im knew to this forum, wondering if anybody out there can give me there opinion on the streetglide, i looking at putting a payment on one in the next couple of weeks. what has drawen me to the streetglide well how do i put it, "its the a beast", just wondering a couple of things though, im about 5.4 will i fit on this bike and how are they two-up.

cheers all

 

Are you buying two new bikes, you just posted the same question about the Night train.Or rae you looking for a comparison between the two? Just wondering so we can give you the right info!

 

well sort of im either gonna buy a nightrain or a streetglide not both, just looking for info on either model at the min, though saying that im swinging towards the streetglide because me and my other half do quite a few miles.

cheers for the reply mate

 

Welcome to the forum.
Sorry I don't have any opinions on the Street Glide other then they look cool, but you should check with bountyhunter his bike looks pertty sweet and he's in love with his

 

ok ?

heres my opinion..... but it's just like belly-button's.. everyone has one ...


check out the ROADGLIDE.

i have a friend who rides a glide, same height as you, he run's two up ALL the time, and is in love with his bike, for that matter , im in love with mine too !!

read the offical roadglide thread here on this board. should help you make up your mind.

great bike's and handel great !!!! good all around bike,

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At 5'4" I'd get a custom seat by Lepera nr Corbin to make it as narrow as possible for you and sit you as low as possible. The Street glide already has 1" shorter shocks compared to the Ultra, Classic or Standard.

For 2 up riding, there is no comparison, the Street Glide will definitly work better for short or long hauls to up compared to a night train.

Fladers , HD and Wild ones all offer Handel bars that have more pull back, so that will help you handle it. The Street glide will turn quicker and be easier to handel at parking lot speeds compared to the night train as well.

 

I know I will get some slack for this info. I have no personal experience on either bike, but I spent over 2 years on my fatboy riding 2 up a lot. My fatboy has a very similar suspension to the night train. I love my fatboy, but for long haul trips after loading her down, it was not the best ride. I am a big guy about 240 and my gf is about med. We got the Ultra and she is much happier. We do all of our 2 up on the ultra and I ride the fatboy solo. Our ultra has a similar suspension to the street glide. The SG has the lowered shocks which does compromise the ride a little, but you will find much info here about upgrading those shocks. It all really depends on what type of riding you will be doing and of course your personal taste. I highly suggest a demo ride on each bike. This is a lot of $ and a big decision. You need to ride both!

 

Get the Streetglide!

 

Yeah what it said.

 

If you ride two up frequently and do long rides, StreetGlide without question is the best choice between those two bikes. I have the RK Custom and it is bascically the same bike as the SG. I love the bike on any type of ride, two up or solo.

My friend has the SG and he loves the bike. The only negatives I 've heard from him are that the windshield is a little too short and the stereo is just OK. Obviously, the windshield height is a personal choice and can be changed. Some say who needs music when you ride an HD, and some say ok music is better than no music.

Its a great bike. Had they offered that model in 05', I probably would have bought that instead.
Good luck on your decision.