Advice on New Harley
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RE: Advice on New Harley
I have a 06 Road King. And now I'm changing it to an Ultra Road King. Its a long story. All I can say is test them all, then test them all again. And then make your decision! And if things really don't work out, you can either build up or build down or even just out right trade in and get something else.
I'm in the build up mode right now. Someplace in fine print, I'm told that its not what you buy, its what you build!
I'm in the build up mode right now. Someplace in fine print, I'm told that its not what you buy, its what you build!
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RE: Advice on New Harley
[sm=americanasmiley.gif] Try out as many as you can which sounds like what you are doing. Remember it has got to fit you and you will be the one that suffers if it doesn't. Make sure what ever bike you buy, its the one you wanted and get them to set it up for you. Can't beat the Road King but I'm sure the Glide is just as deserving, if that id what you want.
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RE: Advice on New Harley
Bob,
I have owned two RK's and an E Glide Classic - I ended up taking off the back box on my classic, puting on a solo seat, and putting on the small style windscreen which in effect turned it into the SG "but there was no SG at the time". (BTW, I paid the same amount for my E-Glide Classic that they are getting for that SG maybe even a bit less). I saw quite a few people that had done that and I think that's where HD got the SG idea.
Like the other fellow stated in one of my earlier posts (and he is 100% right) your better off buying more than less and taking it off if that suits your fancy (if money is no issue) as far as the ride goes pretty much the same ...
I have owned two RK's and an E Glide Classic - I ended up taking off the back box on my classic, puting on a solo seat, and putting on the small style windscreen which in effect turned it into the SG "but there was no SG at the time". (BTW, I paid the same amount for my E-Glide Classic that they are getting for that SG maybe even a bit less). I saw quite a few people that had done that and I think that's where HD got the SG idea.
Like the other fellow stated in one of my earlier posts (and he is 100% right) your better off buying more than less and taking it off if that suits your fancy (if money is no issue) as far as the ride goes pretty much the same ...
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Road Warrior
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RE: Advice on New Harley
I agree with this. Also money is an issue too. Not to mention both would need to add-ons to them. Pipes and a good sound is a must, so is the way it rides. I do want to be able to leave the house and not return for a few days, and still be able to walk after. I am not one that is up on how the seat, floor boards, and bars all work together to make the ride what it is, nor do I want to buy a lot of things that do not work out either. Some of thoe seats out there are very pricey to say the least.
Another thing, I am not one of those fair weather rider guys either. I will ride on a day that is questionable, and I have been caught out in the rain on more then one occasion too.
Ending a long ($hitty) day at work with a ride up and around one of the finger lakes in up-state NY helps to turn that day around. Not to mention get with a good group for a nice all day group ride too.
Bob
Another thing, I am not one of those fair weather rider guys either. I will ride on a day that is questionable, and I have been caught out in the rain on more then one occasion too.
Ending a long ($hitty) day at work with a ride up and around one of the finger lakes in up-state NY helps to turn that day around. Not to mention get with a good group for a nice all day group ride too.
Bob
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Bob,
Like the other fellow stated in one of my earlier posts (and he is 100% right) your better off buying more than less and taking it off if that suits your fancy (if money is no issue) as far as the ride goes pretty much the same ...
Bob,
Like the other fellow stated in one of my earlier posts (and he is 100% right) your better off buying more than less and taking it off if that suits your fancy (if money is no issue) as far as the ride goes pretty much the same ...
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RE: Advice on New Harley
Good luck with your decision. Sounds like have got it pretty much in hand.
I too was deciding between the same two models. The radio was a non issue with me, hell I seldom listen to a radio in my truck.
While the RK doesn't offer you the protection that the batwing does, the option to remove the windshield in a minute, made the decision for me. I like changing the apperance of my bike quickly and easily.
Those warm summer days when you just want to get out of the house. Pop the bags and windshield off and off you go.
