Road Glide vs Electra Glide
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2006
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From: Top of Texas
At the hazard of incurring the wrath of the secret society of FLTR owners, I encourage you to get the RG. I have ZERO complaints about my bike--and it is not like everywhere you look, you'll see one. Electra Glides and Street Glides are a dime a dozen (still great bikes, but they're like Camrys and Accords). Get a tour pack for the RG and you'll love it. Best HD bike!
Dear EG and SG owners--I'm not bagging on your bike. I happen to own a camry. But there are more EG and SGs out there--and we all want to be original.
Dear EG and SG owners--I'm not bagging on your bike. I happen to own a camry. But there are more EG and SGs out there--and we all want to be original.
On a serious note, I've ridden both the EG Ultra and Standard and logged a couple thousand miles on both a 07 and 08 RG before I bought my 09. I'm a big, tall dude, the EG make me feel cramped while the stretched fairig on the RG fits my big frame better.
Plus you get to belong to a strange social club (Sacred Order of the Sharknose) that has a secret handshake.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2007
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If you want to blend with the crowd, get the EG. If you want to be one with the road, opt for the RG.
On a serious note, I've ridden both the EG Ultra and Standard and logged a couple thousand miles on both a 07 and 08 RG before I bought my 09. I'm a big, tall dude, the EG make me feel cramped while the stretched fairig on the RG fits my big frame better.
Plus you get to belong to a strange social club (Sacred Order of the Sharknose) that has a secret handshake.
On a serious note, I've ridden both the EG Ultra and Standard and logged a couple thousand miles on both a 07 and 08 RG before I bought my 09. I'm a big, tall dude, the EG make me feel cramped while the stretched fairig on the RG fits my big frame better.
Plus you get to belong to a strange social club (Sacred Order of the Sharknose) that has a secret handshake.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,368
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From: Yokohama
The Road Glide would be my choice if I didn't have to lane-split through city traffic all the time and deal with hot, humid summers. Can't beat a frame-mounted fairing and dual headlights when you're racking up big miles.
Dang Boogie ya wasnt sposed to say nuthin bout the SOS , everyone ( more or less ) knew the RGSS existed ..
Now its out , gonna hafa report ya to the Illustrious Potentate
Now its out , gonna hafa report ya to the Illustrious Potentate
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2006
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From: Top of Texas
No need to worry, we carry hand sanitizer in our fairing glove compartment!
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: New Hampshire
Of all the Harleys I have owned my Road Glide is my favorite.
Harley doesn't want to make too many of them because once you own one you stop looking for your next new bike.
I won't be trading mine in for a long time. Road Glides are keepers and that doesn't help Harley sales much.
Harley doesn't want to make too many of them because once you own one you stop looking for your next new bike.
I won't be trading mine in for a long time. Road Glides are keepers and that doesn't help Harley sales much.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
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guess im in the minority on this thread but after riding them both i prefer the ultra. rg did handle better but at a price the suspension is too stiff felt like i needed a kidney belt on bumpy roads the fairing is more stable in heavy crosswind but lets too much wind buffet my head.and the accesoreis on the dash are hard to reach. plus by the time u spend the $on tour packs lowers cb and all the other little goddies u cant touch the price of the ultra. not to mention the bars on the rg are way too far forwad.
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Road Warrior
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,276
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From: Top of Texas
Yea, I know - 1 don't get out much and they ain't no folks around here to talk to which leads me to talk too much when I gets the chance - can we shake and make up? I'll go out to the garage and grab my sanitizer!
