2009 roadglide vrs. ultra

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Mar 22, 2009 | 11:31 AM

cbudge

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2009 roadglide vrs. ultra

I am considering a new roadglide and keep hearing bad reports on the wind buffeting, noise, etc,. seems like everyone has tried different windshields but nothing solves the problem. the tall windshields on roadglides i think most will agree are ugly. I now have an ultra, but never ride 2 up and don't use the tour pack, so am considering the change to the roadglide, am I making a mistake? opinions

Mar 22, 2009 | 11:33 AM

Maxcustody

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RG is supposed to be HD's best tourer. Install a Klock werks shield.

Mar 22, 2009 | 11:40 AM

sonar_chris

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IMHO the fixed faring of the RG is the way to go for real long distance traveling. The Ultra comes with a lot of things standard that the RG doesn't which I'm sure you know since you already have the Ultra. I personally dont have an issue with buffeting on my RG. I've read a lot of good things about the Cee Baily shields for the RG. The RG is rock solid at highway speed. I have hit cross winds that didn't move the bike, but I could feel it pushing my head and body. The RG is an awesome bike. If HD offered it fully loaded like the Ultra, I think they would sell a ton of them.

Mar 22, 2009 | 11:44 AM

monkyman

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Everyone with a Road Glide will tell you to get one, everyone with the Batwing will tell you to keep yours. Rent a RG and judge for yourself, that's my best advice.

Mar 22, 2009 | 11:58 AM

uweldit

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Everyone has an opinion, that's the beauty of this message board.

What kind of riding are you going to do? Are you carrying a passenger? Do you need extra storgage space? Does the bike fit you?

If you had your heart set on the Ultra, buy it and enjoy. Likewise, get a road glide.

At least on the ultra you get alot of standard equipment that you would pay for if you get a RG (Tour pak, lowers, etc.). If you add it to the RG like I did it costs some bucks.

Ultra looks like its more passenger-friendly as well.

Good luck, let us know what you decide.

Mar 22, 2009 | 11:59 AM

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Personally, i own all batwing bikes. Thats said the Road Glides look awesome. I want one. The buffeting is there though and what some people are not mentioning is the absolute horrible wind protection for the passenger. We are talking waa-baa-baa waa-baa-baa in the back. SO says my wife anyway. She and I have ridden together all the stock 07,08, and 09 RGs including the CVOs and its always the same. Bad wind protection for the passenger, questionable for the rider -depending on what you can stand. I actually like the extra wind on me and the looks...awesome.

Out of curiousity we road a frends RG with lowers and a short Clearview windshield. That did it. I would put that bike up there with the Ultra.

So the point is, if you want an RG prepare to add a few things to make it tolerable. My .02 anyway. Great bike. I will own one soon maybe.

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