Troble decising which Road Glide to get.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2014
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From: Vancouver, WA
Most of your riding doesn’t utilize the tour pack so I’d pass on that. My last bike was an Ultra Limited and I really like the lighter weight of my RG. The 117 on the ST is nice but not a whole lot better than the 114. If you like the short bags though, I’d go with the ST. Good luck and great choices. Can’t loose.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Virginia
Like others have said, you could make either a limited or a special work for how you ride. You will not scrape those extended bags, it’s just a design thing. I owned a 2019 RGS that I really liked and currently I ride a 2022 RGL that I like just as much. My wife prefers the limited by far due to the tourpak setup. I probably spent the same in modding both bikes to fit my preferences.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2019
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From: Central NY
If you don't ride 2-up, or travel anymore than a day ride, I wouldn't want to ride with that tour pack and additional seating. My buddy rides by himself almost 100% of time and he looks all goofy with all that in the back, and no one, nothing back there, imo. I would think you would really have to lean to scrape the stretched bags. I put rear crash bars on mine just in case but they have never scraped(yet).
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2020
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From: Knoxville
Ultra is best choice, your stated needs and the two other options dont compare.
Learn to appreciate the tour pack.
FWIW, I scraped the left bag in my RGS, in turn I also scraped the primary, heat shield and lord what else, I got lucky as that meant I was to far over. More to story not really worth reading. Lets just say I dont do that no mo.
Learn to appreciate the tour pack.
FWIW, I scraped the left bag in my RGS, in turn I also scraped the primary, heat shield and lord what else, I got lucky as that meant I was to far over. More to story not really worth reading. Lets just say I dont do that no mo.
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From: On the Big Blue marble
I had an Ultra and now have a Special. I way prefer the Special but it took about 1500.00 to do so...
Road Glide Special:
I don't like the short rear shocks and the stretched bags. I am fairly sure I would destroy the bags. - Day 1 - Get 13 inch Revo's as it made a world of difference. Even with the 12 inch shocks, you wont destroy the bags..
I also want a rear engine guard - I added it and it was cheap and easy using the HD OEM part
Another must have addition for the Special would be a grill for the oil cooler which has been impossible to clean on my '17
Road Glide Special:
I don't like the short rear shocks and the stretched bags. I am fairly sure I would destroy the bags. - Day 1 - Get 13 inch Revo's as it made a world of difference. Even with the 12 inch shocks, you wont destroy the bags..
I also want a rear engine guard - I added it and it was cheap and easy using the HD OEM part
Another must have addition for the Special would be a grill for the oil cooler which has been impossible to clean on my '17
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2020 dropped the RGU it is now the Limited. Only real difference is wheel and tire size and heated grips. Of course the updated Radio.
RGL is great except for the 18 inch low profile tire front and rear.
RGL is great except for the 18 inch low profile tire front and rear.
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From: Charleston, SC
Also Chrome-ish wheels, better paint too (an opinion) and also the option to buy it blacked out - which they didn't offer on the Ultra. I had to powdercoat my Ultra on my own to get that look (which I know isn't for everyone)..
Last edited by lp; Aug 17, 2023 at 11:47 AM.
Yes, get the Limited. It has the wet head. Mine runs much cooler.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,348
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From: Florida
Why not just get a Road Glide Standard and add a tour pack, performance between 107 & 114 is very little and nothing a S&S 475 won't fix.
The money you will save will pay for the upgrades you want to do
The money you will save will pay for the upgrades you want to do
