Electra Glide vs. Road Glide
Road Master
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RE: Electra Glide vs. Road Glide
I think there is quite a bit you can do to an Ultra...but that's just my opinion! I don't know that I buy the crosswind issue, but handling is something you need to decide personally. Both are excellent choices, and most of us are biased on the model we have or love.....
As long as it's HARLEY!
Bruce
As long as it's HARLEY!
Bruce
RE: Electra Glide vs. Road Glide
Love my roadglide!!!!
I was a hardcore old school batwing fairing guy until I saw the ad for the 2000 Screamin Eagle Roadglide. Liked the look so much I just had to try it. I will probably never go back. Don't get me wrong. I love the look of the old style fairing and loved all the ones I had, but out of 11 harleys this is by far my favorite. 95 cu in is much better than stock. 103 has to be better!!!
I was a hardcore old school batwing fairing guy until I saw the ad for the 2000 Screamin Eagle Roadglide. Liked the look so much I just had to try it. I will probably never go back. Don't get me wrong. I love the look of the old style fairing and loved all the ones I had, but out of 11 harleys this is by far my favorite. 95 cu in is much better than stock. 103 has to be better!!!
Intermediate
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RE: Electra Glide vs. Road Glide
I have an 03 roadglide and flat out love it. other bikes I have had never handled near as well. they are great customizers. as for wind buffeting. I wil say they are better that you think. in 04 the fairing and windshieslwas modified to reduce buffetting. Take them both for a test ride and see what you think.
Road Master
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RE: Electra Glide vs. Road Glide
If I were to trade in my Road King I would purchase a Road Glide. I've always been a traditional guy and like the looks of the Electra but the RG has been growing on me. I heard it called the ole man's crotch rocket, LOL. Go with your instincts, you will not reget it.
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RE: Electra Glide vs. Road Glide
I ran about 300 miles on a friend's RG...sweet! Then I ran about the same on an Ultra...I saw no difference (but the vented lowers was a real plus on the FLHTCUI!!!)
Buffeting did not seem any different (and barely present, really...speeds of 75 - 85 on both scoots and an occasional wind balst by trucks).
I opted for the Ultra...just too many goodies to pass up.
Buffeting did not seem any different (and barely present, really...speeds of 75 - 85 on both scoots and an occasional wind balst by trucks).
I opted for the Ultra...just too many goodies to pass up.
Tourer
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From: Howard City, Mi.
RE: Electra Glide vs. Road Glide
I just bought a 04 RG, I like the look. I haven't had a chance to get it out yet, it's still snowing around here[:@]
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Cruiser
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RE: Electra Glide vs. Road Glide
Very timely question - Yesterday I did demo rides on an Ultra and a Road Glide at my local dealer. For me I love the handling and the fairing of the Road Glide hands down. I experienced wind buffeting on my legs on the Ultra, but none at all on the RG. The Road Glide just made me wanna pack my bags and hit the road! 
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