Looking at a 2010 Road Glide
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I didn't go from a Sportster to a touring bike, but I did go to an Ultra from a Kawasaki Vulcan 750. The bigger bike is much more difficult to stop quickly. Don't stomp on the rear brake, or you will lock it up and skid the rear wheel forward. Apply firm, constant pressure, but not to the point of lockup. The bike is much less forgiving of mistakes. Don't stop with the front brake under 5 mph, unless your front wheel is straight. I took the Skilled Rider's Course , which helped but doesn't teach you. everything you need to know.
Don't start calling people ******** until you know the lay of the land. The person you alienate, may be someone whom could have had some good advice for you in the future. Personally I never test ride a bike unless I'm serious about buying, but everyone's circumstances are different.
Don't start calling people ******** until you know the lay of the land. The person you alienate, may be someone whom could have had some good advice for you in the future. Personally I never test ride a bike unless I'm serious about buying, but everyone's circumstances are different.
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OP,
A Street Glide (or Road Glide) is nothing like any bike you've ever ridden. They are nothing like a Sportster. Much heavier and less forgiving of any incompetence in the low speed maneuvering regime. Go ahead and grab that front brake in the middle of a u-turn, and find out.
Planning ahead for turns, braking, et al, requires your undivided attention, as you are dealing with a lot more inertia with an 800lb bike. Most of your stopping power is coming from your front brake at freeway speeds. Don't hit your rear brake too hard, as bagger rear wheels lock up without much effort at 70-80mph...especially in a panic stop.
A stock 2010 SG or RG came with a 96 inch twin cam engine. If it hasn't had any performance modifications, it's going to feel pretty sluggish. I know, because I had this exact bike. I bored mine out to a 103", Wood cams, SE heads, performance intake and exhaust with tuner, and the bike was pretty decent...not nearly as fast as the new baggers, but respectable. The mileage that you mentioned (25-30K) is not a factor. Not sure if they offered ABS back then on those bikes...mine didn't have it.
You didn't tell us what price the old man offered the bike up to you.
A Street Glide (or Road Glide) is nothing like any bike you've ever ridden. They are nothing like a Sportster. Much heavier and less forgiving of any incompetence in the low speed maneuvering regime. Go ahead and grab that front brake in the middle of a u-turn, and find out.
Planning ahead for turns, braking, et al, requires your undivided attention, as you are dealing with a lot more inertia with an 800lb bike. Most of your stopping power is coming from your front brake at freeway speeds. Don't hit your rear brake too hard, as bagger rear wheels lock up without much effort at 70-80mph...especially in a panic stop.
A stock 2010 SG or RG came with a 96 inch twin cam engine. If it hasn't had any performance modifications, it's going to feel pretty sluggish. I know, because I had this exact bike. I bored mine out to a 103", Wood cams, SE heads, performance intake and exhaust with tuner, and the bike was pretty decent...not nearly as fast as the new baggers, but respectable. The mileage that you mentioned (25-30K) is not a factor. Not sure if they offered ABS back then on those bikes...mine didn't have it.
You didn't tell us what price the old man offered the bike up to you.
Last edited by Then Came Bronson; Jun 15, 2023 at 08:23 PM.
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