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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 06:39 AM
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Hi tourers!!

I am considering a trade-in next spring. I want to get a Street Glide with the cut low wind screen/fairing.

I was curious however as to the major differences between a Street Glide and a Road Glide. I know both are rubber mounts, they have slightly different profiles, but from those of you out there who may have owned or know both models well, what are the differences?

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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 06:44 AM
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Shark nose is a fixed fairing and handles better than the batwing which is attached to the forks, that is the most major difference.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 06:49 AM
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Street glide sits an inch lower in the rear as well. I think cruise might be standard on the RG. Otherwise not much difference.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 07:34 AM
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The Fairing is attached to the frame vice the steering tree on a Road Glide.
I would say for crosswinds and such this is probably better.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 09:08 AM
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Nice Bike rocknrod.

I have #61
 
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