Considering a road or street glide
Road Warrior
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where I was going is:
Get a little more familiar with the sub-models
The touring models vary slightly in the amount of plastic, number of speakers and some badgers.
the riding experience will vary with 12 vs 13" shocks, they type of fairing affects the handling greatly at speed- the wind experience varies.
science tells me the frame mounted fairing ( that what I had on the FXRP)- but I prefer the batwing
1.) wind/face
2.) a frame mounted fairing can make for an all day lean with a crosswind- my neck cricks
so that last time ( 2010) i bought the batwing - a FLHTC model ( no longer available) and added factory matched lowers- because I like them and they make my motor cooler in the heat- more air flow
mike
Get a little more familiar with the sub-models
The touring models vary slightly in the amount of plastic, number of speakers and some badgers.
the riding experience will vary with 12 vs 13" shocks, they type of fairing affects the handling greatly at speed- the wind experience varies.
science tells me the frame mounted fairing ( that what I had on the FXRP)- but I prefer the batwing
1.) wind/face
2.) a frame mounted fairing can make for an all day lean with a crosswind- my neck cricks
so that last time ( 2010) i bought the batwing - a FLHTC model ( no longer available) and added factory matched lowers- because I like them and they make my motor cooler in the heat- more air flow
mike
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After the most recent long trip on my breakout, I'm shelving her for long rides. Looking into bagger options. My wife is suggesting the ultras. But I don't care for the colors (i like the Orange limited). I already own a king tour pak and hard bags from a 14 ultra. I'm sure I know the answer, but sanity check me... Am I better off getting the limited and adding the lower fairings afterward if I decide I need them?
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So this was a Laguna Orange rgs. What price range should be reasonable? Hate these negotiations because they were right on the retail numbers plus taxes/fees. Certainly weren't chasing me out the door.
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From: SW Washington State
Your analogy of a cross wind is pretty inaccurate. Wind is transferred to the steering of a batwing which is not so on a fixed like the Road Glide. On a windy day any bike is a sail in a strong crosswind even those without a windshield or fairing. The Shark nose offers all around better wind protection as well as lighter handling in just about any situation. Another plus is Rushmore Road Glide lighting is phenomenal vs a single Daymaker which is also a great head lamp.
I had been running with just the top center vent open and others closed. Met a guy in Oatman, he schooled me on the vents.
Let me pass it along, "open the vents"! Headwind or crosswind, Makes no difference to bike with all the vents open. bike just cuts through the wind without any effort or drama.
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From: Vancouver BC
I've had a '02 and '09 RG. I just got a '17 SG. There is no doubt the RG fairing is better stock. After adding fangs and a 7" LRS my SG is just as comfy as my RG. I've noticed no difference in crosswinds between either bikes.
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Road Warrior
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We have had a lot of windy days this winter,spring and now summer and i am still waiting for this so called poor handling and wind to affect the steering on my batwing.
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From: N. IL
Didn't give much thought to the bikes capacity to tread water. Or which bike could I ride better during sustained 60mph winds. Or the bikes ability to block the sun's harmful UV Rays. Wish I would have taken more time to sort things out. Oh well......next time.