Why are street glides so much $$$
Road Master
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From: Milwaukee, WI
RE: Why are street glides so much $$$
When it comes right down to it buying a Harley is not a practical decision. Buy the on that you will want to be riding whenever the weather permits and when it doesn't you will be caught out in the garage just staring at it smiling
After a year of owning my SG my soon to be wife still catches me in the garage looking at the bike. She claims I love it more than her! Not the case but it is a close call...
After a year of owning my SG my soon to be wife still catches me in the garage looking at the bike. She claims I love it more than her! Not the case but it is a close call...
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From: Central Virginia
RE: Why are street glides so much $$$
When I sold my Deuce, I bought a Street Glide because a Street Glide was what I wanted. I didn't buy something else and then go through the time and expense of turning it into a Street Glide. What would have been the point of that?
I also liked (and still do) the cool look of the RKCustom, and would have bought one of those had not a good deal on a '06 SG not materialized.
After riding a Deuce for awhile, the SG (to me) is a good bridge between cruiser and bagger. I don't care how many other SGs are out there, this one is mine, and when I'm done it will look like no other. If you'll notice in my sig pic, its already sporting a different front fender and engine guard. Lots more to come.
Ride what you like and what gives you the most pride of ownership and thrill! To each his/her own.
I also liked (and still do) the cool look of the RKCustom, and would have bought one of those had not a good deal on a '06 SG not materialized.
After riding a Deuce for awhile, the SG (to me) is a good bridge between cruiser and bagger. I don't care how many other SGs are out there, this one is mine, and when I'm done it will look like no other. If you'll notice in my sig pic, its already sporting a different front fender and engine guard. Lots more to come.
Ride what you like and what gives you the most pride of ownership and thrill! To each his/her own.
Tourer
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RE: Why are street glides so much $$$
the street glidecame about from people stripping down their classics & ultras to have a sleek sweet look harley sayw this & took advantage fo this knowing some people will pay way more for less bike whenyou can buy a classic spnd a bout 500 then you have the original street glide the price will come down just like the street bob did when it came out it was the $hit prices were high now you can buy one here for 13k new whenthe street glide lseo itspopularitythe price will plumit on them as they did on the street bob so they can try to sell more
ORIGINAL: MrHd1
Apparently the SGarrived at its lofty price by being an incarnation of a Road King Custom that was a pricier RK so with the addition of the fairing, radio, etc. another $500 was tacked on. The bike is $500 more that a RG and doesn't come with cruise standard.To each his own though, the SG is a fine looking ride. I for one am not fond of the stock cast wheels though.
Apparently the SGarrived at its lofty price by being an incarnation of a Road King Custom that was a pricier RK so with the addition of the fairing, radio, etc. another $500 was tacked on. The bike is $500 more that a RG and doesn't come with cruise standard.To each his own though, the SG is a fine looking ride. I for one am not fond of the stock cast wheels though.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2007
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From: Buffalo NY
RE: Why are street glides so much $$$
No need to bash the SG or EG they both serve a purpose. I bought the EGC for a lot of 2 up riding and long distance riding. I think that the EGC is better suited for those2 items as it comes right out of the crate. I find the tourpack makes the bike more useable as far as carrying stuff like my work equipment which for me = more riding.
Road Master
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From: Seattle, WA
RE: Why are street glides so much $$$
I think the original question has been lost.
Why is the SG so expensive compared to the EGC? EGC is the same bike with more options for $85.00 additional. Yes I know, the SG is dropped via different shocks but it isn't like the EGC doesn't come with shocks.
The EGC has for another $85.00 over the SG
**Auxilary Lamps
**Tour Pack
**Front Fender Chrome
**Bag Rails
The question has nothing about taste and which bike you like better it has everything to do with the price between the bikes and what you get for your money.
Why is the SG so expensive compared to the EGC? EGC is the same bike with more options for $85.00 additional. Yes I know, the SG is dropped via different shocks but it isn't like the EGC doesn't come with shocks.
