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Old Mar 6, 2017 | 04:19 PM
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The Electra Glide standard would do it for me. But do some of you prefer accessories such as radio and adjustable windshield all that?
 
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I like a heavy bike with lots of power.....and cruise control for starters.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2017 | 04:29 PM
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I've had 2 standards, I like to do my own customizing. Don't know that I really save any money over an ultra but I just can't leave anything alone! Last year for the standard was 2009, that's what I have now. Have added detatchable tour box, tunes, yada yada.
 
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I like a heavy bike with lots of power.....and cruise control for starters.
Would you be satisfied with the EG Standard or want more?
 
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Old Mar 6, 2017 | 04:35 PM
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After taking several long trips, I'm hooked on the Limited. I like having tunes, a GPS, cruise control, and heated hand grips.
 
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Originally Posted by chicanagirl
....... do some of you prefer accessories such as radio and adjustable windshield all that?
..... i believe the fact that the Motor Co dropped the Standard & only sells accessory laden Ultras & LTDs pretty much answers that question.

..... and yes, i'd like an adjustable windshield on my next Road Glide Limited.
........... in yellow, please.
 
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The Standard was the ideal blank canvas to start with for a lot of people. I wish they wouldn't have done away with it.
 
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Ultra, M8 works for me.
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A Street Glide Special "S"


Only available in Black, no fancy chrome accessories.


But with the CVO upgraded 114 motor.


Love my '14 with the 103, but just thinking out loud.......
 
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