Road Glide
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,738
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From: St. Charles, IL
RE: Road Glide
You're right, the shark nose fairing grows on you!! I started out with "Street Glide" on my brain, test rode that a couple times. But I had to walk past a Road Glide every time I went into the dealer. First time I thought that it was weird looking. Second time, it wasn't that bad. Third time I stopped and looked the whole bike over and asked questions. That led to a test ride and I was sold. It was Black Pearl, but now it looks like the pic below 
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 681
Likes: 4
From: N.E. Oklahoma
RE: Road Glide
I went to a dealer, money in hand, to buy an 08 Electraglide Classic.
Once I was in the showroom, I sat on the Electra Glide and felt like the dashboard was right in my face. The bike was comfortable and I love the styling, but...
Saw a red RG and sat on it. Felt like the fairing was away from my face and seemed more "open". I test rode both and made up my mind and bought the RG.
Its very stable on the highway. High winds will move it around a little, but after I added the 21 inch wheel to the front, that rotating mass made it impervious to the wind.
You've been given good advice here. Ride them both, not just around the block but get it up to 60-80 mph and decide for yourself.
I don't think you will go wrong with either choice. I'm lucky to be able to have one.
Once I was in the showroom, I sat on the Electra Glide and felt like the dashboard was right in my face. The bike was comfortable and I love the styling, but...
Saw a red RG and sat on it. Felt like the fairing was away from my face and seemed more "open". I test rode both and made up my mind and bought the RG.
Its very stable on the highway. High winds will move it around a little, but after I added the 21 inch wheel to the front, that rotating mass made it impervious to the wind.
You've been given good advice here. Ride them both, not just around the block but get it up to 60-80 mph and decide for yourself.
I don't think you will go wrong with either choice. I'm lucky to be able to have one.
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 29
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From:
RE: Road Glide
Being 6'2 with a 34" inseam and long arms, the RoadGlide with some minor adjustments fit me perfectly. Ultra comfortable with a sporting flare, it's a wonderful machine. It can do it ALL!
Give it a ride and you'll be in.
Later.
Give it a ride and you'll be in.
Later.
RE: Road Glide
What he said!
(with modifications)
Being 5'6 with a 30" inseam and short arms, the RoadGlide with some minor adjustments fit me perfectly.
Ultra comfortable with a sporting flare, it's a wonderful machine. It can do it ALL!
On the open road and in the parking lot it handles great too!
(with modifications)
Being 5'6 with a 30" inseam and short arms, the RoadGlide with some minor adjustments fit me perfectly.
Ultra comfortable with a sporting flare, it's a wonderful machine. It can do it ALL!
On the open road and in the parking lot it handles great too!
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 4,704
Likes: 3
From:
RE: Road Glide
You gotta ride 'em both. You gotta decide what kind of riding you'll do. You gotta pick your priorities. When I was on my 2nd Electra Glide, I started taking closer and closer looks at the sharknose. First and foremost, they didn't come in geezer color combos which told me that they weren't intended for the "traditionalists". Crosswinds don't push the handlebars and the shark feels better on gravel, especially low speed turns. There's a reason Craig Vetter came out with frame-mount fairings and created a new class of bike with his Windjammers/Windstars/Quicksilvers. If 500+ mile days are in your plans, the frame-mount is the bomb. If what your friends think about looks are more important, get a batwing.
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Road Master
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 799
Likes: 0
From: Auburn, Indiana
RE: Road Glide
To tell you the truth, I wasnt crazy about them either when I first seen them, but I road one and fell in love. So do what the rest of them said, go ride one, you might like it........ you might not. Only time will tell.