I too was deciding between the same two models. The radio was a non issue with me, hell I seldom listen to a radio in my truck.
While the RK doesn't offer you the protection that the batwing does, the option to remove the windshield in a minute, made the decision for me. I like changing the apperance of my bike quickly and easily.
Those warm summer days when you just want to get out of the house. Pop the bags and windshield off and off you go.
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Real good point Bruce,
As stated you can in a "shake of a lambs tail", change your RK into the look of a Soft Tail deluxe virtually the same look (I think the RK is a soft tail deluxe reborn into a touring machine).
Really - Harley is not known for their inovation and slick design - if you take a good look - most of their bikes are born out of others with a few peaks and valleys.
Except for the V-rod probably the first thing from the ground up Harley has done in over a 100 years and the sad part was Porsche had to help them...LOL...
Most really old and when I say old - I mean (riding for many, many years) riders who are opting for the tourer and long distance ride seem to buy the EGlide - Standard to save a significant amount of money (over three thousand dollars from a SG and twenty five hundred over an RK). Then you can take your time and add or subtract whatever you like when money presents itself. I'm surprised Harley still offers it and seeing the limitation on color choice I would have to say it's probably a bike they would like to discontinue but can't because it serves that certain nitch of people like me who don't want to front up sizeable amounts of cash, but the platform of the bike allows you - at your discretion and time table the ability to customize it the way YOU want.
As stated you can in a "shake of a lambs tail", change your RK into the look of a Soft Tail deluxe virtually the same look (I think the RK is a soft tail deluxe reborn into a touring machine).
Really - Harley is not known for their inovation and slick design - if you take a good look - most of their bikes are born out of others with a few peaks and valleys.
Except for the V-rod probably the first thing from the ground up Harley has done in over a 100 years and the sad part was Porsche had to help them...LOL...
Most really old and when I say old - I mean (riding for many, many years) riders who are opting for the tourer and long distance ride seem to buy the EGlide - Standard to save a significant amount of money (over three thousand dollars from a SG and twenty five hundred over an RK). Then you can take your time and add or subtract whatever you like when money presents itself. I'm surprised Harley still offers it and seeing the limitation on color choice I would have to say it's probably a bike they would like to discontinue but can't because it serves that certain nitch of people like me who don't want to front up sizeable amounts of cash, but the platform of the bike allows you - at your discretion and time table the ability to customize it the way YOU want.
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RE: Advice on New Harley
The Deep Cherry looks very good in the Sun. In the show room, it does not look as good, as it did when they brought it outside. That bike had zero miles on it before it came outside. The sales guy had to do a quick shake out run on it before they would like me take it. You could still smell the paint and what ever else getting burned off from it. I kind of wish that it came in a few other colors too.
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That SG sure looks perty in that there pic you showin!!
That SG sure looks perty in that there pic you showin!!
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RE: Advice on New Harley
I was just about set on a Road King before the Street Glide was released. I rode a Road King while on vacation in Las Vegas for about 150 miles, really liked it, and was about a week away from putting down a deposit on one. Then the 2006 bikes were released.
For me, I made the right choice with the SG. The fairing really does give added wind/bug protection. As for the windshield on the SG, it looks great, but is useless. I am only about 5'5" and it was too low for me. But that is simple to resolve. I purchased a replacement that is about 2" taller from http://www.sinstatecycle.com for about $30 including shipping. Ttakes just a few minutes to replace.
I didn't expect to care for the stereo on a motorcycle...but I was so wrong! I love it!
For me, I made the right choice with the SG. The fairing really does give added wind/bug protection. As for the windshield on the SG, it looks great, but is useless. I am only about 5'5" and it was too low for me. But that is simple to resolve. I purchased a replacement that is about 2" taller from http://www.sinstatecycle.com for about $30 including shipping. Ttakes just a few minutes to replace.
I didn't expect to care for the stereo on a motorcycle...but I was so wrong! I love it!