Batwing or Shark nose

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Nov 26, 2008 | 10:22 AM

CRAMBONE

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Batwing or Shark nose

which one has better wind deflection?

Nov 26, 2008 | 10:28 AM

RODEO

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everyone will be partial to their own bike...

Nov 26, 2008 | 10:40 AM

garyhendley

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From: Sunland, CA

i rented both bikes before i bought and the fixed fairing on the road glide

handled a lot better in the cross winds even my harley mechanic has one

and claims its the best touring bike built

ride safe

Nov 26, 2008 | 10:49 AM

Streetrunner

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Here's the deal, if you want better wind protection go with the batwing. If you want better stability in the wind go with the shark nose.
It's a shame you can't combine the two but life is full of compromises.

Nov 26, 2008 | 10:50 AM

Desoto

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The Road Glide handles better in the wind and give very good protection. I didn't get one because I can't get used to the fact that you can turn the handlebars and the front of the bike stays straight. Otherwise the RG is just drop dead gorgeous.

Nov 26, 2008 | 10:53 AM

aclass

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Batwing hands down. RG's are ugly and they buffet your head off.

Nov 26, 2008 | 11:27 AM

mattman22033

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RG with lowers and oversize Clearview windshield...hey wait that's my bike...LOL

I had an Ultra before the RG and the RG wins the wind protection battle.