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Old Nov 14, 2017 | 05:43 PM
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So after toataling my 2014 Street Glide I’m ready to buy another. I commute everyday to work, except in the snow and ice, and it’s starting to rain more here in Seattle. My problem is deciding what to get. I can’t yet decide between another SG or a Road Glide or Road King. I do like the fairing for the protection but a Road King with 18” Carlini Gangster Apes is a damn nice ride. The bike will be used 2015 and up and the couple I’m looking at have pretty low mileage.

Anyone been in a similar situation? How did you decide if so? I know it’s all personal but if I could I’d get one if each but that’s not going to happen.

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Old Nov 14, 2017 | 07:17 PM
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Same advice everyone else will give. Go ride them.

Then buy a Road Glide. Haha..

Word of warning. Don't ride an M8 unless you are willing to buy one.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2017 | 07:20 PM
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Personally I would get a '16 street glide. last of the twin cams.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2017 | 08:20 PM
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RoadKing. Fairings suck. End discussion.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2017 | 09:31 PM
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I have a removable tour pak on my Road King that I leave on 90% of the time, but I love that it is so easy to remove it when I want to.

I think if I got a removable fairing (which I would like to do) I would leave it on 90% if the time, but still be delighted that I could go without it when I want.

The road king gives you flexibility that you cannot get with any other bike.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2017 | 10:03 PM
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....... get the Road Glide
... you can thank us later
 
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Old Nov 14, 2017 | 11:00 PM
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Looks like I should just get all three! Thanks for the input guys. I still have some tire kicking to do and since my neck won’t be healed for at least 9 more weeks I have some time.
 
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I have a king and a road glide. Covered my bases.
 
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Same advice everyone else will give. Go ride them.

Then buy a Road Glide. Haha..

Word of warning. Don't ride an M8 unless you are willing to buy one.
I agree
 
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I could never live with an RG - just too darned ugly!

A batwing, any day.....
 
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