No Right Answer?
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Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Raleigh NC
See if your local dealership will allow you to demo all three.... thar's the only way for YOU to know what works best. they're all good bikes, but you will get more puzzled looks if you go with a Road Glide...
My opinion is obvious, regarding which of those 3 are the best....
My opinion is obvious, regarding which of those 3 are the best....
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: the frozen tundra of the "Windy City"
I'm 6'3 and I love my Street Glide, I used to own a king, and I wouldnt trade my Street Glide for anything, except maybe a CVO Street Glide... as for height? Its not bad for me, although like others have said the windshield is pretty much useless, although it looks VERY cool, but I prefer the Street Glide to the Road Kind because it has music! And I would of never thought that I would of said that, since I loved my King, but no tunes makes for a long ride if you truly going to cruise it cross country. Not a huge fan of the Road Glide fairing, although if you own one, I have heard that you wouldnt trade it for anything in the world, due to the fact that the wind doesnt move the fairing around..
It is you choice, but I would suggest a Street Glide and simply change out the windshield, and add some highway pegs and you should be ready to go!!!
Good luck with your difficult choice... let us all know what you decide!
RJ
It is you choice, but I would suggest a Street Glide and simply change out the windshield, and add some highway pegs and you should be ready to go!!!
Good luck with your difficult choice... let us all know what you decide!
RJ
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 695
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From: Kingwood, TX
I'm 6'3 and I love my Street Glide, I used to own a king, and I wouldnt trade my Street Glide for anything, except maybe a CVO Street Glide... as for height? Its not bad for me, although like others have said the windshield is pretty much useless, although it looks VERY cool, but I prefer the Street Glide to the Road Kind because it has music! And I would of never thought that I would of said that, since I loved my King, but no tunes makes for a long ride if you truly going to cruise it cross country. Not a huge fan of the Road Glide fairing, although if you own one, I have heard that you wouldnt trade it for anything in the world, due to the fact that the wind doesnt move the fairing around..
It is you choice, but I would suggest a Street Glide and simply change out the windshield, and add some highway pegs and you should be ready to go!!!
Good luck with your difficult choice... let us all know what you decide!
RJ
It is you choice, but I would suggest a Street Glide and simply change out the windshield, and add some highway pegs and you should be ready to go!!!
Good luck with your difficult choice... let us all know what you decide!
RJ
+1 on what he said
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2008
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I'm 6'4" like yourself and have an opinion (doesn't everyone?). If you plan on doing trips and don't mind the way it looks, buy the Road Glide. It feels more "stretched out" than the others & the seat seems better if you don't want to change anything. From the saddle, I love the way the Glide feels, just not the way it looks. I know, I'm shallow. I'm getting an 09 RKclassic for the way it looks and all the things it can do and be...However, you asked about "no changes". The seat has to be changed, at our size, you will hate it. The handlebars require some getting used to but do work if you have long arms. Of course, the other two will not allow you to see the chrome headlight or pop off the windshield, or add a fairing, or....anyhow, that's why I'm buying it. Many bikes in one. On a batwing, I feel way to close to everything and cramped. You may, or may not feel the same. Try both. But right from the factory and on the road with no changes, I'd have to buy the Glide.......but you have to ask yourself, are you really going to leave it stock?
Options, options,....
cheers, geeded
Options, options,....
cheers, geeded
Intermediate
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 35
Likes: 23
From: Georgetown, TX
I sold my StreetRod and got my Roadglide. I had a big bore and hot cams running 130hp the rear wheel.
I wanted a long distance bike and although the StreetRod was many things, a long-hauler it was not.
I bought a 2007 Roadglide and did Woods TW-7 cams and MCR SE Heads on my 96" and have 100 ft#s from 1800 to 3200 RPM. I went from a corvette to a Caddy CTS and have no regrets.
I would never knock anyone else's choice in bikes. Try all three on a windy day. If you are serious about distance riding I would point more towards the Roadglide and StreetGlide. Not that the RoadKing can't do it, it's just not as good. The Street and Roadie get you Cruise and stereo and protection from the elements. Sure you can add a windshield the the RK, but you can do that to any bike. If you are looking more for a commuter then I would probly consider the RK.
Just my 2cents
I wanted a long distance bike and although the StreetRod was many things, a long-hauler it was not.
I bought a 2007 Roadglide and did Woods TW-7 cams and MCR SE Heads on my 96" and have 100 ft#s from 1800 to 3200 RPM. I went from a corvette to a Caddy CTS and have no regrets.
I would never knock anyone else's choice in bikes. Try all three on a windy day. If you are serious about distance riding I would point more towards the Roadglide and StreetGlide. Not that the RoadKing can't do it, it's just not as good. The Street and Roadie get you Cruise and stereo and protection from the elements. Sure you can add a windshield the the RK, but you can do that to any bike. If you are looking more for a commuter then I would probly consider the RK.
Just my 2cents
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 667
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From: SoCal
A am 6" 4" and have owned a SG for 7 weeks. I have already changes the seat out (C&C seat, 2" further back), bought highway pegs and am preparing to buy a taller windshield.
I dont think you would want to go cross country on a glide with no mods.
I dont think you would want to go cross country on a glide with no mods.
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From: 20 miles north of Pittsburgh, PA
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Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Northern Virginia
+1...I had an Ultra before my RG and I will not go back to a batwing. But just like many other have suggested, go rent each one...you are going to change something on whatever you get.