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Old 12-29-2018, 06:36 PM
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So... I rode both prior to purchasing. As many have already said, same bike with different fairing setups. I felt the RG had a much lighter front end when slow maneuvering (I’m sure due to frame mounted fairing vs. fork mounted) vs the SG. I think one of the biggest factors between the two is rider size. The RG fairing seemed further away from me vs the SG batwing fairing ( I’m 5’10”). I rode both on the highway and did not feel a huge difference but would give the nod to the RG for slightly less grip required due to the frame mounted fairing. In the end, I went with the SG (2015 SGS) as I liked the closer fairing. Overall all, it was a tough choice as both are beautiful bikes and ride extremely well. Good luck with your choice.
BTW I don’t give a s*** what others ride or think of my ride. I ride what I like. Enjoy.
 
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Street glides can get tough to troubleshoot buffeting depending on your height

Road glides ..... Well. I'm biased on them, you'll know when you see it in person if it's the bike for you.
 
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Old 12-29-2018, 10:04 PM
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I love my Street glide.
I took care of all of my buffeting problems by getting a Shoei helmet. I can go to 100 comfortably now and be just fine.
The Road glide is nice too but those guys are snobs.
I almost said dicks but that’s not nice. Buy what makes you happy.
 
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Old 12-30-2018, 02:13 AM
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The world knows your coming when they see those TWO headlights - best design ever by HD. Road Glide for the win MF’s!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old 12-30-2018, 03:02 AM
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I like my street glide, but I really like the looks of the road glide. I just found a street glide set up the way I wanted it for a damn good price. Next bike will probably be a road glide.
 
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Old 12-30-2018, 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by L88
65-85 miles an hour crossing the US, you can't beat the Wind Tunnel Tested fairing on a Road Glide. My passenger says the buffeting is way less on a Road Glide vs a Batwing.
That would make my decision right there.
I have always thought guys on streetglides were snobs....
 
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Old 12-30-2018, 08:34 AM
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I have owned both and now back to a 18 sg. I owned a 16 rg ultra, awesome ride, like riding in a lazy boy. There was very little, almost no buffering and to me, handle a little nicer. I didnt care for the dash being as far a way as it was. I went back to the bat wing knowing i was giving up a little on the handling and the buffering would be back, but i like the dash in closer and love the look the street glide. Its all up to what u want.
 
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Old 12-30-2018, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Tarkus60
That would make my decision right there.
I have always thought guys on streetglides were snobs....

lol.
 
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Old 12-30-2018, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Tarkus60
That would make my decision right there.
I have always thought guys on streetglides were snobs....
So you're saying they're like the BMW guys of Harley lmao.

I've put a bunch of miles on a batwing and half as much on a RG. I'll never go back to a batwing. And that's just my preference ymmv
 
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I am soooo much better than you!!
 
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