through the shield and like the protection. The Mrs. feels no buffering in the calm air pocket.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Post Falls,Idaho
I have a 2016 RGS.My girl friend is 5'5". I put on a 12" long rider shield and bought a seat of an ultra.P52164-10 and a backrest.She sets a little taller but hasn't complained.I wear a half helmet and she wears a 3/4. If I was seriously touring I would get an ultra of some sort.They look more comfortable in every way.
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Road Master
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From: Middle Tennessee
Take her with you and demo ride both. Tell her up front that there are windshield, deflector and seat options that can work for both of you.
After we picked our bike, my wife even rode with me with the dealer's demo windshields on the bike to pick out one that worked for both of us.
If you make it clear that you're going to have to work together to find the best fit for both of you it should be a good experience
After we picked our bike, my wife even rode with me with the dealer's demo windshields on the bike to pick out one that worked for both of us.
If you make it clear that you're going to have to work together to find the best fit for both of you it should be a good experience
Let her help pick the bike that is good for both of you. Get her a good helmet and good riding gear to keep her warm/cool and comfy. She need to understand that wind is part of it and no bike will completely eliminate it.
Two pages of opinions and it is about an equal mix of batwing, shark nose and road kings. One size does not fit all.
My wife and I ride a 2012 road glide and it took some dollars to get her where I wanted her to be. My experience is if your riding partner isn't happy she will give it up after a while.
