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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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Well, the saga has almost come to a close on my 2008 Electra Glide Classic. After my bike being in the shop for almost a month, the dealer has agreed to give me a new bike.So, now I need your advice. Do I go with another EGC or do I go with a Road Glide. I loved my EGC for the 600 miles it actually ran, but am also drawn to the unique look of the Road Glide.Feel free to comment as you feel fit.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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Rent one prior to making your choice.&nbsp\\; I love my batwing.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 06:38 PM
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Unique can wear off fast...I'd stick with EGC, just becasue the Road Glide doesn't appeal. my $.02
 
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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i say rent a ROAD GLIDE and see for yourself why its harleys best kept secret
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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Like the others said,rent one.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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Why are they giving you a new one?
 
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 07:44 PM
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The bike for no reason all of sudden loses all throttle response and goes into limp mode. They have replaced every major component more than once and still get codes they can't clear.
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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Road Glides are easy to buy and tough to sell. The best buy in the Touring Family is the EGC.
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 07:56 PM
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Also, they do not have a Tour Pak, saddlebag guards, fender trim, etc. Not to mention a limited color choice with no 2 tone option. Plus that fairing is butt ugly. I rented one in upstate NY and rode it through New England and Canada. Those stories about how they handle like a dream on the Interstates is BS. They handle the same as an EG.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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I love my EGC!! like the quick detach TP option,,,i can strip her down to look like a SG or dress her up in tour mode like the Ultras.
 
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