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Decisions, decisions
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Road Captain
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From: Goose Creek, South Carolina
RE: Decisions, decisions
I was supposed to do a back-to-back RK vs. EG comparison today and had both reserved as rentals. However, the Heritage Rally is beginning this week, and a couple arrived early from Asheville and was checking in to see if they could go ahead and pick up the EG. They weren’t supposed to have it until this afternoon after I rode it, but since the RK was available, I decided to cancel my reservation and let them have it.
So, I got to spend some time on the RK and loved it. A lot different than my Sporty! For one thing, I can actually see images in my mirrors! I was pleasantly surprised to find that I spend a good bit of time in 4th gear as it worked well up to highway speeds. Once the speed limits and traffic allowed me to open it up some, I ran in 5th. This puts to rest my concern about waiting to buy a touring model until I see if HD puts a 6-speed tranny on them next year.
Red light and slow speed handling was superb. In fact, in some ways it was better then my Sportster. The only negative I can report is the bike seemed to “wander” some at higher speeds and through curves. I suspect this is driver induced, and would improve with more time on the bike.
The RK has laid the gauntlet down. I plan to rent the EG as soon as I can get it. My biggest concern with it is how much the fairing will factor in during the hot summer months. I do love the looks of the Classic though.
So, I got to spend some time on the RK and loved it. A lot different than my Sporty! For one thing, I can actually see images in my mirrors! I was pleasantly surprised to find that I spend a good bit of time in 4th gear as it worked well up to highway speeds. Once the speed limits and traffic allowed me to open it up some, I ran in 5th. This puts to rest my concern about waiting to buy a touring model until I see if HD puts a 6-speed tranny on them next year.
Red light and slow speed handling was superb. In fact, in some ways it was better then my Sportster. The only negative I can report is the bike seemed to “wander” some at higher speeds and through curves. I suspect this is driver induced, and would improve with more time on the bike.
The RK has laid the gauntlet down. I plan to rent the EG as soon as I can get it. My biggest concern with it is how much the fairing will factor in during the hot summer months. I do love the looks of the Classic though.
Road Master
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From: Plano, Texas
RE: Decisions, decisions
Hmmmmm.........no mention of test riding a RoadGlide, the BEST of the touring class........you must be one of those guys that thinks it's fugly, huh........well you know there's just no telling about you guys.....
Roadies Rule!!!
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Roadies Rule!!!
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Tourer
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From: Detroit
RE: Decisions, decisions
ORIGINAL: buttman
Hmmmmm.........no mention of test riding a RoadGlide, the BEST of the touring class........you must be one of those guys that thinks it's fugly, huh........well you know there's just no telling about you guys.....
Roadies Rule!!!
[IMG]local://upfiles/8977/5CF4DB0C50E64CAD9F9E0E2CFD596032.jpg[/IMG]
Hmmmmm.........no mention of test riding a RoadGlide, the BEST of the touring class........you must be one of those guys that thinks it's fugly, huh........well you know there's just no telling about you guys.....
Roadies Rule!!!
[IMG]local://upfiles/8977/5CF4DB0C50E64CAD9F9E0E2CFD596032.jpg[/IMG]
Road Captain
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RE: Decisions, decisions
Rent as many as you can and then go ahead and buy a RK [sm=signs007.gif]!!! Seriously though, RK's are versatile. Windshields can detach, as can passenger pillion, sissy bars and even tour paks!!! You can have a cool cruiser look or full tourer. You can even have music on RK's even though they have no fairing. However, if a bike with a fairing is what you want, then I would go with the ultra-beautiful bikes.
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Road Captain
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From: Goose Creek, South Carolina
RE: Decisions, decisions
ORIGINAL: buttman
Hmmmmm.........no mention of test riding a RoadGlide, the BEST of the touring class........you must be one of those guys that thinks it's fugly, huh........well you know there's just no telling about you guys.....
Hmmmmm.........no mention of test riding a RoadGlide, the BEST of the touring class........you must be one of those guys that thinks it's fugly, huh........well you know there's just no telling about you guys.....
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From: Walker Basin, CA
RE: Decisions, decisions
ORIGINAL: Matt8643
Rent as many as you can and then go ahead and buy a RK [sm=signs007.gif]!!! Seriously though, RK's are versatile. Windshields can detach, as can passenger pillion, sissy bars and even tour paks!!! You can have a cool cruiser look or full tourer. You can even have music on RK's even though they have no fairing. However, if a bike with a fairing is what you want, then I would go with the ultra-beautiful bikes.
Rent as many as you can and then go ahead and buy a RK [sm=signs007.gif]!!! Seriously though, RK's are versatile. Windshields can detach, as can passenger pillion, sissy bars and even tour paks!!! You can have a cool cruiser look or full tourer. You can even have music on RK's even though they have no fairing. However, if a bike with a fairing is what you want, then I would go with the ultra-beautiful bikes.
If you are interested in what is available, you can do a search on HDF as there have been discussions and photos on this before.
You can google search on Road King fairings and follow links.
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RE: Decisions, decisions
ORIGINAL: dchoran
EGLIDES ARE EXTREMELY HEAVY - takes a little geting use to.
NOTHING at all like a Sporty.
Lowering kit on my Ultra gave me much more confidence and stability - worth every penny.
EGLIDES ARE EXTREMELY HEAVY - takes a little geting use to.
NOTHING at all like a Sporty.
Lowering kit on my Ultra gave me much more confidence and stability - worth every penny.