Morning HD Family, Road Glide Question
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From: Puyallup, wa
I have ridden and batwing and currently a Road glide. If you think about a motorcycle in a turn at speed say 45 MPH you are not turning the handlebars enough to make a difference. The headlight on the 2015 and new RG is very good.
Road Master
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From: Central Ohio
Only thing I don't like about mine is when the low beam is on. Leaning the bike over in a turn will create a dark area where the LED beam pattern is cut off. Most of my night riding is at 4am after work, so there's very little traffic. High beam stays on whenever possible
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From: Charleston, SC
I owned at 2010 Road glide (old headlight design) and felt that bike could use some additional lighting. I added engine guard mounted driving lights to help with the corners.
Now on a 2017 RG and in the 60K miles I've been on it I've never felt it needed more "corner lights". These are just better. Not saying adding some additional lighting is a waste... just that I haven't really thought about it.
Now on a 2017 RG and in the 60K miles I've been on it I've never felt it needed more "corner lights". These are just better. Not saying adding some additional lighting is a waste... just that I haven't really thought about it.
Road Warrior
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From: Vancouver, WA
I agree with the other posters that the bars are turned so little that it wouldn’t make much of a difference. My new RG has much better lighting than my Limited did. If it’s a concern, why are you considering a Road Glide and not a bat wing?
Road Master
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From: SC
Good morning. My name is Mike, been a HD owner for over 10yrs. Drove to Sturgis a few times and enjoy my "road therapy" when I get it.
Ive had a Road King Classic for 10yrs. Added a bat wing fairing about 6yrs ago. Considering making the switch to a Raod Glide but concerned about lights at night in the turns/corners. As I approach 50yrs of age, I'm finding my night vision isn't what it used to be. Any issues with the visibility on Road Glides at night with visibility/lighting in the turns with the fixed fairing??
thanks in advance
Ive had a Road King Classic for 10yrs. Added a bat wing fairing about 6yrs ago. Considering making the switch to a Raod Glide but concerned about lights at night in the turns/corners. As I approach 50yrs of age, I'm finding my night vision isn't what it used to be. Any issues with the visibility on Road Glides at night with visibility/lighting in the turns with the fixed fairing??
thanks in advance
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From: Omaha,NE
As others have stated, you don't turn the bars when riding down the road, so there is no difference at all. Fork-mounted headlights are nice for dark parking lot maneuvers, but not required.
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From: anacoco, la
if you really think about it, when you are taking a corner with a fork mounted fairing, your headlights are actually slightly pointed to the outside of the curve. while on a frame mounted fairing, the headlights are pointed into the curve. yes, it's slight, but it is noticeable.
but what you really have to watch out for, is those slow speed sharp turns. if you turn too sharp, your cigarette lighter will hit the gas tank....
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but what you really have to watch out for, is those slow speed sharp turns. if you turn too sharp, your cigarette lighter will hit the gas tank....
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From: Good roads, cold beer
Good morning. My name is Mike, been a HD owner for over 10yrs. Drove to Sturgis a few times and enjoy my "road therapy" when I get it.
Ive had a Road King Classic for 10yrs. Added a bat wing fairing about 6yrs ago. Considering making the switch to a Raod Glide but concerned about lights at night in the turns/corners. As I approach 50yrs of age, I'm finding my night vision isn't what it used to be. Any issues with the visibility on Road Glides at night with visibility/lighting in the turns with the fixed fairing??
thanks in advance
Ive had a Road King Classic for 10yrs. Added a bat wing fairing about 6yrs ago. Considering making the switch to a Raod Glide but concerned about lights at night in the turns/corners. As I approach 50yrs of age, I'm finding my night vision isn't what it used to be. Any issues with the visibility on Road Glides at night with visibility/lighting in the turns with the fixed fairing??
thanks in advance
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From: backwoods
I'd worry more about numb hands and carpal tunnel, if it happens to high high bars.
But most brands have a fixed fairing with the light point the direction of the frame.
But most brands have a fixed fairing with the light point the direction of the frame.