Might be going back to the batwing
Might be going back to the batwing
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Even though how much I love the ride on my Road Glide, I have found one thing that I miss with batwing fairing. The protection from the wind and cold. I do alot of winter riding and my commute to work is almost an hour each way. I have found that the RG just does not provide the protection from the elements that the batwing does. My hands, and upper body are taking a beating. And the wind coming up from under the fairing makes it worse. I have found myself riding alot less this winter than winters past. I thought of getting a taller and wider shield, but that would mean looking through and not over. Not too keen on that. And I don't even know if that would cure the problem. I really hate the thought of giving up the RG and it's superior handing. It is a great handing bike. But I need to weigh out what is more important. Haven't made a decision yet. But I was in a dealer last weekend eyeing a few EG Classics and Street Glides.
Anyone have an 07 EGC or SG they wanna trade for an 07 RG????
Even though how much I love the ride on my Road Glide, I have found one thing that I miss with batwing fairing. The protection from the wind and cold. I do alot of winter riding and my commute to work is almost an hour each way. I have found that the RG just does not provide the protection from the elements that the batwing does. My hands, and upper body are taking a beating. And the wind coming up from under the fairing makes it worse. I have found myself riding alot less this winter than winters past. I thought of getting a taller and wider shield, but that would mean looking through and not over. Not too keen on that. And I don't even know if that would cure the problem. I really hate the thought of giving up the RG and it's superior handing. It is a great handing bike. But I need to weigh out what is more important. Haven't made a decision yet. But I was in a dealer last weekend eyeing a few EG Classics and Street Glides.
Anyone have an 07 EGC or SG they wanna trade for an 07 RG????
Road Master
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RE: Might be going back to the batwing
My EGC is parked way back in the garage for the winter and I'll only ride my Roadglide. That's because I'm an old man and can't take the cold anymore. Don't ask me why, but they work to keep me warm.
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RE: Might be going back to the batwing
MM, I always wondered about the protection with a Roadglide, you have confirmed my suspicions. Man, I hated to see you get ride of that sweet streetglide you had, but if you really like to ride that much, an Ultra just may be in your future!
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RE: Might be going back to the batwing
The lowers would probably help, but I kind of feel like the fairing on the Road Glide is pushed out so far in front of the rider that the wind protection really isn't too good. I don't do much winter riding, that's for sure, but if I did I would be looking at an Ultra with some heated grips and seats 
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RE: Might be going back to the batwing
The ridgid lowers that are made for the RG are different then the ones for the Ultra or Classic. The tops of them go up under the edge of the ridgid fairing and then go forward. Seems like it would make a seal similar to a GW.
Road Captain
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RE: Might be going back to the batwing
monster...i have predicted this....when u first get ur RG, u say this is the best bike u have ride....
and in my deep heart, i said just wait...u will get rid that RG and back to batwing....only one choice....get an ULTRA.....and its done....
and in my deep heart, i said just wait...u will get rid that RG and back to batwing....only one choice....get an ULTRA.....and its done....