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Old Oct 27, 2020 | 12:25 PM
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Agree with all the comments here. I went from 2012 Ultra Limited to a 2020 RGL. Beyond all of the extras that come with these new bikes, the ride is what I'm really sold on. The RG handles so much better. All this thing wants to do is lean into turns. It is so well balanced; even with a passenger. And yes, the bars need to go...
 
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Old Oct 28, 2020 | 09:46 AM
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Decision yet?
 
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Old Oct 28, 2020 | 12:03 PM
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Decision yet?
I’m going to the dealer at 3:30 today and making a decision. I’m 90% its the red and black special.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2020 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Cogito
The differences between the special and standard are:
Gloss black inner fairing instead of Matte Black
Blacked out engine/frame instead of chrome
114 engine instead of 107
Different colors

It's up to you to decide if the differences are worth the extra cost.

I personally thought it was worth it when I got my 2020 RGS with RDRS

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stretched saddlebags
different wheels

maybe more, but that's all i can think of at the moment. and, yes, it is worth it, imo.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2020 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan...
While I was at the dealer I heard two gentlemen complaining about the lack of chrome availability on Specials.

Seems odd that Harley wouldn't at least offer a chrome option from the factory.

....or a 114 option on the standard models
 
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Old Oct 28, 2020 | 03:38 PM
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I went with the chrome 107, took them both for test rides, not that much of a difference to justify the cost.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2020 | 06:05 PM
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Pics!
 
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Old Oct 28, 2020 | 09:56 PM
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Bought the red and black special.
28000 OTD
with installed
Rinehart slip ons
four point docking
adjustable back rest
WHIM
2015 limited
$12,000 trade with 19800 miles on it

 
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Old Oct 28, 2020 | 10:47 PM
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Looks like I'm trading my problematic FLHXSE3 in on a new RGL in Midnight Blue. The features of the new bike will be welcome! I basically made the SG into an Ultra......this is way more cost efficient! They gave me $21,000 for the '12
 
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Old Oct 29, 2020 | 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Webbie
Bought the red and black special.
28000 OTD
with installed
Rinehart slip ons
four point docking
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WHIM
2015 limited
$12,000 trade with 19800 miles on it
Nice, congrats!
 
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