Possible Conversion
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Road Captain
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From: Lakeshore Wis.
Possible Conversion
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.
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Cruiser
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From: Innerkip, Ontario
Here is something to consider if you like the looks and protection provided by your existing batwing fairing...gutting the heavy components from the fairing.
The guy in this video figures he has saved 18 pounds on a recent model Street Glide.
Even if you include the cost to blank off the speaker holes or convert the stereo into a storage cubby, it would likely be much less expensive than trying to source all of the Road King components.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xbnp3AVV1is
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touring-models/1320406-radio-delete.html
The guy in this video figures he has saved 18 pounds on a recent model Street Glide.
Even if you include the cost to blank off the speaker holes or convert the stereo into a storage cubby, it would likely be much less expensive than trying to source all of the Road King components.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xbnp3AVV1is
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touring-models/1320406-radio-delete.html
Last edited by Cold Forged; Nov 12, 2025 at 12:33 PM. Reason: Found new info...
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2016
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From: Long Island,NY
I know you said you don't want to start over with another bike,but I think that would be the better move. Street Glides sell for more than Road Kings, and there is a glut of RK's online right now. Why lower the resale value of your bike ? Sell it, take the cash,and probably get a newer Road King. Just my 2 cents worth.
Cruiser
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From: US
I know you said you don't want to start over with another bike,but I think that would be the better move. Street Glides sell for more than Road Kings, and there is a glut of RK's online right now. Why lower the resale value of your bike ? Sell it, take the cash,and probably get a newer Road King. Just my 2 cents worth.
Road Captain
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From: Somerville OH
I presume you've got some health/strength limitations on the horizon, hence the thought process. If you do get a Road King or convert into one you'll want a full windshield, I think us spoiled by a fairing guys forget how much the wind can beat you up.
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I have a friend and he and I have worked on a few bikes together. He has a Road King that looks like a Road Glide, a Street Glide we converted into a Road Glide, and a Street Glide converted to a Road King. It's possible, and not too difficult, but sourcing the parts was tricky.
For the Road King conversion, we stripped the harness down, and that was the biggest task. There's more under there than you might realize, and not many good places to hide it. It is far easier to go from a King to a Glide than the other way around. It took us weeks, both working on it to get it complete. It's possibe, but not worth it.
Considering you said you're a few seasons out from hanging it up, I'd guess you're not in the best physical shape to be doing a huge conversion. You'd be better off selling the SG and getting the King so you have nothing to worry about when it comes to function and reliability. Just my thought. Best of luck, however you move forward.
For the Road King conversion, we stripped the harness down, and that was the biggest task. There's more under there than you might realize, and not many good places to hide it. It is far easier to go from a King to a Glide than the other way around. It took us weeks, both working on it to get it complete. It's possibe, but not worth it.
Considering you said you're a few seasons out from hanging it up, I'd guess you're not in the best physical shape to be doing a huge conversion. You'd be better off selling the SG and getting the King so you have nothing to worry about when it comes to function and reliability. Just my thought. Best of luck, however you move forward.
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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.
