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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 03:32 PM
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Last year in October I bought my wife a 1200L. She doesn't ride it that often so we are looking at a better 2-up bike. I really like the Road Glide. I'll take a hit on the trade in for a Road Glide but at least we would ride the thing.

My dealer made me an ok offer, and yesterday sweetened the deal by throwing in a Stage II kit. Are there any drawbacks to a stage two kit, and what should I expect powerwise?

Thanks for your help.

Darryl
 
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 03:40 PM
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i just got a new 08 RG after 5 years of riding a road king. i am very happy with the decision. i had a 95 kit in the rk and had the stage 2 put in the rg. it's smoother, with a bit less hp, but about the same tq. the ride and comfort and gas mileage and the six speed and the abs........well, it's just a great all round package. imho.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 05:39 PM
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If they are "throwing in the Stage II" then there are no drawback I can think of. Definitely will be an improvement over a stock bike.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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Dude!! Dont buy that ugly a** Road Glide.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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I bought a Road Glide now I keep a cover over it and the garage door downso it doesn't offend anyone or scare small children.

 
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 08:51 PM
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You buy. Then you take the oath of silence.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 09:01 PM
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Go for it! I recently went from a 2000 Night Train to an '08 RG, LOVE IT!
 
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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Can't imagine why someone would want one of them.....

Two head light... what is it, a Goldwing?

 
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 09:29 PM
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 09:33 PM
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Don't buy the ugly stepchild. Run fast, get away quick!! T.

 
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