i am curious why people make the choice to buy a road-king vs a street glide or something else. i see a lot of folks on road kings and have to admit i see a few i really like. i am considering jumping up from a soft ail to a street glide, my main interest is in getting the wind protection, radio, and comfort as well as other creature comforts of the glide. i mean no disrespect to anyone's decisions, i'm just curious as to what aspects/features were the big selling points for you. thanks guys

 

I have a softtail and an Electraglide. The Electraglide is definitely a more comfortable and better handling bike. I love the cruise control and radio. The storage is a plus as well. I definitely ride the tourer more then the softtail.

 

I think you answered your question, windprotection, stereo, cruising comfort are big parts.
Passenger comfort, storage space, ability to add and change parts and accessories are important to me.
I like having its size and power for long hauls, not to mention the fairing and stereo.
Some find it heavy and cumbersome in stop and go city traffic, but you get used to it quick.
At the end of the day it’s personal preference. Many styles to go around and its not what you ride but that you ride.
And ride safe.

 

We went from a Sporty to a Fatboy to a Road King to a Electra Glide to a Ultra and now on our third Limited. When we started riding again we found we liked to go on long trips and Limiteds provide the comfort to do it. Faring, heated grips, cruise, radio and ABS make it enjoyable. We took a 75 mile ride at 40 degrees Saturday and both enjoyed it.

 

Oh and welcome to the Hdforums.

 

thanks for the welcome. i was mostly curious why folks choose the roadking over the glides

 

Because they want the comfort of a touring bike but without a fairing, stereo, gps, etc. Not to mention the RK is a very nice classic bike.

 

thats where i'm at. took a break from bikes to finish college and raise a family. now that i'm back into it i realize I'm not in the shape i was 20 years ago. i've discovered i really like riding, and am wanting to go on longer rides. i bought my softail because i love the looks and simplicity. i've added a softer seat, and a windshield and am looking at a radio and cruise control. (all things i used to make fun of people for having). i didn't really expect to enjoy the ride as much as i do.

 

What he said.....I personally didn't care much about the radio, fairing, etc...but I wanted wind protection. Plus can't ignore the beautiful look of the RK.

My 2 cents....GL whichever way you go.

 

I'm like you. Looking at baggers as GF and I have our Softails.

One plus on the RK is you can add a detachable fairing, lowers, and a Tourpak for some serious touring, and remove those for cruising. Some will say they have a detachable fairing on their RK and never take it off, but that's a personal think.