I was wondering how you guys like the Road Glide models, I am looking at one that caught my eye, I was never crazy about the fairing design but after looking at it more it does not seem bad.
How do the Bikes Ride and Handle? I also like the Electra Glide Classic.

 

Rent or demo both.... then YOU decide..... it's like having a favorite color...everyone has their opinion.

MY opinion, is demonstrated by my avatar.....yours will vary. But... in a world of cookie-cutter motorcycles.... you can spot a ROAD GLIDE a mile a way.... and we DO like to say... the FLTR is H-D's best kept secret.... I'd tell you more... but it IS a secret

 

I rode several models and it was my choice but I loved the Street Glide too, my brothers RK is great also. Its your choice, they are great bikes but the shark nose just seemed right for me.

 

That's why it is the eventually bike......"Eventually" everyone will be on one!!!!

 

you need to go ride one. great bike.

 

+1 What he said!

 

Everyone is right - you have to test it out. Take them on the highway and then on regular surface streets. Try the stereo, etc...

I was in that boat and I really like the looks of the RoadGlide, but I have a soft spot for the batwing. It's really nice IMO and I get a false sense of security with the fairing so close to me. It's a tradeoff though - the Roadglide has little goodie pockets and a "roomy" feel to it.

Decide for yourself - they are all GREAT bikes!

 

what they said. it's all personal preference. you won't know for sure until you actually ride one.

 

I had 2 a 98' and my current 02' can't beat them for there resistence to buffering on the highway. It's called harleys ugly duckling but it kind of grows on ya. I think people are getting the hint When I first bought mine you would see maybe 2-3 at a ralley now there are more and more every year.

 

It's easily Harley's best "value" (comparing feature for feature versus MSRP) among Touring biikes. Consider it a Street Glide w/o the rear fender facia/LED, that you can add for under 200 bucks in parts--many HDF'ers have done this to their RG's.