Road Glide?
Road Master
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From: Auburn, Indiana
RE: Road Glide?
Well I cant say enough about my RG. Its my first, and lastHarley I will ever buy. I just love it. The pros, Fixed faring, no buffeting in the wind at highway speeds, cruse control,stereo ( except for the speakers ) The ride................... Im sure some one else will chim in and give there .02 on theres off the top of my head, I cant think of any cons.well except for the lack of power , but im fixing that this winter
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From: Midwest
RE: Road Glide?
With a few minor exceptions, it has everything an Ultra has except a CB, chrome doodads, and rails around everything. And you won't see 6 others just like it when you pull into a parking lot. Whether that's good or bad is your call.
The biggest adjustment with the RG is the frame-mounted fairing. The first time you make a slow turn, like in a parking lot, you will pucker up because even though you're turning, the fairing stays pointed straight ahead and it fools your brain into thinking you're still going straight. It takes all of 5 minutes to get used to.
The biggest adjustment with the RG is the frame-mounted fairing. The first time you make a slow turn, like in a parking lot, you will pucker up because even though you're turning, the fairing stays pointed straight ahead and it fools your brain into thinking you're still going straight. It takes all of 5 minutes to get used to.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Between Chicago & Milwaukee
RE: Road Glide?
Just got one,as I said in my introductory post to the Touring section of HDF: It's a rider's bike from front to back,it's handling ability is incredible.HD sells a lot more Electra Glides so those havemore available as far as aftermarket add ons as compared to the Road Glides...But that said I like the Road Glide a lot pretty much the way it comes right out of the packing crate.Very pleased with mine,I plan on riding it for many years.
The fairing on the Electra/Ultra Glides is wider across and sits closer to your body so it keeps wind and rain off you a little more effectively...a plus in crummy or cold weather,but the frame mounted fairing of the Road Glide contributes greatlyto it's outstanding handling qualities.
I consider the Road Glide a bit more of a "Sports Touring" bike,you can load it down like crazyif you want,add a tour pack etc,etc,etc...but the Electra/Ultra Glides seem more suited to fullly loaded touring and you can buy 'em all ready to be packed and stuffed.
The fairing on the Electra/Ultra Glides is wider across and sits closer to your body so it keeps wind and rain off you a little more effectively...a plus in crummy or cold weather,but the frame mounted fairing of the Road Glide contributes greatlyto it's outstanding handling qualities.
I consider the Road Glide a bit more of a "Sports Touring" bike,you can load it down like crazyif you want,add a tour pack etc,etc,etc...but the Electra/Ultra Glides seem more suited to fullly loaded touring and you can buy 'em all ready to be packed and stuffed.
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Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Florida
RE: Road Glide?
Had an 02 RG, now I have an 06 RG... next one will be a RG. Don't buy one lol.. they're horrible. I may never learn.
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From: Roswell, GA
RE: Road Glide?
It's flat out the best value, feature for feature, of the HD Touring bikes. If you like the SG fender with the LED light and filler strips, you can add this to the RG for about $150 in parts.
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From: Southern California - Palm Springs Area
RE: Road Glide?
Been ridin HD's for years (30+) and have owned\rode just about every touring class HD has ever produced and the ROAD GLIDE is by far the best handling tour bike of them all...