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Well physically I'm in decent shape. But @ 67yrs.,always riding 2up, you start to get a bit gun shy after a few close encounters. I really love riding and love this bike. Lighter would be better, but, I haven't come to terms with my direction yet. My mind hasn't caught up with my actual age yet. We don't do the cross country touring anymore. Our longest rides are maybe 4 or 5 hrs. one way. I'm even entertaining the thought of a Heritage Softail. I had one of those before my first Roadking back in '96. But you get spoiled with all the luxuries of the Touring family of motorcycles. The biggest thing is, after 6 FLH's, I can't hardly imagine a different ride in my shop. I do like the suggestion "Cold Forged" has. Just weighing my options.
As already mentioned, why not trade in for a King and get a detachable batwing for extra protection when you want. Pretty sure any detachables you may already have for your SG will fit the King. You can make it a full dresser for the long trips or ride with no windshield for cruising 'round town.
I ride year 'round in NC. An older pic but this is my cooler weather config with a batwing and lowers. The batwing is very light and goes on or I can take off in about 5 seconds. Just food for thought.
Funnel, do you own or have you ridden a Low Rider S/T?
As the owner of a Low Rider S/T I would advise caution to carefully examine the rider triangle to ascertain whether or not it's comfortable for you. If you are a 20-30-year-old 5'5" gymnast - no problem but for someone a older and/or taller BEWARE.
The seat is low because it's a "Low" Rider. The pegs are high for lean angle because it's a "Sport" Touring Low Rider. The risers really needed a lift lest your guy gigs into your belt buckle.
Don't get me wrong, I really like my LR S/T but without the risers it was a torture device for me. I plan to perhaps add some padding to my Mustang seat to increase the butt to pegs distance. In sum, the rider triangle is geared towards sport and younger, smaller riders. YMMV.
All that being said, coming off a Bagger, a Heritage may be the smart play.
He asked for ideas, suggestions, I threw in my .02 why you replied to me specifically is bewildering. Maybe offer your thoughts like everyone else towards the guy asking for help.
I'm thinking about changing my Streetglide into a Roadking. I really like this bike and don't want to start all over with a different one. I just think shedding the weight of the fairing,radio,amp,speakers,radio,inner fairing might be enough to keep it to the end of my riding days. I figure I have between 1 and 3 more riding seasons left. (and that is a very rotten reality) I know there's only about 15lbs. difference but, all the weight is above the center of gravity and ALL on the handlebars. So if anyone knows about a Roadking Nacelle out there, let me know. I might be interested. It must be for 2014 and up, and in chrome. I'll need everything needed to complete the swap. But will start with whatever available parts there is out there.
Thanks
Like a few others here have mentioned, I believe it would make far more sense to sell/trade the Street Glide for a Road King.
I think youre going to find that it will involve swapping a LOT more parts than just the Fairing for a Nacelle. The labor wont be bad, and the swap itself would be pretty straightforward but sourcing a Speedo, Tank, Console, Nacelle, Handlebars & other assorted stuff is going to be a pain.
- Plus, for me anyway, it would drive me insane having all the hand controls that no longer have their designed functionality.
I think Id maybe suggest you go test ride a Roda King to see if it really is as different as youre expecting. Going between my Road King and an Ultra Classic is a somewhat different experience. But my Road King to a Street Glide really doesnt seem to be a huge change in how the weight of the bikes feel. The only real change is the amount of wind protection.
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