The EGC has for another $85.00 over the SG
**Auxilary Lamps
**Tour Pack
**Front Fender Chrome
**Bag Rails
The question has nothing about taste and which bike you like better it has everything to do with the price between the bikes and what you get for your money.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2007
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From: Buffalo NY
RE: Why are street glides so much $$$
Sorry for venturing off topic, theres some white stuff comin down outside screwin up my head. I do believe like previously stated that its in demand and people want SG's. I guess you get what the market can bare.
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From: Between Chicago & Milwaukee
RE: Why are street glides so much $$$
ORIGINAL: Crusher
I think the original question has been lost.
Why is the SG so expensive compared to the EGC? EGC is the same bike with more options for $85.00 additional. Yes I know, the SG is dropped via different shocks but it isn't like the EGC doesn't come with shocks.
The EGC has for another $85.00 over the SG
**Auxilary Lamps
**Tour Pack
**Front Fender Chrome
**Bag Rails
The question has nothing about taste and which bike you like better it has everything to do with the price between the bikes and what you get for your money.
I think the original question has been lost.
Why is the SG so expensive compared to the EGC? EGC is the same bike with more options for $85.00 additional. Yes I know, the SG is dropped via different shocks but it isn't like the EGC doesn't come with shocks.
The EGC has for another $85.00 over the SG
**Auxilary Lamps
**Tour Pack
**Front Fender Chrome
**Bag Rails
The question has nothing about taste and which bike you like better it has everything to do with the price between the bikes and what you get for your money.
The Street Glide has it's own niche,----->Look in the HD parts catalog---For starters: It cost $250 to purchase the rear turn signal set that moves the license plate below the tail light like the Street Glide set-up.
Another couple of hundred bucks for the Street Glide's:Color Matched Filler Panels Between Bags & Rear Fender...and then there's theSG's Integrated Mirrors
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Seattle, WA
RE: Why are street glides so much $$$
ORIGINAL: Slash
As far as "price"....Unless you want atourpack(not a priority for most of the SG crowd),most of that stuff is pretty irrelevant ....
The Street Glide has it's own niche,----->Look in the HD parts catalog---For starters: It cost $250 to purchase the rear turn signal set that moves the license plate below the tail light like the Street Glide set-up.
Another couple of hundred bucks for the Street Glide's:Color Matched Filler Panels Between Bags & Rear Fender...and then there's theSG's Integrated Mirrors
As far as "price"....Unless you want atourpack(not a priority for most of the SG crowd),most of that stuff is pretty irrelevant ....
The Street Glide has it's own niche,----->Look in the HD parts catalog---For starters: It cost $250 to purchase the rear turn signal set that moves the license plate below the tail light like the Street Glide set-up.
Another couple of hundred bucks for the Street Glide's:Color Matched Filler Panels Between Bags & Rear Fender...and then there's theSG's Integrated Mirrors
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Stellar HDF Member
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From: Between Chicago & Milwaukee
RE: Why are street glides so much $$$
ORIGINAL: Crusher
I'm sure you have missed my point............
ORIGINAL: Slash
As far as "price"....Unless you want atourpack(not a priority for most of the SG crowd),most of that stuff is pretty irrelevant ....
The Street Glide has it's own niche,----->Look in the HD parts catalog---For starters: It cost $250 to purchase the rear turn signal set that moves the license plate below the tail light like the Street Glide set-up.
Another couple of hundred bucks for the Street Glide's:Color Matched Filler Panels Between Bags & Rear Fender...and then there's theSG's Integrated Mirrors
As far as "price"....Unless you want atourpack(not a priority for most of the SG crowd),most of that stuff is pretty irrelevant ....
The Street Glide has it's own niche,----->Look in the HD parts catalog---For starters: It cost $250 to purchase the rear turn signal set that moves the license plate below the tail light like the Street Glide set-up.
Another couple of hundred bucks for the Street Glide's:Color Matched Filler Panels Between Bags & Rear Fender...and then there's theSG's Integrated Mirrors
There's some whowould considera 300 Lb double jointed prostitute as "getting more for their money"....
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Seattle, WA
RE: Why are street glides so much $$$
My post has nothing to do with what you prefer or don't prefer. Simply that you get more for your money with the EGC. The EGC is a SG to a large degree but with more options at an $85.00 cost difference. We are only asking why?