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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 05:25 PM
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I rented a 2009 RG for the weekend. Just returned from a 400 mile round trip and this is a very impressive machine. I am going to hate returning it on Monday morning.

I have been looking at these for some time and kicking around the idea of purchasing one, that is why I decided to rent one for an extended trial run.

I guess now I will have to put one of my kidneys on ebay so I can follow through and make the purchase. I should have never rented this thing
 
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Go for it! It really is harleys best touring bike!!
 
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I just cracked 100 miles on my new '09 Road Glide this morning. I love my '02 RKC, but this Road Glide is one awesome riding bike. HD really has made some great improvements with these new bikes.

And black still is the fastest!
 
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Yup I trade my '07 FLHX tomorrow on a '09 FLHX!
 
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Road Glides are the best touring bikes HD makes.
 
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Thats why I never ride anyones bike. Or rent anything other than what I own. It's to easy to fall in complete love with the other bike.
 
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I don't like the look of the Road Glide but what are kidneys bringing on ebay?
 
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Thanks for the HEADS UP......(note to self, do not rent a bike you are not ready to buy.)

Originally Posted by cyclonecutting
I rented a 2009 RG for the weekend. Just returned from a 400 mile round trip and this is a very impressive machine. I am going to hate returning it on Monday morning.

I have been looking at these for some time and kicking around the idea of purchasing one, that is why I decided to rent one for an extended trial run.

I guess now I will have to put one of my kidneys on ebay so I can follow through and make the purchase. I should have never rented this thing
 
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