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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 12:38 AM
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I spent over a year trying to decide which Harley I wanted. I saw a Roadglide at Laidlaw and loved the fixed fairing. It reminded me of the Kawasaki Police 1000. Talked to all my friends who own Harley's and all of them warned me not to get one. However, after checking further into the Roadglide, and reading numerous reviews, I was sold. I went to my local dealer, Palm Springs Harley, where it turns out the parts manager has a Roadglide and loves it. I had to order the bike in the color I wanted, but could not be happier. This bike rides and handles great. I love my Roadglide.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 12:42 AM
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hummmm ???????? that's strange ?? i have the factory protective lowers on my bike ?
wonder ? why ? i have them ?

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You have one of those Rare Ultra Roadglides and all Ultras come with the fairing (plastic) lowers. I have them on my roady too. They are not on in my pictures.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 01:04 AM
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ok you fixed faring flunkies im back!!............saw a roadie with a 240 rear tire and a 21" front wheel in daytona it was sweeeet!
 
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 08:03 PM
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ORIGINAL: terryt1955

hummmm ???????? that's strange ?? i have the factory protective lowers on my bike ?
wonder ? why ? i have them ?

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You have one of those Rare Ultra Roadglides and all Ultras come with the fairing (plastic) lowers. I have them on my roady too. They are not on in my pictures.
probably without knowing it you cleared up MY question for weet. These RG models are still a "new" thing for me, Im no roadie historian for sure. Like Ross Perot once said, "Im all ears".
 
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 10:35 PM
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ya know ? i did's good when i bought my bike..

the more i own it, the better i like it.

the more i learn about it, the more i love it.

for a harley, it's been a great 1st date !!!

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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 08:23 PM
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ya know ? i did's good when i bought my bike..

the more i own it, the better i like it.

the more i learn about it, the more i love it.

for a harley, it's been a great 1st date !!!

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DITTO: WEET
 
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 08:25 PM
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ORIGINAL: mikeisglidn

ok you fixed faring flunkies im back!!............saw a roadie with a 240 rear tire and a 21" front wheel in daytona it was sweeeet!

IM JUST GLAD YOU MADE IT BACK ! FROM DAYTONA,

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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 10:24 AM
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ORIGINAL: mikeisglidn

ok you fixed faring flunkies im back!!............saw a roadie with a 240 rear tire and a 21" front wheel in daytona it was sweeeet!
I have seen those kits, I just not sure how that big honkin' tire would affect the handling of the bike...anyone know...?

Hey Weet, this is for you...

BUMP
 
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 02:21 PM
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OK guys I have a question about your road glides. I just picked mine up last week and love it to death but the mirrors seem to be a bit small for me, no matter how I adjust them I am having problems seeing behind me. Has anyone changed out there mirrors?
 
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 02:26 PM
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I've never noticed that problem. Have you tried loosening up the mirrors and rotating them out a little. I've had to do that before.
 
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